If you find yourself in the Eatonton area this Valentines Day, this is a very cool event. I am looking for to it!!
Private lessons now available. I'd love to meet you in the studio.
Wind Swept Tree 30 x40 oil on canvas ©Dawn Kinney Martin
Private lessons available in the studio. Looking for a refresher class or help getting started? These classes are designed to fit your individual goals.
Private Lessons Available Mon - Thurs 10 - 4pm. I will have limited availability other days, so get in touch. Traveling to Atlanta for a weekend or have limited time for an art class? I can design a specific weekend workshop for you and/ or a friend. Thursdays - Saturdays available for immersive weekends. With a little notice, I can teach a couple hours a day over the course for 2 or 3 days. You can learn a lot in a private workshop. Private lessons are only 68.00 an hour for one person and an additional 30.00 per hour for an additional person. All taxes included.
Tues Evening Painting Classes Feb 3 - 24, 6pm - 8:30pm, 4 Weeks All Levels Welcome
Tues Guided Paint Studio. Adult Classes, All Levels Welcome. Feb 3 - 24, 2026
$157.50
Dates: Tuesday, Feb 3 - 24, 2026
Class times: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: DawnArt Studios
180 11th St NE
Atlanta GA 30309
4 Weeks $157.50. All taxes included. Next series begin later in March 2026.
Sample supply list
I prefer working in oils because my mixture will stay wet for the class. Acrylic will dry quickly so you will need to keep them wet with water or a retarder. Also you will not need the brush cleaner as you will use water instead. Bring reference materials to work from. Can be photos, magazines, art that inspires you, drawings, etc… Can be digital. Tablet or phone.
Hansa Yellow Light PY3, Cad Yellow Light PY35- pick one. Cad yellow light hue is ok
Permanent Rose PV19 or Alizarin Crimson
Phtalo blue PB15
Titanium White
Yellow Ochre or raw Sienna
Sap Green
Any other colors you would like
A starter brush package with a mix of bristle and soft brushes. See photos below
Canvas, panel or paper to paint on.
Paper towels for cleaning brushes and hands. Please bring - you are going to need them.
Palette to mix paint. No cups please, a large, flat surface.16 x 20 or 20 x 24. It can be plexi glass, board or disposable palette paper.
Palette knife
Brush cleaner - Gamsol or Odorless Turpenoid.
Sealed container to clean brushes. I use a Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank.
Painting Medium I use Gamblin Solvent Free Medium. Not needed if using acrylics.
Tues Evening Painting Classes Jan 13 - 27, 6pm - 8:30pm, 3 Weeks, All Levels Welcome
Tues Guided Paint Studio. Adult Classes, All Levels Welcome Jan 13 - 27, 2026
$120
Dates: Tuesday, Jan 6 - 27, 2026
Class times: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: DawnArt Studios
180 11th St NE
Atlanta GA 30309
3 Weeks $120.00. All taxes included. Next series begin in February 2026. Happy New Year!!
Sample supply list
I prefer working in oils because my mixture will stay wet for the class. Acrylic will dry quickly so you will need to keep them wet with water or a retarder. Also you will not need the brush cleaner as you will use water instead. Bring reference materials to work from. Can be photos, magazines, art that inspires you, drawings, etc… Can be digital. Tablet or phone.
Hansa Yellow Light PY3, Cad Yellow Light PY35- pick one. Cad yellow light hue is ok
Permanent Rose PV19 or Alizarin Crimson
Phtalo blue PB15
Titanium White
Yellow Ochre or raw Sienna
Sap Green
Any other colors you would like
A starter brush package with a mix of bristle and soft brushes. See photos below
Canvas, panel or paper to paint on.
Paper towels for cleaning brushes and hands. Please bring - you are going to need them.
Palette to mix paint. No cups please, a large, flat surface.16 x 20 or 20 x 24. It can be plexi glass, board or disposable palette paper.
Palette knife
Brush cleaner - Gamsol or Odorless Turpenoid.
Sealed container to clean brushes. I use a Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank.
Painting Medium I use Gamblin Solvent Free Medium. Not needed if using acrylics.
Small bar of soap to clean brushes after painting.
No refunds for gift certificates. All gift certificates must be used within 6 month from purchase. There is a 25.00 fee for any scheduled private lesson that are not cancelled 48 hours before the lesson
Sold! Walking up Victoria Street
This 24”x36” beauty sold last week at the Dual Vision show at Barrel 118 in Eatonton GA. It’s alway nice to meet the new owners And it was a fun event to boot!
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Group classes start back Sept 9 - Private lessons available.
Tues Guided Paint Studio. Adult Classes, All Levels Welcome Sept 9-23 3 Week Class $120.75
See all classes available here
Dates: Tuesday, Sept 9 - 23
Class times: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: DawnArt Studios
180 11th St NE
Atlanta GA 30309
3 Weeks $120.75. All taxes included. Next series begins Oct 28 - Nov 18
Dual Vision: Art through Different Eyes - Opening Sept 18th
Walking Up Victoria Road
$1,800.00
Original palette knife painting 24”x36” oil on canvas. This is a photo of Edinburgh Scotland by photographer Jonna Rubins. Well, this photo has just about everything I love in life. Beautiful color, interesting architecture, and a bicycle to boot. This was definitely a challenge for me, but I truly enjoyed attempting to paint this one in my loose style while attempting to hold true to the structure in the photo.
This is for the Dual Vision show at the TAV Gallery. Opening reception will be at the Barrel 118 at 118 N Jefferson Ave Eatonton GA on Sept 18, 5 - 7:30. And will be on display and available at the TAV Gallery in Eatonton GA Sept 21 - Oct 30. Please contact the gallery with any inquiries.
The Artisan Village Gallery Address:
110 W. Marion Street, Eatonton, Georgia 31024
Phone: 706.623.7757
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Quartet '25 Art opening Sept 14th 2 - 4:30
Please join the opening reception for this 4 woman show. The show is at the Binders Limelight Gallery located at 3330 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta GA on Sept 14th 2 - 4:30
Please join the opening reception for this 4 woman show. The show is at the Binders Limelight Gallery located at 3330 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta GA on Sept 14th 2 - 4:30. the event is free, open to all, with plenty of free parking.
New Classes starting next week. I have room for 3 more artist
NEW PAINTINGS AND ART CLASSES 2024 - 2025
“Contemplating” 12” x 12” oil on canvas ©Dawn Kinney Martin
Join Me Next Week For The Last Group Class in 2024
Tuesday Evening Guided Painting Studio
All Levels Welcome
Nov 26 - Dec 17. 6 - 8:30 PM
4 Weeks $150. Class sizes limited to 10.
Class start back in Jan 2025. Private lessons also available.
Click on dates below for more info.
New Box Kitty Series Now Available
We were adopted by a couple of kittens 2 years ago. Never having had cats before, I had no idea how much they would change my life. My husband and I dote on them. They bring us so much joy. These little fur balls have inspired my new Kitty series. Check on my gallery page HERE. Each cat painting comes with its own handmade box, otherwise known as a floater frame.
Quartet ‘24 Opening Party Sept 8th, 2 - 4:30pm at Binders' Limelight Gallery
Quartet opening party Sept 8th, 2-4:30 pm at Binders' Limelight Gallery. Located at 3330 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta 30305
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Hooray, I’ve been selected by Midtown Alliance as one of over 100 artists featured in the Southeast’s Largest Outdoor Art Gallery. Find my work displayed on light poles throughout Midtown #midtownatl
Read moreDawn Art Featured in Rent. Magazine
I was named as an expert in a Rent. article. Check out the featured article here.
https://www.rent.com/blog/summer-things-to-do-in-atlanta/
“Atlanta residents should check out painting classes at DawnArt Studios in the heart of Midtown,” recommends Dawn Martin with DawnArt Studios. “With group classes and private lessons available, you can find the right fit to get you started painting, get back into your art after a hiatus, or take your painting to the next level. DawnArt Studios is a relaxed learning environment for ages 16 and over.”
Also, check out my latest painting. Now for sale on the gallery page. https://www.dawnart.com/shop
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New classes for 2024
Classes start back Jan 9th.
Read moreLAST ART CLASSES FOR 2023
Last Group Class in 2023
Tuesday Evening Guided Painting Studio
All Levels Welcome
Nov 14 - Dec 5. 6 - 8:30 PM
4 Weeks $150. Class sizes limited to 10.
Read moreA painting and her muse.
New inspiration in the studio
Just started this 24x24 oil on canvas. A wedding bouquet was left in the Airbnb apartment, and I had to paint it! The flowers are gorgeous and I just had these pairs. Seemed like a great fit. I need to finish quickly or the will completely wilt away.
In case you missed the QUARTET opening.....
Take a look at the show. The QUARTET will be up through September at the Binders Limelight Gallery .3330 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
QUARTET Opening Reception Sunday, Sept 10, 2 - 5 pm.
The artwork of Chris Van Beneden, Dawn Kinney Martin, Suzi Howard and Carol Violanda will be on display and for sale at the Binders Limelight Gallery in Buckhead Sunday Sept 3 - 30, 2023
Please join us for the opening reception Sept 10 from 2pm - 5pm. Light refreshments provided.
Binders Art supply and Gallery
3330 Piedmont Rd Suite 18 Atlanta, GA 30305
T 404.237.6331
Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-5