Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on January 26, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Miss Mamie, Acrylic on canvas, 12″x12″.
Reference Photo for Mamie’s portrait
I just completed a portrait of Mamie to hang on the portrait wall with the paintings of other dogs that have lived at this house with me. Clockwise from top left you will see Eleanor Roosevelt (Rosie), Truman, Jefferson, Lincoln, Boo, and Jed Bartlett. Now Mamie Eisenhower can be added to the wall.
Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on January 24, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Jan’s Backyard Painting
I enjoy my adult art classes so much. I have enthusiastic students who are excited to be painting. I especially love it when they paint pieces that are meaningful to them. That was the case with Janice’s recent painting of a backyard scene from her parents home. She talked about good memories that her family has of being together there. You could tell that it was something she cherished and now she has a wonderful painting that she can look at and keep those thought in mind. Great job Jan! Now take a look at what some of the other adult students are working on this week in the Wednesday classes. Keep up the good work everyone!
Shelly completes her seascape
Cathy reworks an old painting she recently acquired.
Gretchen makes a start on a coastal painting
Jean puts finishing touches on her daisy
Kathy developing the bow on her Teddy bear painting
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, lighthouse, Virginia Artist on January 18, 2013| 1 Comment »
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, fruit, impressionism, Landscape, lighthouse, strawberries, The Southerlands, Virginia Artist on January 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Miss Gaylor with Strawberries
Miss Eyeleen Paints a Lighthouse
Tuesday at The Southerlands is always delightful because I get to paint with some lovely ladies. Yesterday Miss Gaylor and Miss Eyeleen completed these paintings. They both just started painting in the last few months. Aren’t they doing great? And the best part is they are having fun painting!
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on January 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Summer Tree in Mini, oil on canvas, 4″x6″, available for $20.
Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com for more info.
Posted in daily painter, Tips for Better Painting, tagged daily painter, sketchbook, Tips for Painting on January 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Sketch Book Notes
One of the best tips I can suggest for artists, both beginners and advanced, is to always carry a sketchbook. Cameras are great too but often they do not capture the vividness of color. And a camera can’t capture the “feel” of the scene. These are things you can jot down in your sketchbook and they become invaluable to you when you begin painting that scene. They will help you to relive the scene making for a better painting. I have a shelf full of sketch books and often refer back to notes I made years ago that reminds me of something I may have forgotten but will improve my work. Take a camera; carry a sketchbook; make notes. You’ll become a better painter.
Posted in Sale, tagged acrylic, cottage rose, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Sale, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on January 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I mentioned at the first of the year that I was making a few changes to my daily blog. One is that I am going to try to set aside certain days for specific purposes. Saturday is going to be for sales. On Saturday I will offer an item or two at a discount. As these are originals and there is only one it will go to the first person who contacts me requesting the work. So today is the first Saturday Super Sale Day.
Garden by the Door, oil on canvas, 11″x14″, Sale Price $50.
Cottage Roses Table and Chair, Sale Price $65 for the set.
Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com ASAP to receive the Super Saturday Sale price. Thanks!
Posted in Abstract, tagged Abstract, abstract art, acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Virginia Artist on January 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Interlude in Blue I & II, acrylic on canvas, 12″x12″, available by contacting kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com.
Posted in daily painter, tagged barn. miniature painting, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, miniature barn, oil painting, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on January 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
This little miniature painting (3″x5″) was a quick study done as a color demonstration for a student. Color mixing is most important to learn early on so as to make successful paintings. We practice color mixing in every class.
Miniature Barn, oil on canvas, 3″x5″, $25. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to purchase.
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Black Lab Painting, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, Rescue dog, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on January 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Four years ago this past week (January 5th) we made the cold trek (it was during a snow storm) to get our Jed. He’s the sweetest boy. So Happy Adoption Day Jed. We’re so glad we are your people!
Many of you know that I name my dogs using a presidential theme. Jed was my first exception to the rule. He is named for the fictional president, Jed Bartlett from the West Wing. We loved that show and since he was already being called Jed and answered to it well we just went with it.
Read and see more about Jed here and see a step by step painting of Jed here! Way to go Jedder Bean! We love you big boy.
The Studio 