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On the easel tonight
"Going Back to Louisiana" 24 x 30
On the easel tonight. "Going back to Louisiana" 24 x 30 oil on canvas palette knife. This is from a trip through S. Louisiana. I thought it was a nice departure from my red landscapes of late. Enjoyed working with a fresh color palette. — at Dawn Art.
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 with St Anne's Treehouse Two's Class
It's getting close to auction time at Saint Anne's Day School.
This year the school had artists come in and work with different classes to create a piece of art as a fundraiser for the school. I was paired up with the Treehouse Two's class. Below is the project I worked on with the class. What a great group of young artists, teachers and parents.
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| After we came up with a plan, I built a 30x30 structure for the painting. Then I applied modeling paste and carved out the design. Below - Day 1 - Working with the class. We started with the big areas of colors first. Look at them go. I think everyones favorite part was the hand signatures on the back! Who doesn't want to get messy with art? |
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Below - Day 2- Now that the back ground colors have dried, I came back and we started on the leaves. We masked off the sky so the young artists could focus on the circles. It was so fun watching painting come together. What a great group! |
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| Now that the young artists have finished, it was time for me to take the painting back to my studio for a few final details and to get it ready for the auction. Touched up, varnished, wire on back, "Glow Tree" is ready to go! "Glow Tree" 30x 30 Acrylic on wood |
I really enjoyed working on this project with the class. A big thank you to Moire Menning for all of her help in coordinating everything. I hope the auction is a huge success.
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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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On the Easel Today
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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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New Plein air event in Atlanta
This looks like a lot of fun! I am going to apply. What a great opportunity to participate in a plein air event so close to home. I'll let you know if I get selected.
Art is going wild at Zoo Atlanta! Announcing the Zoo’s first-annual plein air event, “Art Gone Wild,” from Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 6, 2013, at Zoo Atlanta. An art show and silent auction will take place on Saturday, June 14.
Twenty artists will be selected to create their art “en plein air,” using the exotic and inspiring animals, botanicals and scenery of the Zoo as their muses. Zoo Atlanta guests will have the opportunity to watch as the artists take their canvases from blank to beautiful.
Call for entry to artists begins on February 1 and ends March 31. Email artgonewild@zooatlanta.org with questions or to request an application.
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March 18 Tues Painting Studio
May 3 Color Confidence 1 10 - 3:00
May 10 Palette Knife workshop; Reflections on water
My art now available to purchase online click here to go to my secure market.
A Few of my favorites from the 30 Day Painting Challenge
This has really pushed me in the studio. I enjoy the challenge, but happy to slow down and explore ideas that take more time than a day. I really think this is a great way to improve your paintings.
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March 18 Tues Painting Studio
May 3 Color Confidence 1 10 - 3:00
May 10 Palette Knife workshop; Reflections on water
My art now available to purchase online click here to go to my secure market.
Painting Day 30!
I did it - with 20 minutes to spare - Yay! I decided to have a lot of fun with my last painting in the challenge. "Big Sky" 12 x 12 oil on panel palette knife painting,
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Mark you calendar for spring classes
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 29 - Almost there!
"Foxy Business" 12x12 oil on panel, palette knife painting
This is a subject I had to add in with my local paintings. Street scenes have always been a challenge, so I am enjoying the practice. Until tomorrow, Dawn
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Painting Day 28!
"Away From it All" 30x48 oil on canvas
WooHoo, finished a big one. That always makes for a happy day in the studio.
In other news, this pretty much sums up Atlanta the day after our big storm.
Until tomorrow!
Happy painting!
Painting Day 27
5x7 Vintage Atlanta WGST 920" oil on panel, palette knife painting.
Glad to wrap up my painting of the day. Now that I am finished, I can go inside and warm my toes!!! What a day. The snow wasn't supposed to hit Atlanta, but hit it did! I was so worried about Rob out on the roads, but he made home safely, even though he had to walk the last couple of miles.YAY! Below photos of the studio.
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Painting Day 26
"Lucky Strike" study one. A friend had this in painting class last week and I loved the shape. Chris was kind enough to give me this fabulous bowling pin. What fun! I am so looking forward to working with this. Who know what I will be able to come up with.
I am so happy to be back home and in to the comfort of my studio.
Home Sweet home!!!!
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Painting Day 25 - Still in Sunny Florida
It warmed up for a both this afternoon, which was delightful! Can't say the same about my paintings. I had a few slow starts and I just wasn't happy with the color, composition, yada, yada, yada!!! So here is what I could come up with before the sun went down! 12x16 oil on panel. This is the last day of the painting trip. I had a great time and only wish the weather had been a little better. Goodbye to all my painting friends, until next year!
Find out more about the event Chautauqua DeFuniak
PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT AND WET PAINT ART SHOW
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
RECEPTION, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., LAKESIDE BUILDING, 1290 CIRCLE DRIVE. FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC.
LakeYard, Circle DrivePlein Air Paint Out - Professional artists will be dotting the Lake Yard landscape to paint their individual conception of activities, buildings, people and whatever else they envision going on in this area. Observe the artists at work. Individual finished works of art will be on display in the Hall of Brotherhood as they dry and will be available for purchase.
Happy painting!
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Painting Day 24
Brrrr. My coldest day out painting this year! I can't believe it's sleeting in Florida
Remember the fontain I painted yesterday?
This is what I could get done before I just got too cold. I didn't bring warm enough clothes. Who knew?!? I don't know how northern plein air artists do it!
The inspiration, I just love this house. Reminds me of New Orleans
PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT AND WET PAINT ART SHOW
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
RECEPTION, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., LAKESIDE BUILDING, 1290 CIRCLE DRIVE. FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC.
LakeYard, Circle Drive
Plein Air Paint Out - Professional artists will be dotting the Lake Yard landscape to paint their individual conception of activities, buildings, people and whatever else they envision going on in this area. Observe the artists at work. Individual finished works of art will be on display in the Hall of Brotherhood as they dry and will be available for purchase.
Find out more about the Event Chautauqua DeFuniakHappy painting!
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Painting Day 23 in Florida
"Just 'cause it's sunny doesn't mean it's warm!" 5x7 oil on canvas. Okay, I knew it was going to be cold, but I wasn't prepared for the wind. It might have gotten up to 40, but I was still chilly all day. Oh, well, at least I 'm here in sunny Florida painting up a storm!Apparently my subject wasn't very warm either. Just as I started my painting, he went in to warm up and never can back! I ended up just having to make someone up to be the artist at work. Maybe I should title this on "Union Break". Haha! Tomorrow should be cooler, so I'll be wearing more layers for sure. Saturdays weather should be perfect!!
Until tomorrow, Dawn
Find out more about the event Chautauqua DeFuniak
PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT AND WET PAINT ART SHOW
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
RECEPTION, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., LAKESIDE BUILDING, 1290 CIRCLE DRIVE. FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC.
LakeYard, Circle Drive
Plein Air Paint Out - Professional artists will be dotting the Lake Yard landscape to paint their individual conception of activities, buildings, people and whatever else they envision going on in this area. Observe the artists at work. Individual finished works of art will be on display in the Hall of Brotherhood as they dry and will be available for purchase.
Happy painting!
My art now available to purchase online click here to go to my secure market.
Painting Day 22
"Follow Me" 12x12 oil on canvas palette kike painting
Okay, I have my painting for the day and now I am off to sunny Florida for a 4 day plein air painting event. If only I can just beam myself there!
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Painting Day 21
This is a study for a larger painting, "Ocean Breeze"12 x 24 oil on canvas
What a nutty day! I am packing for a 4 day plein air paint out in Florida. Leaving tomorrow, YAY!
I have a painting class tonight and one in the morning and then I am Florida bound. So, I may not get my post up in time tomorrow. We'll see how the drive goes.
Until tomorrow,
Dawn
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Painting Day 20
"Take Me to the Movies" 5x7 oil on canvas. Another local scene for today. It feels good to be finished with my daily painting, so now I can get to work on larger pieces.
Until tomorrow, Dawn
Happy painting!
Jan 14 Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30***FUL***
Feb 22 Paint with Color Confidence 2 10 - 3:00
Mar 8 Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skys 10 - 3:00
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Jan 14 Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30***FUL***
Feb 22 Paint with Color Confidence 2 10 - 3:00
Mar 8 Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skys 10 - 3:00
My art now available to purchase online click here to go to my secure market.
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Dawn Kinney Martin: The Process of teaching : Palette Knife Workshop -...: This is a little bit about my approach to teaching a one day workshop. I had a wonderful group show up for a 5 hour workshop today at Sp...
Painting Day 19
"Anyway the Wind Blows" 12x12 oil on canvas.After a fantastic weekend(Teaching a color theory workshop, hanging out with out of town friends, a great yoga class at Atlanta Hot Yoga) I was ready to hit the studio to paint my 19th paint this month. Isn't that nuts? I can't believe it's been 19 days. Only 11 more paintings and I will have finished my 30 painting in 30 days challenge. A big thank you to Leslie Saeta for putting this all together for us. If you haven't heard about Leslie you should check out her website. She is a great artist, teacher, and advocate for artists. Every week she host a blog radio show, Artist Helping Artist, that is just full of great tips. Check it out!
Happy painting!
Classes start back soon.Jan 14 Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 *** FULL***
Feb 22 Paint with Color Confidence 2 10 - 3:00
Mar 8 Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skys 10 - 3:00
Painting Day 18 & Color Confidence Workshop
"Spicy Salsa" 9x12 Acrylic on canvas.
I just spent the past 6 hours talking about my favorite thing - color! This morning, a great group of students joined me at Callanwolde for a Painting with Color Confidence Workshop, and it was a blast. I love their energy and great questions. I think everyone went home with a new handle on how to mix and mange their colors. Thank everyone!
Below is my demo from class. We spent the first part of class talking about the importance of pure color and value. Then we talked about neutrals. I gave demos and exercises on how to neutralize or gray a pure color. After our lunch break we tackled a still life to practice all that color knowledge.
Fabulous artists at work! Thanks for coming out and expanding your color knowledge with me!
Getting ready to start the still life paying close attention to color mixing
Happy Painting!
Until tomorrow . Dawn
Jan 14 Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 ** FULL***