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.
DIY Palette Box and Wet Panel Carrier
As I am getting ready for the 3 day painting retreat at The Parker Ranch in Clayton, I thought I would share this earlier post on how to build a palette box. If you are handy, it's nice to make your own! - Dawn
In a recent Plein air workshop, one of the students asked me to share how I made my palette box and wet panel carrier. Of course I've had that on my to do list for months, but that was the motivation I needed to get my to sit down and work on it.
A portable palette box and wet panel carrier for plein air
I typical paint 12 x 16 when working plein air, so I made the bottom of the box large enough to hold that size once I put the sides on. 13x 17 plus the handles. Once I had the back cut out, I cut out the space that will go around my tripod. I used the jigsaw and drill with a spade bit to make this cut.
Now I have base of the palette box, I made the sides. I used 1/2 inch oak for this and cut them to size using the miter saw. Next I cut a block to bring the handle up to the same height as the sides. Now I put an adjustable bracket on the handle that will hold it on to the tripod.
This is a close up of the handle. I mitered the top piece so that it can easily slide on to the tripod and the tension will hold the box in place. Also, it can be adjusted if I ever change tripods.
Time for the folding shelves. I made two sides for the shelves first to make sure I had the measurements right, then cut the panels to make the tops. Glueing and nailing them to the frames
Okay ready for the hinges. I ran four small hinges down each side.
Here's the completed box. I put blocks on the back as well with enough open space for me to guide the panels in. I have clips on the sides that will hold the panels in place. It will hold 2 panels facing each other with plenty of space between them to keep them from touching.
I also stapled elastic to the sides, that holds my palette knives, brushes and small tubes of paint. Then put mirror hangers on the sides and attach a shoulder strap and voila!!
Okay, there you have it. I hope it's helpful
Thanks Megan for motivating me to actually do this. Let me know if you have any question!
Sunny, but Cool
I didn't finish today as I had hope, but made a lot of progress. This one started as a plein air study in the Olmsted Linear Park. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll finish : ) Dawn
Untitled 24 x 36 oil on canvas Dawn Kinney Martin
The inspiration
Hope to see you out there,
Dawn
Time to finish!
Painting Away in the Adirondacks!
Painting the week away with friends in the upper Adirondacks! What a way to spend the week! For a week in June a group of about 100 artists arrive at Paul Smith College in upstate New York for a week of plein air painting and fellowship.
These are a few painting I worked on during the week along with one someone painted of me while out in the field. This is my second year going to the Adirondack Plein Air Invitational. I love having a week with no distractions, just paint all day. A great way to make improvements in your work and catch up with friends.
Dogwoods are in bloom in Atlanta
After painting for months, I am so excited the
l is almost here! I have all new
paintings and I can wait to see what people think.
Artist Market hours
Friday 12 - 7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 7
I'll be in booth 120 close to the 14th street entrance off Piedmont.
There are so many great things to do at the
. Music last until 11PM Friday and Saturday. There will be cooking and painting demos. Come out and enjoy the show.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend!!
Check out the website for a list of all the events.
Hope to see you there!
Dawn
Happy painting!
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Vibrant Sky Workshop
Vibrant Sky Workshop
Big Sky
16x16 oil on panel
In this fun and quick-paced course, students explore techniques used to create expressive paintings with a palette knife. Working with a palette knife to create a broad range of textures, students learn the nuances of value, working wet in wet and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant. There will be an emphasis on color mixing and keeping you colors clean (no muddy colors) This course will begin with a demo to cover the basic approach. Demonstrations will continue as well as working one on one with the students as you work on your paintings. All levels welcome, including beginners. The class will be taught using oils. Make sure to bring a sack
lunch and any snack and drinks that you need. There are no close by restaurants.
Min. 4, max. 14.
Sat Feb 28 10:00 - 3:00
Callanwolde Art Center
Atlanta GA
Supply list below
120.00
Follow the restoration link and scroll down until you see class code PAD121 Palette knife workshop: vibrant sky.
Let me know if you have any questions
Hope to see you there
Supply List Vibrant Sky Workshop
Bring what you have but this is what you need for class.
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.
Here is a list of suggested colors. But bring what you have. I like to have cool or neutral yellow, a warm blue, and a cool red and blue. Sap Green, Yellow Ochre, and Burnt Sienna are just great to mix with.
** See more about pigment codes below*
- Pick a cool red - Alizarin Crimson Pigment code PR83, or Permanent Rose Pigment code PV19 (primary).
- Pick a warm red - Such as a Naphthol Red pigment code PR170, a Cadmium Red or hue - (either the light of the medium), the Cad light, PR108, will be more orange and the Cad Med, also PR108, will be more scarlett. An orange such as Cad Orange will work as well
- Pick a cool or neutral Yellow - *Cadmium Yellow Light, PY 35 or PY3, or Cadmium Lemon PY 35 (primary), or Hansa Yellow PY 74
- Pick a cool blue - Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Blue Green Shade PB 15 (primary), Cerulean Blue Chromium PB36. Prussia Blue, Manganese Blue – Just fine
- Pick a warm blue - Ultramarine Blue PB29 , or Cobalt Blue PB 28
- Titanium white 5OZ Tube (Opaque wihte)
- Yellow Ochre PY 42, or Yellow Oxide, either will be fine will be fine. (Great for Mixing)
- Sap green or any warm green (mixture & gray for mixing)
Optional colors to add later
Naphthol Red/ Cadmium Red or hue / an orange (Warm Red)
Dioxide Purple
(Combo of the red and blue primaries - great for mixing)
Burnt Sienna (Great for Mixing)
- 9 x 12, 12 x 12,12 x 16 or panel or larger (panels work better for palette knife, but canvas is fine for all other classes) Bring extra panels or canvas pad for practice
- Acrylic and oil disposable Palette Pad 9 x12 . You can use a roll wax paper
- Palette knives plastic or metal - The plastic 5 pack at Binders is great for beginners
***If just buying one get Utrecht 1003 or one similar to the image below
Paint thinner to help base coat your canvas. Turpenoid or liquid for oils - water for acrylics
- Sketch pad
- Pencil
- Roll of paper towels
This is the end of the supply list - the rest is just useful info
If using oils you may want LIQUIN IMPASTO or Solvent
to extend the paint
If using acrylics you will need a
slow drying medium
or
retarder
and spray bottle for water to help slow the dry time.
* All have the same code PY35. Make sure to open the tube on Cad yellow light, Lemon and some times Cad Yellow Medium and check to see it doesn't have an orange tint. Same name and pigment code Cad Yellow - but some are neutral and some have too much red. Cad Lemon should be the coolest. You can always add red, but you can’t take it out**
**Where do you find the pigment codes and what does it tell me?
Manufacturers are free to give their art supply colors whatever name they deem appropriate. Different manufacturers give different names to the same color, even if the same pigments are used. Therefore, names may vary from one brand to another. I tend to buy single pigments except for color that I mix all the time. If love a mixture that I don’t want to buy, often the codes on the back will tell me how to mix it myself. Also, I like working with a lot of transparent colors. You can always add a touch of white to make them opaque.
Alizarin Crimson PR: 83 (single pigment)
PR: 83 – The first letter Identifies whether a pigment or a dye is used. Here the P indicates that a pigment is used.
PR: 83 – The second letter identifies the pigment code. Here, the pigment code stands for red.
PR: 83 – The number indicates the specific pigment number.
Sap Green PG7, PY75, PBk9 (mixture of three pigments)
***If just buying one, pick one of these
This is a good
variety to started
March 24 Spring Tues Painting Studio starts back Dawn Art Studios.
3 Day Workshops
April 17 - 19 Callaway Gardens/ Warm Springs - Plein Air Retreat - Azaleas in full bloom!
May 22 - 26 Parker Ranch - No Stress plein air workshop in the beautiful North GA Mountains.
Contact Dawn with any questions dawn@dawnart.com or 404-399-0853
Supply lists http://dawnart.blogspot.com/p/supply-lists.htm
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See more paintings at www.dawnart.com
1 Day workshop Nov 22 , Sat 10 - 3:30 Color 2
Jan 28 - March 4 Wed 10:00 am - 12:45pm Joy of Paintng - painting techniques / beginning painting DawnArt Studios
1 Day workshop 10 - 3:00 Sat, Feb 7, Color 1 Class
1 Day workshop 10 - 3:00 Sat, Feb 7, Color 1 Class
You will learn about pure color and why it is so important, how to bend a color, how to use the color wheel to lighten and darken your colors, and more. The first half of the workshop will demonstrate the color mixing lessons, then students will be able to apply their new knowledge with a painting. You will finish a painting in class and you are going to love it! All levels welcome.
This Saturday - 1 Day Workshop Nov 1, Sat 10-3:00 Palette Knife: Landscape
Tuesday Night Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 Jan 13 - March 3
Tuesday Night Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 Jan 13 - March 3
DawnArt Studios
180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA
404 399 0853
dawn@dawnart.com
January 13 - March 3, Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30
This course emphasizes artistic development in a relaxed and fun studio environment with a variety of music to keep you motivated. You will work on your own projects, using any medium you choose, You are encouraged to pursue individual interests and further develop your unique style. Self expression is the joy of painting. My goal is to help you get the art inside you on to the canvas through guidance, motivation and demonstrations of techniques. There will be class demos as well as individual assistance. Bring your painting supplies and reference materials to the first class sessions and be prepared to work. This is an on going class that offers a lot of flexibility for the students. You can always make up missed classes. If you know you will miss a few classes, just sign up for 4 weeks and come any time over the 8 week class.
Be a part of it, ongoing students are invited to participate in the 11 annual art show at Binders. Please contact the instructor with any questions about materials and what to bring for the first class. This class is open to all students regardless of your level of training or ability. Beginners welcome. You can leave your materials in the studio while taking classes. Tables, chairs, and storage shelves are available. If you work on an easel, you’ll need to bring your own. I do have a few extras, but I can’t guarantee one for every class.
Click on the link below to register online or pay in the first class
8 week session 240.00
4 week session 140.00
https://squareup.com/
Supply list
Directions
DawnArt Studios LLC 180 11th ST NE, Atlanta Ga 30309
404 399 0853
Click on the photo link below to register online, by email dawn@dawnart.com
1 Day Workshop 10:00-3:00 Sat, Sept 27
Palette Knife Workshop:Fall Trees
Spruill Art Center 770 394-3447
Dunwoody, GA 30338
6 Week Painting Studio Wed 6:30 – 9:30 Oct 1 - Nov 12
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 404.872.5338
Weekend Plein air workshop Oct 10 - 12, Parker Ranch in Clayton GA
Weekend Plein air workshop Oct 10 - 12, Parker Ranch in Clayton GA
210.00 for the weekend
Lodging, breakfast, social hour included in price.
50.00 for the class and 80.00 a night for the lodge - you can't beat it!!
Palette Knife Workshop:Trees
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium yellow, or hue
- Ultramarine blue or phtalo blue
- Sap green
- Titanium white 5OZ Tube
- Yellow Ochre or Yellow Oxide or Naples Yellow. Any will be fine
- Optional colors
- Burnt sienna
- Cobalt Blue
- Naphthol Red/ Cadmuim Red or hue / an orange- Optional
- 12x12, 12 x 16 Canvas or larger
- Acrylic and oil disposable Palette Pad 9 x12 . You can use a roll wax paper
- Palette knives plastic or metal - The plastic 5 pack is great to start with
- If just buying one get Utrecht 1003
- Sketch pad
- Pencil
- Roll of paper towels
Fall Schedule
Tuesday Night Painting Studio
Sept 23 - Nov 18
Tues evenings 6:30 - 9:30
DawnArt Studios
Palette Knife Workshop: FAll Trees
September 27 @Spruill Art Center
Plein air workshop
Oct 10 - 12 Friday - Sunday
210.00 includes instruction, lodging, breakfast, and social hour
Palette knife workshop
Nov 1 @ Callanwolde Fine ArtsCenter
Palette Knife Workshop Capture the Light
Dec 13 @ Spruill
"Homecoming" 36x36 on Square Market
Dawn Kinney Martin shows and newsletter
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Upcoming Art Shows
Homegrown Decatur - The GA Arts Show
Friday May 23 5 - 10
Stop by and check all the local offerings. Homegrown is now carrying my work. Check back regularly to see what's new!
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Decatur Arts Festival - Memorial Day Weekend
Sat - Sun, May 24 & 25, 10am - 6pm
East Ponce de Leon, Decatur GA
Decatur Arts Festival - Memorial Day Weekend
Tues Evening Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30
Plein air painting weekend retreat!
Becky Hoover
becky@parkersranch.com
Before heading to town for dinner on Saturday, let's have a wine and cheese happy hour in the lodge. After breakfast on Sunday, we can head out for a little more painting before heading home, or just relax, it's all up to you. This is not a class just a great opportunity to paint with friends and make new ones.
http://www.parkersranch.com/#!about-us/c6cz
A little about the lodge. It's a laid back lodge built in the 1907 as an Atlanta family summer home in Clayton GA. It has 6 rooms all with private baths. Some room are double occupancy - two beds - so you can share a room if you'd like. Just let Becky know when you call or email. Clayton is about 1hour and 45 minutes from Atlanta and should be a pretty easy drive. The Ranch is about one mile from downtown Clayton with good restaurants and lots of charm.
Happy Painting!
Dawn
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