New Paintings for Decatur Arts Festival

Lot's of new art for the Decatur Arts Festival
May 29 - 30 Sat & Sun 10 - 6
I'm in booth #49, just in front of the courthouse on Ponce.
I'm hoping to have a new BIG one finished, but here is a preview of smaller works.

Stop by and see me if you get the chance.

Cheers,
Dawn

Sailing through Life 16x20

The Joys of Spring 16x20

A Day at Pinch Pond 16x20

An Apple a Day 10x10

Just a Little Lemon 10x10

Experience the "Ultra Color" palette knife paintings of Dawn Kinney Martin

April 10 5 - 10PM
Art Reception for Dawn Kinney Martin
Decatur Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon Place
Decatur GA 30030
404.377.0755
http://www.decaturgallery.com/






















Join us as we celebrate the artwork of Dawn Kinney Martin.
The reception for
Dawn Kinney Martin is
Sat., April 10, 2010
5-10 p.m.
Her use of color to enhance scenes from nature are brilliant and textural.
















Dawn takes black and white photos during her travels, and creates vibrant palette knife paintings in her studio.Dawn is a local jewel in the art community and is constantly on the road at shows, or teaching art courses. Take this opportunity to meet Dawn, see her in action and begin your collection!
The Gallery will provide light hors d'oeuvres and beverages during the reception. Plus if the weather is pleasant, we'll open our outdoor artist market in front of the Gallery and try and coax Dawn into doing a painting demonstration.

So join us and let's enjoy the evening!






















Dawn is an Atlanta-based artist with national and international collectors. Each year she photographs landscapes and structures during her travels and paints from these photos throughout the year. Dawn has also become a favorite for her depictions of local landmarks such as Taco Mac and the Highland Pub.

Dawn's unique and detailed palette knife
technique is vibrant and arresting, with each piece drawing the viewer to a new experience. One noteworthy technique employed by Dawn is her color "ultra-color" enhancement, bringing scenes from nature vividly to life!

In addition to Dawn's works on display at the gallery, please visit her website: www.dawnart.com

Painting process























First I have to find the inspiration. This is a photo taken in Lancaster PA.





















Then I lay out the composition on the canvas. Canvas size is 48 x 36. Next it is layering the underneath color. These will be the colors that show through the spaces in the top layers.





















The next step is building the shapes and unifying the color.





















I'm getting close to finishing this one. I'll be sure to post a photo of the finished painting.

Cheers,

Dawn

Art in the afternoon


Stop by to see my latest work and enjoy light appetizers and refreshments while experiencing art in casual settings. In keeping with Art in the Afternoon’s traditions, you will be able to talk with the artists to discover what inspires their work.

An impressive list of plein air artists, glass artists, pottery and jewelry artisans and fine artists have signed up for the first three Saturdays in April, May and June. Artists include Bart Webb, Jim Loftus, Dawn Kinney Martin and Mohamed el Ganoby in April, Mike Melia, Holle Black and Jill Bates in May and Peg Blackley, Jessica Gonacha and Sarah Watts in June.

New this year, attendance is free. And yes, you can still purchase the artwork you love.

“This year, we’re focusing on emerging artists and affordable art in keeping with the economy,” says Jen Singh, Art in the Afternoon chair. “Another format change is the lack of ticket sales. The focus is truly on the artists and our patrons.”

April Artists

Walking map to artists

View Avondale Estates Arts Map in a larger map

Gallery reception for Jen Singh, March 13th 5- 10PM




Come meet the whimisical art behind a beautiful face!

Jen Singh's work combines mixed media, collage, ink linework and painting. Jen is a favorite in the Decatur-Avondale area for her volunteer efforts to support the artist community. But she is a great talent in her own right, with an amazing range of skills.

Look for the recurring theme of birds in many of her works.

The Gallery will provide light hors d'oeuvres and beverages during the reception. Plus, if the weather is pleasant, we'll open our outdoor artist market in front of the Gallery. Free to attend. Join us!

Studio News 3/3/10

I finally finished the "Old World" Commission! YEAA! The client stopped by the studio this weekend and she was very happy...and that makes me happy. I am looking forward to beginning new and excited paintings.

Cheers!

Dawn

New work at Signature Studios in Destin

I took new work to Signature Studios the week. It is a neat gallery in Destin. They have been showing my work since November and so far the sales have been strong. My work hangs in the cafe area. They hold classes and light lunches there.


















Signature Studios
36062 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
850.654.4322


Cheers!

Dawn

Chautauqua art show and fund raiser

The paint below was a collaborative work by 16 artists at the show. (I painted the sides)
It was raffled off at the close of the show on Sat. and the proceeds went to the Friendship House in DeFuniak. The House provides meals and activities for people with special needs. See below for more details. Close to 1000.00 dollars was raised between donations, the painting and concession sales.














Green 14

















These are the wonderful artist I sat across from for the show. They kept me laughing the whole time.

















Friendship House

Located in DeFuniak Springs, the Friendship House provides a warm and caring environment during the day for adults with special needs. Respite care or full-time day care is available, with breakfast, lunch, and snacks prepared on site. Each Client has an individual Care Plan, which is developed with family input, to provide for maximum potential in cognitive, physical, and social areas. Available activities include exercise, crafts, gardening, bird watching, photography, and quiet time. A large yard with white picket fence provides a safe and attractive area for outside activities. Visitors are welcome, and with advance notice may enjoy a meal with our “family”. The daily rate of $45 includes all meals and services. An hourly rate and a full-time monthly rate are also available. The Friendship House is located at 353 Juniper Lake Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. For more information, stop by our facility or contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail. Phone: 850-892-0565 Fax: 850-520-4651 E-mail: friendshiphouse@panhandle.rr.com State of Florida AHCA Adult Day Care License #9115.

Great show at Mount Dora this weekend!


The first show of the year. Time to clean up the tent and hit the road again. I had a great show to kick off the season and sold one of my favorites "Gently Down the Stream" 48 x 36. I am really going to miss this one.


















Other sales of note where "Flower Truck" 16 x 20, which I had just finished and "Rapids at Anna Ruby", 30 x 30



















Happy art collector posing with his new painting. What a great picture!


The winner of Ukraine's Got Talent. Very cool



I have been reading a lot about WWll, not only books by Americans , but by Italians, the British and Germans, so I was really moved by this art / video.

This video shows the winner of " Ukraine’s Got Talent", Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II. Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch.
The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about £75,000.