Happy Holiday Cheer!!

I can’t believe It’s already this time of year. Wow, 2018 has flown by. Colony Square is celebrating the season with a Festival of trees. The reveal party is Nov 30th from 4 - 6. What is a festival of trees you ask? 30 uniquely painted holiday trees + barricade walls designed by local Atlanta artists displayed this holiday season (November 30th - December 28th). Plan your trip here during this holiday season to The Square and join us for the big reveal party.

A sneak peak of my tree.

Fun for the entire family, explore the colony of trees and barricade walls, meet the artists who designed these beautiful works of art, enjoy live holiday tunes + entertainment, holiday s'more stations, kid-friendly and adult beverages provided by Sunshine Alchemy, and more surprises. 

A Little Local Color - Welcome to Midtown!

 I've lived on Midtown, Atlanta for years, but haven't taken the leap to get out there and try to paint it. My comfort zone really lies with nature scenes. So while I am plenty happy to take my gear and paint in Piedmont Park, I have shied away from the streets and cars.

Why you ask? Because it's hard!!!

Early Lunch Break 12 x 12 oil on panel - plein air

Well, now I'm ready to give it a try. I'll never get any better trying to capture the people walking down the street or bikes and cars zipping along if I don't just get out there and give it a shot.

Study for the Skate Escape (across from Piedmont Park on 12th) 9x12 oil on panel - plein air

Right now, I'm working at street level. Next, I'll have to capture the skyscapers. I'd really like to see if I can get that reflected light ...but that a whole other can of wax.

So, I'll keep it up and maybe before long I'll get there!!

Happy painting,

Dawn

A cautious beginning 9x12 oil on panel. Now where do I go from here?!?

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!