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 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, Small Town Life, tagged Buggy B's, daily painter, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Strasburg VA, Virginia Artist on January 24, 2012| 1 Comment »
I’m thrilled to have my work in Strasburg, VA, at Buggy B’s, a great little shop with furniture, flowers, and finishings! It’s at 239 E. King Street. Stop in next time you are in Strasburg or better yet, make a trip over to see the store. It’s worth the trip.
You can see part of my “Big Fruit” series in one photo right above the wine. Did I mention they have wine?! 🙂
Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on January 23, 2012| 3 Comments »
A few weeks ago we started a Wednesday morning art class and I had several new students join me in their quest to learn to paint. And look at the great job they are doing. If you would like to paint remember that we meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 or Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. Just email me if you are interested at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com. Hope to see your painting soon.
Posted in Dogs, tagged dog sitter, Dogs, Shenandoah Valley on December 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This is our friend and dog sitter extraordinaire, Kayla. Lincoln and Jed LOVE her. She’s taking care of them for me for a few days.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Hunting Cabin, impressionism, Landscape, Log House, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Virginia Artist on December 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I was thrilled to be commissioned by a friend to paint a special present for her father-in-law as a Christmas gift from the family of his favorite family place, their hunting cabin.
It is a great old log cabin and was fun to paint. And it’s always a thrill to me when the client let’s me know the reaction of the recipient. Take a look here to see what she said.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, moon, mountain, mountains, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on December 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Moon Over Mountain I & II, acrylic, 8×10 or 9×12.
The Holiday Invitational continues at the Blue Ridge Arts Council on Main Street in Front Royal. The show features work by two teachers, Terri Nicholson and myself.
The paintings are demonstration paintings from the many classes we have taught over the last few years and they are very affordable. Consider giving art as a gift this year. Stop by and see the show.
Posted in Small Town Life, tagged Blue Ridge Arts Council, Christmas tree, Christmas wreath, daily painter, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, wreathes on November 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Every year the Blue Ridge Arts Council holds a fundraiser called “Deck the Halls”. Many people chip in by decorating trees and wreaths and donate them to be sold for the benefit of arts programing in our community. The event is this evening with the sale beginning at 7 pm.
This tree called “Bark for the Park” was decorated by my friend Linda Kusior who took my Bark for the Park posters and turned them into ornaments. Isn’t it cute?! Thanks Linda.
I painted this Santa Bowl that I donated for sale.
This snowman chair was my other donation to the fundraiser. I hope that these items sell well to benefit BRAC.
You really should take the time to attend. Not only will it put you in the holiday spirit but you will see so many great ideas. Creativity abounds at this event. Just take a look at this adorable “Snowgirl” tree. She has on a little tutu skirt and is holding her shoes in one hand and her purse in the other as she tiptoes thru the snow. I love her.
Be sure to stop by. You don’t want to miss all these wonderful ideas. See, here is even more….
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged 175th Anniversary of Warren County VA, acrylic, Art Class, Art Residency, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist, Warren County 175th Anniversary on October 24, 2011| Leave a Comment »
In September we received a grant from Target to teach an art residency at Warren County Middle School.
I spent the day with 13 wonderful young people who attacked the project with enthusiasm.
The project was part of the 175th Anniversary of Warren County project so we painted pieces that relate to our history both past and present.
Each student painted two 12″x12″ panels that related to government, education, tourism, transportation, or agriculture.
We put these together into four larger panels that will be unveiled this evening at WCMS at 6 pm. If you are downtown this evening and would like to see them in person stop by and help us celebrate these wonderful young artists and their accomplishment!
And many thanks to Target for sponsoring this project; to Linda Kusior and Shelly Brugal, two wonderful artists who assisted us with the class; and the Blue Ridge Arts Council for continuing to bring exciting art projects to young people in our community.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, barn, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, Virginia Artist, Warren County 175th Anniversary on October 20, 2011| 1 Comment »
Oxbow Farm Barns is an acrylic on canvas panel, 5″x7″, available for $115. It can be see at Delilah’s on Main Street in Front Royal.
The Studio 