My. Shasta/Milky Way

I spent hours adding layers to the (Mt. Shasta) mountain’s texture. I also added a tgird layer to the stars and Milky Way’s arm. I am aware our galaxy’s arm should be angled upward, but i took creative liberty and placed it horizontally. I worked a little on my screenplay adaption, and did some research as well. I’m freaking beat. #kelliethomaswalker #losangeles #longbeach #california #art #artwork #gallery #mtshasta #milkywaygalaxy #artist #writer #jumperbook #mountain #mountainpainting #contemporaryart #abstractlandscape #women #femaleartist #femalewriters

Go Vote!/“Women In Art” Exhibition

Voting Day! Also, starting March 7th, I have this piece (swipe for info) in the “Women In Art”, Las Laguna Gallery of Laguna Beach’s online exhibition. Go out and vote & support the arts. “The Council’s Judgement” 20x16 charcoal/matted & framed #kelliethomaswalker @laslagunaartgallery #vote #art #figurativedrawing #figurativeart #thecouncilsjudgment #women #womeninart #artwork #gallery #artgallery #lagunabeach #writer #author #jumperbook #losangeles #california #womenempowerment

“This Is Not A Pipe: You Can’t Take It With You”

I have two pieces in the upcoming “This Is Not A Pipe: What Is Reality” gallery exhibition by Long Beach Creative Group. The exhibition opening is split into two days, March 2nd & 3rd. I will be attending March 3rd 1-4. Come on down and discuss reality, with a glass of wine! Piece 1: “You Can’t Take It With You”, Piece 2: “Wake Up Darling” @longbeachcreativegroup #longbeachcreativegroup #longbeach #longbeachart #kelliethomaswalker #art #reality #artworks #artexhibition #artgallery #artist #writer #artcollector #artoftheday #artlover #fineart #femaleartist #surrealart #drawing #illustration #painting #sketch #losangeles #californiaart #california #artopening #thingstodoinlongbeach #modernart #abstractart #writer #author #jumperbook

Touching up, and deepening the contrasts for another submission deadline. #figurativeart #figurativepainting #figuredrawing #figurativeartist #art #artwork #artgallery #kelliethomaswalker #contemporaryart #painting #fineart #losangeles #longbeach #california #brushwork #writer #author #femaleartist #modernart #angel #angelpainting #angelart #interiordesign

48x36 Textured Tree Abstract

Full re-touch of this old one. Added in contrast and color enhancements in preparation for submission. I’m going to add a simplistic wood frame too. #painting #kelliethomaswalker #art #artwork #artist #artgallery #artexhibition #modernart #contemporaryart #losangeles #longbeach #californiaartist #abstractart #abstractlandscape #treeart #textureart #fineart #artcollector #gallery

Mt. Shasta/Milky Way

A week ago I took one of my 5ft paintings and started a re-paint. I grew up with Mt. Shasta, and I’m pretty sure that most who live that gorgeous mountain feel the same connection I have (and still have). I’m painting the arch of the Milky Way galaxy over the peak. The old painting’s texture is popping through, giving it an edge. This is FAR from done. My husband has agreed that I can have part of our garage for a studio, which helps when painting big boys like this. Oh—and my girl is home from her 9 month deployment! I’ll be posting pics I’ve collected from their visit! I’ll be pulling in the sides to tunnel the view. The mountain needs more work. #workinprogress #art #mtshasta #shasta #mountshasta #milkyway #astronomy #astronomyart #artwork #kelliethomaswalker #modernart #landscapepainting #writer #author #longbeach #losangeles #redding #artgallery #largescaleart #contemporaryart

“You Can’t Take It With You”

Complete touch up finished just in time for submission deadline. I forgot how much work this one entails. I’m retitling it to “You Can’t Take It With You”. Painted about 5 years ago. #surrealism #surrealart #popart #politicalart #illustration #modernart #femaleartist #kelliethomaswalker #art #artwork #artcollector #artgallery #writer #author #losangeles #longbeach #consumerism

Hit The Ground Running.

Adding in a little heated hues. I took the month of exhibiting, and now I’m preparing a large work load to disperse. Some of my oldies, I’m retouching, and some new ones coming. #figurativeart #figuredrawing #figurativepainting #abstractart #abstractpainting #art #artist #kelliethomaswalker #writer #author #artcollector #artgallery #losangeles #longbeach #jumper #jumperbookseries

Killing Time

Messing around with a matte medium for the background. Smaller than my norm. #kelliethomaswalker #painting #acrylicpainting #art #losangeles #longbeach #floralart #abstractart #brushwork #palletknifepainting #femaleaertist #contemporaryart #modernart #artist #gallery #artgallery

2 New Pieces

1st is the start of a 45x30 loose depiction of a nebula/comet/star cluster, and 2nd is an ariel view of the Pacific. Space and Ocean paintings are my favorite to paint, as they give me a sense of freedom and calmness. #space #astronomy #astronomyart #starcluster #nebula #pacificocean #ocanart #painting #kelliethomaswalker #art #painting #artwork #acrylicpainting #losangeles #longbeach #author #writer #jumperbook #interiordesign #abstractart #astroart

Pouring Into Christmas

Oh, for POUR sake! While recovering from a cough and sinus infection, I suck at writing and intricate painting/drawing, but it’s important for me to keep my creative flow moving. This is when a pour comes in handy. I prepped the canvas the day before with a texture undercoat with white peaks and transparent grey for it to pop through. I’ve said this many times, but I’ll say it again, the materials used are pricey, even if the detail hours aren’t as abundant. When buying an acrylic or resin painting keep in mind the artist forks out a pretty hefty price for their supplies. #pourpainting #pour #pouring #pouringmedium #painting #kelliethomaswalker #art #artwork #acrylicpainting #losangeles #longbeach #author #writer #jumperbook ##abstractart #abstractpainting #interiordesign #decorative #artcollecto

Departure

I’ve been working on this painting for over five years. Sometimes, you just don’t want to part with something. Though, other times, they part with you slowly—so muted, that you didn’t notice the departure happen. #kelliethomaswalker #artist #jumperbook #jumperbookseries #art #writing #writer #painting #illustration #illustrator #books #fantasybooks #femaleartist #womenempowerment #womenbackingwomen #cherryblossom #artisttalk #writertalk #cherrytree #floralart #saatchiart #losangeles #longbeach

Book Cover/Icarus 2

Adding in blue hues to the Pleiades, pointillism to her skirt, still need to detail her arm, back and hair. Possible book cover for my sequel. Copyright Kellie Thomas-Walker. Second image: final wing work on Icarus 2. #icarus #jumperbook #jumperbookseries #kelliethomaswalker #bookcover #art #artist #writer #writing #painting #illustration #illustrator #books #scifibooks #fantasyart #fantasybooks #pleiades #astronomy #astronomyart #femaleartist #womenempowerment #losangeles #longbeach

P.E.R.I.O.D.

When I’m not writing, I’m painting, drawing, researching. So much goes on behind the manuscript, the screenplay, the painting, or illustration. Countless notebooks and TONS of Pinterest boards. Hug your writer/artist friend, their mind won’t give them a day off. #kelliethomaswalker #jumpersequel #jumper #jumperbookseries #girlboss #girlpower #scifibooks #illustration #fantasybook #art #author #authortalk #artist #artinfilm #artinfilm #writing #stephenkingtips #stephenking

Points of Light

Found a large sketch from last year, adding in points of light/fog. #kelliethomaswalker #jumper #jumperbook #jumperbookseries #jumpersequel #scifibooks #illustration #fantasybook #illustration #art #artwork #orihinalartwork #artist #author

Mock Up of Book 2 Cover

I was struggling with writing a portion of my sequel, so i grabbed the first book, and started painting a possible civer for book 2. Thye look alike—but they’re not. Sometimes day to day it can be hard to see differences, but theyre there. Now, I have what I need inside of me to continue this next chapter. #astronomy #bookcover #kelliethomaswalker #jumper #jumperbook #jumperbookseries #sciencefiction #scifibooks #fantasybook #illustration #astrolabe #art #artwork #orihinalartwork #artist #author #authorlife #authortalk #arttalk

Jack’s Back

It’s that time of year! Sketching Jack for fun! 🎃 #halloween #jackskelington #nightmarebeforechristmas #art #artwork #kelliethomaswalker #orihinalartwork #artoftheday #femaleartist #artist #fall #fallvibes🍂

Molding Wings

After some internal debate, I decided to add in fiber paste (Golden Fiber Paste) to the two paintings to create thwir feather texture. After they dry, I will start the detailing of the feathers. On my large angel, (not pictured), I addes in liquid gold—which I might. All depends on how I feel. I’ve been studying angel sculptures for almost two years now. Cemetery ones are my go to for reference. #arttalk #astronomical #art #artwork #stars #gallery #kelliethomaswalker #artoftheday #artist #orihinalartwork #femaleartist #angel #angelwings #angelart #angelpainting #jumperbook #jumperbookseries

My Moon

Adding in a perimeter glow to my textured moon. The craters are made with Golden fiber paste/golden paint, molded with a small oval pallet knife I bouggt years ago from Art Supply Warehouse in Westminster. Dont forget to buy/make solar eclipse glasses for Saturday’s Ring Of Fire solar eclipse, the entire US will ve able to view it. Comment below for any questions on art, writing, or astronomy—because I LOVE all three. #astronomy #solareclipse #moon #moonpainting #nasa #moonlight #arttalk #art #artwork #gallery #gallerywall #artoftheday #artist #kelliethomaswalker #jumperbookseries #jumperbook #arttutorial #painting #painter #orihinalartwork #contemporaryart #moonart #fineart #writing