Posted in Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Dogs, impressionism, Paint Party, pet portrait on July 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Oliver
The next Paint Party is scheduled on July 19th at 3 pm at The Studio, 105 E Main Street in Front Royal, and it’s a Paint Your Pet’s Portrait party! Why don’t you join us and create a special painting of your favorite pet. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies. Sign up today as space is limited.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, impressionism, Landscape, Paint Party on July 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We had our first event at The Studio yesterday – our 1st Saturday Paint Party! And it was great. And the ladies did a really nice job on their summer paintings of an Adirondack chair. Super!
The next Paint Party is the 3rd Saturday Pet Portrait Paint Party on July 19th. Sign up now because space is limited for this one.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, Small Town Life, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on July 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Pet Portrait Demonstration at the Library
Last week I was asked to present a demonstration of a pet portrait at Samuel Public Library Summer Reading program. Their theme this summer is pets so my work fit in nicely. It was fun to paint the demo piece while talking about being a full-time artist. I really enjoy doing this type of presentation.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Girl with Watering Can, impressionism, Landscape, Renoir on June 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Art Camp Week 1
copy of Renoir’s Girl with Watering Can
The first session of Art Camp ended yesterday with the young painters completing a beautiful copy of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s, (1841-1919) “Girl with a Watering Can” , painted in 1876 and now at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, (1841-1919)
“Girl with a Watering Can”
oil on canvas
41”x29”
Painted in 1876
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
These artists were not deterred by the large size we decided to paint our “masterpiece” and they all did extraordinary work. Great job girls! It was a pleasure painting with you this week.
Posted in Art Camp, Flowers, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Claude Monet, impressionism, Monet, Monet's Lilac Irises on June 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“Monet’s Lilac Irises”
Art Camp yesterday had us painting our version of Claude Monet’s , (1840-1926) “Lilac Irises”, painted in 1914-17.
Claude Monet, (1840-1926)
“Lilac Irises”
oil on canvas
32”x36”
Painted in 1914-17
Private Collection
The young artists made terrific renditions of Monet’s work. He would be proud!
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, asparagus, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Manet on June 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Art Camp Week 1
Manet’s Asparagus
We continued to study Manet at Art Camp yesterday. This time it was his still life – Asparagus.
The young artists made it look easy as they created their versions of Manet’s original.
Posted in Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Dogs, impressionism, Paint Party, Paint Your Pet, pet portrait on June 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Paint Your Own Pet J
June 2014
Our ever popular “Paint Your Own Pet’s Portrait” Party was terrific yesterday. We had a wonderful group of painters. And everyone created a beautiful work of art to honor these lovely dogs.
Consider joining us for the next one on Saturday, July 19th!
Posted in Animals, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Virginia Artist on June 19, 2014| 2 Comments »
Seagull
I had a few minutes to paint during art class last night so in honor of Picasso and finding his painting hidden under “The Blue Room”, I painted over an old abstract painting I had done several years ago.
The Seagull is acrylic on 24″ x 24″ canvas and is available for $225.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Landscape, Paint Party, Rowboat on June 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Rowboat Paint Party
We had a terrific group at the Paint Party yesterday who painted Rowboats. Great job!
The next Paint Party is a “Paint Your Own Pet Portrait” party on June 21st at 3 pm. Sign up soon to join us.
Posted in Art Class, Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley on June 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Emily’s VW Bus
Kids Paint Florals
Dr. Who Paint Party
The students have produced some fabulous work over the last few weeks. Here are a few that have been completed recently. You can learn more about our weekly art classes here.
The Studio 