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Take a look at the show. The QUARTET will be up through September at the Binders Limelight Gallery .3330 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Studio bathroom remodel has started! Before the tub and toilet fell through the floor, we decided to pull everything out and replace the sub floor and update the space. You can see in the first photo, just how bad the floor is. Now I need someone to come over the help me get the tub out of there!!!
Celebrating Local Artists!! Join us June 11th, 2:30 - 5:30
The Tuesday Night Studio's 13th anniversary show at the Limelight Gallery in Binders Art Supplies. Don't miss a chance to meet all these wonderful artists and celebrate their accomplishments. We will have live music and a wine tasting as well.
Here is a short slideshow of last weeks demo. One of my students brought a painting in and asked me to worked on it. We decided to take it a different direction. Taking out the sky and adding trees in the background. We talked about making area recede and changing the way the light moved through the painting. Need a few finally touches. I can talk about that this week. Take a look if you have a chance. Let me know if you have questions,
Dawn
I love painting scenes of cyclists. I guess it makes me feel the joy of being out on two wheels while working in the studio! Here I'm using a photo by my friend and great photographer Kevin McPeake for my inspiration. You can check out his work on Facbook
I loved this photo when I saw it: love the diffused light and the mystery in the fog. I painted this image about a year ago ( middle image ), but decided to give it another try and work on the grays a little differently. Here's the second attempt ( the image on the right). I was a little bolder with the reds. Although it similar to the first painting, this one feel more like night time to me.
The weather is just about perfect right now, so come out to the Brookhaven Arts Festival this weekend and check out my new paintings. There will be a lot of great music, food and fun activities for kids as well.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, October 16, 2016
12 PM – 5 PM
Location: 4047 Peachtree RoadNE
Behind Brookhaven MARTA (Apple Valley Road side)
On October 15-16, 2016, Brookhaven will host the 2nd Annual Brookhaven Arts Festival through the Brookhaven Community Foundation. More than 100 participating artists will feature works of fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and more. Musical performances will take place over two days with featured performers. It’s a great time for individuals and families to enjoy the beauty of fall while enjoying terrific food, music and art. Join us!
Summer in the Mountain 10 x 10 oil on panel - plein air
A good friend had us out to paint in the North Ga Mountains last week and everything was just so green. After piddling around a little bit, I decided just to have a little fun with it and just go bold. Below is the actual scene I was working from. I think you can find the stairs but see if you can find the Adirondack chair in my painting....just kidding : ) - Dawn
White and Blue 11" x 14" oil on panel
I have been teaching still life classes the past few weeks and that has be back painting florals. This was from todays class. I was thinking a bout a red, white and blue theme, thinking about the 4th of July. So I used warm colors in the red family for the background and the wonderful hydrangeas from the yard.
Everyone did a great job, but it was a little more challenging than I anticipated for a beginning class. I'll have to simplify the next assignment.
Happy painting - Dawn
Monday in the studio!! Untitled for now, 24 x 36 Oil on canvas - palette knife.
24 x 36 Oil on Canvas
Last weeks efforts.
This one started as a plein air study in Olmsted Park
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Hope to see you out there,
Dawn
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I was tired of wasting paper towels in the studio or being to cheap to get a clean one, so I thought I'd try cutting a role down in the shop. By cutting the roll into three sections, I have the perfect size to clean my brushes and knives without waste! Hallelujah Why did it take me so long to come up with this??
Cheers, Dawn
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.Hope to see you out there,
Dawn
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What a difference a day makes! Yesterday was a perfect day to hit Stone Mountain Park for an afternoon of painting, today it's rainy and cold. I hope we'll be so lucky next week. We had five painter come out.
I went back around the corner today to see if I could finish this one. Right at 4:00 the light hits the buildings just right. Now if only these people would hold still!!
9 x 12 "Headed to the Park" oil on panel, plein air
Here's my start. Too bad I couldn't get that tandem bike in there. Such an unwilling model . : )
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Wow, I won a sponsorship award !!
I was almost too embarrassed to
turn mine in. Turn out it's really stressful
painting in a competition!
The final painting, "Hard Days Work " 12 x 16 oil on panel Sold
The inspiration!!! I've learned a lot out there painting this year,
I look forward to getting out that more in 2016 and see what
happens.
Cheers, Dawn
My model
12 x 12 oil on panel, plein air Sold
With all the rain we've had, I've had the wonderful challenge of painting grey days! Here's my attempt at the Elizabeth City Harbor!
Cheers - Dawn
Happy 2016!! It's is hard to believe it's already here. I was able to take a little time off. Now, I'm looking forward to getting back the studio and classes. I have weekly classes and workshops starting soon. ***Keep an eye out for a new Abstract Workshop, with Lauren Adams, details soon.
WEEKLY CLASSES
Jan - March 1 6:15 pm - 9:30pm, 4 or 8 weeks
Tuesday Night Painting Studio - 140.00- 4 weeks, 240.00 - 8 weeks
Jan 20 - Feb 24 Wed 10am - 1 pm, 6 weeks
Painting Techniques class - 225.00
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WORKSHOPS
Palette Knife One Day Workshops 95.00
Sunflowers -
Jan 30, Sat 10:00 - 3:00
Boats -
Feb 27, Sat 10:00 - 3:00
Plein Air One Day Workshop
No stress introduction to painting plein air. 75.00
April 16, Sat 10:00 - 3:00
May 7,
Sat 10:00 - 3:00
Weekend workshop at Parker Ranch
May 20 - 22
T
hese will begin with demos and exercises followed by working on a painting.
Coming soon - Abstract Workshop with Lauren Adams
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Hope to see you out there.
Happy Painting, Dawn
Classes held at DawnArt Studios 180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309.
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I talked about painting starts and working with the palette knife last week in class and a few folks wanted to see how the painting progressed. This is where we left off after class.I know these are not the best photos, but I stopped to take photos of this 24 x 48 painting while it was up on the easel. I didn't take the time the set up a good shot, but I hope you get the idea.
After laying out my composition, I started making color notes.
Decided to change the boats a little bit. so I pulled out left over paint to adjust my drawing.
Still trying to decided my color palette and blocking in areas.
A little more progress, starting defining my horizon line and adding color to my boats.
That's all for know. I think I have a good idea of the direction to take it and hope to finish soon. I'll keep ya' posted
Sorry for the horrible photos and have a great time over the holiday season - Dawn
Last weekend I taught a two day workshop on my favorite subject - color! The first day we worked with color mixing, specifically, using the color wheel to make your colors lighter or darker. Working with the color wheel will keep you colors, vibrant and fresh. The next day we tackled making neutrals by working with compliments, and make them recede in space in your paintings.
It was a lot to tackle in a weekend, but everyone did a great job and left the class with a lot more knowledge about paint mixing. It's easier than you think!!
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving,
Dawn
A wonderful fall day to get out and paint. I think it was up to 75º, so I packed up my gear and hit the river! This was todays effort at the Old Roswell Mill. ~ Dawn
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Dawn Kinney Martin
Fall is a great time to get outdoors to paint. The cooler temps are pleasant and the fall leaves are beautiful. But we have had so much rain
lately, it has really pushed me as an artist to try to capture all that color in low light. I love that there is always a new challenge!
I'll be headed to Coastal Carolina for a week of Plein Air the first week of November. Despite the exciting challenge of painting on gray days, I hope the rain stays away!
Classes and Workshops
Color Workshop
Color Confidence 2 Day Workshop
Nov 14 - 15, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 3
This will begin with demos and exercises followed by working on a painting. - 175.00
Weekly Classes
Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wed 10am - 1 pm, 4 weeks
No Class Nov 25
3 hour Painting Techniques class - 150.00
Dec 1 - Dec 15, 6:15 pm - 9:30pm 3 weeks
Tues Painting Studio - 95.00
Classes held at DawnArt Studios
180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309
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Other News - Plein Air Awards
I recently took 2nd place and received a Purchase Award at the September Plein Air event in Stone Mountain. A big thank you to the Art Station, who presented the event; I am honored to have my work as part of your permanent collection!
Hope to see you out there.
Happy Fall, Dawn
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