Today Efforts - Headed to the Park

I went back around the corner today to see if I could finish this one.  Right at 4:00 the light hits the buildings just right. Now if only these people would hold still!!

9 x 12 "Headed to the Park"  oil on panel, plein air

Here's my start. Too bad I couldn't get that tandem bike in there. Such an unwilling model . : )

Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops, choose the Classes and Workshop heading.
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
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)

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, choose the Classes and Workshop heading.
Questions? Get in touch dawn@dawnart.com 

Despite the rain - it was a great plein air event!

The Stone Mountain Plein Air Event was a success. Over 50 artists turned out to compete on this rainy day. I admit, I really struggled trying to capture the grays. What a challenge, it really shows me this is an area I really need to work on. Well, after struggling all day a rushing backt o the art center - with only 2 minuets to spare, I was happy to be awarded 2nd place and a purchase award! My painting is now in the permanent collection of the Art Station!

 Above is a photo of me with my painting, " A Day in the Park" 12 x 16 and my two awards. What wonderful conclusion to a rainy day.

My inspiration for the paint out. It was so rainy, I had to find a covered spot to paint from.

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

Painting Away in the Adirondacks!

 Painting the week away with friends in the upper Adirondacks! What a way to spend the week!  For a week in June a group of about 100 artists arrive at Paul Smith College in upstate New York for a week of plein air painting and fellowship.

These are a few painting I worked on during the week along with one someone painted of me while out in the field. This is my second year going to the Adirondack Plein Air Invitational. I love having a week with no distractions,  just paint all day. A great way to make improvements in your work and catch up with friends. 

Celebrating 11 years of painting together - June 7, 2:30 - 5:30

The Tuesday Night Studio's 11th anniversary show at the Limelight Gallery in Binders Art Supplies 

Don't miss a chance to meet all these wonderful artists and celebrate their accomplishments. We will have live music and a wine tasting as well.

Opening reception Sunday, June 7, 2:30 - 5:30

Can't make the opening?

The show will be up May 31 - June 26

Binders Lime Light Gallery

3330 Piedmont Rd NE

Atlanta GA 30305

See more photos on our Facebook Event Page

https://www.facebook.com/events/1829921267233511/

Summer teaching schedule

I am wrapping classes until the fall and packing my van for a 3 week painting trip, YAY! After looking at my schedule, I decided that I do have time to run a 4 week painting studio class on our usual Tuesday evenings.  Take a look at your summer plans, and if you have time, join me in the Studio! 
Classes begin June 30.  
Happy summer! Dawn

2015 Classes and Workshops

Tuesday Night Painting Studio 6:30 - 9:30    June 30 - July 21

DawnArt Studios

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

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4  Week Studio Classes

 Joy of Painting - Painting Techniques / Beginning Painting Wed 10 - 12:45

Classes will start back in  September

  

DawnArt Studios

180 11th St Ne, Atlanta GA

404 399 0853

dawn@dawnart.com

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6 week 225.00
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                                               This is a techniques class to design to give you the tools needed

 to solve problems in your paintings.  Have you struggled with knowing how to get your creative ideas on the canvas? Than this is the class for your. Each class will show a specific painting technique with demos and examples.   Followed by a painting assignment to reinforce the technique. The class will cover composition, value, color . and finishing techniques. You can use my example for your projects or bring in your own photos. All levels are welcome  - appropriate for beginners. 

Class size is limited to 6.

Kick off for the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational

Join me Wed, April 22, for plein air demonstrations at Callanwolde. Callanwolde has partnered with the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational and will be hosting plein air artist for their first home school festival. I'll be out there painting from 10 - 2 on Wed, and you can find me at the Olmsted Parks the rest of the week. This is going to be a great event! 30 professional artist from across the US and over seas will be out at the Olmsted Parks for the painting competition. If you'd like to try your hand at plein air, there is an event on Sunday for all artists. It's the Paint Quick Event. It's 20.00 to enter and there will be awards and an opportunity to sell you painting as well.

Hope to see you out there.

Dawn 

Annual Spring Home School Festival! This brand new event at Callanwolde promises to be a wonderful start to a tradition for families with Home Schooled children.  Come celebrate the power of learning outside of a classroom setting with our expert faculty in the beautiful setting of the Callanwolde estate. Spring is also a time to celebrate the wonders of nature, so Think Green! All activities will enrich the lives of children by teaching them about the environment and nature.  Olmstead Plein Air Invitational Painting competitions, artworkfor sale, performances by Callanwolde's Prime Movers. The perfect spring celebration!   Join Us! Spring Pottery Show and Sale Come see and purchase work that's both functional and decorative by Callanwolde's renown pottery instructors and students.  More Info! A Wolf's Tale: CDE Spring Show Saturday, April 18, 2015, 2 PM and 7PM. Three classic fairy tales interwoven to create an innovative and enchanting ballet. Buy Tickets!

Dogwoods are in bloom in Atlanta

After painting for months, I am so excited the Dogwood Festival is almost here! I have all new
paintings and I can wait to see what people think.

Artist Market hours
Friday 12 - 7
Saturday 10 - 7
Sunday 10 - 7

I'll be in booth 120 close to the 14th street entrance off Piedmont.

There are so many great things to do at the Dogwood Festival. Music last until 11PM Friday and Saturday. There will be cooking and painting demos. Come out and enjoy the show.
It's going to be a beautiful weekend!!

Check out the website for a list of all the events.

Hope to see you there!

Dawn

Happy painting!                           

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Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Olmsted Parks 12 x 16 Red Maples 12x12 DawnArt Studios in Midtown  Now open for Classes Join me in charming Clayton GA. There is so many great painting spots all around! Tallulah Gorge12x16 Sailing Buddies 12 x 24   Dogwood Festival April 10 - 12 After traveling and painting for months, I am so excited the Dogwood Festival is almost here! I have all new paintings and I can't wait to see what people think.  Artist Market hours Friday 12 - 7 Saturday 10 - 7 Sunday 10 - 6 I'll be in booth 120 -  near the 14th street entrance on Piedmont AVE. Just walk left when you enter the park and I'll be a few booths down There are so many great things to do at the Dogwood Festival. Music last until 11PM Friday and Saturday. There will be cooking and painting demos. Come out and enjoy the show. It's going to be a great weekend!! Check out the website for a list of all the events. Hope to see you there! Dawn New Studio in Midtown  Open for Classes If you'd like to stop by my Midtown studio to see new work, talk about a commission, or take a class, just let me know. I'd love to hear from you. Reach me at dawn@dawnart.com. Stay tuned for new evening classes and workshops over the summer and fall.   Joy of Painting - Techniques and Beginning  April 29 - June 3 10:00 - 12:45  -  Wednesdays Class held at DawnArt Studios in Midtown  Full class description.   Supply list $ 225  class fee   Sign up Directions   Find out more about my plein air workshops 3 Day Workshops April 17 - 19 Callaway Garden / Warm Springs GA No Stress Plein Air May 15 - 17 Parker Ranch in Clayton GA Palette Knife and Plein Air Hope to see you out there or in the studio. Happy painting my friends! Dawn  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend