Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, impressionism, Shenandoah Confections, Tea, tea bag painting, Tea for Two, Virginia Artist on January 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Tea with Red Background
I have been working on a couple of new paintings in the “Tea” series. We have a new Chocolate and Tea shop in town, Shenandoah Confections at 126 E. Main Street, that has asked me to hang some work there so I have been freshening up the series. Here is the first one: Tea Bag on Red, 6″x6″ gallery wrap canvas, acrylic.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Signal Knob VA, Virginia Artist on January 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I have painted this view many times. It is the one we see as we look west from our little town. This one, Signal Knob for Cindy, is a 4″ x 12″ acrylic on gallery wrap canvas and was a Christmas gift for a friend who doesn’t live here any longer.
Posted in Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, cats, Dogs, impressionism, parrot, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on January 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The 1st Saturday Paint Party was FUN yesterday. We painted our pet’s portrait. They all turned out fabulous! It was a fun evening with lots of wonderful snacks and lots of laughing. Thanks for the fun party girls. And your paintings are vibrant and gorgeous! Great job!
Let’s do it again soon!
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Blue Tick Heeler, Cattle Dog, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on December 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Maggie’s Painting
Maggie’s reference photo
Maggie, the Blue Tick Heeler, is another commission I did for Christmas.
Maggie is an acrylic on 12″x12″ canvas. I was just told yesterday that she was a big hit with her recipient. I like hearing that.
Posted in Commissions, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, portrait, Virginia Artist, watercolor on December 26, 2013| 1 Comment »
“Walking the Boardwalk”
Reference photo
I was thrilled to be asked over the last month or two to do several commissions this Christmas. I have been waiting to post them on my blog so that I would not spoil the surprise for those receiving them as gifts. Now I can share them with you.
“Walking the Boardwalk” is a watercolor of a father with his kids walking down a boardwalk. I love the image that was sent to me so it was a really fun piece to do.
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on December 24, 2013| 1 Comment »
Rex Painting
Rex Reference Photo
Rex, a beautiful border collie, is a commission that I did as a Christmas present. I just got this message on Facebook from Sue, the recipient: “Thank you so much for doing a painting of my dog Rex (border collie) for my brother as a gift to me. It is just beautiful!”
I love hearing back from people who have received presents.
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, cat, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait on December 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Pat
Margaget and Adele
Michelle and Susie
Odalys
Yesterday we had the adult “Paint Your Own Pet Portrait” workshop and we had a great group that painted some terrific portraits.
Great job everyone! I am looking forward to painting with you again sometime soon.
If you missed this workshop we will be painting pet portraits again at the 1st Saturday Paint Party on January 4th at 4 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. Just register now and then join us for the fun in January. You don’t want to miss this!
Posted in Animals, Art Class, Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, cat, cat portrait, daily painter, dog portrait, horse, horse portrait, impressionism, pet portrait, Rescue dogs on December 22, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday afternoon we had the Kid’s “Paint Your Own Pet Portrait” Workshop. It was so much fun!!!! The kids did superb work on their portraits. We had dogs, cats, and horses. They were all so different and all so good! Great job young artists. I love seeing the enthusiasm of young painters creating beautiful art.
Many thanks to my good friend and great painter, Linda, who helped with this large group. Couldn’t have done it without your help.
We have an adult workshop today from 4-7. Let me know if you want to come join us.
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dog Park, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on December 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Oliver photo (top)
Oliver Portrait (bottom)
This little guy is Oliver. He belongs to a wonderful friend in Kentucky and he was so adorable I had to paint his portrait. He is an acrylic on panel measuring 6″x6″. Could he be any cuter?
Oliver Framed
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Dogs, flowers, impressionism, sunflower, sunflowers on December 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I love watching students finish paintings that they are working on in class. Jeff paints with us when he is in town and he just completed this wonderful sunflower painting as a Christmas gift. It turned out great and I know they will be thrilled to receive such a wonderful surprise.
You may know Jeff as Breezy’s dad. Breeze comes to class to and we love it when she does. Here’s an old picture of Breeze posing with the kids at art camp one summer. Of course, the kids loved seeing her come in for class! If you are interested in joining a class contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com. We would love to have you!
The Studio 