Harbor Hangout

My model

12 x 12 oil on panel, plein air Sold

With all the rain we've had, I've had the wonderful challenge of painting grey days! Here's my attempt at the Elizabeth City Harbor!

Cheers - Dawn

Classes and Workshops

Tuesday Night Studio 6:30 - 9:30 Jan 12 - March 7

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/week-tuesday-painting-studio

Techniques for all levels Wed 10 - 1 Jan 20 - Feb 24

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/joy-of-painting

Palette Knife Workshop - Sunflowers Jan 30, 10 - 3

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/palette-knife-sunflowers-jan

Palette Knife Workshop, Boats on the Water Feb 27, 10 - 3 

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/palette-knife-workshop-boats-on-the-water-feb

1 Day Intro to Plein Air Sat, April 16 or May 

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3 Day or 2 Day Painting Retreat at Parker Ranch May 20 - 22

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/capture-the-fall-color-weekend-painting-event

"Rainy Days and Bourbon"

Plein air in VA- Highlands. I have been trying to catch a few local spots in between the rain storms.

Street scenes are a struggle for me, so I'm going to work on them and see if I can make a little progress .  To be clear, I'm not drinking Bourbon - Just painting a colorful Bourbon bar across the street! : )

Click here for purchase info
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/rainy-days-bourbon

Cheers,

Dawn

Classes and Workshops

Tuesday Night Studio 6:30 - 9:30 Jan 12 - March
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/week-tuesday-painting-studio

Techniques for all levels Wed 10 - 1
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/joy-of-painting

Palette Knife Workshop - Sunflowers Jan 30, 10 - 3
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/palette-knife-sunflowers-jan

Palette Knife Workshop, Boats on the Water Feb 27, 10 - 3 

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/palette-knife-workshop-boats-on-the-water-feb

1 Day Intro to Plein Air Sat, April 16 or May 

7http://mkt.com/dawn-art/day-intro-to-plein-air-sat-oct-am-pm

3 Day or 2 Day Painting Retreat at Parker Ranch May 20 - 22
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/capture-the-fall-color-weekend-painting-event

Color me Purple

I found this purple boat at Lamb's Marina while I was on a painting trip in Camden, NC. I couldn't resist ! 

Here's my model

9x12 plein air, oil on panel

Click link below for purchase info

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/color-me-purple

Cheers,

Dawn

Classes and Workshops

Tuesday Night Studio 6:30 - 9:30 Jan 12 - March
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/week-tuesday-painting-studio

Techniques for all levels Wed 10 - 1
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/joy-of-painting

Palette Knife Workshop - Sunflowers Jan 30, 10 - 3
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/palette-knife-sunflowers-jan

Palette Knife Workshop, Boats on the Water Feb 27, 10 - 3 

http://mkt.com/dawn-art/palette-knife-workshop-boats-on-the-water-feb

1 Day Intro to Plein Air Sat, April 16 or May 

7http://mkt.com/dawn-art/day-intro-to-plein-air-sat-oct-am-pm

3 Day or 2 Day Painting Retreat at Parker Ranch May 20 - 22
http://mkt.com/dawn-art/capture-the-fall-color-weekend-painting-event

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

Victory Falls

Let's get back to painting!

Happy 2016!! It's is hard to believe it's already here. I was able to take a little  time off. Now, I'm looking forward to getting back the studio and classes. I have weekly classes and workshops starting soon. ***Keep an eye out for a new Abstract Workshop, with Lauren Adams, details soon. WEEKLY CLASSES Jan - March 1  6:15 pm - 9:30pm, 4 or 8  weeks Tuesday Night Painting Studio  -  140.00- 4 weeks, 240.00 - 8 weeks Jan 20 - Feb 24  Wed 10am - 1 pm,  6 weeks  Painting Techniques class - 225.00 Check out all classes available online: click Classes and Workshops, choose the Classes and Workshop heading. WORKSHOPS Palette Knife One Day Workshops 95.00 Sunflowers -  Jan 30, Sat  10:00 - 3:00   Boats -  Feb 27, Sat  10:00 - 3:00 Plein Air One Day Workshop  No stress introduction to painting plein air. 75.00 April 16, Sat 10:00 - 3:00 May 7, Sat 10:00 - 3:00 Weekend workshop at Parker Ranch May 20 - 22  More Info These will begin with demos and exercises followed by working on a painting. Coming soon - Abstract Workshop with Lauren Adams.  Hope to see you out there. Happy Painting, 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

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