With all the rains, it's a good time to try to capture the force of a fast moving water fall. This is the finished plein air painting from Victory park train. This is the ruins of an old factory. The water has cut a path through it, so I call this one " Returning to Nature" I have to admit, I like the way this one turned out. I have been working on city scenes here of late, and they not my strong point, so it's nice to get back in my comfort zone for a little bit.
Cheers,
Dawn
Check out my classes and workshops here https://squareup.com/market/dawn-art
In
this fun and quick-paced course, students explore techniques used to create
expressive paintings with a palette knife. Working with a palette knife to
create a broad range of textures, students learn the nuances of value, working
wet in wet and layering in order to keep colors rich and vibrant. There will be an emphasis on color missing and
keep you colors clean (no muddy colors) This course will begin with a demo to
cover the basic approach. Demonstrations
will continue as well as working one on one with the students as you work on
your paintings. All levels welcome. Appropriate for beginners. The class will
be taught using oils. Please contact instructor at dawn@dawnart.com with any questions.
Supply List Palette Knife Workshop / Beginning painting
For questions email dawn@dawnart.com
If you already have paints, bring what you have but this is what you need for class.
I prefer working in oils because my mixture will stay wet for the class. Acrylic will dry quickly so you will need to keep them wet with water or a retarder.
Here is a list of suggested colors. But bring what you have. I like to have Cadmuim Yellow and a warn red and blue and a cool red and blue. Sap Green, Naples Yellow. and Burnt Sienna are just great to mix with, but you don't have to have them.
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium yellow, or hue
Ultramarine blue or phtalo blue
Sap green
Titanium white 5OZ Tube
Yellow Ochre or Yellow Oxide or Naples Yellow. Any will be fine
Optional colors
Burnt sienna
Cobalt Blue
Naphthol Red/ Cadmuim Red or hue / an orange- Optional
12x12, 12 x 16 Canvas or larger
Acrylic and oil disposable Palette Pad 9 x12 . You can use a roll wax paper
Palette knives plastic or metal - The plastic 5 pack is great to start with
If just buying one get Utrecht 1003
Sketch pad
Pencil
Roll of paper towels
If using oils you may want LIQUIN IMPASTO to extend the paint
Still in works but here's what 's scheduled so far
Tuesday Night Painting Studio Sept 23 - Nov 18 Tues evenings 6:30 - 9:30 DawnArt Studios Palette Knife Workshop: FAll Trees September 27 @Spruill Art Center Plein air workshop
Paint the Fall colors
Parker Ranch in Clayton GA Oct 10 - 12 Friday - Sunday 210.00 includes instruction, lodging, breakfast, and social hour
Palette knife workshop Nov 1 @ Callanwolde Fine ArtsCenter
Palette Knife Workshop Capture the Light Dec 13 @ Spruill
It warmed up for a both this afternoon, which was delightful! Can't say the same about my paintings. I had a few slow starts and I just wasn't happy with the color, composition, yada, yada, yada!!! So here is what I could come up with before the sun went down! 12x16 oil on panel.
This is the last day of the painting trip. I had a great time and only wish the weather had been a little better. Goodbye to all my painting friends, until next year!
RECEPTION, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., LAKESIDE BUILDING, 1290 CIRCLE DRIVE. FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC.
LakeYard, Circle DrivePlein Air Paint Out - Professional artists will be dotting the Lake Yard landscape to paint their individual conception of activities, buildings, people and whatever else they envision going on in this area. Observe the artists at work. Individual finished works of art will be on display in the Hall of Brotherhood as they dry and will be available for purchase.
"Just 'cause it's sunny doesn't mean it's warm!" 5x7 oil on canvas. Okay, I knew it was going to be cold, but I wasn't prepared for the wind. It might have gotten up to 40, but I was still chilly all day. Oh, well, at least I 'm here in sunny Florida painting up a storm!
Apparently my subject wasn't very warm either. Just as I started my painting, he went in to warm up and never can back! I ended up just having to make someone up to be the artist at work. Maybe I should title this on "Union Break". Haha! Tomorrow should be cooler, so I'll be wearing more layers for sure. Saturdays weather should be perfect!!
RECEPTION, 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., LAKESIDE BUILDING, 1290 CIRCLE DRIVE. FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC.
LakeYard, Circle Drive
Plein Air Paint Out - Professional artists will be dotting the Lake Yard landscape to paint their individual conception of activities, buildings, people and whatever else they envision going on in this area. Observe the artists at work. Individual finished works of art will be on display in the Hall of Brotherhood as they dry and will be available for purchase.
This is a study for a larger painting, "Ocean Breeze"12 x 24 oil on canvas
What a nutty day! I am packing for a 4 day plein air paint out in Florida. Leaving tomorrow, YAY!
I have a painting class tonight and one in the morning and then I am Florida bound. So, I may not get my post up in time tomorrow. We'll see how the drive goes.
"Anyway the Wind Blows" 12x12 oil on canvas.
After a fantastic weekend(Teaching a color theory workshop, hanging out with out of town friends, a great yoga class at Atlanta Hot Yoga) I was ready to hit the studio to paint my 19th paint this month. Isn't that nuts? I can't believe it's been 19 days. Only 11 more paintings and I will have finished my 30 painting in 30 days challenge. A big thank you to Leslie Saeta for putting this all together for us. If you haven't heard about Leslie you should check out her website. She is a great artist, teacher, and advocate for artists. Every week she host a blog radio show, Artist Helping Artist, that is just full of great tips. Check it out!
Happy painting!
Classes start back soon.
Jan 14 Tues Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30 *** FULL***
Feb 22 Paint with Color Confidence 2 10 - 3:00
Mar 8 Palette Knife Workshop: Vibrant Skys 10 - 3:00
