Posted in daily painter, tagged bicycle, bike, daily painter, daily painting, first ride, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on April 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Last year my friend Mario shared a wonderful photo of his son riding his bike for the first time without training wheels. I loved it so I painted it yesterday. Thanks Mario for allowing me to paint from such a terrific photo.
“Mario & Son“, oil on panel, 8″x6”.
Posted in daily painter, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Plein Air, Rescue dogs, West Virginia on April 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Got to paint outdoors in this beautiful weather this weekend out at the cabin. I got a great start on a piece but when I got home yesterday and wanted to put finishing touches on it I realized that I had left it there. So maybe I can finish it up in a few weeks.
And this is what the helpers do while I paint. What would I do without them? 🙂
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, gate, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on April 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Generally during Spring Break I have only one or two students who come to art class. Imagine my surprise when Wednesday I had 12 students! Wow!!!
They all did a great job. We painted a beautiful landscape of a gate that is out from Millwood.
The Thursday class did a fine job with the same painting too. Great job everyone.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, trees, Virginia Artist, workshop on March 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Purple & Orange Trees, acrylic on watercolor paper, framed size 16″x20″, available for $145 each or pair for $200.
These are the type of abstract landscapes that we will be painting in the Workshop coming this Saturday. If you would like to join us, email me at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com and check out more about the workshop by clicking here.
Posted in daily painter, Farm Animals, tagged daily painter, daily painting, farm animals, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on February 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I mentioned a few weeks ago here that I painted some chickens for a poster for the upcoming Retreat hosted by Suzanne McMinn of Chickens in the Road fame. That art is featured on her website now. Take a look at it here. I am looking forward to being a part of the Retreat as I will be teaching several painting workshops. And the good news is there is only a few spaces left. It fills up fast!
Posted in Art Class, tagged abstract art, acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, Landscape, Virginia Artist, workshop on February 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »
We had a really fun workshop in Strasburg on Saturday with our Abstract Floral and Landscape session. Here is a student working on her very first painting. Great job! And the other photo is an abstract landscape that we also painted. There will be another workshop on Saturday, March 10th in Front Royal. Just email me at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com if you would like to sign up.
Posted in Abstract, Art Class, daily painter, tagged Abstract, abstract art, acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on February 23, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Representational Abstract is a form of painting that combines the loose ease of abstract with art we recognize. Even though we see the bright colors and long brush strokes in this work we can still see that it looks like a landscape scene.
This is some of the things we will explore on Saturday at the Art Workshop in Strasburg. Join us for three hours of fun and learning. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape on February 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »
This is a commission that I did for Christmas for some friends who live in Hilton Head.
They wanted a front and back version of their home in one piece so these are acrylic on watercolor paper and they are framed together.
Posted in daily painter, Farm Animals, tagged daily painter, daily painting, farm animals, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on February 18, 2012| 4 Comments »
A few days ago I told you about 
my friend Suzanne McMinn with a blog called Chickens in the Road. I am painting this in ord
er to make a poster for her upcoming Retreat.
I took a few photos of he painting along the way so that I could show you the progress.
And this is how it turned out. “Chickens in the Road” is an oil painting on canvas measuring 16″x20″. I think it will work well for a poster for the upcoming retreat. All of the attendees will receive one as a memento of the weekend. I’m looking forward to it as I will be teaching some painting sessions. You can see more about them on the workshop tab above or here.
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist, workshop on February 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Ready to learn how to paint? Need a relaxing hobby or just a fun day? Your chance is now. Sign up for the “Loose Abstract Floral and Landscape Paintings in Acrylic” workshop. The first one will be held Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Buggy B’s in Strasburg, VA. The fee: $49 with supplies provided!
The second one will be Saturday, March 10, 2012, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Front Royal at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. Fee: $65 with all Supplies Provided!
We will paint both landscapes and florals at each workshop. And with all the supplies included in the fee it’s a great chance to give it a try to see if you like it. No experience necessary. All you need is a desire to learn. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register. And you can read more about these workshops and others here.
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