Winter Classes for 2019

Happy New Year!!!!
 
Well, 2019 has arrived, and it’s time to start making plans for the New Year.
 
Have you been thinking about painting classes? I still have room in the Wednesday morning guided classes beginning Jan 9th, while the Tuesday evening classes, beginning Jan 8th, are wait list only. Each class series will begin again in early March. So, if you missed this series, make sure to sign up early for March. Private lessons are also available. Find more details here
 
Keep a look out for plein air events in the spring as well. I will be teaching a free class in Eatonton GA in early April, but I do plan to schedule a few more outings as well.  More details to come and keep checking my website.
 
I wish you all a healthy and happy New Year!!

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. 

Let the remodel begin!

Studio bathroom remodel has started! Before the tub and toilet fell through the floor, we decided to pull everything out and replace the sub floor and update the space. You can see in the first photo, just how bad the floor is. Now I need someone to come over the help me get the tub out of there!!!

Celebrate Local Artists

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. 

Decatur Arts Festival this Weekend

Decatur Art Festival is this Weekend!!
I've been painting up a storm and have a lot of new work to show. It's May 27 - 28  Sat 10 - 6 and 11 - 5 on Sun. The Art show is on Ponce deLeon and you can find me in booth #70, In front of the old courthouse. More info here

Classes and Workshops

Tuesday Evening Painting Studio  
Tue, July 11   -  Aug  6:15pm -  9:15pm 4 Weeks $140, 
Painting Techniques for all levels  
Wed, June 21 - Aug 2  10:00am - 1:00pm  6 Weeks $225.
Plein Air Retreat Coastal North Carolina  **2 spaces left** Thurs, Oct 12 - 15.  3 nights lodging and some meals included. Check in Thurs. - check out Sun afternoon. $485
Paint Yelapa Mexico Feb 3 - 10  6 Person Max.
6 Day painting retreat. 5 night lodging, breakfast each day, one dinner party. Check out photos from my Jan 2017 trip here

Join me in celebrating local artists thisl June 11 2:30 - 3:30 at the Buckhead Binders Art Store and Gallery

I hope to see you in a class soon. Please get in touch if you have something  you'd like to see me teach.

For more info, check out  my  Classes page. 

Hooray for spring!
Dawn

Snow Day!!

Another bike painting for you. During the winter months, I become obsessed with capturing the variations of grays around me. Here a painting of a dedicated cyclists traveling in a snow storm with style. If I could be so dashing on my bike!

Favorite Subject For Painting

I love painting scenes of cyclists. I guess it makes me feel the joy of being out on two wheels while working in the studio! Here I'm using a photo by my friend and great photographer Kevin McPeake for my inspiration. You can check out his work on Facbook

"Night Rider" ©Dawn Kinney Martin 10" x 10" oil on canvas mounted on board

"Misty Morning Ride" ©Dawn Kinney Martin Sold 10"x10" oil on panel

Photo by Kevin McPeake. https://www.facebook.com/haagsefietschic/

I loved this photo when I saw it: love the diffused light and the mystery in the fog.  I painted this image about a year ago ( middle image ), but decided to give it another try and work on the grays a little differently. Here's the second attempt ( the image on the right). I was a little bolder with the reds. Although it similar to the first painting, this one feel more like night time to me.

Just in the Nick of Time

The frame just came in and I'll be able to deliver this commission tomorrow - Yay!!! We were down to the last minutes, but I'm so happy I'll be able to deliver before Christmas.

I've been working closely with the family on this projects, but it just took time to get all the decisions ironed out. It's always worth taking it slow to make sure it's a painting they love and I'm glad we didn't rush.

Now I look forward to taking a few days to spend with family.

Happy Holidays!

Dawn

Brookhaven Art Festival This Weekend

Saturday, October 15, 2016
10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, October 16, 2016
12 PM – 5 PM

Location: 4047 Peachtree RoadNE

Behind Brookhaven MARTA (Apple Valley Road side)

On October 15-16, 2016, Brookhaven will host the 2nd Annual Brookhaven Arts Festival through the Brookhaven Community Foundation. More than 100 participating artists will feature works of fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and more. Musical performances will take place over two days with featured performers. It’s a great time for individuals and families to enjoy the beauty of fall while enjoying terrific food, music and art.  Join us!

Studio for the Day!

Well, I didn't stay home for long! My friends invited me to come to Tennessee for a couple of days to paint, and I couldn't pass up the offer. This was my studio this morning. Abrams Fall in Cades Cove in the Smokey Mountains. So worth the 2.5 mile hike to get there, but I'm not sure if I'll make it back out for a second painting!! 

Home Sweet Home!!!

Still Life Demo

I have been teaching still life classes the past few weeks and that has be back painting florals. This was from todays class.  I was thinking a bout a red, white and blue theme, thinking about the 4th of July.  So I used warm colors  in the red family for the background and the wonderful hydrangeas from the yard.  

Everyone did a great job, but it was a little more challenging than I anticipated for a beginning class. I'll have to simplify the next assignment.  

Happy painting - Dawn

Celebrate Local Art!

This is a great exhibition of local artists who've taken classes with me and continue to grow and produce great art. Please join us for the opening reception on Sat, June 18th from 3 - 6:30

Hope to see you there,

Dawn

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?!?

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

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!

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