Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged Chocolate Lab, daily painter, Dogs, pet portrait, sketch on January 6, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Sketch of Walker
Reference photo of Walker
I did this little sketch of Walker, my niece Lex’s old Chocolate Lab that died this past year. He was a wonderful old boy and she grew up with him.
I want to do a little portrait of him and will hopefully get that done soon for her. He was wonderful.
Posted in Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged cat, Dogs, Paint Party, pet portrait on December 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Here are more fabulous Christmas gifts that some of my students made for their family and friends over the last few months.
I am sure these were BIG hits! Great job everyone.
Posted in Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Dogs, Paint Party, pet portrait on December 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Kids with Pet Portraits-Dec 2014
These kids did a terrific job painting their pet’s portraits yesterday at The Studio. Wow!
Don’t they look fabulous?! Great work everyone.
Posted in Pet Portaits, tagged daily painter, Dogs, gift, impressionism, pet portrait on November 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
It’s not too late to place an order for a customized Pet Portrait for that extra special Christmas gift. For Pet lovers nothing could be better! All you need to do is send a good photo of that special pet and leave the rest to me.
Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to order that special Pet Portrait.
Posted in Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Dogs, Paint Party, pet portrait on November 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We had a really great group painting Pet Portraits at the Paint Party yesterday. I can only share one photo with you as several were painting the portraits for Christmas presents so I can not share theirs. I know that the recipients will love them.
Join us for the next Paint Party on Saturday, December 6, at 2 pm. We will be painting a winter scene.
Posted in Art Class, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, beagle, daily painter, Dogs, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on September 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Last week at my evening adult classes I started a painting. Sometimes when I feel that everyone is on track with their paintings I will paint during the adult art classes. On Wednesday and Thursday I worked on “The Talking Beagle”. It is an acrylic painting on 16″x20″ canvas. I have always loved the way Beagles “talk”-they throw their heads back and just let go! I love it.
This painting is about 75% finished. I still need to get in some details and the finish the face. I am hoping to get to that during this weeks class.
Posted in Animals, Farm Animals, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, farm animals, horse, pet portrait on August 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A few weeks ago a gentleman came by The Studio asking about portraits. He had a pretty faint photo of a horse that belongs to his daughter and he wanted it done for her birthday. This is the horse. I do quite a few dog portraits, even some cats but very seldom do I get to do a horse.
They were very happy with the results.
Posted in Dogs, tagged Dogs, Lincoln, pet portrait, Rescue dogs on July 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Abraham Lincoln Walker
Lincoln looking handsome in a blue sweater
Friday was the 4th anniversary of Lincoln’s Adoption Day. Apologies to Mr. Lincoln for letting it get by without a huge celebration. We have been dealing with a LOT this weekend and now it’s time to make up for it.
Lincoln is quite a character but a VERY loving little boy.
He wants nothing more than to be loved by everyone. We have painted Lincoln several time over the years…especially in the kids class.
Ethan and Lincoln
He makes a great subject.
So Happy 4th Anniversary Lincoln. We are so glad you are part of our family!!!
Posted in Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, art lessons, cat portrait, pet portrait, private lessons on July 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Olivia with her painting of “Cat”
Reference Photo of “Cat”
Olivia was one of my first young students. She was so tiny.
Little Olivia
Now she is 8 and she came to me this week for a couple of private lessons so that she could paint “Cat”. I was thrilled at how much she remembered from our time painting together before.
Here is the reference photo we used. Olivia did a marvelous job with Cat. It looks terrific.
Private lessons are available for children or adults by contacting kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .
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.
The Studio 