Takin' Philly by Storm Aug 2008

Well lot's of thing have happened since my last post. The Mystic Art show was good. The weather was perfect and I had good sales.  You really can not ask for more. I was to stay on in Mystic through Thursday, arriving in Mount Gretna Thursday evening, just in time for the early morning art show set up.  Rob was able to get away for a few days and we decided to meet in  Philadelphia for a few days and just do the  tacky tourist thing like nobody's business! I packed up the tent early Monday morning and headed to Philly.  With traffic and rain, I was able to pick up Rob at the airport at 3:00 and we headed to the hotel. Rob had reserved a spot in the Convention Center District. It was a great location. So many things that we wanted to see and do were right there in waking distance. We pulled out our bags and parked the van for the duration. You know, after spending 2 weeks in a campsite, the hotel was very welcome. What luxury!

After settling in we head to the streets. Our friend, Mike Gallager, gave us a list of must eat and drink while in Philly, so time to get started!! We walked over to the Nodding head for a great dinner and brew. Then we headed over to The Monk. Everything was great! Thanks Mike!! We took a leisurely stroll back through town to our hotel. I am so impressed with all of the public art. It is everywhere. The next day we did all of the tourist things we could fit in. We rode the DUCK through town and up and down the Delaware River, saw the liberty bell and more. We had a blast . For Rob's last bit with me, we drove to Pottsville PA.  Rob was finally able to fulfill a dream an tour  the Yuengling brewery. It is a very interesting tour and our guide was a true delight. Now I am off to another art show. The weather should be great this weekend, so wish me luck!!

Cheers!

Dawn

Back from San Marco and into the studio! March 2008

I had a good time in Jacksonville for the San Marco Festival. A good friend I hadn't seen in years came out and I was also able to have dinner with family. Good times had by all!

Sales at the show turned out to be a good despite the rain and heavy winds on Sunday. Saturday was a perfect day, plenty of sun and a perfect 75 degrees. Despite the great day sales just were average. I had no sales on Sunday, but I received a phone call on Monday morning and was commissioned to create four paintings for a couple that I spoke with on Sun. If you are going out shopping in bad weather, I guess you are serious. I have already gotten started. I will have photos up as soon as a make a little progress.

The photo above is of a 36 x30 that I have been working on the the past few weeks. It is a horrible photo, but the painting seems to finally be taking shape. I went by the Taco Mac last night to photograph the signs and little details for the painting. I hope to finish in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

Cheers!

Dawn

Dawn Kinney Martin Featured at the Decatur Gallery

La Falconara, Montipulciano, Italy 32 x 32

 Join me February 14th for the opening Reception at the Decatur Gallery 5pm - 10pm
What a perfect way to spend your Valentine's day, just swing by on
your way before or after your special dinner and
check out my new paintings from Europe.

Where:
The Decatur Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon PL
Decatur GA 30030
404 377 0755
www.decaturgallery.com

When:
Saturday , Feb 14th, 2008
5pm - 10pm

Great food, Great music and of course Great art!
Weather permitting, I'll be painting in front of the Gallery

Hope to see you there!
Dawn

www.dawnart.com
Goolge Map to Decatur Gallery

Progress in the Studio Nov 7, 2008

Check out the progress I have made this week on the Cinque Terre Painting. This canvas is 48 x 36. I have made a bet with my painting class that I will be finished by January 6th.

Wish me luck!

Dawn

Happy holiday from painting class! Nov 2008

Happy holiday from painting class!

We had our last class on Election Day and will not start back up until January. So enjoy your break and I will see you next year!!!

 Spruill Day class* A mini class will be offered for Dec. 2nd - 16th
Cheers!

Dawn

Pennsylvania to Rhode Island

Time is flying by and I will be home before I know it. Hooray!! Nothing like being away for over a month to make you truly appreciate your home and loved ones.

I had great weather in Mount Gretna but just  an okay show. Art sales art just slow right now, along with everything else in our economy.  I did come across a pretty pond that I think I can turn into a nice painting. That is alway exciting!

On the 19th, after a nice ride on a near by mountain bike trail, I headed in the direction of Rhode Island. I spent the night in Stamford Ct and walked around and did a little shopping before getting back on the road. Stamford had a nice downtown area were you could get out of your car and walk to anything you needed.

I arrived in RI around 3 and started put up the campsite. It is a nice campground and I can hear the ocean from my site. I will be here through next Wed. and then back to PA for my last art show of this series. There are a lot of really nice bike paths near me. On Thursday I went for a 25 mile ride long the bike paths. I had a great time. Boy was I tired when I finished.  The load in for the show was on Friday. I was an easy set up. As it turns out, it is an in door show. So I just had to put up my wall and not my tent. Nice!!  Once again, it was just an okay show. The people were so nice and the load in was so easy, I would do this show again as a filler between 2 other shows

WEEK 2 : ROCKY NECK STATE PARK, AUG 2008

Here are a few photos from the state park where I am staying while getting ready for the Mystic art show this weekend. This is such a fabulous state park!  I look forward to my stay each year. You have the marsh land, the ocean, tons of trails to hike or ride your bike, there are even paved paths that are blocked off from cars, so you can ride you bike really fast!!!

I am so luck to be able to visit all of these wonderful places and make living. Life is good!!!

Cheers! 

Dawn

Week 1: Ocean City, NJ Aug 8, 2008

Well, I made it to Ocean City NJ, Finally! I thought the drive would kill me. I just bought a Ford Econoline van from a friend. I love the van. Having enough space for my paintings and myself is a wonderful thing, but I had not really driven it yet. 85 rattled my nerves.  After 14 hours though, no problem, I can drive that van!

Week 2 SCAD Summer Series July 18, 2008

Week 2

All new students have flocked to Scad Atlanta for an intensive week of learning and fun.

These are exceptional high school student from all over the country who have applied and been accepted to Scad Atlanta for the week.  I am teaching a 2 and half hour panting workshop in the morning and a 2 and a half hour still life drawing workshop in the afternoon.

The Scad art party is finally here! July 11, 2008

Everyone worked really hard and had a great time. I could see a lot of progress in such a short time.  So now it is time for the art party!! 

Family and friends came out to see what these young artist have been up to all week. I had the pleasure of meeting several parents tonight and you could tell how proud they were.

We had students from all over the US, so a lot of new friendships were formed this week, and what better way to celebrate than an art party. Check out these great pictures from the show.

4th Annual Art Show at Binders June 2008

Every year Binders hosts a gallery opening for my painting students from SCAD Atlanta and Spruill Community Arts Center. We had another great and successful show this year. Seven paintings were sold on opening night.

Thank you for all those you helped out and made it possible. The food and wine were excellent (thanks to 103 West and Bret Kathey from Icon Estates) and of course there was the great music preformed by Eddie Varsalona!!  

The show will be up through July 2nd. Please stop by if you get a chance. 

Binders is located at 

3330 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta GA 30305

404 237 6331