Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on May 30, 2012| Leave a Comment »
We had a delightful class in Strasburg at Buggy B’s last night. As you can see we painted irises. Great job everyone.
Anyone interested in painting with us in Strasburg remember that we paint the last Tuesday at 5:30 at Buggy B’s on King. Come join us.
Posted in Furniture, tagged acrylic, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, painted furniture on May 23, 2012| 3 Comments »
Furniture Sale at Delilah’s this weekend. These pieces are all half price. Just contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com for more information or stop by Delilah’s Thursday-Saturday, 11-5 or Sunday Noon-4.
Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Denim and Diamonds, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, poppies, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist, Warren Memorial Hospital on May 12, 2012| 1 Comment »
These are the poppies that I painted last night at the Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Denim and Diamonds event. There was a wonderful crowd of women there exploring the different vendors with information on women’s health and well-being. I had a great time seeing so many friends.
Poppies for Charity, acrylic on 12″x12″ canvas. I donated this piece to the raffle. I hope whoever won it likes how it turned out!
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, Day Lilies, flowers, impressionism, lilies, oil painting, Virginia Artist on May 10, 2012| 2 Comments »
These elegant lilies were a paint-along that I did with one of my students a few weeks ago. I finally completed mine last night. Lilies, oil on canvas, 24″x12″, available by contacting kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com .
Day Lilies always make me think of my mom. They were her favorites and they are Allen’s favorites so I have painted a few over the years. I love the way they look when they sprout up naturally out in the county by the road. Mama had them all around the house where we grew up. And now when I see them they always make me smile. I miss my mom.
Posted in Travel, tagged Boson, flowers, Museum of Fine Art Boston on May 4, 2012| Leave a Comment »
While in Boston last week at the Museum of Fine Arts I got to see several terrific exhibits. One of the most fascinating ones was called “Art in Bloom”. All throughout the museum there were about 75 floral arrangements that had been provided by international and regional designers who had been invited to interpret specific works of art. It was interesting seeing them setting in front of beautiful paintings and sculptures.
There were small ones.
And some really huge ones.
And I kept running across groups from the Garden Clubs who had designers who had been invited to participate and they were sharing information with their members about the floral works of art. It was fun to watch and hear.
There is always something interesting going on at museums. So lucky that I was there on one of the two days that the arrangements were on display.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist on April 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Thursday Painters
This week the Young Artists painted a beautiful scene from the apple orchard. Great job everyone! 
Apple Tree Painting Reference Photo
Here is my demo painting and the reference photo. These trees are in an orchard in Purgitsville, WV. A lovely place with a beautiful view.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, sunflower, Virginia Artist on April 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Southerlands Sunflower, acrylic on panel, 8″x10″. Demonstration painting from class at the Southerlands that I finally got around to touching up.
Posted in Dogs, tagged daily painter, Dogs, flowers, Rescue dogs on March 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Spring Jed
This time of the year I take loads of photos to use as reference for my paintings. Most serious artists have tons of photos to use throughout the year as they develop paintings.
And I can’t help but take photos of my kids too. It’s hard to get them to sit still usually, especially Lincoln. But this time a bird was tweeting in the tree and he was transfixed.
Posted in Art Camp, Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Virginia Artist on March 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I spent some time yesterday evening working on ideas for the kids to paint at Art Camp this summer. Check out info here for this summer’s schedule and photos from last summer.
The three Matisse’s you see here are my copies of three of his paintings that we did in art camp or art classes last year. I love Matisse so I am sure we will do others.
Posted in daily painter, tagged Abstract, abstract art, acrylic, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Virginia Artist on February 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Abstract Floral I & II, acrylic on watercolor paper, 10″x8″, available matted for $25 each.
The Studio 