Studio Tip: What do you get when you cross a paper towel roll and a saw?

I was tired of wasting paper towels in the studio or being to cheap to get a clean one, so I thought I'd try cutting a role down in the shop. By cutting the roll into three sections, I have the perfect size to clean my brushes and knives without waste! Hallelujah   Why did it take me so long to come up with this??

Cheers, Dawn

Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops.
Painting Studio  Jan 12 - March 7 Tues 6:15 - 9:30 PM 4 or 8 wks
Techniques for all level  Jan 20 - Feb 24 10 - 1pm 6 wks
Palette Knife workshop: Sunflowers,  Jan 30, 10 - 3pm 1 Day
Palette Knife workshop: Boats on the Water, Feb 27, 10 - 3pm 1Day
Color Confidence Workshop March 19 - 20 10 - 3 pm 2 day workshop  *** New Date***
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)

***** New ***Abstract Workshop with Lauren Adams Feb, 20 10 - 3pm 1 Day 

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 

Painting at Stone MT Park

What a difference a day makes! Yesterday was a perfect day to hit Stone Mountain Park for an afternoon of painting, today it's rainy and cold. I hope we'll be so lucky next week. We had five painter come out.

Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops.
Painting Studio  Jan 12 - March 7 Tues 6:15 - 9:30 PM 4 or 8 wks
Techniques for all level  Jan 20 - Feb 24 10 - 1pm 6 wks
Palette Knife workshop: Sunflowers,  Jan 30, 10 - 3pm 1 Day
Palette Knife workshop: Boats on the Water, Feb 27, 10 - 3pm 1Day
Color Confidence Workshop March 19 - 20 10 - 3 pm 2 day workshop  *** New Date***
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)

***** New ***Abstract Workshope with Lauren Adams Fed, 20 10 - 3pm 1 Day 

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 

Summer travels and fall shows

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  More info Sept dates or Oct dates

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, Techniques 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. Check out all classes available online click Classes and Workshops and choose the Classes and Workshop heading.  Hope to see you out there. Happy fall, Dawn Share Tweet Forward Pin

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

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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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 

See more paintings at www.dawnart.com

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

Check out the class FB page Dawnart Classes

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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!