Posted in Other Bloggers, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Delilah's Art & Gifts, Front Royal, Shenandoah Living blog, Small Town Life on January 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Laura checking out Delilah’s for her blog post
We were thrilled when Shenandoah Living featured Delilah’s Art & Gifts on their blog this week as the first stop in their Main Street series.
Many thanks Laura for stopping by the shop and learning more about us our art. You can see the Shenandoah Living Blog post here.
Posted in Small Town Life, tagged Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, United Way, Virginia Artist on September 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
We were proud to help sponsor the United Ways Shrimp, Oyster, and BBQ Fundraiser last night. The food was delicious and auction great fun. It was delightful to see so many friends gather together for a great cause. I’m glad Kelly Walker Studios and Delilah’s Art and Gifts could be a part of it.
Posted in Animals, Farm Animals, Small Town Life, Travel, tagged Llama, photography, reference photos, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on August 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
There are very few days that I don’t actually paint. Yesterday was one of them. I spent the afternoon riding around the county taking photos of animals for an upcoming workshop that I will be attending on “Painting Animals”. I’m very excited to be taking the workshop. It’s my birthday do-over since I was sick on my birthday this year. A good do-over, huh?!
These are some of the photos that I got yesterday. A good friend was kind enough to let me come to his place and get some Llama shots. I have been wanting to paint one so here is my chance. Just look at that FACE!!!
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, painting parties, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on May 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Paint Parties are a great way to enjoy some time out with the girls. And everyone has a great time learning to paint. I love the comments from the painters at these parties. Coming into the art room they always say, “I can’t paint. Maybe I’ll just watch”. And then at the end of the evening it’s, “Wow, I can’t believe I did that.” And “That was so much fun, I’m amazed at how great it turned out!”
I’m not sure who has more fun, the painters or me! To learn more or schedule your own party for adults or for kids click here.
Posted in Small Town Life, Travel, tagged Art at the Mill, Burwell-Morgan Mill, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life on May 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Art at the Mill – Spring 2013
Art at the Mill-Spring 2013
I drove over to Millwood this week to see “Art at the Mill” at the Burwell-Morgan Mill. The mill was built in 1785 and is the oldest operable mill in the Shenandoah Valley. It’s on the Historic Register and is open to the public. You can learn more about the Mill and their hours here. “Art at the Mill” is a fundraiser that the volunteers put on twice a year to raise money to support this wonderful old structure. If you have a chance drive over to see this wonderful show before Sunday be sure to go. The show runs through May 12th.
Posted in Art Class, Small Town Life, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on April 28, 2013| Leave a Comment »
This week at Kids Class we painted the Front Royal Caboose. It was an ambitious project for an hour-long class but we did it! Marvelous! They look so good. Keep up the good work.
Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged 175th Anniversary of Warren County VA, acrylic, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on April 9, 2013| 1 Comment »
In 2011 I taught an artist residency with kids at all five elementary schools to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of Warren County. We painted a large painting that each school now hangs for everyone to see. Read more about that project here and here.) For that project I painted a sample painting for the kids to see what it was that they would be producing during our time together. In the upper left corner of each painting that the school kids produced they painted their school.
I decided to paint out the school and paint the Government Center on the sample painting and then donate it to hang at the Center. Here is the completed painting. I am meeting Brandy at the Center this morning to hang the painting and I am very happy that they want to hang it right away. I’ll try to have some photos to share soon.
Posted in Dogs, Recipes, tagged Dogs, pupcakes, Small Town Life on March 26, 2013| 2 Comments »
A week ago on Monday morning while snow was coming down I got ready to go to work. I called the dogs to say goodby and there was no Jed. I continued to call and look and no Jed. Finally I heard a sound under the deck. He had crawled under and gotten stuck way up toward the house where there is just a little space between the deck and the ground. No matter how much calling and coaxing I did, he could not come out. The good news was this was not the first time this had happened. He did it last summer while I was away and the dog sitter had to get someone to cut a hole in the deck to get him out. So I thought, “Ok, I just need to remove the wood screws from these boards that were cut and replaced and he’ll pop right out”. Of course, it could not be that easy. My little drill wasn’t hardy enough to pull those heavy screws out. So I called Allen in a panic. He was out-of-town on a job an hour away. So I panicked again. I called several other people but no one was around. Finally Allen called back and said he reached his plumber who had the right equipment and would come by to help me. They arrived (father and son) about 10 minutes later and within another 10 minutes they had the boards up and a muddy Jed out of his trap. Woo Hoo! I was so relieved and so grateful. I didn’t know how to thank these guys (who are also dog lovers). Finally it occurred to me a couple of days later that everyone loves cupcakes so I made these chocolate pupcakes for them. I tried to make them look like Jed. They loved them. And I love Sunlite Plumbers! They did some plumbing work for me a few weeks ago and did a great job….plus they rescue stuck dogs on the side. What’s not to love about that???!!!
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Small Town Life on December 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Charlotte working on her painting.
I especially enjoy the class I teach at The Southerlands on Tuesdays when Charlotte is there. She has been in the hospital the last few weeks so we are really happy that she feels better and she’s back to painting. She is an excellent artist and it’s fun to work with her. Glad you are better Charlotte.
Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged Artist Demonstration, Christian Women's Coalition, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on November 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I was asked to speak and do a demonstration painting for the Front Royal Christian Women’s Connection at Shenandoah Country Club last week. Their theme for the month was “Anyone Can Paint”. And I was thrilled they invited me to share. I had 15 minutes to do this little painting and to talk about how I got started painting. As you know I am always telling people that all they need to paint is desire. I really think anyone who is interested in painting can do it. And that is why I love teaching and helping people develop their desire to paint. If you’d like to try it contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com for more info or check it out here.
The Studio 