Summer Workshop and Supply Lists


Paint with Color Confidence! June 22 10am - 3:30 1 Day
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center * 980 Briarcliff Rd * Atlanta GA
Registrar online here 
Class title - Paint w/ color confidence
Class number -  6689
Date -  June 15
Time - 10 - 3:30
Fee -  $105
or call 404.872.5338 
Have you been struggling with controlling color? Do you mix a lot of mud? Well, no more! This class will have you painting with color confidence. Using a simple still life as a reference, learn to work with the color wheel to lighten and darken your colors, find out why values are so important, and more. These color mixing lessons will be taught by demos and then students will use their new knowledge in class with a still set up. Please touch base with Dawn (dawn@dawnart.com) if you have questions. Bring a sack lunch. Min. 4, max. 10.


Supply List Painting with Color Confidence 2013

For questions  email dawn@dawnart.com

If you already have paints, bring what you have but this is what you need for class. Supplies available at Utrecht or Binders or other art supply stores.


These are the primary colors. Buy the professional brands in these three colors. I have the pigment codes below. Use the pigment codes as a guide to buy the right color as color names change all the time.
  • Red - permanent rose/ quinacridone red- pigment code PV19       
  • Yellow -  cadnium  yellow,  or hue - pigment code PY35    
  • Blue - Phalo Blue   green or blue  shade  fine -pigment code PB15
  • Titanium white   5OZ Tube 
  • Yellow Ochre  or Yellow Oxide
  • Beginning brush kit with a mix of bristle and soft brushes.
  • 12 x 16 Canvas  or larger
  • Acrylic and oil disposable Palette Pad 9 x12 . You can use a roll wax paper
  • Palette knife plastic or metal
  • Sketch pad 
  • Pencil l
  • Roll of paper towels 
  • Spray bottle for water
  • Cup or coffee can to clean brushes in

If using oils
LIQUIN or other medium for thinning the paint
Odorless mineral spirit and a sealed container for cleaning brushes


Decatur Arts Festival this Sat and Sun

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Dawn Art
"Red Apples 12"x16" 
Red Apples
Dawn Art @ the Decatur Arts Festival
Please stop by and visit the art and music in Downtown Decatur this Memorial Weekend
I'll be in Booth #166 - Right in front on the old Court House on Ponce, in front of the cannon.
The show times are :
May 25 - 26
SATURDAY  10am-6pm
SUNDAY  11am-5pm
Decatur art festival website-http://www.decaturartsalliance.org/
Hope to see you there!
I have lots of new paintings for you to see!
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Gnome Delivered and ready to be auctioned off

All right, I have finished my gnome and dropped here off at Cabbatown Clay and Glass works for the May 11 auction. I think she looks pretty good in my garden. I hate to part with her. 
On Saturday, May 11, from 4:00 – 7:30 pm, the Cabbagetown Clay and Glass Works (CCGW) and Garden*Hood, are making it easy to own your own Gnomes in the Hood.  Enjoy the sights and scents of spring plants, sip a cocktail, and view garden gnomes of all varieties.  The event will feature one-of-a-kind gnomes (or “gnomesses”) created by 25 local artists (painters, sculptors) who have joined forces with CCGW’s artists.  The unique gnomes will be auctioned off by silent auction with light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the luscious flowering space of Garden*Hood, a neighboring plant and garden center.  Gnomes in the Hoodwill benefit CCGW, http://ccgworks.wordpress.com/ a non-profit, cooperative, artist-run studio, and to support their community outreach.   CCGW members will be presenting free workshops to local transitional housing programs for women and for veterans.
The Gnomes in the Hood fundraiser coincides with Garden*Hood’sMother’s Day Bouquet Buffet, a yearly tradition where individuals can create the perfect container garden for mom. Staff of the independent retail garden center set up a “buffet” of the supplies you’ll need as well as a nursery full of plants and pottery from which to choose.  Kids of all ages are welcome.  TheBouquet Buffet is open 10am – 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12.
It is easy to attend both events, as well as to shop in the Cabbagetown Clay and Glass Works’ studio, since they are located across the street from each other on the corner of Boulevard and Woodward Avenues, between I-20 and Memorial Drive.  CCGW is at 588 Woodward Avenue, 30312 and Garden*Hood is at 353 Boulevard SE, 30312.
Here are s few of the amazing gnomes created by the folks at CCGW. Awesome!!!


Come out and bib on some Gnomes!!!

Dawn

Sunshine - prefect for the spring

This is a palette knife painting I did as a demo for one of my palette knife classes. I just really like the way the light bounces around on this one. One of the students wanted to buy it in class, but I just felt so uncomfortable talking about money and sales during the workshop, I wouldn't sell it. So believe it or not, I still have this little jewel.

Sunshine
12 x 16
$350

Just send me an email if you would like to take this one home, it's ready to meet you!
dawn@dawnart.com


Happy Spring!!

Dawn











Great Sales at the Dogwood Festival!!

Thankfully Saturday and Sunday turned out to be perfect and we all forgot about the rainy, cold  Friday! I had such a nice time seeing friends and meeting new art collectors. Here are a few treasures that have found new homes
Tied up at the moment
9x12

Breaking Storm
20x24

Sun and WInd
24 x 36

Oh Bouy!!
30 x 30

Red and Roses
12x12

Big Sky
11x14

Wine Country
16x20

Thank you for such a successful show. I can't wait to get back in the studio now.

Cheers,

Dawn

Dogwood Festival April 19 - 21

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Dawn Art
Breaking Storm 20"x24" Oil on canvas
20 x 24 " Breaking Storm"
Dawn Art @ The Atlanta Dogwood Festival
The Dogwood Festival is Celebrating 77 years, and there are so many cool things going on this weekend to celebrate:
great art, music, and kiddie stuff.  But I'm really looking forward to the great FREE concert Saturday night - Sara Evens at 7:00. WooHoo - what fun.


I have been painting all winter and have lots of new work. There is nothing like painting the brilliant sky to get you through the cooler months. So come by and check it out.
I'm in  Booth #120 (same as last year, near the 14th Street entrance)

Dates and Times

April 19-21
Friday 12 - 7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 6
Booth #120 - Close to the 14th Street entrance

Atlanta, GA
more info...

 
The Atlanta Dogwood  Festival website -http://www.dogwood.org/
Hope to see you there!
Zocalo 9"x12"  oil & acrylic on canvas
Sail Away with Me 9"x12" oil on panel
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Artist Retreat with Jane Filer

I had the most amazing time in the outer banks last weekend.
About 35 artists gathered under the direction of Jane Filer to paint, learn and mingle.
Jane is a wonderful artist with a great love of her craft and life. I am so inspired. Sometimes it's nice to be reminded just how lucky you are to be an artist. I made quite a few new friends, so I hope to go again next year.


First painting, still in the works
Second painting. This is from a photo taken along 85 South.  I just love how the sky is opening up after the storm.

Finished! Breaking Storm 20x24
Have a great weekend!

Dawn

Hot new work out of the studio

Under the Tuscan Sun  12"x16" oil on canvas

Sunset Boogie 46"x60" Oil on canvas
I didn't use the palette knife as much on this one. I think the color  is the super star in this one - I didn't want to over complicate  it with too much texture.
Tied Up At The Moment  9"x12" I photographed this great boat and sunset a few  years ago and had it on the to do list. So glad to finally make the painting. I really like the color on this one!

Well, this is what I've been up to.
Happy Easter!
Dawn

Painting selected for Cumming FUMC Exhibit

Tomorrow is the opening for the CFUM art show. All of my friends in Cumming, try to make it out if you can.
"Soaring with the Clouds" 30x40  Oil and Oil pastel

The show will be up April 13 - April 28 at the 

Cumming First United Methodist Church

770 Canton Hwy.
Cumming, GA 30040
770-887-2900 (w)
678-516-9329 (c)

Opening Party will be April 13th 7 - 9pm

Hope to see you there, 'specially all my friends in the Cumming area. A great excuse to catch up!

Dawn

Painting classes






"Big Sky" 48"x48"Dawn Kinney Martin


From Photos to Paintings - Landscape Painting Class at Callanwolde.  

Have you ever wanted to recreate your great landscape photos into paintings, but had trouble finding a starting point… then this workshop is for you! Bring in those photos and let's get started. This class will examine the many issues you encounter in landscape painting, and help you resolve them. Design, perspective and color mixing will be discussed as we construct and paint effective compositions from your own photographs. Class room demonstrations as well as one-on-one instruction will be provided. Appropriate for all levels; beginners welcome. You may use oil or acrylic.

Classes be begin tonight and I still have a room for a few more students if you would like to join.
March 20- April 10 Wed 7:00 - 9:00
Landscape Painting Classes 
404.872.5338
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd, Atlanta GA



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What a Great Art Opening!







 Well, the opening party last Friday was a success. I met a lot of new people and sold several paintings. Good times!!!
Getting ready for the crowds
Making new friends

So now, back to the studio. It will be relaxing to be back at work without any deadlines for a few weeks.  Here's what I have in the works now.
48x48   untitled at the moment

48x60  also untitled for now


Enjoy this great weekend!

Dawn Art at the Decatur Arts Alliance





"Waterlilies"   Dawn Kinney Martin
   
Dear Dawn Kinney,
You're invited! The Decatur Arts Alliance will celebrate its inaugural art exhibition at the  location in downtown Decatur on March 8, 6 -9 PM. The Featured artist is Dawn Kinney Martin and will include her new paintings created for the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge.

Opening Celebration
March 8, 6-9 PM

Join the Decatur Arts Alliance celebrate its inaugural art exhibition in the new location. Fresh new walls and a great new art gallery. Dawn Kinney Martin will be showing through April 2nd. Dawn started the new year off with a 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge, stop by to find out more about the challenge and see the results.  


Big Sky 

 
Decatur Arts Alliance
The Decatur Arts Alliance is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that promotes the arts and arts education in Decatur, Georgia. For more information about us or if you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please email info@decaturartsalliance.org
Thanks!




Swept Away!

Picking up Speed! 30x36  Mixed Media $1400

I am so happy to finally finish this one. I have been 95% finished for months and just hadn't had the time in the studio to make it happen. Seems like I have been behind on my work since the new year started. I have just finished a commission I've been working on, so I should be able to focus back on my projects. 













The last day of our 3 day workshop


  
Fun in the Sun
12x12 oil  SOLD with black floater frame



Just painting away
I really enjoyed my time in the workshop. I was very rewarding to get out of my studio and get to know and work with other artists. Leslie was a great teacher and a lot of fun to be around. So bummed I had to miss the gourmet dinner she cook for all of us. You can check her out at http://www.saetastudio.com/Leslie_Saeta_fine_Art/Home.html
What a great job from all the class artist.
Happy Painting!!
Dawn

3 Day Palette Knife Workshop


Sometimes it's just great to take an art class and learn from new and different artists.
 I'm taking a palette knife workshop with Leslie Saeta this week and so far it's been a blast.
To begin with we painted a value study. Always an important step when looking for the design in your painting.

Next we painted a similar still life, but with color this time. This wraps up our first day and it was a lot of fun.
Day 2; Leslie painting a demo for us. I really like the way she has broken things down into steps.


 Leslie working away.
This is what I worked on today. 2-12"x12" canvases.
Now off to my evening class at SCAD. 
Teaching, instead of being a student, but I'll be back as student tomorrow morning. I think we are painting boats. Yay!!

Happy Painting,

Dawn

Big Sky - Big Color!!48"x48"

48"x48" Big Sky
My first big painting since the 30 day challenge, 30 paintings in 30 days. It felt wonderful to be back in the studio and work big and bold again. I would like to work on series of the large landscapes and see where I can take it.

Happy painting!
Dawn

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Painting 30 - I made it!!!

5x7  $145.00 Framed size 8x10


Well, I can't believe it is the last day. It's been a challenge but I made it. As I was working on my painting today, it made me a bit reflective. It seems I've always had a fight in my work between form and expressionism. In college I doubled in sculpture and painting.  But when it came down to it,
I had to work it out in a two dimensional plane.  There is just nothing like it. So, my work comes down to that fight, the beauty and strength of color and form. I look forward to what tomorrow brings.
Until then, Dawn

Painting 29 - Apple Boogie

5x7 Apple Boogie Oil on canvas

 We were lucky today, with all the bad weather in the area, I just had flooding.
The studio is swamped. Good thing I have a slotted floor that allows the water to pass through the floor and drain. Still - what a mess!

Another great addition to the house. We put a roof over the back doors. Now I have a workspace when the weather is bad. Today I had to build frames for my show this weekend. 


Even better, while the other half of the house is without a tenet, I can use that space as well. Overall I think I fared pretty well for such a stormy day!

Until tomorrow,

Dawn

Painting 28






Almost to the finished with the 30 days painting challenge. It was a busy day today with classes and other work. Here is what kept most of my day busy.  This is a collaboration piece with St Anne's Preschool and will be auctioned off next month. The  turning fours'  painted the flowers on the wooden blocks. Now it my turn! I've got their painting on and now I need to finish the words, and then antique it. Hope it turn out as I've imaged.

 Until tomorrow,
Dawn