Abstract Workshop this Sat

Workshop updates from Dawn Art View this email in your browser " 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  Share Tweet Copyright © 2016 *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Palette Knife Workshop this Sat

Palette Knife Workshop - Sunflowers, Jan 30, 10 -3

$95.00 

I have room for 2 more students if you'd like to join

n 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 mixing and keeping 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. All levels welcome, including beginners. The class will be taught using oils.
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Colors
Alizarin crimson
Hansa yellow or as yellow light
Yellow ochre
Ultramarine blue or phtalo blue
Sap green
Titanium white
12x12 panel
An assortment of palette knives
Sketch pad and pencils
Paper towels

Making Progress

Monday in the studio!! Untitled for now, 24 x 36 Oil on canvas - palette knife.

24 x 36 Oil on Canvas

Last weeks efforts.

This one started as a plein air study in Olmsted Park

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 

New Abstract Workshop by Lauren Adams

My friend and fellow painting teacher will be offering an abstract and materials workshop at my studio Feb 20, from 10 - 3. You can find out more by clicking on the image. Supply list below.

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SUPPLY LIST:

** Acrylic Paint Only

o   A sketchbook or pad with multimedia paper (ready to accept paint) approx. 11” x 14” or Bristol board pad approx. 11” x 14”.

o   A medium sized painting surface (around 16”x20” or larger) - canvas board, stretched canvas, or wood panel

o   Acrylic paints (2 sets of primaries plus white and a neutral):

·       cadmium red, ultramarine or cobalt blue and cadmium yellow,

·      quinacridone magenta, pthalo blue and hansa yellow

·       titanium white

·      ochre yellow, burnt umber, raw umber, OR burnt sienna

o   Brushes, bring your favorites in a variety of shapes & sizes and include ideally & a wide brush (at least 3”)

o   palette knife(s)

o   Gloss Medium (or Gloss Medium and Varnish)

o   squirt bottle for water

o   Paper towels

o   Palette (palette paper/pad, sta-wet, or plastic/paper plate)

o   Pencil

o   Blue tape or artist’s tape

o   Anything else you have on hand that seems like it might be useful

I suggest Golden, Liquitex, Winsor Newton or Utrecht. These brands are excellent for pigment load and minimal color shift. You may bring any other colors that you have. I recommend shopping at Binders, or Utrecht/Dick Blick

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 

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 

Capture rushing water

 Returning to Nature 12 x 16 oil on panel

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

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Painting with Carol at Victory Creek

Palette knife boats - getting started

I talked about painting starts and working with the palette knife last week in class and a few folks wanted to see how the painting progressed. This is where we left off after class.I know these are not the best photos, but I stopped to take photos of this 24 x 48 painting while it was up on the easel. I didn't take the time the set up a good shot, but I hope you get the idea.

After laying out my composition, I started making color notes.

Decided to change the boats a little bit. so I pulled out left over paint to adjust my drawing.

Still trying to decided my color palette and blocking in areas.

A little more progress, starting defining my horizon line and adding color to my boats.

That's all for know. I think I have a good idea of the direction to take it and hope to finish soon. I'll keep ya' posted

Sorry for the horrible photos and  have a great time over the holiday season - Dawn

Painting With Color!!

Last weekend I taught a two day workshop on my favorite subject - color! The first day we worked with color mixing, specifically, using the color wheel to make your colors lighter or darker. Working with the color wheel will keep you colors, vibrant and fresh. The next day we tackled making neutrals by working with compliments, and make them recede in space in your paintings.

It was a lot to tackle in a weekend, but everyone did a great job and left the class with a lot more knowledge about paint mixing.  It's easier than you think!!

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving,

Dawn

Upcoming Classes

Tuesday Evening Painting Studio

Dec 1 - 15 , 6:15 - 9:30

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Techniques For All Levels  

Jan 20 - Feb 24, Wed 10:00 am - 1:00pm

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Tuesday Painting Studio

  Jan 12 - March 1,  6:15 - 9:30

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Painting Classes Start Back in Dec

Holiday Fix Tuesday Studio 6:30 - 9:30  from DawnArt Studios LLC


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Art Adventures & classes

Dawn Kinney Martin    www.dawnart.com    Fall is a great time to get outdoors to paint. The cooler temps are pleasant and the fall leaves are beautiful. But we have had so much rain lately, it has really pushed me as an artist to try to capture all that color in low light. I love that there is always a new challenge! I'll be headed to Coastal Carolina for a week of Plein Air the first week of November. Despite the exciting challenge of painting on gray days, I hope the rain stays away!           Classes and Workshops                 Color Workshop    Color Confidence 2 Day Workshop Nov 14 - 15, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 3  This will begin with demos and exercises followed by working on a painting. - 175.00 More Info Weekly Classes  Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wed 10am - 1 pm,  4 weeks  No Class  Nov 25 3 hour Painting Techniques class - 150.00 Dec 1 - Dec 15,  6:15 pm - 9:30pm  3 weeks  Tues Painting Studio  -  95.00 Classes held at DawnArt Studios 180 A 11th St NE, Atlanta GA 30309 Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops,  Other News - Plein Air Awards  I recently took 2nd place and received a Purchase Award at the September Plein Air event in Stone Mountain. A big thank you to the Art Station, who presented the event; I am honored to have my work as part of your permanent collection! Hope to see you out there. Happy Fall, Dawn   Questions? Get in touch dawn@dawnart.com