Olmsted Quick Paint

Nothing like trying to paint a painting on location, in front of a lot of people and in only 2 hours!! This was my attempt at the Olmsted Invitation Quick Paint Competition. It received very positive feed back from the judges, so hopefully, I'm on the right track!

This was my second quick paint, but I didn't rush and just tried my best. I had a good time, and saw several friends out there, so, It was a fun day.

It had been predicted to rain, but the rain held off for the event, and luckily for me, I made it back the the van just as the sky opened up. It was quit the deluge!

Until the next time,

Dawn

Something a Little Different

I have so many unfinished demos in my studio left over from workshops, I decided to see if tI could do something with them.

This started of with one hydrangea on the top left and the lower sunflower on white canvas.  I loved the little sunflower on the bottom, but it didn't seem to fit on the canvas. I decided to play around with color. By using the deep reds at the bottom, I felt like I could just give a hint of a vase and make the composition work. 

It was a fun challenge and I'm liking it so far. On to the next one!! - Dawn

Plein air Adventure in Midtown

I had a little bit of a break in my schedule today, so I decided to get out and paint in the neighborhood. This new sign has just been installed just around the corner on Colony Square,  and I just love it!  

So, I gave it an attempt. It still needs a little work and I hope to get more people walking around in it, but I'm liking it!  This is one of the things I like about being an artists in Atlanta, there are so many cool things to paint with in walking ( or biking ) distance.

I went back on Thursday to try a different view.  love this little park across from the Hight Museum!

Painting Location: Colony Square

This is the Northside on Colony Square at 15th and Peachtree. Across from the High Museum .
I took photos on my jog today. If I looks to busy, there are tons of gorgeous house back in the neighborhood

Parking would be either at Colony Square or find street parking back in the neighborhoods. Just read all the signs. There is metered parking as well. I would drop my supplies and then park.

Atlanta Painters @ the Harvest Farm

• Sunday, April 17, 2016
• 10:00am  1:00pm
• Harvest Farms752 White Street, Suwanne GA 30024 

Bring a hat/sunscreen!--and let's picnic afterwards! There is a shaded seating area and great restroom facilities...bring a little snack to share and we can socialize...

This area is part of "old Suwanee" when it was still a blue-jean overalls kind of place. There are cute old houses along this road, a small church, as well as a railroad track and believe it or not an unpaved road...also the park has walking trails through the woods. Should be something for everyone here! I might bring my bike and go for a short exploratory ride afterwards if any one is interest in joining me...very quiet, no traffic in this area...

http://harvestfarmsuwanee.com/about/about-the-garden/

• Harvest Farm at White Street Park

  752 White Street, Suwanee, GA (edit map)

• Let's meet for painting/sketching at this great community garden with a barn!

This Weeks Location: Piedmont Park

Wed, March 30 @ 3 :30 pm meet at the 12th St entrance.  Lot's of great options there to paint or walk in a little farther and get the skyline view. I am going to stay until sunset to get the evening sky on the high-rises.

New Works - Getting ready for Dogwood!

Ahhh, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, the start of spring and my first show for the year. I have been working like crazy in the studio and should have some interesting new paintings for you to see. You can find me in Booth 119, close to the 14th st entrance. Stop by, say hello and tell me what you think. Cheers, Dawn

Spring Art News

Hello everyone and happy Spring,

I am happy to announce my new website www.dawnart.com is up and running. It still needs a little tweaking, but I think it will much more user friendly and easy to find out about classes and shows.

Speaking of classes, Tues night painting studio starts back this Tues, March, 22

Click here for more. You can see all classes and workshops scheduled on my classes page.

You know what else spring bring in... The Atlanta Dogwood Festival. This is always my first show of the year and I can't wait. It's April 7 - 9 in Piedmont Park and you can find me in booth #119

Wild Fields of Spring

I enjoyed this composition  I came up with for my Wed Technique Class and decided to play around with the color a little bit. I'm really liking the oranges in this one. I like the boldness of it but it seems feels like it is in harmony and not too aggressive.  I might need to try one with reds!

Below is the painting demo from last weeks class. So which one do you like better? I'd love your feed back!  - Dawn

12"x12" oil on panel

Plein Air at Winn Park

March 9, 1:00 Winn Park

Join a few of us painting in Winn Park. Free Street parking just read the signs.

These are free plein air meet ups.  The only cost will be if there is a cost for parking or entry. We try get together and paint once a week. Everyone is welcome. Come when you can, leave when you need to. I'd love to meet you. We won't meet if it's raining or below 35˚

Looking Forward to Spring

This time of the year, it's super easy to yearn for spring blooms and sunny days. I know it's just around the corner!!

Here is today's palette knife demo for my Wed Morning Techniques Class.

You can check up upcoming classes below. We wrapped up the Wed class today, but I'll start back March 30th. Check it out and join us if you can. Class size limited to 6.

Happy painting,

Dawn

May 20 - 22 No Stress Plein Air 3 day Workshop

Painting at Tallulah Gorge at our last trip to Parker Ranch

May 20 - 22 No Stress Plein Air at the Parker Ranch in Clayton GA

Stay together, paint together.

The Parker Ranch

 in Clayton Ga is a cozy gathering place. The owners, Becky and Paula have hosted my plein workshops several times and they always out do themselves to make sure everyone is comfortable.

Learn to capture the outdoor with a limited color palette and the palette knife. Working from the landscape is such a great way to improve your paintings, but it can be overwhelming when just starting out. In this class, I'll help you with tips and tricks to setting up, how to find your focus, and get started. Using a limited palette will help you with color mixing and creating harmony in your paintings.  I love the energy working with a palette knife brings to my paintings. An added bonus - no cleaning your brushes!! You will learn different ways to use the knife to get your desired effect.

Classes  Times

12 - 5 Friday, 10 - 5 Sat, & 10 - 3 Sunday

Cost $225 Includes daily instruction and demos in the field and one on one instruction throughout  the day. Nightly social hour with wine and cheese

Breakfast each morning is provided by the Ranch with your reservation.

100.00 holds your spot.

Deadline to sign up is May 14 th.

Room arrange should be made through Becky at the Parker Lodge

Becky Hoover 

becky@parkersranch.com

http://www.parkersranch.com

404-373-0566

You can request a private or shared room.

Register here

What's not included:

Lodging

Lunches and dinner

Painting supplies

Supply list 

This is a rain or shine event. Bring photos to work from just in case we have bad weather.

Here is a

link

 to a great post from fellow artist Lori Putman with tips for flying with you paints.

http://www.loriputnam.com/blog/taking-flight-tips-for-the-winged-artist/

*For those that arrive early on Thursday, we'll get a little painting done.

** I have a few extra plein air easels if you are new. Just let me know right away if you need one.

The Parker Ranch

The Parker Ranch is a laid back loge built in 1907 as an Atlanta family summer home in Clayton GA. It has 6 rooms all with private baths. Some are double occupancy - two beds - so you can share rooms  if you'd like, and one cabin. Clayton is just under 2 hours from Atlanta, world away. The Lodge is about one mile from town with good restaurants and lots of charm.

Room arrange should be made through Becky at the Parker Lodge

Becky Hoover 

becky@parkersranch.com

http://www.parkersranch.com

404-373-0566

Close by

Lake Burton

Dillard House

Talulah Gorge and Day Use Area

Cancellation Policy:  If cancellation is made ten or more days prior to beginning workshop date, a full refund will be made.  If cancellation is made less than 10 days prior to beginning of workshop, half of the workshop fee will be refunded.  Cancellations of 5 days or less from beginning date of workshop, no refunds issued. If workshop is cancelled by the artist, the entire workshop fee will be refunded.  If flying, it is advised that you purchase refundable airline tickets in the event of a cancellation

Making Progress

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 

Questions? Get in touch

 dawn@dawnart.com

Studio Tip: What do you get when you cross a paper towel roll and a saw?

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 

Questions? Get in touch

 dawn@dawnart.com

Painting at Stone MT Park

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.

Today Efforts - Headed to the Park

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 . : )

Questions? Get in touch

 dawn@dawnart.com

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

One of my favorite plein air paintings

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

Happy New Year! Dawn Art Update

Happy New Year from Dawn Art

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Happy 2016!! It's  hard to believe it's already here. Before you know it, It will be April and time for the Atlanta Dogwood festival!

This past year was a good one! I was able to travel to so many wonderful place to paint, make new friends  and even enter a few competitions. And I couldn't be happier with my new studio and classes. I look forward to see what adventures 2016 will bring.  I hope the new year is as good for you as well!

          Classes and Workshops                

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 dawn@dawnart.com

Harbor Hangout

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