Posted in Animals, Farm Animals, Travel, tagged acrylic, cow, daily painter, folk art, Folk Art Farm, Landscape, Virginia Artist on September 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I worked on a sample painting in a “Folk Art” style for the Retreat that I am teaching at this weekend at Sassafras Farm. We will be doing one canvas painting as well as a painting on a bucket!
Looking forward to meeting some new friends and having a fun weekend at the “Pioneers and Primitives” Retreat.
Posted in daily painter, Landscape, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist on September 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
TVOR Demonstration Painting
Here is the painting that I did for the demonstration at The Village at Orchard Ridge on Tuesday night. (See yesterday’s post.)
I worked in acrylic on an 18″x24″ canvas. This was a one hour talk so I did not complete the painting but rather laid in the color and got a few details in so that they could see the process. I will take some time soon to finish it up but for an hour I got a great deal done.
Posted in daily painter, Tips for Better Painting, tagged daily painter, Demonstration painting, The Village at Orchard Ridge, Virginia Artist on September 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Last night I was invited to speak to a group at The Village at Orchard Ridge. It’s a beautiful retirement community in Winchester. I have been teaching art there every other week for a few months and just love the people.
The demonstration was scheduled to help some of the residents see just how easy it can be to start painting. It was a nice evening with a good turn out and lots of great questions. I am a firm believer that anyone who wants to learn to paint can! The only thing needed is the desire. Classes are available in Front Royal on Wednesday and Thursday at The Studio. Check out the calendar here and come join in the fun.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, impressionism, Landscape, Moon over the Mountain, Paint Party, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on September 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I enjoyed working with a delightful family last night for a special family reunion Paint Party. These ladies were so much fun and we laughed and painted and had a wonderful time. The “Moonlight Over the Mountain” theme was to honor their grandmother who often sang that song to them. What a special Paint Party! Thanks girls for letting me be a part of it.
Posted in Landscape, Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Fall Painting, impressionism, Landscape, Paint Party, Virginia Artist on September 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We have had two great Paint Parties this weekend – a Mom’s Night Out on Friday evening and our regular 1st Saturday Paint Party yesterday. Both did fabulous Fall paintings. Great job everyone!
And today we are having a Family Reunion Paint Party! What a great idea. More to come. If you would like to come to a Paint Party just sign up for the 1st or 3rd Saturday Parties that are open to anyone or if you have a special occasion we can plan a special party just for you.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, olives, Virginia Artist on September 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Another Daily Painting from this week: Two Olives, acrylic on canvas, 5″x7″.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, cherries, cherry, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Virginia Artist on September 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I had some time this week to work on a few daily paintings. My schedule has been hectic and while I paint each day I haven’t had time to just do single daily paintings. Finally this week I had a little time for it. WooHoo!
Twin Cherries, acrylic on canvas, 5″x7″, available for $95.
Posted in Commissions, Landscape, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Mary's Rock, View from Mary's Rock, Virginia Artist on September 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
View from Mary’s Rock
Last week I posted about a commission that I had done for a group to give as a going away gift. (Read about that here.) Here is a better look at that painting.
“View from Mary’s Rock“, acrylic on canvas, 11″x14”.
Posted in Commissions, Landscape, tagged daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Mary's Rock, Mary's Rock View, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Artist on August 26, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Several weeks ago I was commissioned to paint a farewell gift for a staffer leaving an office here in town. Her favorite hike at Shenandoah National Park is Mary’s Rock so that was the subject for the painting.
They gave it to her yesterday and she liked it!
Posted in daily painter, Flowers, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Virginia Artist on August 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A quick study of a Summer Bouquet of flowers from a friends garden and some I picked up at the Farmer’s Market last Saturday. This painting was done in acrylic and measures 8″x6″. SOLD!
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