Posted in Flowers, Serendipity, tagged daily painter, flowers, impressionism, oil painting on February 24, 2015| Leave a Comment »
This photo was recently posted on Facebook by a dear friend in Nashville who has this little painting that I did when I first started painting. I’m not sure if there is a date on it but I would guess it was in the early 1990’s. I am delighted that Jean is still enjoying this little piece of art. Thanks for sharing it with me Jean. It made my day to see it.
Posted in Art Class, Flowers, tagged acrylic, Art Class, flowers, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley Artist, The Village at Orchard Ridge, Virginia Artist on February 23, 2015| 2 Comments »
Students wrapping up painting
Demo Painting for TVOR
The demonstration painting from The Village at Orchard Ridge class is finally complete. (Here is an earlier look at this painting.) Since we only meet 2 Fridays per month it takes a little longer to complete these. And I want to be sure the students get their painting to the place they want it to be before we call it done. They all did great!
Now to see what they want to paint next!
Posted in Commissions, tagged impressionism, watercolor on February 21, 2015| Leave a Comment »
I just finished a commission in watercolor and delivered it this week. I have put off doing it for several months as watercolor is not my favorite medium. It’s HARD! 😉
This is a house/office on North Royal Avenue and I wish I had taken a better photograph of it but I just snapped a shot at the last-minute before delivery and it was framed so there is a glass glare on it but you can get the idea here.
Posted in Art Class, Landscape, tagged acrylic, Art Class, impressionism, Landscape on February 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Kids Class Feb Winter Scene
Demonstration Painting for Kids Feb Winter Scene
At Kids Class yesterday we painted a nice little winter scene. These kids did a wonderful job creating a painting they can be very proud of. Can you believe they do this in just one hour?!
Great work!
Posted in Flowers, Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, flowers, impressionism, Paint Party on January 31, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We had a surprise birthday Paint Party last night at The Studio. What a great and fun way for girlfriends to have a unique celebration.
And they made beautiful poppy paintings. A great gift for everyone to take home with them.
If you are interested in booking a private Paint Party check out the information here.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, poppies, Shenandoah Valley Artist, Shenandoah Valley Painter on January 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Bright Poppies
Bright Poppies, acrylic on canvas, 18″x24″, available by contacting kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com
This was a painting that I started as a demonstration painting for two students last week. (You can see them here.) I went back to it this week to finish it up.
Posted in Animals, Farm Animals, tagged acrylic, daily painter, farm animals, impressionism, Rooster, Shenandoah Valley Artist, Virginia Artist on January 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Completed Rooster
Rooster going to his new home
Rooster in original state
Rooster with Gesso
Yesterday Lynne and her very funny hubby, Michael, came by The Studio to pick up their Rooster-a commissioned piece she asked me to do. (You might remember that Lynne is my friend who went to the Pioneers and Primitives Retreat at Sassafras Farm with me last September. You can read more about that here. Lynne is the first one on the left on the second row from the bottom in the photo.)
She purchased this large cut-out of a rooster and wanted it painted. It was a little bit of a challenge as it had the grooves cut in it but in the end that made it really interesting.
I started by painting it with a coat of Gesso. Then it was a matter of laying in a variety of colors to make him have some depth. In the end, it turned out great. I liked it and I think Lynne and Michael were happy with the result.
Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, impressionism, The Studio, The Studio for Learning on January 23, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Kathy with her Llama painting in Wednesday morning class
Leah’s first painting in the Thursday evening class
The adult classes have students producing terrific art every week. Each person works on the subject matter of their choice. I don’t always remember to get a good photo of their finished products but from time to time I do. Kathy and Leah both did really nice paintings in this week’s classes.
Adult Art Classes are Wednesday from 10:30-Noon or 5:30-7 or Thursday from 5:30-7. Come join us!
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, flowers, impressionism, Landscape on January 22, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We had a super class of kids painting yesterday at The Studio. We were tired of painting winter so we did a little garden shed painting with flowers.
And didn’t they ALL do a great job?! These kids love to paint.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged Birthday Party, fruit, impressionism, Paint Party on January 19, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Lea’s Paint Party
A few months ago Lea’s husband bought a Gift Certificate for a Paint Party to give her for her birthday. What a fun gift because not only did Lea get to paint but she got to invite friends to join her.
And they all created these great small paintings! Good work everyone.
The Studio 