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Last weekend I taught a two day workshop on my favorite subject - color! The first day we worked with color mixing, specifically, using the color wheel to make your colors lighter or darker. Working with the color wheel will keep you colors, vibrant and fresh. The next day we tackled making neutrals by working with compliments, and make them recede in space in your paintings.
It was a lot to tackle in a weekend, but everyone did a great job and left the class with a lot more knowledge about paint mixing. It's easier than you think!!
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving,
Dawn
Painting through all these rainy days in GA, really prepared me for the plein air week in Elizabeth City. We can't pick the weather! Oddly enough I've really started to enjoy tackling these grays.
First day, I decided to tackle the harbor from across the boat yard. "Harbor Hangout" 12x12 oil on panel.
Took a lot of editing, but I'm happy with the results. Someone else appreciated my efforts as well, this one sold the first night of the opening!
When I found this spot, I fell in love with the scene. "Hard Days Work" 12 x 16 oil on panel
I started this one after a day of painting in the rain, and got a pretty good start on it before the sun went down. Came back to finish it in the morning. This one I turned in for the plein air competition and I'm happy to announce, I won a sponsor award for my efforts. A big thank you to Elizabeth City and the plein air event. I look forward to the next one.
~ Dawn
Photo courtesy of Kevin McPeake of
First attempt - way to busy.
Who even knows if there's a focal point.
Recently I have been trying to capture busy city life, bikes in particular. Left is the photo I was working from. This is by friend and photographer in The Hague, Kevin McPeake. In the original photo, I love the cyclist in the busy city street with lots of people about with their umbrellas. But when I tried to put all that information in the painting, my main character was lost.
City Livin' 10 x 10 oil on panel. Palette knife - Sold
I made several attempt to edit, simply, and bring her forward. Eventually, I had to admit that I just wasn't going to capture the bustling town scene and I just need to reconcile my painting. Hello delete button. I ended up taking all of the back ground out, and simplified to color palette. Although, disappointed that I didn't achieve my original goal, I have a painting I'm happy with.
There is always next time!!!
Happy painting, Dawn
Upcoming Classes
Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wed 10am - 1 pm
Painting Techniques
November 14 - 15, Sat & Sun 10 - 3
2 Day
Color Confidence
Workshop
Dec 1 - Dec 15, 6:15 pm - 9:30pm
Tues Painting Studio
Classes held at DawnArt Studios, 180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309, unless noted.
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A wonderful fall day to get out and paint. I think it was up to 75º, so I packed up my gear and hit the river! This was todays effort at the Old Roswell Mill. ~ Dawn
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Dawn Kinney Martin
Fall is a great time to get outdoors to paint. The cooler temps are pleasant and the fall leaves are beautiful. But we have had so much rain
lately, it has really pushed me as an artist to try to capture all that color in low light. I love that there is always a new challenge!
I'll be headed to Coastal Carolina for a week of Plein Air the first week of November. Despite the exciting challenge of painting on gray days, I hope the rain stays away!
Classes and Workshops
Color Workshop
Color Confidence 2 Day Workshop
Nov 14 - 15, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 3
This will begin with demos and exercises followed by working on a painting. - 175.00
Weekly Classes
Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wed 10am - 1 pm, 4 weeks
No Class Nov 25
3 hour Painting Techniques class - 150.00
Dec 1 - Dec 15, 6:15 pm - 9:30pm 3 weeks
Tues Painting Studio - 95.00
Classes held at DawnArt Studios
180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309
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Other News - Plein Air Awards
I recently took 2nd place and received a Purchase Award at the September Plein Air event in Stone Mountain. A big thank you to the Art Station, who presented the event; I am honored to have my work as part of your permanent collection!
Hope to see you out there.
Happy Fall, Dawn
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"Misty Morning on Lake Clair Meer"
9 x 12 oil on panel, Plein air
This weekend, despite the rain, I taught a really fun plein air workshop. This was an introduction class geared to helping beginners get out there for the first time. We started in the studio, covering how to get started and then hit Piedmont Park to practice. We found a covered spot over looking Lake Clair Meer and got started. We got about 2 hours of painting in before heading back to beat the next round of rain storms. This turned out to be perfect practice for me. I have really been struggling with how to paint color without the help of the sun. Above is today effort. Seeing progress from last weekend, but still room for improvement.
A couple of the painters below, they really had a nice time. Even with the rain, we where covered and the temperature was great.
Our inspiration for the day.
You can see what I mean by a gray day
Until next time, Dawn
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My painting has taken a new direction this year and I'm happy to say, it was well received at my art shows. Above are a few of my favorites that found new homes. It's always a rewarding experience, but these, I'll miss. Time to get back in the studio!
SUMMER ON THE ROAD -
after spending
much of the summer traveling, it's great to get back home and regroup. I had a wonderful time painting, learning, making new friends and catching up with friends I only see once a year. I hit the upper Adirondacks in June and then Mystic CT, Mount Gretna PA, then on to Cary NC - and can you believe the weather was perfect?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Judges Choice award at the Mount Gretna Art Festival
Show Schedule
Aug 29 3 - 6
Painting demo and sale Whole Foods Briar Cliff , Atlanta GA
Sept 26 8 - 6
Stone Mountain Plein Air Paint Out,
Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta GA
Sept 19 - 20
Alexander Art Festival, Alexandria,VA
Oct 10 - 11
Brookhaven Art Festival , Brookhaven
Oct 24 -25
Atlanta art Festival , Piedmont Park, Atlanta GA
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Class Schedule **
Sept
15 - Nov 10 6:15 - 9:30
Tues
Painting Studio
Sept 16 - Oct 21 Wed 10:00 am - 1:00pm
Joy of Painting, T
echniques class
Oct 3 Sat 10:00 - 3:00
Intro to Plein Air
Oct 9-11, Fri - Sun
Painting Retreat at the Parker Ranch
Clayton, GA
Holiday Classes**
Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wed 10am - 1 pm
Painting Techniques
November 14 - 15, Sat & Sun 10 - 3
2 Day
Color Confidence
Workshop
Dec 1 - Dec 15, 6:15 pm - 9:30pm
Tues Painting Studio
**classes held at DawnArt Studios, 180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309, unless noted.
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Hope to see you out there.
Happy fall, Dawn
2015 Fall News Letter
Flower for a Friend
20" x 20" oil on panel
After a fun summer of travel and painting adventures, I am ready to settle back down in the studio. The Adirondack Plein air Invitational was a blast. I came out with several strong paintings and met so many great artists. A great experience
Fall Classes & Workshops at DawnArt Studios
Sept 15 - Nov 10
Tues 6:15 pm - 9:30
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8 weeks or 4 $ 240 / $140
Painting Techniques all levels
Sept 16 - Oct 21
Wed 10:00 am - 1:00pm
6 - wks $225
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 am - 3:00pm
No equipment necessary, 1 Day $75
Sat and Sunday 10 - 3 2 Day $175
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Join me for a 1 day workshop to get you ready for plein air.
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 am - 3:00pm
DawnArt Studios
180 11th ST NE
Atlanta Ga 30309
$75
Register
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 am - 3:00pm
No stress introduction to plein air. Enjoy painting outside and the companionship of other painters.
Painting out in the open can be exhilarating, but it can also be overwhelming in the beginning. What kind of equipment do I need? How do I set up? What do I take? How do I negotiate the ever-changing landscape?
The very things that make plein air paintings so lively are the very things that can make it such a challenge. In this course we will break it down into easy to manage steps. We will address things like traveling with paints and paintings, how to set up your equipment, simple color palette, the importance of value, and finding your focal point and more!
We will start indoors, cover how to start, and then move outside to capture the landscape. I will have several different types of easels and will cover each type of set up. Bring all of your paints and brushes and easels if you have one. I will have several easels available if you need one.
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Come spend a relaxing weekend in North GA and capture
the gorgeous fall color. The mountains are at their best this time of year. We will paint in several different locations through out the town, downtown, by the lake, and maybe the winery. Each day, breakfast until 10 then we'll go paint. After the morning painting, you can break to enjoy the area - great hiking, antiquing and vineyards, or join me for another painting.
Around 6 we will meet back at the Lodge for social hour and talk about our paintings before dinner. This is similar to my plein air workshops but at a little slower pace, allowing for a little leisure time.
135.00 for the weekend includes:
Painting demos and instruction
Homemade breakfast Sat & Sun
Social hour & wine tasting Fri and Sat
Painting Retreat limited to 6 people.
50.00 deposit due by Sept 30 to hold you place.
Reserve you spot for the class
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***Dinners and lunches not included*** I will have a cooler for drinks and packed lunches.
Lodging is separate - 62.00 (tax is already included) a night double occupancy
Room arrangements made through Becky at Parker Lodge,
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Becky is a wonderful host and will take great care of you.
Joy of Painting Sept 16 - Oct 21
Wed 10:00 am - 1:00pm
DawnArt Studios
180 11th ST NE
Atlanta Ga 30309
6 - wks $225
Register
Sept 16 - Oct 21 Wed 10:00 am - 1:00pm
This is a techniques class to design to give you the tools needed to solve problems in your paintings. Have you struggled with knowing how to get your creative ideas on the canvas? Than this is the class for you. Each class will show a specific painting technique, with demos and examples and then have a painting assignment to reinforce the techniques. The class will cover composition, value, color and finishing techniques. You can use my examples for your projects or bring in your own photo. All levels welcome - appropriate for beginners. Class size limited to 6 students
Next Class will be 4 weeks Nov 11 - Dec 9 No Class Nov 25 (day before Thanksgiving) $150.00 and then start back after the new year. Painting Techniques Holiday Series Nov 11 - Dec 9 No Class Nov 25 $150.00 . Wed 10:00 am - 1:00pm
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Painting the week away with friends in the upper Adirondacks! What a way to spend the week! For a week in June a group of about 100 artists arrive at Paul Smith College in upstate New York for a week of plein air painting and fellowship.
These are a few painting I worked on during the week along with one someone painted of me while out in the field. This is my second year going to the Adirondack Plein Air Invitational. I love having a week with no distractions, just paint all day. A great way to make improvements in your work and catch up with friends.
