Dawn Kinney Martin

Great weekend for and art show!!!

October 19, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

The weather was perfect this weekend and people came out to see the art and listen to great music. It was just hard to be in bad spirits this weekend at the Brookhaven Art Festival. I haven't done this show in several years, and I am glad I came back.

A few of my favorite paintings found new homes this past weekend.
Flowers from a Friend, 20 x 20 oil on panel. This painting is based on flowers from my friend Stuart's garden in my favorite vase. Talulah River, 16 x 20 plein air painting on canvas. This is my favorite painting spot when up at Parker Ranch. Red Maple, 12 x 16 oil on panel. This was from the Olmsted plein air paint out, and I was pleased with the dappled light in this one.

It is so rewarding when your work in appreciated. A big thank you to my new collectors!!

Dawn

Oct 3 Sat 10:00 - 3:00 Intro to Plein Air

Oct 9-11, Fri - Sun Painting Retreat at the Parker Ranch Clayton, GA

Holiday Classes**

Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wed 10am - 1 pm Painting Techniques

November 14 - 15, Sat & Sun 10 - 3 2 Day Color Confidence Workshop

Dec 1 - Dec 15, 6:15 pm - 9:30pm Tues Painting Studio

**classes held at DawnArt Studios, 180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309, unless noted.

Check out all classes available online click Classes and Workshops and choose the Classes and Workshop heading.

Still trying to capture color in low light.

October 7, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

"Misty Morning on Lake Clair Meer"

9 x 12 oil on panel, Plein air

This weekend, despite the rain, I taught a really fun plein air workshop. This was an introduction class geared to helping beginners get out there for the first time. We started in the studio, covering how to get started and then hit Piedmont Park to practice. We found a covered spot over looking Lake Clair Meer and got started. We got about 2 hours of painting in before heading back to beat the next round of rain storms. This turned out to be perfect practice for me. I have really been struggling with how to paint color without the help of the sun. Above is today effort. Seeing progress from last weekend, but still room for improvement.

A couple of the painters below, they really had a nice time. Even with the rain, we where covered and the temperature was great.

Our inspiration for the day.

You can see what I mean by a gray day

Until next time, Dawn

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Summer teaching schedule

May 30, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

I am wrapping classes until the fall and packing my van for a 3 week painting trip, YAY! After looking at my schedule, I decided that I do have time to run a 4 week painting studio class on our usual Tuesday evenings. Take a look at your summer plans, and if you have time, join me in the Studio!

Classes begin June 30.

Happy summer! Dawn

2015 Classes and Workshops

Tuesday Night Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 June 30 - July 21

DawnArt Studios

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

Full Class Description

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4 Week Studio Classes

Joy of Painting - Painting Techniques / Beginning Painting Wed 10 - 12:45

Classes will start back in September

DawnArt Studios

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

6 week 225.00

This is a techniques class to design to give you the tools needed

to solve problems in your paintings. Have you struggled with knowing how to get your creative ideas on the canvas? Than this is the class for your.

Each class will show a specific painting technique with demos and examples. Followed by a painting assignment to reinforce the technique. The class will cover composition, value, color . and finishing techniques. You can use my example for your projects or bring in your own photos. All levels are welcome -

appropriate for beginners.

Class size is limited to 6.

Kick off for the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational

April 17, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

Join me Wed, April 22, for plein air demonstrations at Callanwolde. Callanwolde has partnered with the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational and will be hosting plein air artist for their first home school festival. I'll be out there painting from 10 - 2 on Wed, and you can find me at the Olmsted Parks the rest of the week. This is going to be a great event! 30 professional artist from across the US and over seas will be out at the Olmsted Parks for the painting competition. If you'd like to try your hand at plein air, there is an event on Sunday for all artists. It's the Paint Quick Event. It's 20.00 to enter and there will be awards and an opportunity to sell you painting as well.

Hope to see you out there.

Dawn

Annual Spring Home School Festival!

This brand new event at Callanwolde promises to be a wonderful start to a tradition for families with Home Schooled children. Come celebrate the power of learning outside of a classroom setting with our expert faculty in the beautiful setting of the Callanwolde estate. Spring is also a time to celebrate the wonders of nature, so Think Green! All activities will enrich the lives of children by teaching them about the environment and nature.

Come Paint with me in Callaway Gardens !

April 13, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

April 17 - 19 No Stress Intro to Plein Air.

Deadline to Registar is April 14

This is a plein air workshop for everybody. I try to create a relaxed and fun environment for you to learn in. The class will be taught in oils and use palette knife and brush techniques. I use a limited palette that helps control and harmonize the color and If you've never tried plein air and want to give it a try, come on! I even have a few extra plein air easels that you can use if need. I will discus topics ranging from tips on setting up, how to narrow down the scene to dealing with the elements to flying with your supplies and wet paintings. Each morning will begin with a talk and a demo. Then, I'll help everyone get started and keep working with each student one on one and with group demos. We'll paint at Callaway Gardens, (the azaleas should be in full bloom), and the charming towns in the area, Warm Springs and Pine Mountain. Everything is within a few miles. You'll be surprised how much this area has to offer.

I love to get outside and really try to capture the essence of the landscape. All levels welcome, even complete beginners. Let me know if you will need an easel as I only have a few.

We'll paint from 10 - 5 each day.

$255.00 Max 10 Students

100.00 deposit to hold your spot

Pay online

here

By check

DawnArt Studios LLC

180 11th ST NE

Atlanta GA 30309

Deadline to Registar is April 14

Any questions? Email me at

http://www.priceline.com/

or 404 399 0853

Class includes entrance fee to Callaway Gardens, daily instruction and demos, maps of the area, and a wine and cheese social.

Not included are lodging and meals.

You will need to bring all your painting supplies.

Supply list

I will have a limited number of easels for rent for $10. Let me know ahead of time if you need an easel, as I have a limited number.

I have family in the area, so I have a list of great restaurants to try. I'll have those links up soon.

Lodging suggestions

Callaway Gardens

- This is a great option if you'd like to bring the family. Free access to the park and many of the amenities****If many of you'd like to stay at Callaway, let me know and I'll try to get a group discount.

Pine Mountain

http://www.pinemountain.org/accommodations

LaGrange

WarmSpring

http://www.warmspringsga.com/lodgingwarmsprings.htm

Camping / RV

Pine Mountain

RV Park http://www.rvcoutdoors.com/pine-mountain/

FDR State Park

http://www.pinemountain.org/accommodations/f.d.-roosevelt-state-park/

Spring Schedule

March 28 Tues Painting Studio at DawnArt Studios

3 day workshops

April 17 - 19

Callaway Gardens/ Warm Springs - Plein Air Retreat - Azaleas in full bloom!

May 15 - 17

Parker Ranch - No Stress plein air workshop

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is almost here!"

April 7, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

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Olmsted Parks 12 x 16

Red Maples 12x12

DawnArt Studios in Midtown Now open for Classes

Join me in charming Clayton GA. There is so many great painting spots all around!

allulah Gorge12x16

Sailing Buddies 12 x 24

Dogwood Festival April 10 - 12

After traveling and painting for months, I am so excited the

Dogwood Festiva

is almost here! I have all new

paintings and I can't wait to see what people think.

Artist Market hours

Friday 12 - 7

Saturday 10 - 7

Sunday 10 - 6

I'll be in booth 120 - near the 14th street entrance on Piedmont AVE. Just walk left when you enter the park and I'll be a few booths down

There are so many great things to do at the

Dogwood Festival

. 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 great weekend!!

Check out the

website

for a list of all the events.

Hope to see you there!

Dawn

New Studio in Midtown Open for Classes

If you'd like to stop by my Midtown studio to see new work, talk about a commission, or take a class, just let me know. I'd love to hear from you. Reach me at

Stay tuned for new evening classes and

workshops over the summer and fall.

Joy of Painting - Techniques and Beginning

April 29 - June 3

10:00 - 12:45 - Wednesdays

Class held at DawnArt Studios in Midtown

Full class description.

$ 225 class fee

Callaway Garden / Warm Springs GA

Find out more about my plein air workshops

3 Day Workshops

April 17 - 19

No Stress Plein Air

May 15 - 17

Parker Ranch in Clayton GA

Palette Knife and Plein Air

Hope to see you out there or in the studio. Happy painting my friends!

Dawn

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Class party and new projects

March 11, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

Can't believe spring quarter is coming to an end!

Rob made his savory gumbo for the last class. He makes it all from scratch and it's a real treat. It ended up turning into a real party and we all had a great time! I know it doesn't look like any painting is getting done, but there was a little progress tonight before the food came out.

Part of the fun in taking an ongoing class is getting to know everyone and having a little fun!

This is the first or my shabby-sheik painting racks.

It should hold at least 10 canvases up to 2" high.

I've limited my self to just one building project a quarter. Otherwise I'd never get any painting done!

Over this break I'm going to build storage / drying racks for the class. These will go in the kitchen and I'm hoping these will add enough storage space to accommodate everyone. And...well, if I get enough time, I'd really like to build a few more of my second generation studio tables. They've been a big hit in the classes and they save a lot of space as well.

It's come a long way since this summer. Now that the class rooms are finished, time to tackle the kitchen.

Joy of Painting - Painting Techniques / Beginning Painting March 25 -May 13

March 1, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

Joy of Painting - Painting Techniques

/ Beginning Painting

6 weeks

****DATE CHANGE****

April 29 - June 3

Wed 10:00 am - 12:45pm

DawnArt Studios

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

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Supply list

6 week 225.00

This is a techniques class to design to give you the tools needed to solve problems in your paintings. Have you struggled with knowing how to get your creative ideas on the canvas? Than this is the class for you. Each class will show a specific painting technique, with demos and examples and then have a painting assignment to reinforce the techniques. The class will cover composition, value, color and finishing techniques. You can use my examples for your projects or bring in your own photo. All levels welcome - appropriate for beginners. You will we able to leave your wet canvas and supplies in class. Class size limited to 6 students. Street and pay lot parking.

This 6 week session will focus on composition, different ways to begin your paintings and, how to work from photos.

Contact Dawn with any questions

3 day workshops

April 17 - 19

Callaway Gardens

/ Warm Springs - Plein Air Retreat - Azaleas in full bloom!

May 14 - 17

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

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About time! I finally updated my art page!

February 3, 2015 Dawn Kinney Martin

It is amazing how long it can take sometimes to go from painting, completing a painting, photographing your paintings, uploading them to your computer....months later trying to remember what file they are in...... cropping images, and then finally getting them up on your website! Holy Cow! I have to come up with a more organized way. Well, it is a new year, so here's hoping! I have lot's of new paintings up in my Square Market. You can check them out by the link below. Let me know what you think.

Cheers! - Dawn

End of the year Classes and workshops

November 19, 2014 Dawn Kinney Martin

1 Day workshop Nov 22 , Sat 10 - 3:30 Color 2 - Controlling Your Mixtures

DawnArt Studios

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

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3 Week Mini Open Studio Tues 6:30 - 9:30 Dec 2 - 16

DawnArt Studios

$90.00

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

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