“Zipping Around Paris” 16 x 20 Oil on Canvas. My first painting from France.
Getting Ready for the Dogwood Festival
Check out new paintings on in my gallery here
Spring is here and I'm ready for my first show of the year. I have a lot of new work to show and you can check it out on my gallery page. I finally added new paintings.
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival n Piedmont Park is just 2 weeks away. My booth is 110, If you enter the park at Piedmont Rd and 14th St, turn left and I'll be 10 booths down. Stop by and see my new work and say hello!
Dawn
Abrams Falls in the Studio!!
I am finally getting around to finishing my plein air studies from the Great Smokies! I have so many wonderful starts, I need to take time in the studio to finish all these ideas. On of the best parts of getting back to these - it takes me right back to the day I was out painting and everything that day.
Snow Day!!
"Snow Day!" 10 x 10 oil on panel SOLD
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
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
Weekend Getaway 24" X 36" oil on canvas
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
Pittsburgh - This Weekend
Shady Side Art Festival on Walnut Street - Booth #57 at Walnut and S. Aiken
When:
- Saturday, August 27th, 2016
10:00am to 7:00pm
- Sunday, August 28th, 2016
10:00am to 5:00pm
Where: - Find me in Booth #57 at Walnut and S. Aiken
739 Bellefonte St in Pittsburgh, PA
Cost: Free Admission
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The 20th Annual Shadyside… The Art Festival on Walnut Street is a proven summer weekend art show located in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh, PA. On August 27th and 28th this popular neighborhood of tree-lined streets, historic homes and trendy businesses will again be transformed into an outdoor gallery of fine art. The Shadyside locals look forward to this fine art show each year. Walnut Street offers something for everyone – national retail stores, unique locally owned shops, numerous restaurants, bars and eateries featuring a vast variety of cuisines. Hope to see you our there!!
Venue: Walnut Street in Shadyside (Pittsburgh, PA)
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
Time to finish!
All of us get so excited about the next painting or next project. I love to get started! But as the days go by and so many things need attention, it can be hard to keep that energy going......and finish the painting! So, over the holiday break from classes, I am going to tackle my homework pile. This 30" x 40" painting is the first on my list. Time to revisit Vernazza and see if I can finish it. This poor thing has been sitting in the studio for years, just waiting on
Summer Art Openings and Classes
Summer News Letter
Art Gone Wild
It's that time of year again - Plein Air Paint Out in Zoo Atlanta!
The event started today and will be going on through out the week. Stop by the Zoo and you will find over 30 artists around the park creating great works of art. So come out to the zoo and check out the additional "wild Life" in the park. You won't want to miss the Art show and Silent auction at the Zoo on June 13, 6 - 9 pm. The works created in the park will be on display and available for purchase. A great event and fundraiser for the zoo! Find out more about the event here -
Momentum 2015
Opening Reception Sunday, June 7, 2:30 - 5:30
Stop by the Binders Limelight Gallery and help us celebrate
The Tuesday Night Studio's 11th anniversary art show.
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.
Join us if you can!
Summer Classes
I'm heading up to paint in the Adirondacks, but will be back in time to hold a 4 week Tuesday night class before heading back up north. This time to paint in New England. YAY!!
Tuesday Open Studio
June 30 - July 21
Dogwoods are in bloom in Atlanta
After painting for months, I am so excited the
l is almost here! I have all new
paintings and I can wait to see what people think.
Artist Market hours
Friday 12 - 7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 7
I'll be in booth 120 close to the 14th street entrance off Piedmont.
There are so many great things to do at the
. 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 beautiful weekend!!
Check out the website for a list of all the events.
Hope to see you there!
Dawn
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Capture the Light Dec 13 @ Spruill
Capture the Light Dec 13 @ Spruill
Spruill Art Center
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd,
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Dunwoody, GA 30338
In this fun and quick-paced course, students explore techniques used to create expressive paintings with a palette knife. Working with a palette knife to create a broad range of textures, students learn the nuances of value, working wet in wet, and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant. There will be an emphasis on color missing and keep you colors clean (no muddy colors) This course will begin with a demo to cover the basic approach. Demonstrations will continue as well as working one on one with the students as you work on your paintings. All levels welcome. Appropriate for beginners. The class will be taught using oils. Please contact instructor at dawn@dawnart.com with any questions.
Happy painting!
Classes start back soon.
Nov 22 Color Confidence 2 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios
Dec 2, 9, 16 Mini Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 DawnArtStudios
Dec 13 Capture the Light Spruill
Winter Schedule in the works
Jan 13 Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios
Feb 7 Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios
March 28 Color Confidence 2 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios
Northern Adventures!
A few highlights from my trip. Make sure to check out the cyclist with a dog stand.
Every August I flee the Atlanta heat and head up north for weeks of painting and shows.
I start the month off in Provincetown, MA, with my dear friend Rosemarie. We met in a workshop several years back and now have a standing painting date for the week in P'town. Even with the overcast days this year, the light and ocean were just wonderful. I look forward to this week all year!
After my show in CT and a few days at Rosemarie's house I head over to Pennsylvania for a show and a visit with one of my favorite couples, Art and Margaret Thorn. They are generous enough to put me up for a few days during the show. It's just so much fun hanging out and hearing about how their year has been.
Fortunately the shows were good this year. I sold several big paintings and even won an award this year at Gretna. While that is always great, what makes this trip so special is the time I get to spend with friends.
Until next year!!
Dawn
Happy painting!
Classes start back soon.
Sept 23
Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks
Sept 27
Palette Knife Workshop: Fall Trees
Sept 28
Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop
Oct 1
ed Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 - 6 Weeks
Oct 10 - 12
Weekend Plein air workshop - Parker Ranch in Clayton GA * Fall Trees Should be Beautiful*
Nov 1
Palette Knife Workshop : Landscape
Nov 8
Color Confidence 2 Painting Workshop
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Painting the week away in P'Town!
There have been a lot of gray days this year for our annual painting trip, but it has been a great challenge to try to capture the overcast sky. My friend Rosemarie and I spend the first week of August painting away in Provincetown MA, and this is the first year it has rained. The rain has been light and the fog has been beautiful, so I have really enjoyed the challenge..almost as much as hanging out with one of my favorite painting peeps, Rosemarie Mendes!!
Palette Knife Workshop this weekend
Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skies
Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skies
July 19 Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm, 1 DaySpruill Art Center
404.872.5338
Atlanta, GA
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Directions
Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skies
In this fun and quick-paced course, students explore
techniques used to create expressive paintings with
a palette knife. Working with a palette knife as well as
with paint additives to create a broad range of textures,
students learn the nuances of value working wet in wet
and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant. This
course will begin with painting demo to cover the basic
approach and continue with demos and working one
on one with the students. Appropriate for beginners.
The class will be taught using oils but you may use
Acrylics. Supply list online; please touch base with Dawn
(dawn@dawnart.com) if you have questions. Bring something for lunch and drinks.
. Min. 4, max. 10.
Upcoming Classes - Happy painting!
July 27 Color 2 - Controlling Your Color Mixtures
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Paint with Color Confidence Sept 28, 10 – 3:00
1 Day workshop 10 - 3:00 Sun, Sept 28, Color 1 Class
1 Day workshop 10 - 3:00 Sun, Sept 28, Color 1 Class
DawnArt Studios
180 11th St NE, Atlanta GA
404 399 0853
dawn@dawnart.com
Paint with Color Confidence! Have you been struggling trying to controlling color in your art? Do you mix a lot of mud? Well, no more. This class will have you painting with color confidence.
You will learn about pure color and why it is so important, how to bend a color, how to use the color wheel to lighten and darken your colors, and more. The first half of the workshop will demonstrate the color mixing lessons, then students will be able to apply their new knowledge with a painting. You will finish a painting in class and you are going to love it! All levels welcome.
You will learn about pure color and why it is so important, how to bend a color, how to use the color wheel to lighten and darken your colors, and more. The first half of the workshop will demonstrate the color mixing lessons, then students will be able to apply their new knowledge with a painting. You will finish a painting in class and you are going to love it! All levels welcome.
DawnArt Studios LLC 180 11th ST NE, Atlanta Ga 30309
404 399 0853
Click on the photo link below to register online, by email dawn@dawnart.com
Click on the photo link below to register
Palette Knife Workshop: Refections on Water
Palette Knife Workshop: Refections on Water - May 10th 10:00 - 3:00 - Still a few spaces available.
Palette Knife Workshop: Reflection on Water
Fun and quick-paced course, explore techniques used to create expressive paintings with a palette knife. Learn the nuances of value working wet in wet and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant. Begins with demo to cover the basic approach and continues with demos and working one on one with the students.Appropriate for all levels, beginners welcome. Taught using oils; acrylics are welcome.Please contact me with any questions (dawn@dawnart.com) with questions.
Min. 4, max. 10.
Callanwolde Art Center 404.872.5338
Atlanta, GA
Class Code 7308
Saturday, May 10 $105
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Happy painting!
Dawn
Dawn
May 10 Palette Knife workshop; Reflections on water
May 30th- June 1 Weekend Painting Retreat
Summer Quarter - more info coming soon
Summer Quarter - more info coming soon
June 28 Color Confidence1 10 - 3:00
July 19 Palette Knife Workshop vibrate skies 10 - 3:00
July 26 Palette Knife Workshop trees 10 - 3:00
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Happy Spring Ya'll
Update - I just touched this up in the studio and I think I'm happy with it. I have been trying for awhile to figure out how paint the scrubby trees as they are just coming out to bloom.
What a great day to be out there painting! A good start for spring. I went back to the Nature Reserve this week and tried to finish my painting from last week.
I was listening to the book"Julia Child" while painting today, I got so involved, I forgot to snap a photo before leaving. Here's what I got done today.
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On the Easel Today
Happy painting!
March 18 Tues Painting Studio
May 3 Color Confidence 1 10 - 3:00
May 10 Palette Knife workshop; Reflections on water
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Painting Day 16
"Sunset Sail" 12 x 16 oil on canvas, palette knife painting.
After spending all day woking on the computer, it was a relief to get out to the studio and paint.
An important part of my job is photographing my work and then editing the photos to get them ready to jury into shows, print ads, website, etc... Today was the day to make a dent in that task. After a couple failed attempts, decided to hire someone to edit my booth shot. That's always a tough one, but so important for getting into outdoor shows.
For any of you looking to apply to out door art shows you should check out Larry Berman, he does a great job and his site has a lot of great tips on how to take your own photo.
I still have room in my Color Confidence Workshop this weekend. This is a great class to help you control you color mixing.
Until tomorrow,
Dawn