Posted in daily painter, tagged daily painter, daily painting, farm animals, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on May 25, 2011| Leave a Comment »
A painting that I did outdoors a year or so ago at the Bowen Farm in Rockland has been purchased by a collector in Oklahoma City. It’s all packaged up and ready to go to the post office today…off to it’s new home in Oklahoma. O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A, Oklahoma, OK! Couldn’t resist that one. 🙂
View from the Bowen Farm, 9″x12″, Oil on Canvas.
Posted in daily painter, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, pond, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist, watercolor, woods and pond on May 24, 2011| 1 Comment »
A few weeks ago a good friend asked if I could paint a watercolor of the pond on her property. Her dad’s 90th birthday was coming up and it was his “favorite” place and she wanted to give it to him.
We rode out to her place and took a few photographs one afternoon. And I could see why he loved the place so much. It was lovely…and peaceful…and such a beautiful setting.
Even the outhouse was cool and perfectly placed in the tall shade trees.
After much rumination of the matter I decided to paint the view with the trees in front. I like the way it turned out. And she said her dad loved it too! Happy 90th Birthday. 
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on May 19, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I posted a painting that I did as a demonstration for some of the residents at The Southerlands.
So yesterday one of my young artists, Maggie, painted from the same photo. Here is her version of the farm landscape. Good job Maggie!!!
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painting, Landscape, The Southerlands, Virginia Artist on May 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, I was invited to paint an art demonstration at The Southerlands. This is the piece that I did for them. I was showing them how easy it is to paint in anticipation of them beginning a painting class.
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painting, Dogs, Landscape, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on May 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This is Kirby, my friend Kyle’s dog. They live in Kentucky.
This is the last couple of days to see the “Bark for the Park” show at the community center. It comes down on Wednesday.
Please run by if you haven’t seen it already.
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, cantaloupe, daily painting, fruit, Landscape, Virginia Artist on May 13, 2011| 1 Comment »
We had two terrific art classes yesterday.
First, the young artists painted cantaloupe. They did a great job!
And then the adults painted. They are all doing great work and getting better and better all the time. Good job everyone!!!
If you want to learn to paint or improve your painting skills, come join us on Wednesday or Thursday at 5:30 – 7 p.m. for a fun and instructive class.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Front Royal, Gazebo, impressionism, Landscape, Main Street Front Royal, Virginia Artist on April 25, 2011| 4 Comments »
Dan, Dan the Popcorn Man is an acrylic on canvas measuring 8″x10″. This piece was commissioned by the Blue Ridge Arts Council as a gift to the organizations Volunteer of the Year. Dan Lenz has been a big supported of BRAC, serving on the board and volunteering since the organization was founded in 1987. He is best known for the popcorn he makes at the Gazebo Gatherings every summer. Congratulations Dan. Well deserved.
Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, North Entrance, North Entrance Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Virginia Artist on April 20, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I was asked if I ever have time to paint since I have been teaching so much lately. And the answer is yes! Of course, with the Anniversary project I did with the 4th graders I painted a sample painting so their were about a dozen different subjects that I worked on so that I could simplify subjects for them to paint.
This painting is a spin-off of that. I painted North Entrance, an acrylic on 20″x30″ canvas, for the current show at the Blue Ridge Arts Council celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Park. You can see it at BRAC for the next month. There is some lovely work in the show. Take the time to stop in and take a look.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge, daily painting, Landscape, mountains, Shenandoah River, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Virginia Artist on April 19, 2011| 2 Comments »
While showing you the mountain and rivers that the Tiger Cubs painted yesterday I thought I would show you what the Young Artists on Wednesday and Thursday did with the same subject. They did a fabulous job. I love seeing what they can do!
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painting, Dogs, Landscape, pet portrait, Rescue dogs, Virginia Artist on April 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I was asked a couple of times this week about the “Bark for the Park” Art Show and Sale. It’s not too late to see it. It will be hanging at the Community Center until May 15th.
And it’s certainly not too late to purchase a painting to help the park. Just contact Kym at the Blue Ridge Arts Council or me to let us know which painting you would like. Just like this little Lhaso Apso, all the paintings in this show are 12″x12″ acrylic on canvas and priced at $125 with all the proceeds going to the park. You can also scroll back through the posting on this blog to see the paintings and select from one that hasn’t yet sold.
Or if you would just like to support the park you can send a donation to the Warren County Dog Park Association, c/o Kelly Walker, 939 S. Marshall St., Front Royal, VA 22630. Any amount is welcomed and appreciated!
The Studio 