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Blue Ridge Parkway Artist


Whatever happened to paper forms? Today I spent an hour and fifteen minutes trying to straighten out an online service.  The representative was very helpful and she said all the problems I was having with the form was because it is made tricky in an effort to outsmart scammers and imposters.  Yikes!  She helped me fill out the form over and over again as it was refused for one reason or another. 

After an hour I told her I was about ready to open a vein.  She laughed and then apologized for laughing.  I wasn't offended.  It was just a joke but I was trying to indicate how frustrated I was.  I claimed victory and retreated.  Will try again another day.  ARGHHHH! 

Be sure to check out this week's video!  I was in the mood for a Whimsy painting this time and used a fun toy elephant bank my mother-in-law gave us.  She is giving her kids some mementos from their childhood. I think I turned it into an expressive visual experience! My channel is Kendall Kessle




Elephant Fun  Original Acrylic painting   NFS
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/elephant-fun-kendall-kessler.html








Dragon Stare Original   18" x 24" Acrylic painting $894
https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/dragon-stare


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The address is under Dragon Stare will take you there!






 


 
 I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 




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40% off Regular Price with a 30 day money back guarantee!






Natural Rhythm  Original 40" x 30" Oil  painting   $2430
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!


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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist


Wow! Today at the Grocery store I saw something I never thought I would see again!  Someone was underneath his car working on it!  I said to what appeared to be his wife I was amazed and didn't think anyone knew how to work on a car anymore.  She smiled and said, he can!  She looked very proud.  I don't blame her.  Everything is so complicated today that we need all kinds of help for just about everything we depend on. 

I have no idea how to fix a computer, T.V.,refrigerator, car, etc.  The computer takeover has made it especially difficult for a lot of us.  As I have said before, if they ever computerize a bathroom, I will have to get an out house! 

Anyway, still working hard on some Suggestion paintings,  youtubes, and a new Blue Ridge Parkway painting of the James River! I think I am taking the, I live to paint statement, to new heights or lows depending on how well my feet hold out! 






Misty Cascades Day   Original 24" x 18"  Watercolor  painting   $894
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/misty-cascades-day-kendall-kessler.html







North Albemarle in Mclean  40" x 30" oil painting $2430
https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/north-albemarle-in-mclean-virginia


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under View from North Albemarle in McLean  will take you there!






 


I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 




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

 
 






Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday







Natural Rhythm  Original 40" x 30" Oil  painting   $2430
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!


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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist



I am pleased with the first stage of my latest Blue Ridge Parkway painting of the James.  I love to paint water.  I remember years ago reading about the friendship between Eugene Delacroix and Frederic Chopin.  Delacroix was an amateur pianist as well as a great painter so I am sure they had a lot to talk about. 

In one conversation Delacroix was attempting to explain the mysterious quality of a reflection to Chopin.  I don't think he quite understood but I know exactly what he was talking about.  No matter how clear the reflection is, it is quite different from what it is reflecting.  There is a limpid quality that I love to work with. 
Anyway, so far, so good! 

 




Lodge of The Peaks of Otter   Original 16" x 12"  Oil  painting   $384
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/the-lodge-at-peaks-of-otter-kendall-kessler.html










View from Wildwood Bridge  40" x 30" oil painting $2430
https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/view-from-bridge-at-wildwood-park


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link under View from Bridge at Wildwood Park  will take you there!






Life with The Word and Bird Man Clyde Kessler

Clyde and I are having trouble remembering things we need to get done.  Calendars don't help.  We forget to look at it so now we hang notes from the kitchen archway and cross them out as we get the chore finished. 

This seems to work for now.  But what happens when we are so used to the note hanging there that we forget to read it?  Not likely but possible. 

Clyde has to have eye medicine that is not optional.  The other day he was worrying about forgetting to get it. 

Maybe if we pin a note to your backside I will be sure to see it and send you for the medicine! 

Well, that takes memory problems to new lows or highs depending on where you pin the note. 
 
 













I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the address!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 




Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday







Natural Rhythm  Original 40" x 30" Oil  painting   $2430
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!


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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist



  I can't believe I am finally getting to my blog.  I wanted to write something this morning but two many things got in the way.  Oh well, another Monday shot down the drain.  How does Tuesday get here so quickly?

I have started a new Blue Ridge Parkway painting and am trying to video tape the whole process which will take some time.  Then I am going to look into a time lapse version.  Hope that will not be too difficult.

I am pleased to present another Demo Youtube!  I am especially pleased with how this one turned out.  The painting has a cool blue atmosphere that really draws the viewer in!  Be sure to check out the Youtube on my channel and the painting here on Fine Art America!




Conch Twirl   Original  Acrylic  painting   NFS
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/conch-twirl-kendall-kessler.html


















Pawleys Island Atmosphere  40" x 30" oil painting $2430
https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/pawleys-island-atmosphere


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link is under Pawleys Island Atmosphere!






 
 
I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 






Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday!







Cloud Swirl over The Peaks of Otter  Original 24" x 18" Oil  painting   $864
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!


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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist



I am so pleased to sell another Blue Ridge Parkway painting to a great Virginia patron!  This one is of Rock Castle Gorge.  I have a number of paintings of this beautiful section of the Parkway.  It is my favorite section of the Blue Ridge and my most popular mountain painting is A Break in the Clouds which was done from this overlook. 

I use to tease my husband that he should have a mail box there since it is the main place where he researches birds and butterflies and where he has led many Hawk watches over the years.  As always wall art prints and prints on just about anything are available. 

I am also having a great time talking to other Youtubers about my new Demo videos!  Be sure to check out my latest below.  I should have another one up on Monday!




Blue Ridge Evening Light   Original  Oil  painting   SOLD
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/blue-ridge-evening-light-kendall-kessler.html



















Connellys Run  30" x 20" oil painting $1230
https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/connellys-run


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The address is under Connellys Run!





 
 
I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the link!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 



Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday







Cloud Swirl over The Peaks of Otter  Original 24" x 18" Oil  painting   $864
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!


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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist


A little frustrated today so I bought some caramel topping to add to my frozen vanilla yogurt.  I am one of those obnoxious calorie counters so my frozen yogurt will not be swimming in it. Hey, it has worked for me since High School and I finally have one convert. 

Clyde lost one pound a week for thirty weeks and has kept it off for two years.  He has no complaints about keeping up with calories.   Now he is as obnoxious as me about it but he wisely just makes his comments to me.  Since he lost weight without starving or giving up much of anything he normally eats he can't understand why others don't do that.

Anyway, too much to do and too little time.  That always gets me down.  We are going to the lake tomorrow so I will get away from all this frustration.  Shouldn't complain.  So many great things in my life to concentrate on and as a friend once said, "What is the use of complaining?  Someone will always complain louder?"  Isn't that the truth? 


Be sure to check out this weeks Demo painting on Youtube  Lots of great compliments on this one!  I am going to try to get another one up in a few days.




Silver Lining at Pawleys Island  Original 30" x 22" Oil  painting   $1350
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/silver-lining-at-pawleys-island-kendall-kessler.html









On a Cliff 32" x 14" oil painting $936

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/on-a-cliff




Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link is under On a Cliff!




 
 
 I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the address!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 



Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday!







Cloud Swirl over The Peaks of Otter  Original 24" x 18" Oil  painting   $864
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!


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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist


My ankle is better so look out lake!  I am going to zoom through my work and get on down there.  The summer will be over soon and I love swimming there.  Please check out my latest Demo youtube below! Watch me paint!   I am uploading a new one today!  I had no idea 12 minute youtubes took so long to upload.  My older ones range between 1-3 minutes.  Anyway, I am going to celebrate Monday!


Hope everyone has a great week!








Evening Light from Sharp Top  Original 12" x 9" Oil  painting   $246
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/evening-light-from-sharp-top-kendall-kessler.html








Ranges by Arnold Valley Original 40" x 30" oil painting $2430

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 address is under Ranges by Arnold Valley!






Life with The Word and Bird Man - Clyde Kessler

Dirty Dishes, dirty dishes, dirty dishes.  When I was young a friend that had just gotten married said dirty dishes breed like rabbits.  I spend so much time washing dishes that I want to start slinging them out the window. Not a smart thing to do.  Today Clyde did the morning dishes while I got ready for church and did some computer chores.  After lunch they were piled up again. 

I told him that maybe my friend was right.  They multiply. 

I think some of the dirty ones sneak outside and then come back in when we aren't looking. 

How can they sneak outside?  We would see them. 

Maybe they have some sort of invisibility cloak. 

Arggh!  Maybe the real aliens among us are in our cabinets?  Yeah, sure.  Time to do more dishes.
 
 











I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the address!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 






 
Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday

Natural Rhythm  Original 40" x 30" Oil  painting   $2430
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html

Click on the 50" x 40" canvas print size for the 40% off regular price!




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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist


I had visions of getting to the lake today and then my foot with either tendinitis or Achilles Bursitis started acting up.  Oh well, I am going to relax and watch a movie.  Not just part of it, all of it!  That will be fun! 


Hope everyone has a great weekend! 





Blue Ridge Evening Light  Original 12" x 9" Oil  painting   $246
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/blue-ridge-evening-light-kendall-kessler.html










Ranges by Arnold Valley Original 40" x 30" oil painting $2430

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 address is under Ranges by Arnold Valley!






 
 






I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the address!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 






Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday

Natural Rhythm  Original 40" x 30" Oil  painting   $2430
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist



Racing with the clock again!  So much to do.  I can't imagine having a lot of time to just goof off and watch TV.  I watch a little TV for breaks but not much.  I love movies!  So glad they can be paused so I can watch them over days. 


Anyway, I am going to start another Blue Ridge painting and shoot another Suggestions painting video today and tomorrow.  I am going to videotape the Blue Ridge painting and see if I can combine many videos of it for a timelapse one.  That will be way in the future but the Suggestions one will be up soon! 

I am getting great compliments on these Demo videos on Youtube!  Be sure to check them out!  The newest one is below and I started a playlist on my channel. 

I haven't had a Special Promotion up for a while so I decided to put one up today!  Check it out!  40% off regular price of my most popular floral, Natural Rhythm with a 30 day money back guarantee that includes the shipping fee!




Bosc  Original Acrylic  painting   NFS
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/bosc-kendall-kessler.html







Light Swirl on Apples Original 9" x 12" pastel painting $246

https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/light-swirl-on-apples


Be sure to check out my Independent website!  The link Light Swirl on Apples  will take you there!






 
 
I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the address!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 





 


Special Promotion Ends on Tuesday

Natural Rhythm  Original 40" x 30" Oil  painting   $2430
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/natural-rhythm-kendall-kessler.html




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

Blue Ridge Parkway Artist


Who shot Monday out of a cannon!  I can't believe how little I got done today so now I have to do it now.  Well, what happened was I escaped and went shopping for shoes at the mall.  The only shoe store Radford had closed so now I have to travel to Christiansburg. 

I hate to shop but it was great to get out and the store had a terrific sale!  I got new sneakers and two pairs of dress shoes!  Yes!  I was in and out of there so fast I had time to go get a new blouse! 

So, I finished my third Demo Youtube! I am really getting into these and adding paintings to my Suggestions collection on my website!  A win, win!   Please check it out and click on the link to the finished painting in the Youtube description!






Bosc  Original Acrylic  painting   NFS
https://kendall-kessler.pixels.com/featured/bosc-kendall-kessler.html




The Contest voting was extended to August 8th!

The billboard contest is still on!  Please vote for my work!



The company that handles my print sales is hosting a billboard contest and I would greatly appreciate your votes!  The contest ends July 31st!  Here are the popular paintings I entered and the links to the contest are directly below the image! 


I didn't realize until people started notifying me, but FAA requires voters to set up an account.  It is free and you can cancel at any time.  Also, if you ever want a print of mine on just about anything, FAA is the place to go!  My work is great for gifts for the person that has everything.  You can't buy a yoga mat with my artwork on it in a store!  Check it out!
 
Thank you!
 

https://fineartamerica.com/contests/billboard-contest.html?tab=vote&artworkid=134245
A Break in the Clouds   Original Oil  painting  SOLD

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-break-in-the-clouds-kendall-kessler.html







https://fineartamerica.com/contests/billboard-contest.html?tab=vote&artworkid=115371
Marsh View at Pawleys Island  60" x 41" Acrylic painting $4920

Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/marsh-view-at-pawleys-island-kendall-kessler.html







https://fineartamerica.com/contests/billboard-contest.html?tab=vote&artworkid=145891
Fall on the New River  Original Soft Pastel painting SOLD


Prints on Wall Art, Household items, and Clothes available by clicking on the link below.
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fall-on-the-new-river-kendall-kessler.html


















Cheers  12" x9" oil   painting   $246
https://kkesslerart.wixsite.com/website/blank-1/cheers


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






 
 













I would greatly appreciate a Google review if you like my work!  Here is the address!
https://goo.gl/rV7F9a


 


Please check out Clyde's book!


The book can be purchased on Amazon!  Here is the address!
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fiddling+at+Midnight%27s+Farmhouse

 
 




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