Studio Tables are in the Works

 I decided to build the studio furniture for my classes out of reclaimed wood. I love the idea of boycotting plastic and having hand built tables the really match the style of the studio.   Decided to go with a distressed blue and white color palette that goes with the venetian plaster and the white molding in the rooms. I think it'll give the space a warm and inviting feel. Hope my students will love it as well!

Upcoming Classes - Happy painting!                           

Complete list of Fall Classes

Supply lists

                            

Sept 23  Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios

Sept 27  Palette Knife Workshop: Fall Trees Spruill

Sept 28  Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Oct 1   Wed Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 - 6 Weeks  Callanwolde

Oct 10 - 12 Weekend Plein air workshop - Parker Ranch in Clayton GA * Fall Trees Should be Beautiful*

Nov 1 Palette Knife Workshop : Landscape Callanwolde

Nov 22 Color Confidence 2 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Dec 13 Capture the Light Spruill 

Contact Dawn with any questions dawn@dawnart.com or 404 399 0853

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Work in the Studio

Now that I'm home for a few weeks it's time to get to work in the new DawnArt Studio! I'll start offering classes an workshops here in September. I can't wait to be in this space.  First step is getting the carpet up and the floor somewhat clean. Next I'm going to build work tables for the students and maybe if time  and YouTube allow, I'll build a few easels as well. I'll keep you posted with the progress.

Happy painting,

Dawn

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Studio Tables are in the Works

 I decided to build the studio furniture for my classes out of reclaimed wood. I love the idea of boycotting plastic and having hand built tables the really match the style of the studio.   Decided to go with a distressed blue and white color palette that goes with the venetian plaster and the white molding in the rooms. I think it'll give the space a warm and inviting feel. Hope my students will love it as well!

Monday, September 8, 2014

6 Days, 10 Palettes, 9 Tables Later....Studio's Almost Ready!

The bulk of the work is finished and I'm ready to start offering classes in my new studio space.

Despite all the thunder storms this week, I was able to finish my studio project. I set up a tent in the back yard to be able to keep building and then used the front porch for the finishing work, mainly the sanding and painting.

Classes start on September 23 and I needed furniture for the students, mainly tables to hold their supplies. I decided to build my own out of reclaimed wood to match the feel of my cottage styled studio in Midtown. I made each table a little different, all about the same height, but I played with the pattern of the wood and made a few full-sized tables as well. I want it to be inviting, a place that students can feel comfortable and creative! So here it is ...6 days, 10 palettes and 9 tables later.

I hope my classes love the new space !

Dawn

Upcoming Classes - Happy painting!                           

Complete list of Fall Classes

Supply lists

                            

Sept 23  Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios

Sept 27  Palette Knife Workshop: Fall Trees Spruill

Sept 28  Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Oct 1   Wed Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 - 6 Weeks  Callanwolde

Oct 10 - 12 Weekend Plein air workshop - Parker Ranch in Clayton GA * Fall Trees Should be Beautiful*

Nov 1 Palette Knife Workshop : Landscape Callanwolde

Nov 2 - 9 Splash Week, Elizabeth City, NC . Week long painting event Plein air & Studio****More info soon****

Nov 22 Color Confidence 2 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Dec 13 Capture the Light Spruill 

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Studio Tables are in the Works

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I  decided to build the studio furniture for my classes out of reclaimed wood. I love the idea of boycotting plastic and having hand built tables the really match the style of the studio.   Decided to go with a distressed blue and white color palette that goes with the venetian plaster and the white molding in the rooms. I think it'll give the space a warm and inviting feel. Hope my students will love it as well!

Tuesday Night Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 Jan 13 - March 3

Tuesday Night Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30    Jan 13 - March 3

DawnArt Studios
180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA
404 399 0853
dawn@dawnart.com
January 13 - March 3, Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30

This course emphasizes artistic development in a relaxed and fun studio environment with a variety of music to keep you motivated. You will work on your own projects, using any medium you choose,  You are encouraged to pursue individual interests and further develop your unique style. Self expression is the joy of painting. My goal is to help you get the art inside you on to the canvas through guidance, motivation and demonstrations of techniques. There will be class demos as well as individual assistance. Bring your painting supplies and reference materials to the first class sessions and be prepared to work. This is an on going class that offers a lot of flexibility for the students.  You can always make up missed classes. If you know you will miss a few classes, just sign up for 4 weeks and come any time over the 8 week class. 
Be a part of it, ongoing students are invited to participate in the 11 annual art show at Binders. Please contact the instructor with any questions about materials and what to bring for the first class. This class is open to all students regardless of your level of training or ability. Beginners welcome. You can leave your materials in the studio while taking classes. Tables, chairs, and storage shelves are available. If you work on an easel, you’ll need to bring your own. I do have a few extras, but I can’t guarantee one for every class.
Click on the link below to register online or pay in the first class
8 week session 240.00
4 week session 140.00
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DawnArt Studios LLC 180 11th ST NE, Atlanta Ga 30309
404 399 0853
Click on the  photo link below to register online, by email dawn@dawnart.com

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Winter Schedule in the works

Jan 13  Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios

Jan 17 10 - 3  Palette Knife Workshop: Boats on the Water Spruill

Feb 7  10 - 3 Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Feb 20  2:00 - 5:00 Color confidence 2:00 - 5:00 AME

Feb 21 9:00 - 12:00am Palette Knife Workshop : Vibrant Sky AME

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6 Week Painting Studio Wed 6:30 – 9:30 Oct 1 - Nov 12

6 Week Painting Studio Wed 6:30 – 9:30  Oct 1  - Nov 12
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center  404.872.5338 

980 Briarcliff Rd Atlanta GA
Full Class Description
180.00
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Painting Studio Wed 6:30 – 9:30   6 Weeks  190.00

This course emphasizes artistic development in a relaxed and fun studio environment with a variety of music to keep you motivated. Regardless of your level of training or ability, you work on your own projects, using any medium you choose, in this self-paced class. You are encouraged to pursue individual interests and further develop your unique style. The instructor is available for guidance, motivation and demonstrations of technique. There will be class demos as well as individual assistance.  Bring your painting supplies and reference materials to the first class sessions and be prepared to work. This is an on-going class that offers a lot of flexibility for the students. Being a part of it, on-going students are invited to participate in the 11th annual art show at Binders. Please contact the instructor with any questions about materials and what to bring for the first class.

Upcoming Classes - Happy painting!                           

Complete list of Fall Classes

Supply lists

                            

Sept 23  Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 4 or 8 weeks DawnArt Studios

Sept 27  Palette Knife Workshop: Fall Trees Spruill

Sept 28  Color Confidence 1 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Oct 1   Wed Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 - 6 Weeks  Callanwolde

Oct 10 - 12 Weekend Plein air workshop - Parker Ranch in Clayton GA * Fall Trees Should be Beautiful*

Nov 1 Palette Knife Workshop : Landscape Callanwolde

Nov 2 - 9 Splash Week, Elizabeth City, NC . Week long painting event Plein air & Studio****More info soon****

Nov 22 Color Confidence 2 Painting Workshop DawnArt Studios

Dec 13 Capture the Light Spruill 

See more paintings at www.dawnart.com

My art now available to purchase online click here to go to my secure market.

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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***

Feb 22  Paint with Color Confidence  10 - 3:00

Mar 8    Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skys 10 - 3:00

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Painting 16 - Mixing work and teaching

Today I needed to work on a commission and I also have to get ready for painting workshop  I'm teaching this Sat. I decided to combine the two and try break down my studio process and see if I could share it with my class. It is so easy to work on automatic pilot and not pay attention to what you are really doing

First composition sketch

 I think this is helpful to set up the space on your canvas. Get control of your composition right off the bat. Make sure you don't have center of focus going in the wrong direction.

Starting to work out a value sketch

 Before you jump right on you canvas, do a little value study. Go ahead and start thinking about your light source. What is your compositional design? What's great about this is that you can make quick decisions, change your mind, and make adjustments.

Making adjustments and feeling better with the values

After looking the my sketch, I decided to pull the tree on the right a little more forward, push the one on the left farther back, and add more shadows in the front. Added a few hills in the back and pushed the mountains back a bit. A little more light in the sky.

This is going to give me a good plan to work on my commission. I need to touch on the elements that are important to them. Now I will have a lot of freedom to create the painting, because I won't be fighting the composition and I can just paint.

Until tomorrow, Dawn