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
Happy Day! I finally finished my Cinque Terre painting

I began this painting in October and I never thought I would finish. I took this photo while hiking from Monterrossa al Mare to Vernazza in Cinque Terre, Italy. As you can see, the views were amazing. The black in white photo is the photo I have been working from. What an amazing time we had. I wish we were back!
Cheers,
Dawn
Success in Covington, LA
I had a great show this weekend in Covington Louisiana!
Not only did I meet great new friends, I sold my most recent painting, Looking Over Montepulciano, 48" x 36", (shown to the left). The show was a true trial of patience and endurance. After driving 8 hours, I got myself signed into the show, the van unloaded and began to set up my display. That is when I realized I had left my display tent in Atlanta. I called and drove around Covington, trying to buy a tent for the weekend. Not having any luck with a tent, a fellow artist noticed my distress and just happened to have an extra EZ up tent that he could loan me. THANK YOU Michael Hayman. http://haymancelticjewelry.com/ What a nice guy!
Well, It was a tent that I was not used to, so of course, I did not set up correctly. A wind storm can through over night and when I go to my tent the next morning all of my display wall were skewed and twisted. Once again I was very lucky, The borrowed tent was not damaged nor were any of my paintings. I must of had an angel looking over me this weekend.
I had to break everything down and set up again. The winds were still very strong but, neighboring artists helped keep things from flying while I pulled my work and walls out so that I could start over. I tell you, longest set up ever!
My drama finally stopped and I had a great weekend. Thanks to all the folks that helped me out!
Cheers,
Dawn
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
Dawn wins award in Destin & picks up a new gallery!! Oct 28 , 2008
Lots of things happened this weekend in Destin. I won an award that came with a cash prize, sold a few paintings and picked up a new gallery. I also discover that doing out of town shows with other artist friends is a lot more fun that having dinner by yourself. Thanks Ann and Anita! All in all it was a good weekend. Of course one of the painting I did sell, was the "Wine Truck" that I was going to re photograph.(See next entry for photo of "Wine Truck"). It alway nice to sell a piece the first time it is shown.
I met Sandy from the Beau Spirt Gallery on Sunday and she expressed interest in my work. I decided to stop by on my way out of town and see what I thought of the gallery. I liked both her and the space. So, I signed a contract and left 5 painting to begin with.
I am tickled that my paintings are getting attention. I will keep my fingers crossed and keep painting!
Cheers! Dawn