Rob and I go to New Hampshire!

While I have been out traveling the northeast with art shows, Rob was able to fly up for a little mini- vacation. I picked him up at the Boston Airport and we headed up to New Hampshire. Why New Hampshire  - why not - we hadn't been there before.

Our first stop was in Salem  NH at America's Stonehenge.
I had no idea that we had our own Stonehenge.
 As we walked around we learned so much. America's Stonehenge is
an accurate astronomically aligned calendar. It was and still can be
 used to determine specific solar and lunar events of the year.
 How crazy is that?  We're talking 2000 BC and this civilization
 had this knowledge.
What's a tourist attraction without an Alpaca?
Next we hit Merrimack to visit the Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Okay, beer fans, here's the proof, they really use hops. 

And there was a car show, how cool! I want this car.
If you are going to drive a bug it should be a kegerator
The Clydesdales
After a night in North Conway, we head to Echo Lake to
hike up to Cathedral Ledge
What a view
Robbie on the Ledge!!

Good times. Good bye big sky!

 Cheers, Dawn



Plein air painting and cycling...Life doesn't get better!

I spent the first week of August in Provincetown, MA just cycling and painting.
I went to take a week-long plein air workshop with Lois Griffel in Cape Cod this summer. Lois studied and taught at the Cape Cod School of Art with Henry Hensche, and took over the directorship of the school for 20 plus years after Henry. Needless to say, Lois is a great teacher and has a lot of knowledge and experience to share.

This is my painting step up for the week.   Easel and paint box on top
and the paints and brushes in the bag.   A great way to get around!
Day 4 of the workshop, we painted in a public garden in East Provincetown.
My new artist friend, Roesmarie, looking for the perfect spot.
Lois is painting a demo. I learned a lot about mapping out my values and temperatures first.
Lois begins to add the color after values have been established.
Everyone asks how I paint while camping, well here's the studio tent.
This is a great shot I took while gallery hopping one evening.
 I think it will make a great painting.  You know how I like to paint bikes.

The pier at P'Town
What a fun tourist shop. Great color!
This will make a great painting as well.

It was a great trip and I learned a lot.  I can't wait to hit the studio!

Cheers, Dawn

Third Annual Great Roswell Paint Out


Come join me if you'd like. I think this will be a lot of fun. Let's see how many paintings I can finish. How lovely that I will be in town for this.

Cheers,
Dawn 
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Best In Show ....... $800
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Third Annual Great Roswell Paint Out and Artists Exhibition


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Thank you to those who have already registered!

If this isn't your preferred medium, please share this information with your friends who love to paint.  
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atlanta academy logoMake Your Plans to Participate! September 28 - October 1, 2011

Same fantastic experience, additional painting sites and, as requested overwhelimngly by the artists, a fall date. Professional and amateur artists will gather for 3 days of painting at select sites along the Chattahoochee River and in Roswell's Historic District.  A wonderful way to enjoy the ambience that is Roswell, while celebrating the visual arts created by the artists working with acrylics, oils, and watercolors.  

New this year:  Artwork created during the Paint Out will be on exhibit from October 1st - October 21st at The Atlanta Academy. 

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Full regulations are available from the website with the registration information.


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Summer festivals - having a little fun while on the road



I started my 2 month tour of in Michigan and have been crisscrossing the North every since. Here are a few of the highlights so far.

My first show was the Krasl Art Festival in St Joseph MI. I had an artist host family for the show. The Krasl Art show provided artist with free lodging for the weekend.
This was just 15 mins from the show.


The sunrise in St Joesph MI. This is the view from my front porch for the weekend.

After  MI, I headed over to Hyannis, MA for a show and as luck would have it, my good friends Brian and Karen were visiting the Cape at the same time so we did a little vacationing together.


Pathway to the beach
Take a ride with me! We are in the town of Hyannis
The sailing club at Hyannis Port
Sam Barber's oceanside studio. I am so jealous!
Here I am with Sam at his year round studio. Total studio envy! 
Brian and Karen are off to Mystic for sailing and more vacationing.
So, it's back to work for me. Here I am getting ready for the art show in Hyannis.
It was a hot one!  These 2 girls would have stayed with me and the
fan all day. They were really funny and I enjoyed their company.
I think their mom like the free time as well.
After the Hyannis show, I was able to meet Karen and Brian in
Boston for a day. Here we are at the Kennedy Library 

Cheers!!!!  You guessed it - we're at Cheers! 

Getting ready for the tour of Fenway Park
Well, that's all for now folks.
Cheers! Dawn



Keeping you updated with Dawn Art News in the Northeast



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Summer Art Festivals are here!
Stop by and see my new paintings at:
Cherry Hill NJ, Mystic CT & Mount Gretna PA 
I've been very busy this
Spring and have lots of new paintings in new sizes, big and small.
There is a new still life series and a new series starring Gumby  and Pokey. What fun!
 3 shows are coming up in the Northeast so be sure to make at least one.


Cooper River Fine Arts Festival
Free Admission
July 30 - 31
Sat 10-6 Sun 10-5
Cooper River Fine Art Festival
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ 
This is the first year I have participated in this show. So come out and say hello
website - http://www.paragonartevents.com/cherryhill/index.html
Hope to see you there!

Link to Map for directions

Mystic Outdoor Festival
I'll be in the same booth as the previous years #49. In front of the book store, Right on West Main and Pearl
Free Admission
August 13 - 14
Sat 10 - 6 Sun 10 -5
Mystic Outdoor Festival
Mystic, CT
Website:http://mysticchamber.org/

Google Map Directions

Mount Gretna Outdoor Festival
I'll be in the same booth as the previous years R108. It's a nice corner booth on the footpath at Princeton and Pennsylvania Ave.
Admission $8
Send me your address if you're coming  and I'll mail you a $1 off admission coupon

August 20 - 2l
Sat 10 - 6 Sun 10-5
Mount Gretna Fine Art Fair
Mount Gretna, PA

Website:http://www.mtgretnaarts.com/

Google Map Directions

Come to one or come to all three. Each show draws a different crowd, so along with the great art and entertainment,
there is great people watching!!!
I hope to see you out there and don't forget to bring lots of water.

Cheers,

Dawn
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Paintings from the Palette Knife Workshop

This past Saturday nine wonderful artists new to the palette knife joined me for a workshop at the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.  The workshop was from 10 - 4 and everyone left with a better understanding of how to use  the palette knife in their paintings. I wish I had brought my camera to the class. Here are to 2 paintings I did to demonstrate the different techniques.  The workshop was a lot of fun and I look forward to teaching it again.  Cheers, Dawn

12x16 "Sunshine"
12x16 "  A Little Color"


Opening Reception June 10th 5 - 8 PM

Join us this Friday night for great art, music and wine! This is the 7th annual art opening for the Painting Studio class and their work is fantastic!
Hope to see you there, Dawn

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Tonight ! 1st Annual Jay Shapiro Arts Legacy Gala

1st Annual Jay Shapiro Arts Legacy Gala

You are cordially invited to join us as we realize a dream and bring together a community.

Celebrate with us as the art community comes together to recognize our ļ¬rst scholarship
winners, art auction, entertainment and food. Preview our silent auction here.

Thursday, May 12th from 7pm to 10pm
at Mason Murer Gallery - 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324

No tickets will be mailed. Just check in when you arrive.

We'd Like to Give A HUGE Thank You to our Sponsors!

The Jay Shapiro Arts Legacy Foundation is a non-profit project supported by sponsors and local artists and you. The mission is simple...removing barriers to those in the visual arts community in endeavors to explore and achieve their creative potential.
               

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I'm looking forward to this. It's a great way to remember someone who has helped the art community so much.  Join me if you can,

Dawn

Spring Classes are on the way

Spring classes start up soon
I hope everyone has had a wonderful break and is enjoying the start of Spring.
I've enjoyed the break, but now I'm looking forward to the start of new classes.
I've included the day and evening classes I'll be teaching spring quarter below.
Take a look an see if any of them work for you. I would love for you to join me if you can.
Happy Painting,
Dawn
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Day Classes 

March 30 - April 27 Wed 10:00 - 12:30
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Painting Impressionistic Landscapes
404.872.5338
980 Briarcliff Rd
Atlanta GA
more info

March 31 -April 31 Thurs 6:30 - 9:00
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Guided Painting Classes
404.872.5338
980 Briarcliff Rd
Atlanta GA more info...

 Evening Classes
April 5 - May 31 Tues 6:00 - 9:00
SCAD
Open Studio Classes
Session 1 & 2
more info

April 6 - May 4  Wed 6:00 - 9:00
SCAD
Palette Knife Painting:Florals
404.253.3299
Midtown Atlanta
more info...

March 31 -April 31 Thurs 6:30 - 9:00
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Guided Painting Classes
404.872.5338
980 Briarcliff Rd
Atlanta GA
more info...

Please contact me with any question about classes, supplies or just to chat at dawn@dawnart.com
Hope to see you soon,
Dawn

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Fresh from the Studio



I have lot's of new work coming out of the studio. I'm on a break from teaching, so it time to finish up all those half way completed paintings. I have started the new Gumby series and I just might be finished soon.    
Taking a Break
16 x 20

Sunday Afternoon at Grandma's
16 x 20
(This is a study for the 48 x 48 I'm working on)
Reflection at the Park
16 x 20
( This is a study for the 30 x 40. I'm going to paint that on Horizontal)


        

Free day at the High for Fulton Co Residence

Toulouse-Lautrec and Friends: The Stein Collection
I just got  back from the High Museum. I went to see the  Toulouse-Lautrec and Delacroix to Picasso Exhibits.  The Lautrec posters were a lot of fun, and I enjoyed trying out my very limited French,

Today is a great day to go if you live in Fulton Co. The first Sat of every month is free. So get do to the High and check out the art.

Go see art - it's good luck!
Dawn

Virtual Paint out February - Romania

Okay, here is my third Virtual Paint Out submission. This month is Romania. I choose to work in oils for this painting - which is my first oil painting in over ten years!
Below you can see the google map location that I used to create the painting. I am having so much fun with this. I like the challenge of a new place every month and it's cool to explore new places via the internet.

Follow the Leader
24x24 oil on canvas


Let me know what you think of the new oil painting.
Cheers,
Dawn

Virtual Paint Out Boston

Fenway Park, Boston  20 x 30 Acrylic on canvas

Okay, here is my second submission to Virtual Paintout. This month the city is Boston. It's a neat idea. Every month they pick a location and by using Google Maps, you find a street view and paint it. All submission for the month are posted on the blog http://virtualpaintout.blogspot.com/
Here are my street views below. I used a combination of two views this month because I wanted to include the restaurant on the left.
Well, I have enjoyed this project and I look forward to next month. Happy Painting!

Cheers, Dawn

HomeGrown Artist Opening - Stop by and see me this Friday!!! You're going to love the Home Grown. Cheers, Dawn

Start off 2011 with snow

Filming interrupted. Our street was blocked off for filming but the snow had other plans.

The formal snow man created by one of my neighbors

Sunday night at the top of the street as the storm blows in

Walking down Peachtree. We saw people ice skating up and down P'tree. Can you believe it?

Burrrrr.....in the studio

Inflatable kayak coasting down Oak Hill in Piedmont. What fun

Urban Hockey on 10th St

Sledding down the hill off 10th

All the snow was fun for a day or two but I'm ready to get back to life. I can't believe so much of the country deals with this all winter. No wonder we're friendly in the South. We're not freezing and shoveling snow everyday.