Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Van Gogh, Vincent Van Gogh, Vincent's Chair on August 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“Van Gogh’s Chair”
Tanner concentrating on her work
Conner and Brigid putting on some final touches
A really nice thank you note
We wrapped up the last day of Art Camp with Van Gogh’s Chair. The young artists painted a large version and did a fabulous job. This was a delightful group of kids who are really good painters.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Dog Park, Dogs on August 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Blue Dog is one of the favorite paintings we have done in the Art Camps this summer. We talk about George Rodrigue and his unique style. The kids love this….and so do I!
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Landscape, post-impressionism, Van Gogh, Vincent Van Gogh on August 7, 2013| 2 Comments »
Art Campers Paint Van Gogh
Yesterday’s Art Campers painted a beautiful Van Gogh painting. We learned more about color mixing and blending colors. GREAT JOB!
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Dog Park, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley on August 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Art Campers Paint Cassett
We started the final week of Art Camp this summer by studying Mary Cassett, one of the few female impressionists of the time. The young artists did a marvelous job with the extraordinarily difficult painting. Keep in mind they did this in just one session! Great job everyone. Can’t wait to see the rest of your good work this week.
Mary Cassett’s Lydia Seated in Garden with Dog
1880
Posted in Art Camp, Dogs, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Dog by kids, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Bulldog, Dogs, English Bulldog, George Rodrigue, Virginia Artist on July 24, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday we had such excitement at art camp. We were studying George Rodrigue of Blue Dog fame and we painted a blue dog and Waffle! Waffle is Maggie’s, one of the art campers, new puppy. So Waffle came to class to have his photo made with the painters after they finished his painting. How adorable!
He is a young guy, I think about 4 months, and he is all puppy fat and cuteness. Who could resist? Not me. I had to pick up his little chunky self and squeeze it a little. He wasn’t thrilled but let me get in a few hugs and kisses. 
Thanks Waffle for being our inspiration.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Manet, Manet's Peonies on July 23, 2013| 1 Comment »
Another session of Art Camp is off to a GREAT start! Yesterday we painted a wonderful copy of Manet’s Peonies, one of my favorites. And the kids painting turned out magnificent. Terrific painters. Can’t wait to see how today’s painting turns out.
Ps. I got a question about why one kid keeps covering his face. His parents prefer that his image not be posted on the internet but I wanted him to be able to show off his beautiful work so this is our compromise. 🙂
Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Landscape, mermaid on July 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Jan is doing a great job painting. This is her most recent work – a mermaid. It turned out great!
Remember we have classes at the Blue Ridge Arts Council for adult painters on Wednesday at 10:30-Noon, or Wednesday or Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. We would love for you to join us.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, Paint Parties, painting parties, Virginia Artist on July 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The terrific thing about painting is that anyone can do it. If you have the desire to paint, you can learn to paint. Paint Parties are a chance to learn something new with a great group of friends. A little food, a little drink, a lot of laughing. And in the end you have a new painting. Why don’t you get a group together for a party of your own?
Last night we had a fabulous group of painters for their second party and look at the wonderful work they did! Super work everyone!!! It was so much fun. Read more about paint parties here.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Landscape, Starry Night, Van Gogh on July 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The Art Campers would have made Van Gogh proud with a version of his Starry Night yesterday at art camp. Great job everyone!
There are just two sessions of camp left this summer. Young artists ages 8-13 have the chance to paint the week of July 22-25 or August 5-8. Click here and read more or sign up today.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Georgia O'Keeffe, impressionism, sunflower, Virginia Artist on July 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
A new session of Art Camp started yesterday with some fabulous young painters, ages 5-7, painting a wonderful sunflower based on one by Georgia O’Keeffe. They look so alive and brilliant! Great job everyone!
The Studio 