Posted in Art Camp, daily painter, tagged Abstract, acrylic, Art Camp, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist on July 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Here are some of the demos that I completed during the first week of Art Camp studying and learning to paint in the Impressionist style. We had a great week and I’m looking forward to the next week, beginning July 25th when we will begin studying Modern Art. Fun!!! If you know a young artist (age 7-12) let them know it’s not too late to sign up for one of the three remaining weeks of Art Camp this summer.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Art Class, Artist Trading Cards, ATC, daily painter, impressionism, pie, Virginia Artist on July 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The final day of the first week of Art Camp was Friday. We completed out Still Life paintings and then made Art Trading Cards. Each camper painted five cards and exchanged them with their new artist friends in class. We all had a great week. Looking forward to the next one 
beginning July 25th. Come join us. See more information here.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged Art Camp, Art Class, bridge, daily painter, flowers, impressionism, Landscape, Monet, Virginia Artist on July 1, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The Art Campers completed their “Masterpiece” painting yesterday. The emphasis for this week of camp is impressionism so of course, we painted a Monet.
They chose the Japanese Bridge over the Lily Pond as their subject.
And look at what a super job they did!!!
But art is exhausting. After taking two camp days to complete the large 16″x20″ painting they were pooped. At break time yesterday, they all took their snacks and went out into the lobby and laid down on the floor to eat their snacks. Pooped out!!!
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on June 28, 2011| Leave a Comment »
We had a great first day of Art Camp yesterday at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. I have six students (one is camera-shy) and they all produced great art.
We started with the basic color wheel, mixing colors, learning about primary and complementary colors. They picked that up really fast!
Then they painted their first piece of art. It’s a beautiful mountain scene. Everyone of them did a fabulous job! No kiddie art for these guys…they are making real grown-up art! I love it!!!
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Dogs, impressionism, Virginia Artist on June 27, 2011| 2 Comments »
Last week I was commissioned to paint Hamlet, a Japanese Chin, that was much-loved by his people. He was a sweet old man and quite handsome.
Here is the beginning sketch.
Next, I chose a background for Hamlet. A strong blue seemed to suit this painting.
And this is the completed painting. I think Hamlet turned out great! How about you?
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, impressionism, stacked rocks, Virginia Artist, zen rocks on June 22, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Zen II, acrylic on gallery wrap canvas, 30″x20″.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, stacked rocks, Virginia Artist, zen garden, zen rocks, zen stack on June 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
The start of a large painting.
Continuing to work. Developing a zen garden rock stack.
And it’s finished. Zen I, acrylic
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, commercial buildings, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Virginia Artist, watercolor on June 17, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I got a call late on Tuesday afternoon and met with a client to do a quick watercolor sketch of his ideas for changes to his building. He needed them quickly for a meeting today. It would have been fun to spend a little more time tweaking them but with the short notice all I had time to do was try to get his ideas on paper. S
While this is not my most favorite type of painting to do, it is something that comes up from time to time and it does help pay the bills. 🙂
Posted in Dogs, tagged daily painter, Dogs, play date, Virginia Artist on June 16, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Ordo came for a play date.
It caused much excitement with Lincoln and Jed resumed his supervisory duties.
We could learn a lot from these two – play hard but don’t forget to take a break!
Posted in Crochet, Serendipity, tagged Crochet, daily painter, Virginia Artist on June 14, 2011| Leave a Comment »
This is why I love to crochet. This little angel is holding a bunny that her aunt purchased for her at Delilah’s. She loves it. And I love the photo. Thanks for sharing it with me Auntie.
The Studio 