Monday, May 6, 2013

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

Thursday, May 2, 2013

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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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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Friday, April 12, 2013

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

Sunday, March 31, 2013

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

Monday, March 25, 2013

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