Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Old Truck, Virginia Artist, West Virginia on October 1, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Several months ago I posted the photos I took while driving around the farm in West Virginia where our cabin is located. I ran upon this old truck and just loved how it looked.
Finally, I am making an attempt at painting it. Doing something like this requires much more drawing than I am accustomed to doing. Most of my paintings are impressionistic where the drawing is very loose. But this one required more…
Posted in daily painter, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Small Town Life, Virginia, Virginia Artist on September 30, 2009| 1 Comment »
Yesterday I was the guest speaker at the Strasburg Rotary Club in Strasburg, Virginia. What a nice group of folks!
They made me feel very welcome as I told them what it is like to be a daily painter. I also did a quick demonstration for them. The photo here shows my set up with reference photo for the painting.
I’ll put the finishing touches on it and post the finished product for you in the next few days.
Thanks again to the Strasburg Rotarians for allowing me to discuss my “Life as a Daily Painter” with you.
Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged Arizona, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on September 29, 2009| Leave a Comment »
This is the second painting that I have done from the photos I took on my recent trip to Arizona. I love the way the cactus look against the red rocks. This painting, “Prickly Pear”, is an oil on canvas panel measuring 10″x8″ and is available for $195. kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com
This was my reference photo for the painting.
Posted in daily painter, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Virginia Artist on September 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Woke up to the first really cool morning of the season. I like it. I like cooler weather. I like snow. I know. Most folks don’t, but I grew up where it was HOT all the time and I much prefer the seasons.
Cool weather brings fog in the mountains. So I am posting this painting that I did a month or so ago of “Fog in the Valley”. It is an oil on canvas panel, 11×14, available for $225. kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, poppies, Virginia Artist on September 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
After missing several weeks of lessons Isabella is back and we had a lesson last night.
We painted big red poppies in acrylic. Even though she is just 7 years old, she picks up concepts quickly and does a fantastic job. Don’t you think?
This was my version. We paint along together during the lesson so I always end up with the same thing the student does. I kind of like this one. Reminds me of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Of course, Truman was not impressed. We bore him so after he gets all the attention he can from my student he takes a nap. 🙂
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on September 22, 2009| Leave a Comment »
As I promised last week, we completed the art lesson last Wednesday night at class of this painting of an artist working on location.
I love painting outdoors and do so every chance I get. This is an oil painting measuring 11″x14″ and is available for $225 by contacting me at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .
Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged Arizona, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on September 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
A couple of weeks ago I told you about our trip out west to Arizona and shared all the photos of the red rocks.
I finished a painting of one. This is the reference photo of Bell Rock, just outside of Sedona, Arizona.
And this is my painted version of Bell Rock. It is an oil painting on canvas panel measuring 9″x12″ and is available for purchase at $195 by contacting me at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on September 18, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Fog Across the Valley is an oil on canvas panel. This is another piece we did recently in art class. As you may have guessed this week from reading the blog, I finally brought home some pieces we did on Wednesdays in art class and photographed them to post on the blog. I didn’t realize how far behind I had gotten on that! We paint a lot in class. 🙂
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on September 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Another Fence for Pat is an oil on canvas panel that we did several weeks ago in art class on Wednesday at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. I named it for Pat because one of my art students loves to paint fences. We have done several. This one was a snow scene with a fence.
Pat’s painting turned out great! I should take some photos of the art students work to show you all. I’ll do that soon.
And don’t forget that it is the 3rd Thursday and the Art Walk is tonight from 5 – 8 p.m. in downtown Front Royal. Shops are open late, serving refreshments, and there will be entertainment. Come out and watch artist demonstrating and support the art community.
Stop by Delilah’s and say hello to Sandy who will be there this evening.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting on September 16, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Here is what we will be finishing up tonight at Art Class. We started this piece last week and just have a few details to add to finish. You can see the photo above the painting. This lesson is a photo from an ad in a magazine.
We find photos and inspiration from many places.
As I have said before, anyone can paint. It doesn’t take talent but rather desire. If you want to learn to paint, or improve your painting skills, email me, kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com , and join us on Wednesdays at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. We have great fun!
The Studio 