KENDALL KESSLER'S OIL PAINTING DIARY

Friday, July 31, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist Has a Suggestion...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 


Wow, I am sitting on my hands when I come across certain posts on Facebook. As I said I am no longer posting rebuttal comments because I don't think they help and I just get called offensive names by people that disagree.

Still, I would like to say here where I think most, if not all of my followers are like-minded people, that we need to fact check some of the outrageous claims by some people on Facebook.  If you think that the Swine Flu was worse than Covid-19 so we shouldn't have to wear masks or close schools since that didn't happen with the Swine Flu, please look up the rebuttal articles. 

Covid-19 is much worse and it is not on the way out any time soon.  On a good note, I am having a great time going back to older work that I wanted to change in some ways.  Still getting some clean up work done and hiding out with my family. 

I feel like we are in a prison but it really is a nice prison!  Hope we will be sprung in 2021. 

Cheers and stay safe!

 

 

 

 

 


Sugarload Mountain   Original   Painting  SOLD

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.

https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/sugarloaf-mountain-kendall-kessler.html


Ranges by Arnold Valley 40" x 30" oil painting $2430.00

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/ranges-by-arnold-valley-40-x-30-oil-painting

 

 

Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Ranges by Arnold Valley  will take you there!


 

 

I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to a popular autumn pond oil painting!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/642782074/autumn-pond-original-40-x-26?ref=shop_home_active_14&frs=1


Autumn Pond Original 40" x 26"   oil painting  $2180

 

 

 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Breakers on Pawleys Island on a tote bag.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/breakers_at_pawleys_island_large_tote_bag-149214376166014658

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist is Out and A Flaming Torch...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 


Lot of interesting posts on Facebook that I am not going to comment on.  I don't want to be called names by people that disagree with my opinions so I will just voice my opinions in like minded groups where I won't be verbally attacked. 

A friend suggested I do that and I am going to consider his advice to be a "boat" I should take.  I love that joke about someone in imminent danger that wouldn't take help because he knew God would get him out of the mess. The situation involved possible drowning and one friend came with a boat for him.  When he didn't survive, he asks God why he didn't help him. God answers that he sent him all those people  but he wouldn't take any help. 

So, I am taking this boat and I think it is sad that many of us are verbally attacked on Facebook by people that insist their opinion is the correct one. 

Back to what I love, my artwork.  I am still working on some unfinished pieces from years ago and it is a great experience.  Lots of memories, some good and some bad. 

Cheers!

 

 

 

 

 


Morning Stroll at Isle of Palms   Original 40" x 30"  Oil  Painting  $2430

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.

https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/morning-stroll-at-isle-of-palms-kendall-kessler.html

 


Pawleys Island Atmosphere 40" x 30" oil painting $2430.00

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/pawleys-island-atmosphere

 

Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Pawleys Island Atmosphere  will take you there!


 

 

Life with The Word and Bird Man, Clyde Kessler

Here is one I hesitate to put in writing but I think it is right on the money regarding our political climate right now.  Hope no one is offended but this is  just some humor. No one needs to take it seriously.

Clyde believes that all people are jackasses at least once in their lives but there are some that are flaming jackasses and the torch remains lit throughout their lives. 

LOL!

 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to a popular wildflower oil painting!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/93693782/radford-high-day-lilies-art-14x11?ref=shop_home_active_7&frs=1



Radford High Day Lilies Original 14" x 11"   oil painting  $338

 

 

 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Breakers on Pawleys Island on a tote bag.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/breakers_at_pawleys_island_large_tote_bag-149214376166014658

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

 

 

Friday, July 24, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist is Looking Ahead and Get a Watermelon...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 



Still taking flack off of Facebook people but I will not stay out of the problems the US is in right now.  I do not think the reports of death from Covid-19 are falsified and they can in no way compare to our annual influenza deaths. 

I think all these posts that masks don't work are wrong and I will continue to say that.  I will continue to share posts about how we need to take this virus seriously rather than think it is a hoax designed to harm Trump's chances of winning a second term.  This is still America and I have just as much right to my opinion as the people that think I am wrong. 

Two people said God help us if I ever get elected president.  What a ridiculous thing to say.  I never said I was consider running for a political office. 

Anyway, I am having a great time going back to some drawings from many years ago that were never finished.  I decided it was time to take a break from mineral spirit fumes and get into some other mediums.  As I have said before, I have never met an artistic medium that I did not like.  Right now I am finishing a graphite drawing from my school days. Glad I still have it!

Please check out my latest video and keep the peace if possible!

 

 

 

 

 


Jumbled Up Wildflowers   Original  12" x 9" Oil  Painting  $246

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.

https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/jumbled-up-wildflowers-kendall-kessler.html



Camellias  Original 10" x 13" oil painting $275.00

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/camellias

 

Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Camellias  will take you there!


 

 

Life with The Word and Bird Man, Clyde Kessler

Some of the funny things Clyde says are especially funny to me because his humor is unlike any humor I have ever known. 

Both of us are getting so tired of hair loss commercials.  There are a lot of guys that shave their head on purpose these days so what's wrong with being bald?

Anyway, Clyde said they should look in the mirror and hold up a watermelon next to their head.  They might think they really have hair after that. 

Weird humor, but I love it!

 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to a popular wildflower oil painting!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/93693782/radford-high-day-lilies-art-14x11?ref=shop_home_active_7&frs=1



Radford High Day Lilies Original 14" x 11"   oil painting  $338

 

 

 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Breakers on Pawleys Island on a tote bag.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/breakers_at_pawleys_island_large_tote_bag-149214376166014658

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

 

 

Kendall Kessler Latest Floral oil painting sale

Friday, July 17, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist is Pleased to Sell another Floral Painting

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 



Still sharing posts on Facebook and catching a lot of flack.  Also getting a lot of support and many friends share the posts I think are very important right now.  I think we all need to be diligent to pay attention to what is going on in our government regarding the handling of this virus. 

I don't think political figures should be hosting large crowds of any kind right now and it is my right in a free country to say that.  Covid-19 is not a hoax and those of us that know it should proclaim that fact loudly. 

Anyway, I am so pleased to sell another original floral oil painting to a great North Carolina patron!  Always great to find homes for my creations!


 

 

 

 

 


Tulip Burst   Original  Oil  Painting  SOLD

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.

https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/tulip-burst-kendall-kessler.html

 



Rock Garden  Original 42" x 30" oil painting $2720.00

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/rock-garden

 


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Rock Garden  will take you there!


 

 

 

 

 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to my second most popular Floral!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/62190521/wildflower-current-art-40x30?ref=shop_home_active_5&frs=1

 

Wildflower Current  Original 40" x 30"   oil painting  $2475

 

 

 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Breakers on Pawleys Island on a tote bag.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/breakers_at_pawleys_island_large_tote_bag-149214376166014658

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist is Amazed at Facebook Comments and Time for a New Trap...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 



Wow! Facebook sure is a hornets nest if people don't agree with you.  During this difficult time I share posts that I think are important.  There are famous professionals that I think should be getting respect and support but many people are determined to call them liars and misinformed.  Some of the comments are rude.  It has been my experience that most people do not really want to debate an issue. They just want to insist they are right and you are wrong. 

I refuse to get into a debate on Facebook, especially with people that insult people.  So I just ignore the comments but I will keep on sharing important information during this awful pandemic. 

Check out my latest painting demo above and if you haven't seen the Safe Grocery Shopping video, please do!  New York is doing well but there are other states where the virus case load is increasing.


 

 


Lion Stare   Original 12" x 16"  Oil  Painting  $384

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.


https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/lion-stare-kendall-kessler.html

 

 


 



Cloud Swirl over The Peaks of Otter  Original 16" x 20" oil painting $670.00

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/owl-stare

 


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Owl Stare  will take you there!


 

Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

Well, we are back to fighting with mice.  We used a Have a Heart trap and caught several but then one of them figured how to get out of the trap so we went back to the old kind. 

Either they are not working right or we have one smart mouse right now.  Lots of evidence of a mouse, the bait is gone, and no capture.   We are going back to a Have a Heart trap but this time we are getting the expensive kind. 

I told Clyde if this doesn't work he will have to stay up all night with a rifle and get that varmint! LOL!

 

 

 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to a very popular Young Hawk painting.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/262670860/emerging-hawk-art-20x16-original?ref=shop_home_active_9&frs=1

 

 

 

Emerging Hawk  Original 20" x 16"   oil painting  $670

 

 

 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Breakers on Pawleys Island on a tote bag.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/breakers_at_pawleys_island_large_tote_bag-149214376166014658

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

 

 

Friday, July 10, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist is Worried about School Openings

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 

  

Not a lot to say today.  Still working away and trying to stay upbeat which is hard considering the spike in the number of viruses and deaths.  The numbers in Southwest Virginia have gone up quite a bit since restrictions were eased and I am concerned about kids going back to school. 

There are news items that claim they don't spread it and are completely safe to attend school again.  I think that is probably fake news. 

Anyway, we are staying in quarantine until there is an effective vaccine. 

The actress Morgan Fairchild that bought three of my paintings said she was sure this spike would happen and she was certainly right.  Please wear a mask and stay away from people as much as possible.

Check out my latest Creative Typography video above!


 

 


Lodge at The Peaks of Otter   Original 16" x 12"  Oil  Painting  $384

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.


https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/the-lodge-at-peaks-of-otter-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 


 



Cloud Swirl over The Peaks of Otter  Original 24" x 18" oil painting $864.00

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/cloud-swirl-over-the-peaks-of-otter

 


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Cloud Swirl over the Peaks of Otter  will take you there!


 

Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

Now that Clyde does not have to get up for work he is still getting up very early to check on wildlife around the area.  He sees a lot of amazing things and has learned not to talk to otters any more since they started to come after him that time he did call out to them. 

Since he does get up around 5:00 he usually takes a short nap after lunch.  Today he asked me if I needed to get into the bedroom before he closed the door. 

I can't think of anything I need to get in there for.

Thanks a lot. 

Ha ha.  Of course I always like to be near you, you boob!  Have a nice nap.

 

 

 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to a very popular Peaks of Otter painting.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/92142652/deer-at-peaks-of-otter-art-40x30?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1


Deer at Peaks of Otter Original 40" x 30"   oil painting  $2480

 

 


 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Breakers on Pawleys Island on a tote bag.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/breakers_at_pawleys_island_large_tote_bag-149214376166014658

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway

 

 

 

 

Kendall Kessler Latest Blue Ridge Painting Sale

Friday, July 3, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist is Pleased to Sell Another Blue Ridge Parkway Painting!

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 

Please Check out My Story on Youtube!

 


Well, things certainly are looking up as another one of my medium sized Blue Ridge Parkway paintings was purchased by a great Washington patron!  It is so important to me to place my work where it will be appreciated. Morning Color Dance is my favorite Oil Pastel painting.

I used to argue with people that say artists are crazy.  Well, in my case I work like a maniac so if that is why people think I am crazy, then yes, I am nuts.  My latest one is taking quite a lot of time but I still have not gotten to the point where I just wish it were done.  I still want to work on it and it is coming along and the balancing act between the effect I am after and the effects that show up as I paint is working out well. 

I don't think I will be arm wrestling on this one, just a lot of work.  Looking forward to the next session.  I have too much to do tomorrow and Sunday so I will have to wait until Monday.


 

 

 


Morning Color Dance   Original 24" x 18"  Oil Pastel Painting   SOLD

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.

https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/rosy-evening-at-isle-of-palms-kendall-kessler.html





 

 

 


 

 



Claytor Lake in Fall Original  24" x 30" mixed media painting $1490.00

 

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/claytor-lake-cabin-in-fall


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under Claytor Lake in Fall  will take you there!



 

 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link.


https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 

Towhee Hill Studio on Etsy

Be sure to check out originals on Etsy! This link will take you to a very popular Fairlawn Virginia   painting.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/700539169/home-in-the-hills-original-14-x-11?ref=shop_home_active_13&frs=1

Home in the Hills Original 14" x 11"   oil painting  $338


 


 

 


 

Please check out Clyde's book.

 

The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 

 

 

 

Fiddling at Midnight's Farmhouse   Original   Acrylic  painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, and Greeting Cards Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this Painting   https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fiddling-at-midnights-farm-house-kendall-kessler.html

 

 

 

If you like my work but don't have any more room on your walls be sure to check out my paintings on just about anything on my website or Zazzle!  Here is Memphis Skyline Painting on a puzzle.

 

https://www.zazzle.com/memphis_lights_jigsaw_puzzle-116088087639595814

 

Check out my My Paintings on Ebay 

 

 

www.ebay.com/newriverartist

If the address  does not work, put Kendall Kessler in the search!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for looking at paintings by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway