Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, Working Away and Keep on Swimming...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

I hope to get to the second stage of this painting today but I might have to wait until tomorrow.  I wanted to present the first painting in my new Gallery, Stages of my Artwork one more time!  The internet is certainly great in many ways. 

I am so pleased to be able to offer prints of my work in different layers.  There are so many of them.  It would be crazy to try to upload all of them but I am going to upload the last layer of each day I spend in the studio on each painting.

Check it out!

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Dragon Stage One Original 24" x 18" Acrylic   Painting  NFS

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting  http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/dragon-stage-one-kendall-kessler.html

Also,  the VSO Foray in Franklin County, Va starts today!  Come on out and join this great, important birding effort!

 

The VSO Foray this year is in Franklin County, Virginia June 6 - 14th.

Information on nesting birds in Franklin County is scant. There has been only one previous foray that covered a small portion of Franklin County in 1976. The only other organized breeding bird study in the county was the Atlas Project, 1984 - 1989. This is a great opportunity for participants to contribute to a better understanding of nesting birds in this part of Virginia.

Evening gatherings will be at Ferrum College. For directions to the College click here. Specifically these will start at 5 pm each evening. We'll meet at the gazebo beside Adam's Lake on the Ferrum campus. We'll wrap up around 6 pm, and make plans for the next day as needed. Todd Fredericksen will have a cook out at his home on the evening of June 9th. I'll post directions soon for how to get to his home.
Some general reminders:

We won't call in birds for the foray counts.

 

Don't enter private property without permission, and be sure to call ahead when we do have permission.  Thank the owners for letting us on their property.

 

Don't skip "boring" areas (towns, farmer's fields, etc.).

For more information contact Clyde Kessler, the coordinator of the 2015 Foray, at ckessler@vt.edu or call 540-639-5076 (before 9 PM).

 

 Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

Once a week we eat fish.  Clyde hates fish.  Alan and I like fish very much.  The other day Alan and I were discussing the fact that I mostly buy salmon. Fresh salmon is great but we also like cat fish.  There are others I like but Clyde can't stand them.

Alan and I were trying to decide which one we liked the best when Clyde said he thinks they should all just keep on swimming.

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Wildflower Rush is on Special all  June !

Click on the link below the painting  and click on the 50"x 40" canvas print of Wildflower Rush  for the 40% discount.

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Wildflower Rush  10"x 8" Oil  Painting    $168

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://fineartamerica.com/featured/wildflower-rush-kendall-kessler.html

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Dream Horse  Original 20" x 16" Acrylic Painting $670

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Link to this painting  http://fineartamerica.com/featured/dream-horse-kendall-kessler.html

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Golden Blue Ridge Sunset  Original Pastel  Painting  $936

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Link to this painting  http://fineartamerica.com/featured/golden-blue-ridge-sunset-kendall-kessler.html

Click on the 36" x 24" size for the special

 

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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, New Floral, and Please Read...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

I am very pleased with my latest Kendall Expressions painting!  Tulip Curl is a stunner!   I love letting my expressive side fly and am very proud of this series!  Be sure to check out the folder on my website. 

I am thinking of combining two of my artistic directions into another wildlife painting.  It will be a very expressive painting combined with the softness and complicated surface of my mountain series.  I hope to be started on it tomorrow.  I have to prepare the paper and get my idea finalized!

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Tulip Curl  Original  24" x 18" Acrylic  Painting  894.00

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Link to this painting  http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/tulip-curl-kendall-kessler.html

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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 but the kitchen sink on

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Life with The Word and Bird Man

I have been married to The Word and Bird Man for many decades and my status on Facebook clearly states that I am married yet I get boy friends just about every day sending me flattering notes.  I like to joke around about my new guys with Clyde.  I'm sure most, if not all of them are scammers as I have mentioned before, but since it is possible that some are sincere I have come up with the perfect comment.

It is great to have you for a Facebook friend but I do not chat online with people that I don't know personally due to the presence of internet scammers.  Read my posts and I will read yours!  Have a great day!

Nine times out of ten this works and I don't hear from them again but there sure are some persistent guys or scammers that try to convince me that they are great guys.  I don't send them a comment but it is hard not to send this one.   READ MY FIRST MESSAGE!

 

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Bull Mountain is on Special all May!

Click on the link below the painting  and click on the 30"x 40" canvas print of Bull Mountain  for the 40% discount.

There is a money back guarantee that includes shipping fee!

 

Bull Mountain  11"x 14" Oil  Painting    $313

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/bull-mountain-kendall-kessler.html

Click on the 40" x 30" canvas print size for the special!

 

Side Street  Original Acrylic Painting has been Sold

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Stepping Stones on The New River Original   Oil Painting has been sold

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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, A Favorite, and I didn't think that would happen...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

Here is one of my favorite paintings that was sold right after I painted it.  Such fond memories of  Rehoboth Beach!

Wildflower Magic Original 8" x 10"  Oil Painting   $168

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Link to this painting  http://fineartamerica.com/featured/rehoboth-beach-houses-kendall-kessler.html

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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 but the kitchen sink on

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Life with The Word and Bird Man

I am still working hard to keep my teeth clean so I won't be harpooned  by the hygienist.  I hate having exposed roots.  I am using my kit when we eat out and are not going home right away.

So far Clyde is being very patient.  I try to move fast but my teeth are so close together that it takes time to floss them.  Yesterday I may have over done it.  I have had floss stuck in my teeth before.  It eventually melts away.  This time I found long slivers of melted dental floss in my mouth at the end of the day!  Yuck!  I didn't think that would happen.

I am reminded of a cartoon with a guy that has holes at the top of his teeth.  The dentist's comment was maybe he was flossing a bit too hard.  LOL

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Bull Mountain is on Special all May!

Click on the link below the painting  and click on the 30"x 40" canvas print of Bull Mountain  for the 40% discount.

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Bull Mountain  11"x 14" Oil  Painting    $313

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting  http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/bull-mountain-kendall-kessler.html

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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, Work in Progress, and Dental Ninja...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

 My latest Kendall Expression painting is coming along.  The picture below is the second layer.  I am working hard to keep a lot of visual energy in each stage!  I love the way tulip petals eventually curl and I am using that beautiful shape as a strong, repeating motiff in this work.

Be sure to click on the red link to see more of my work!

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 Work in Progress

Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

Since my last awful dental cleaning I have decided to fight back!  I take good care of my teeth but now I am a teeth cleaning ninja!  I brush immediately after eating anything.  I use my water pick that I was worried about using due to the problem of cleaning it.

What do you use? A toothbrush to clean it?

Not only am I flossing after every meal, but I now have a kit in my purse with brush, toothpaste and floss.  I told Clyde we need to invest in dental floss stock since I am buying it all up.

If the dental hygienist says I have heavy tartar build up next time I will eat a dental instrument!

 

 

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Bull Mountain is on Special all May!

Click on the link below the painting  and click on the 30"x 40" canvas print of Radford Flower Garden  for the 40% discount.

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Bull Mountain  11"x 14" Oil  Painting    $313

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/radford-flower-garden-kendall-kessler.html

Click on the 40" x 30" canvas print size for the special!

 

Eagle Fire   16" x 20"  Original Soft  Pastel Painting $670

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/eagle-fire-kendall-kessler.html

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Radford Flower Garden     Original  11" x 14" Oil Painting  $313

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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, New Suggestion Painting, and New Phobia...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

I am getting back into my Suggestion Series as well as my Kendall Expressions series.  Be sure to click on the gallery link on my website to check these folders out!  The link to my website is below in red. 

Here is my latest Suggestion painting.  I am so pleased with the colors and soft surface of this one!

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Tulip Edge  Original Acrylic Painting    NFS

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Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/tulip-edge-kendall-kessler.html

Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

 I have a few phobias.  I don't like to be in a high place unless the guard rail comes up to my neck.  I don't even like the walking track but I stay away from the rail.

Actually, I can't think of any other phobias except my new one.  I have never been afraid to go to the dentist until now.  I have exposed roots so if I don't get novacaine on the lowers I can't stand simple cleanings. 

I jokingly say I have dental phobia but I will go for my cleanings.  This last time the novacaine didn't work on the right side and that is where my worst exposed root is so I had to jump out of the chair and hit my head on the ceiling a few times.

Clyde said I should color code my teeth so the hygienist will know which ones to be very careful with.  Ha ha! What am I supposed to use?  Acrylic paint and poison myself?  Well, that would take care of the dental visit problems.  No me, no teeth cleanings.

LOL!

Check out Originals on Etsy at  https://www.etsy.com/shop/towheehillstudio?page=3

 

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 but the kitchen sink on

Zazzle!

Here is the link!      http://www.zazzle.com/newriverartist

 

Be Sure to check out my Special Promotions that end Monday at 5:00!

 

Bull Mountain is on Special all May!

Click on the link below the painting  and click on the 30"x 40" canvas print of Radford Flower Garden  for the 40% discount.

There is a money back guarantee that includes shipping fee!

 

Bull Mountain  11"x 14" Oil  Painting    $313

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/radford-flower-garden-kendall-kessler.html

Click on the 40" x 30" canvas print size for the special!

 

Eagle Fire   16" x 20"  Original Soft  Pastel Painting $670

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/eagle-fire-kendall-kessler.html

Click  on the 40" x 30"  Canvas print size for the special

 

 

Radford Flower Garden     Original  11" x 14" Oil Painting  $313

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting  http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/radford-flower-garden-kendall-kessler.htm

 

Click on the 40" x 30" size for the special

 

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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, New Print Sale, and Another Tune up...

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

Yesterday a great Virginia patron bought a framed print of A House in Blacksburg!  The original is still available but I am always glad to get my work to new places in prints  as well as originals!   It is great to be able to sell prints on paper, canvas, or metal, framed or un-framed!  Check my work out!   Click on the link!

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 House in Blacksburg   32" x 42" Oil Painting     $2668

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Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/house-in-blacksburg-kendall-kessler.html

Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

Well, here I go again.  We are getting another computer tune up.  This amazing machine needs more attention than our cars do.  I wish it didn't have to spend so much time in the shop, especially since the shop is also my home. 

We have a great young friend to help us but it usually takes most of a day- so is this machine such a time saver or is it something we have to baby sit and burp all the time?  

I just sold a framed print online so I guess I have a lot of nerve to complain, but I do get exasperated with our computer.  I better get to work since I won't be able to most of tomorrow. 

Yikes!

Check out Originals on Etsy at  https://www.etsy.com/shop/towheehillstudio?page=3

 

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 but the kitchen sink on

Zazzle!

Here is the link!      http://www.zazzle.com/newriverartist

 

Be Sure to check out my Special Promotions that end Tuesday at 5:00!

 

Bull Mountain is on Special all May!

Click on the link below the painting  and click on the 30"x 40" canvas print of Radford Flower Garden  for the 40% discount.

There is a money back guarantee that includes shipping fee!

 

Bull Mountain  11"x 14" Oil  Painting    $313

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/radford-flower-garden-kendall-kessler.html

Click on the 40" x 30" canvas print size for the special!

 

Golden Blue Ridge Sunset   36" x 24"  Original Soft  Pastel Painting $936

Prints on Paper, Canvas, Metal, Greeting Cards, pillows, !phone and galaxy phone cases Available at  KENDALL KESSLER ART

Link to this painting   http://kendall-kessler.artistwebsites.com/featured/golden-blue-ridge-sunset-kendall-kessler.html

Click  on the 16" x 20"  Canvas print size for the special

 

 

Burning Shore      Original  Soft Pastel Painting has been Sold

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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist, Pawleys Island Paintings, and The Hokie Bugfest!

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist

I am going to take a one day break from my People Art Blogs to present two recent Pawleys Island paintings. 

I have already posted His Spot but I thought it would good with my latest painting, Silver Lining at Pawleys Island.

Silver Lining at Pawleys Island   Original  30" x 22"  Acrylic Painting     $1350

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Silver Lining at Pawleys Island is an intense shore painting at this beautiful South Carolina beach.

The light streaming down from behind the clouds created a startling effect and the birds are great visual accents to the scene.

His Spot  Original  30" x 40"  Oil Painting     $2430

Prints on Paper or Canvas Available at    KENDALL KESSLER ART

His Spot is a beautiful Pawleys Island evening painting. My husband is not much for swimming in the ocean. He is a self-taught naturalist and concentrates on bird populations. He spent many hours at this spot on the marsh side around the corner from the house we stayed at. He saw over 100 different species on our five day vacation.

 

 

Life with The Bird and Word Man - Clyde Kessler

Don't miss this great Blue Ridge Discovery Center event this Saturday!  This will be great fun and a wonderful celebration of the life of William Bradford Alwood!  He was Virginia Tech's first entomologist!

Hokie Bugfest!

Sat, October 11, 10am – 5pm

 

 

Where	The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA, United States map
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I hope you enjoyed my paintings of Pawleys Island by an artist of The Blue Ridge Parkway!