Dawn Kinney Martin: November 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Happy THanksgiving!!!!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had family over and had our Thanksgiving meal picnic style in the back yard.

It was great to catch up and share the day together.

Friday, November 28, 2008

RECEPTION FOR RODNEY ANDREW

THE DECATUR MARKET & GALLERY

WILL HOST A RECEPTION FOR RODNEY ANDREW, GLASSWORK

WHERE: The Decatur Market & Gallery

153 Ponce de Leon Pl.

Decatur, GA 30030

404-377-0755

www.decaturgallery.com/

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 13 2008

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

DETAILS: Free to the public; refreshments and music

Rodney Andrew is a master “lampworker” who creates unique glasswork inspired by nature. His original art is a type of glasswork that employs a gas fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of clear and colored glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with a variety of tools and hand movements. This technique has been widely used in Murano, Italy since the 14^th century.

Early lampworking was done in the flame of an oil lamp, with the artist blowing air into the flame through a pipe. Most modern lampworkers use torches burning propane, natural gas, butane or pure oxygen.

Mr. Andrew’s work is a fine example of modern lampworking and is highly prized for collections.

Mr. Andrew will be present for the reception, as well as other artists in at the gallery.

The Decatur Market & Gallery is a co-operative gallery for emerging artists and unique artisans of Georgia.

For additional information contact:

Patrick Dennis, Decatur Market & Gallery

404-377-0755

888-377-0755 toll free

www.decaturgallery.com/

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Success at the Covington art festival

I had a great show this weekend in Covington Louisiana!

Not only did I meet great new friends, I sold my most recent painting, Looking Over Montepulciano, 48" x 36", (shown to the right).

The show was a true trial of patience and endurance. After driving 8 hours, I got myself signed into the show, the van unloaded and began to set up my display. That is when I realized I had left my display tent in Atlanta. I called and drove around Covington, trying to buy a tent for the weekend. Not having any luck with a tent, a fellow artist noticed my distress and just happened to have an extra EZ up tent that he could loan me. THANK YOU Michael Hayman. http://haymancelticjewelry.com/

What a nice guy!

Well, It was a tent that I was not used to, so of course, I did not set up correctly. A wind storm can through over night and when I go to my tent the next morning all of my display wall were skewed and twisted. Once again I was very lucky, The borrowed tent was not damaged nor were any of my paintings. I must of had an angel looking over me this weekend.

I had to break everything down and set up again. The winds were still very strong but, neighboring artists helped keep things from flying while I pulled my work and walls out so that I could start over. I tell you, longest set up ever!

My drama finally stopped and I had a great weekend. Thanks to all the folks that helped me out!

Cheers,

Dawn