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

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