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More Online Classes  | Kellie Chasse Fine Art|  Etsy Shop | Facebook  | Twitter | Instagram View this email in your browser SPECIAL 75% OFF LAUNCH PRICE Hurry Offer is good through this weekend! (expires 8/6/17) For All Crafty Folks - Watercolors Made Easy! So excited to share that launching this course make #20, so if you just recently signed up, please make sure to check them all out on my website! When you sign up you will have LifeTime Access to this Step by Step Easy Online Watercolor Course! In this course you will learn simple watercolor and gouache techniques and how I use them step by step in REAL TIME to create this beautiful Summer Birch Tree Scene. The courses are accessible at anytime with no expiration. Over 1000's of happy students are already creating some lovely masterpieces taking my Live and Online classes using watercolors, Alcohol Inks, Resin, and Jewelry! So come be creative with me and enjoy all the compliments to come on your own special art creations you will soon be hanging! REGISTER NOW and get started making beautiful watercolor painting today! ********************************************************************************************

Here's what I've been up to this week!   THANK YOU! Woke up this morning to see that there are now over 1800 Online Students from over 79 different countries taking my online classes. I am so excited for my students and to be able to share that creative vibe is the best feeling. I am seeing so many gorgeous art pieces coming from so many. Folks that are brand new to watercolor and those that have tried it in the past and wanted to give up. Just keep painting and sharing #kcfacourse. I want to see each and every one of them!    Watch The New Summer Birch Preview Video - Link Below xoxo ~Kellie Here is a Link for the Watercolor Cotman Kit I use in All my Online Classes.

Painting A Pet Portrait in Watercolors and Gouache - Husky Dog

"Mason"

Husky Dog

Commission Pet Portrait

10x10" Watercolor/Gouache

I have completed a number of Pet portraits, but these blue eyes are one of my favorites.

Here's a little glimpse of my progress along the way.

I start with the eye's and nose, and then light washes around the fur and ears. Once those are dry I build upon those washes and darken them. The final touches are the layers and layers with a fine brush detailing in all the fur.

 

One of my go to supplies while painting is the OttLite with the little magnify glass, it gives of great natural lighting and I can see all the little fur strokes on my pet portraits, although I do use this light for all my paintings! I'll post a link for the light down below for you.

For "Mason" the husky I only used 2 brushes. A number 1 Arists water colour sable rigger brush by Winsor and Newton and a fine liner brush.

Below is the original reference photograph of Mason that the client emailed to me. 

He's a beautiful Husky don't you think!

Here is the link for the OttLite

Challenge accepted ~ Re-creating an Oil Painting with Watercolors!

I had a lot of fun attempting to re-create my original Oil painting from last week with watercolors!

24"x24" Oil on Gallery wrapped Canvas

"On The Rocks"

$650

 

Watercolor - 11x14"
"On The Rocks II"

$325

The biggest difference and challenge for me re-creating with watercolors/gouache would be the details in the rocks.

The original Oil painting rocks were created using a palette knife and I was able to get a lot of
depth with the using black, but with watercolors it was duller an needed more details, so I added the
yellow ochre, and Titanium white (gouache) and worked in some dry brushing.


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How long does it take you to paint at Custom Pet Portrait?

One of my favorite subjects to paint are pet portraits. This is a commission painting I just finished of Mason, he's a beautiful looking husky don't you think! 

It's always interesting when I just start out how much the paintings change during the whole detailing process, I've shared some steps during my painting process below. 

People always ask me how long does it take to paint a pet and you know, it really varies. I spend an absorbament amount of time on the details once the basic shape is in. I start and stop on a painting throughout the day, but find that once I'm "INTO" the painting it's hard for me to NOT keep working for hours on end until I'm happy with a section. 

That being said....I've learned along the way that when you are frustrated with a section or piece of your painting, it's best to walk away. Many times after I let my eyes and mind rest, I come back and spot that one little problem area right away.

Sometimes it will take me weeks to complete a painting and other times things just go smoothly and I'll accomplish it in days.  Each painting varies and in some cases what I think will be easy...turns out to be harder than expected.  

So I guess to answer the question - How long does it take me? Well the answer is...I never know. Because like every person and pet - each painting is different and takes on a life of it's own.

Custom Pet Portrait Information

Capture your Pet in a Painting - Custom Pet Portraits

The Gift of Pet Portraits

A lovely way to express love to yourself or someone special. Painting a pet portrait is very special to me. I really enjoy capturing the soul, especially through the eyes.

Thank you so much for following my work and allowing me to be a part of your busy day!
Any questions or comments please feel free to contact me on Facebook or email kelliechasse@gmail.com

Details: Custom Pet Portrait • Original Painting • Watercolor/Gouache

A sentimental Original watercolor painting by Kellie Lynn Art.

I paint from photographs so the key to a great painting...is a great photograph! Natural lighting (prefer having it taken outside). Close-up of the eyes and fur color help me capture he/she the best. Pictures can be emailed.

 Here is an example photo I cropped

Pricing structure with a simple colored background - Additional animals may be added for $85 each

 8 x 8    = $150
 8 x 10  = $175
10 x 10 = $240
12 x 12 = $305
11 x 14 = $325
18 x 14 = $650
16 x 20 = $800
18 x 24 = $1200

Matting, Framing and shipping are additional

Please let me know asap if this is something you would like to have completed by a certain day. Paintings usually take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. If a longer wait is anticipated, I will contact you to make sure this is acceptable. Please contact me directly if you have a rush order.

One of a Kind Signed Original Painting - I paint what I see, so choose your favorite image!

• Watercolor/Gouache on 300lb Arches Paper
• Winsor Newton Paints
• Shipped flat or rolled in a tube depending on the size
• Please inquire about international shipping
• Orders ship within 1-2 business days of completion

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50% is required before the commission is begun and the final 50% payed upon completion and approval (I will send a detailed photo of the final work ). When payed in full it will be shipped.

The paintings can usually be completed within 15 -30 days of being commissioned and then shipped Priority Mail USA.

All payments are made through Paypal.

Look forward to hearing from you,
Kellie Chasse


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Pet Video of completed Pet Portraits

12 Days of Christmas Sale, Day 9 - "Maine Chickadee"

12 Days of Christmas Sale, Day 9 - "Maine Chickadee"

Original Watercolor, Gouache, and Ink - Matted to 8x10" Mat - Original Price $124.95 - NOW $55.00! First person to send me a private message saying "INTERESTED" on Kellie Lynn Art facebookPage gets it!

As my gift to all my followers, I'm celebrating the 12 days of Christmas by offering up ONE SPECIAL SALE ITEM each day from now until Christmas! Sales prices only available until 12/24/14.

#12daysofChristmas

Commission Dog Painting - Holiday Gift

Just finished this watercolor and gouache painting today of a sweet Dog named Brandy! 
 
If you are looking for that special gift this year...think about having a commission painting done! Please send me an email (kelliechasse@gmail.com) or message here through FACEBOOK if interested! I can finish a few more in time for the holidays!

"Intensity" Abstract Hot Pinks, Purples...and more!

Really digging this acrylic abstract thing I've got going on here lately.

This one is called "Intensity" Size is 8x10 on Stretched Canvas. I tossed in some gouache Opera Rose too. It really is the perfect outlet for me while I get my stock ready for the holidays!

Close Up View

Hanging View

 

Size Scale above couch

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Simplicity - Materials For 30 Paintings in 30 Days

My Art space has not officially been set up since moving into our TINY HOME! Cough cough.. trying not to panic here for the next 30 days of STRAIGHT painting!

My thought? Well, I've decided to keep things um, "SIMPLE"! I'm going off our new way of thinking since....DUM DUM DUM...."THE DOWNSIZE" (Said slowly and in a deep voice).

If I move over the computer screen, it should give me enough room to work some magic! But.... if not, then the handy dandy kitchen table is right next to me...I'll just roll on over.

Materials List: I've added the links to Amazon for you.

Winsor Newton Cotman Watercolor Kit (with 12 basic colors and a little sable brush)
3/4 Inch Oval Mop Series 52 Expression Artist Paint Brush By Robert Simmons

#5 M Grumbacher N.Y. Red sable  (This is an antique brush that I love!)
Arches Watercolor Block 140 LB Cold Press 20 sheets 7x10 Inch (that I cut in two.)

Winsor Newton Designers' Gouache - Primary Set of 6, 14 ml
Although I'm only using the black and white.

Maine River Rocks - 8x8" On clayboard

 Maine River Rocks

 

My first step was to transfer my drawing to the Clayboard then I layered a first wash on the rocks. Had fun with the different colors.

  

After the first wash of colors were down I added in a few more layers of glazes and added some texture. 

Last step was to paint in the dark background and then add a water wash over the top with white goauche to give them an appearance of being underwater.

Materials Used:

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"Apollo" - SOLD

Apollo is in the middle of a nor'easter!

SOLD

This painting of Apollo was completed all in Gouache paints instead of my normal watercolor's and it was so much fun! The paint certainly flows a lot different with gouache than with watercolors, but I really love the opaque nature of it.

Black and white monochromatic style with the exception of the eyes. I used a great starter set of
Winsor Newton Designers' Gouache,  on 140 Arches Cold Press paper, and only a small handful of brushes.

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"Autumn Sail"- Original Watercolor - SOLD

   "Autumn Sail" 

   5x7 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

SOLD

Growing up in Maine along the ocean I relaxed and took in the incredible views that the coast had to offer. Sailing was by far my favorite way to travel. We would sail into all kinds of magical coves.

Happy Painting
~Kellie

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Painting Number 38 "Autumn Reflections"

   "Autumn Reflections"

  11 x 14 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

Just want you all to know that I was so scared to show you all the original photograph! As I'm creating the post (such a typical thing I hope) I'm analyzing the painting more and seeing a few more things I could change. But I am going to leave it alone, I promise! 

I wanted to step out side of my comfort zone with a few larger paintings this year and Autumn reflections was a challenge for me. Not only is the size larger than my norm, but there is a lot going on in this one. When I first looked at the photograph I had no idea how difficult it would be to achieve the look I wanted. Took me longer than what was anticipated, but very happy with the outcome.
 


My cousin Valerie sent me the original photograph via Facebook. She thought it might be  something that I would enjoy painting - Thanks Valerie....you were so right! I love it when folks send me interesting pictures!
 

 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH BY CANDI

So here's the original photograph taken by Candi at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA. She certainly has an eye! This is just so cool! Love the warm reflections in the water. You can see the leaves drifting along..no care in the world.

I'm off to drift along and enjoy my family time.......enjoy your weekend everyone!


 
~Kellie

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Daily Painting #37 - Northern Lights Watercolor

   "Northern Lights"

  5 x 7 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

It's Daily Painting #37 for this year! So hard to believe I've accomplished that many so far and it's only February 27th. Let's hope I can stay motivated and continue the trend!

It's a long haul from my 30 day challenge were I completed a  painting a day, but at least I am painting each day! I've been working on a few bigger pieces that you may have seen if you follow me on the Kellie Lynn Art Facebook Page. 

Today's continuing work is of a leaf in the water. When I was first sent the picture from Valerie (thank you), I thought how pretty it was. Valerie sent it to me via email thinking that I may be interested in painting it...and I was like - OH YAY! Now, um....not so much! It's a lot of frig-in details!

That being said, it is a really good challenge for me. My eyes are going a bit crossed, but I think the end result will be beautiful. Stop over to check it out if you have the chance!

Happy Painting
~Kellie

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