Dawn Kinney Martin: February 2016

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Abstract Workshop this Sat

Workshop updates from Dawn Art

" A Perfect Day" Dawn Kinney Martin 24 x 60 oil on canvas

Special Abstract Workshop by Lauren Adams this Saturday 10 - 3
An abstract painting can evoke mood or suggest specific reference, but it can also be about painting itself. Whether you desire to work in abstraction from nature, or purely non-representationally, you will learn to trust your intuition while exploring color and composition, and find your creative edge by pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone. Find out more and sign up Here Feb 18 is deadline for registration

Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops,

Workshops

Palette Knife workshop: Boats on the Water, Feb 27, 10 - 3pm 1Day *** Room for 2 more***
Color Confidence Workshop March 19 - 20 10 - 3 pm 2 day workshop
No stress introduction to Plein Air painting April 16 or May 7 10 - 3pm 1 Day
Painting Retreat at Parker Ranch Clayton GA May 20 -22 3 day workshop ( there is a 2 Day option)

Weekly classes will resume mid March

Painting Studio Tues 6:15 - 9:30 PM 4 or 8 wks
Techniques for all level 10 - 1pm 6 wks
Free Plein air meet ups each Thursday Find us at Atlanta Plein Air on FB

Hope to see you out there,

Dawn

Classes held at DawnArt Studios 180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309. Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops, Questions? Get in touch dawn@dawnart.com

Sunday, February 14, 2016

May 20 - 22 Palette Knife and Plein Air

Painting at Tallulah Gorge at our last trip to Parker Ranch

May 20 - 22 No Stress Plein Air at the Parker Ranch in Clayton GA

Stay together, paint together. The Parker Ranch in Clayton Ga is a cozy gathering place. The owners, Becky and Paula have hosted my plein workshops several times and they always out do themselves to make sure everyone is comfortable.

Learn to capture the outdoor with a limited color palette and the palette knife. Working from the landscape is such a great way to improve your paintings, but it can be overwhelming when just starting out. In this class, I'll help you with tips and tricks to setting up, how to find your focus, and get started. Using a limited palette will help you with color mixing and creating harmony in your paintings. I love the energy working with a palette knife brings to my paintings. An added bonus - no cleaning your brushes!! You will learn different ways to use the knife to get your desired effect.
Classes Times
12 - 5 Friday, 10 - 5 Sat, & 10 - 3 Sunday

Cost $225 Includes daily instruction and demos in the field and one on one instruction throughout the day. Nightly social hour with wine and cheese
Breakfast each morning is provided by the Ranch with your reservation.
100.00 holds your spot.

Deadline to sign up is May 14 th.

Room arrange should be made through Becky at the Parker Lodge
Becky Hoover becky@parkersranch.com
http://www.parkersranch.com
404-373-0566

You can request a private or shared room.

Register here

What's not included:
Lodging
Lunches and dinner
Painting supplies

Supply list

This is a rain or shine event. Bring photos to work from just in case we have bad weather.

Here is a link to a great post from fellow artist Lori Putman with tips for flying with you paints.
http://www.loriputnam.com/blog/taking-flight-tips-for-the-winged-artist/

*For those that arrive early on Thursday, we'll get a little painting done.
** I have a few extra plein air easels if you are new. Just let me know right away if you need one.

The Parker Ranch

The Parker Ranch is a laid back loge built in 1907 as an Atlanta family summer home in Clayton GA. It has 6 rooms all with private baths. Some are double occupancy - two beds - so you can share rooms if you'd like, and one cabin. Clayton is just under 2 hours from Atlanta, world away. The Lodge is about one mile from town with good restaurants and lots of charm.

Room arrange should be made through Becky at the Parker Lodge
Becky Hoover becky@parkersranch.com
http://www.parkersranch.com
404-373-0566

Close by
Lake Burton
Dillard House
Talulah Gorge and Day Use Area

Cancellation Policy: If cancellation is made 30 (thirty) or more days prior to beginning workshop date, a full refund will be made. If cancellation is made less than 30 days prior to beginning of workshop, half of the workshop fee will be refunded. Cancellations of 5 days or less from beginning date of workshop, no refunds issued. If workshop is cancelled by the artist, the entire workshop fee will be refunded. If flying, it is advised that you purchase refundable airline tickets in the event of a cancellation