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 daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Day Lilies, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, lilies, oil painting, Virginia Artist on December 30, 2012| 1 Comment »
This painting of Day Lilies was a birthday gift for Allen several years ago. They are his favorite so they are a repeated theme in the art at our house.
The Day Lily appears in this smaller painting hanging in the kitchen.
I try to paint things that people like. For instance, the day lilies for Allen and pet portraits for pet lovers and for me. These are the things I like so it makes it easy to hang my work and enjoy it. Difficulty in painting for me comes when I attempt to paint something I don’t particularly care about. Then the painting becomes work and when it’s not fun, it’s really hard to do.
Posted in Dogs, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on December 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Jake and Juneau
This is Jake and Juneau. Their mom, Jennifer, commissioned me to paint their portrait. (Jennifer is also Dixie’s aunt.) I decided to show you the steps in this piece. 
I delivered it yesterday and Jen loved it. So glad!
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, snow, Virginia Artist on December 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Jean’s Snow Scene
Here is Jean with a lovely snow scene that she painted in Wednesday Night class over the last few weeks. I wish you could see it better. It has sweeps of snow cascading down over the tree. It turned out great Jean. Good job! One of the things I love about our adult classes is how everyone encourages and assists everyone else. For this snow painting one of Jean’s classmates, Shelly, brought in some very fine sparkly glitter that Jean sprinkled over the snow fall to make it glimmer. It was perfect.Nice, very nice.
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Small Town Life on December 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Charlotte working on her painting.
I especially enjoy the class I teach at The Southerlands on Tuesdays when Charlotte is there. She has been in the hospital the last few weeks so we are really happy that she feels better and she’s back to painting. She is an excellent artist and it’s fun to work with her. Glad you are better Charlotte.
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, impressionism, Landscape, snow on December 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
The kids class painted snowmen paintings this week. And we did two so that they would have extras to give as gifts to grandparents or friends. They did a great job on these to get them done in just one hour! Wow. Great job guys.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist on December 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
When I am on a roll painting I get up early and grab a cup of coffee and then generally take a sheet of watercolor paper divided into 6 or 8 pieces and do several quick warm-up paintings. I try not to spend but about 15 minutes working on these just to help me loosen up and get some color ideas. Sometimes I like what turns out. Yesterday while cleaning up pile of old warm-ups I came across several I like. I put them in a mat and liked them even more. So here is Warm-up in Orange and Warm-up in Green, acrylic on watercolor paper, available for $25 each.
Posted in daily painter, Plein Air, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on December 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Wild Poppies on the Valley Floor, acrylic on canvas, 30″x40″, available for $295.
I like to do snow paintings at this time of the year but the weather feels more like this….summer!
Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting on November 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
This is Kathy. She is one of my Wednesday morning students. And while she’s only been painting for a short time she is doing a fantastic job. Don’t you think. She painted this gorgeous fall scene over the last few weeks and made it look great! Good job Kathy. Keep it up.
Posted in Travel, tagged daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist, watercolor on November 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Watercolor of the house at Hilton Head where we will be staying. If you are interested in a painting of your home, weekend place, or any scene just contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com . It’s not too late for Christmas if you get your order in soon.
The Studio 