Here’s a quick walkthrough of the studio for those who can’t make it to final friday tonight at the pendleton art center. We’re open to the public today from 6-10 pm. There are about 200 artists on the campus. Its a free event, with $5 valet parking for those who want to get out at the door
Tiny Little Frames
yeah, making a lot of tiny little paintings looks fun, until you realize you have to make a lot of tiny little frames, lol!
![assorted wood frames being glued](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/frames-1024x768.jpg)
The walcott covered bridge bracken county kentucky
Today i have been painting some of my neighborhood’s covered bridges, and sharing the process in my ‘story’.
![artist ken swinson painting the walcott covered bridge in bracken county kentucky](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/paintingAtWalcottBridge-1024x576.jpg)
There is no cell service at the walcott covered bridge (not too many places like that anymore) so here’s a snapshot of the work in progress.
Plein Air Painting with Kay Schafer in Maysville, KY
My friend and artist, Kay Schafer asked if I could show her a few of my favorite painting spots in Maysville. We decided to make a painting day out of it!
Thought id start the morning painting this scene…ive never painted this church before, and the light is nice.
![plein air underpainting of the church on market street in maysville kentucky](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/marketStreetChurchUnderpainting-1024x768.jpg)
![](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UpperMarketStreet-Maysville-KY-22April2019-1024x764.jpg)
![plein air sketch of the view of maysville kentucky from the ohio river](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/maysvilleSketch-768x1024.jpg)
![plein air underpainting of the view of maysville kentucky from the ohio river](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/maysvilleUnderpainting-768x1024.jpg)
![plein air painting of maysville kentucky from the view of the ohio river at aberdeen park ohio](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/maysvillePleinAir-768x1024.jpg)
Thanks Kay far visiting my little river town. Showing a guest around always gives me a fresh perspective of my hometown.
![artists ken swinson and Kay schafer painting the view of maysville kentucky from the ohio river pairk in aberdeen ohio](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kenWithKaySchafer-1024x768.jpg)
Washington Operahouse -maysville, ky 22 april 2019
Today was a hot one, but i got this great little painting of our opera house, now the home of our local theater, the maysville players.
![underpainting of the opera house in maysville kentucky by artist ken swinson](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OperaHouseUnderpainting-1024x768.jpg)
![plein air painting of the washington opera house in maysville kentucky by artist ken swinson](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/operaHouseOnEasel-768x1024.jpg)
Painting at Pine Mountian State Park
Some views are too big for just one 6×4 1/2″ panel. The overlook at pine mountain state park
![artist standing with plein air painting from view on top of pine mountain](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/artistWithPaintingPineMountain-1024x768.jpg)
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Bear With Heart – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Squirrels – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Pig On Bike – Handmade Woodcut Print
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2 color sheep – Handmade Woodcut Print
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3 pigs – Handmade Woodcut Print
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The Cherry Thieves- 2 color Handmade Woodcut Print
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Flannery’s Dream – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Circle of Friends – Handmade Woodcut Print
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County Fair: Lambs – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Flying Pig- 2 color Handmade Woodcut Print
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after spending time up on the mountaintop. I balanced it out with some time by the creek
![sketch of creek at the pine mountain state park in kentucky](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pineMountainCreekSketch-768x1024.jpg)
nothing more relaxing than listening to moving water… Nothing more anxiety inducing than trying to paint a scene when light is bouncing aroind everywhere. Yin and yang. Pine mountain state park
![plein air painting of creek in the pine mountain kentucky state park by artist ken swinson](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pineMountianCreekPleinAir-768x1024.jpg)
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Bear With Heart – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Squirrels – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Pig On Bike – Handmade Woodcut Print
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2 color sheep – Handmade Woodcut Print
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3 pigs – Handmade Woodcut Print
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The Cherry Thieves- 2 color Handmade Woodcut Print
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Flannery’s Dream – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Circle of Friends – Handmade Woodcut Print
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County Fair: Lambs – Handmade Woodcut Print
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Flying Pig- 2 color Handmade Woodcut Print
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Painting White Houses around Mason County, KY
![kentucky artist ken swinson painting at strodes run in mason county. the view is a house on a hill from a railroad track](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PanitingAtStrodesRun-1024x576.jpeg)
Spending the day painying the countryside. I loved the way the light illuminates the grass on the hill.
Every day is a good day when you paint – bob ross
![an animated photo of a painting in front of farm view in rural kentucky- a white house with small outbuilding](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/TheViewFromTheHill.gif)
![artist standing in front of house with plein air painting in Old Washington, Kentucky](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/artistWithHousePainting-1024x768.jpeg)
Chocolate Festival Walkthrough
We are enjoying the chocolate festival in old washington…lots going on…including printing at the log cabin print shop. Best to experience in person, but a quick walkthrough video for those who cant.
Painting My Redbud Tree
Painted my redbud tree while it was in bloom—got to paint these blossoms before they are gone. Hope you all are enjoying this spring!
My New Paint Box: Painting in Old Washington, KY 8 April 2019
I wanted to thank everyone who has supported my latest project-tiny plein air paintings.
I have already earned enough money to buy a new mini size paint box! It arrived today from utah, and im super excited for the rain to clear, and to get out and paint tomorrow!
![handheld strada micro easel with painting mounted and flowers in the background](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/easelWithPantingOfMinervaChurches-800x1024.jpeg)
i couldnt wait until tomorrow. The rain has stopped, and the light (and Phil’s pear trees) looks great at the corner.
![sketch of paxton inn in old washington kentucky by artist ken swinson](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/paxtonRowSketch-1024x768.jpg)
![plein air underpainting of the paxton inn in old washington kentucky by artist ken swinson](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/PaxtonRowUnderpainting-1024x768.jpg)
![painting of the paxton inn in old washington kentucky by artist ken swinson](https://www.kenswinson.com/store/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/paxtonRowPleinAir-768x1024.jpg)