RECEPTION FOR RODNEY ANDREW

THE DECATUR MARKET & GALLERY

WILL HOST A RECEPTION FOR RODNEY ANDREW, GLASSWORK

 

WHERE:         The Decatur Market & Gallery

                        153 Ponce de Leon Pl.

                        Decatur, GA 30030

                        404-377-0755

                        www.decaturgallery.com/

WHEN:           Saturday, Dec. 13 2008

                        5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

DETAILS:      Free to the public; refreshments and music

 

Rodney Andrew is a master “lampworker” who creates unique glasswork inspired by nature.  His original art is a type of glasswork that employs a gas fueled torch to melt rods and tubes of clear and colored glass.  Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with a variety of tools and hand movements.  This technique has been widely used in Murano, Italy since the 14th century.

 

Early lampworking was done in the flame of an oil lamp, with the artist blowing air into the flame through a pipe.  Most modern lampworkers use torches burning propane, natural gas, butane or pure oxygen.

 

Mr. Andrew’s work is a fine example of modern lampworking and is highly prized for collections.

 

Mr. Andrew will be present for the reception, as well as other artists in at the gallery.


The Decatur Market & Gallery is a co-operative gallery for emerging artists and unique artisans of Georgia.

 

For additional information contact:

Patrick Dennis, Decatur Market & Gallery

404-377-0755

888-377-0755 toll free

www.decaturgallery.com/

Success at the Covington art festival

I had a great show this weekend in Covington Louisiana!
Not only did I meet great new friends, I sold my most recent painting, Looking Over Montepulciano, 48" x 36", (shown to the right).

The show was a true trial of patience and endurance. After driving 8 hours, I got myself signed into the show, the van unloaded and began to set up my display.  That is when I realized I had left my display tent in Atlanta. I called  and drove around Covington, trying to buy a tent for the weekend.  Not having any luck with a tent, a fellow artist noticed my distress and just happened to have an extra EZ up tent that he could loan me.  THANK YOU Michael Hayman.   http://haymancelticjewelry.com/ 
What a nice guy!

Well, It was a tent that I was not used to, so of course, I did not set up correctly. A wind storm can through over night and when I go to my tent the next morning all of my display wall were skewed  and twisted. Once again I was very lucky, The borrowed tent was not damaged nor were any of my paintings. I must of had an angel looking over me this weekend.
I had to break everything down and set up again.  The winds were still very strong but, neighboring artists helped keep things from flying while I pulled my work and walls out so that I could start over. I tell you, longest set up ever!  

My drama finally stopped and I had a great weekend. Thanks to all the folks that helped me out!

Cheers,
Dawn

Gallery Grand Opening Nov 1st 5 - 10 pm!

Please join me this weekend for the Grand Opening of the Decatur Gallery!
Join us for wine and appetizers and a chance to meet the artists and artisans in residence at the Gallery.  Location is:  153 Ponce de Leon Place, Decatur Georgia 30030.
 
Food compliments of Taco Mac's catering division. Coffee from Dancing Goats and tea from Lifestyle Teas. Wine provided by AFFPS.
 
What's with the car you ask?
 That's Joan Crawford's 1956 custom Bentley.  She'll be on hand also.
 (The car, that is.)

Dawn wins award in Destin & picks up a new gallery!!

Lots of things happened this weekend in Destin. I won an award that came with a cash prize, sold a few paintings and picked up a new gallery. I also discover that doing out of town shows with other artist friends is a lot more fun that having dinner by yourself. Thanks Ann and Anita! All in all it was a good weekend. Of course one of the painting I did sell, was the "Wine Truck" that I was going to re photograph.(See next entry for photo of "Wine Truck").  It alway nice to sell a piece the first time it is shown.

I met Sandy from the Beau Spirt Gallery on Sunday and she expressed interest in my work. I decided to stop by on my way out of town and see what I thought of the gallery. I liked both her and the space. So, I signed a contract and left 5 painting to begin with. 

I am tickled that my paintings are getting attention. I will keep my fingers crossed and keep painting! 

Cheers!  Dawn

Ann Finley Jewelry  http://www.annfinley.com/
Beau Espirt Gallery 1-850-837-0390   

Paintings this week : Wine Truck Finished!
























I finished the "Wine Truck" 20 x 20 this week. Oh joy! This is a great truck that I found out in front of a winery on the North Fork in Long Island.  I just could not pass up painting this charming scene. I wish that I had taken  a better photo of my painting,though. I had just put on the varnish  and you can really see a glare.  I will try to reshoot it.

 




















I was so happy to finish the 48 x 36 painting of Montepulciano earlier in the week that I have  started two new paintings from Italy. The first one  you see is from hillside villages of Cinque Terre.  Cinque Terre is located on the Northwest coast of Italy.  I took this photograph as Rob and I hiked from Monterosso al Mara to Vernazza. As we were coming down the mountain separating the two villages I saw this breath taking view of Vernazza. I always work from black and white photos that I have taken.  Here you can see the paintings I am working on along with the black and white.

The other painting I started this week is from Montipulciano. This is a view I woke up to every morning. I will keep you posted to my progress on these two painting. It is so much fun working on these. I feel like I am back in Italy and it just relaxes me and makes me happy!

Cheers!!
Dawn








Looking over Montepulciano

I have finished my 3rd painting in the Europe Series. 
"Looking Over Montepulciano" 48 x 36
This is the view from our agriturismo in Montepulciano. You just could not have a bad view.
I am now working on another Tuscan landscape and a scene form Cinque Terre.

You can see below, the other 2 paintings in the series. "Shopping in Siena" and "Kvetiny, Wenceslas Square"

Cheers!
Dawn


The Decatur Market & Gallery


New Gallery in Decatur! As sad as we all are about losing bosewll Gallery in Decatur, I am happy to be apart of the new co-op gallery in the same location. I worked my first shift this Wed. What fun!! Patrick Dennis is the new owner and we just had a blast working on postcards and website ideas. The new gallery has a very new 
look, so  make sure to stop by.  The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 6 and they even have a open market in front of the gallery every Friday and Saturday evening from 5 - 10 pm. If you do not make it out before hand, the offical grand opening is November 1st. I will let you know as soon as they have their new website up and running!
If you have any questions about the Decatur Gallery, the number is 404 337 0755

Cheers,

Dawn

Dawn Art @ Brookhaven Art Festival this weekend

Stop by and visit me this weekend in Brookhaven, GA

If you missed me in Norcross last weekend, you have another chance this weekend in Brookhaven.
The show is 

Saturday October 11th 10 - 6

Sunday October 12th 12 - 6

http://www.dawnart.com/

Directions
The BAF is held on Apple Valley Road, directly behind the Brookhaven MARTA Station. Convenient access to Peachtree Road, I-85, GA-400, and MARTA plus ample free parking gives the Brookhaven Arts Festival an ideal setting that enhances the experience for both artists and visitors.
http://www.brookhavenartsalliance.com/

Dawn Art @ Norcross Art Festival this weekend


Dawn Art @ Norcross Art Festival this weekend!

Stop by and say hello this weekend:

 Saturday Oct 4th 10 – 6

 Sunday Oct 5th 11 – 5

Hope to see you there!

Dawn Kinney Martin

 http://www.dawnart.com/ 

Directions:  http://www.norcrossartfest.com/


Via Peachtree Industrial Blvd. south or Peachtree Parkway (Hwy. 141) south: Turn left on Holcomb Bridge Road.

Via I-285: Go north on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Turn right on Holcomb Bridge Road.

Via I-85 north or south: Go west on I-285 to north on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Turn right on Holcomb Bridge Rd.

Via Buford Hwy. south: Turn right on Jimmy Carter Blvd., right on Atlantic Blvd., right on Holcomb Bridge Road.

Look for the “Festival Parking” signs.

Dawn Wins Award in Charlotte!

This years Festival in the Park turned out to be a fabulous show. First I win an award that comes with a cash prize, then I meet a new collector of my work and have the best show in 3 years sales wise.

I know the economy is terrible, but this gives me hope!!!!!

(make sure to notice that pretty ribbon)

Cheers!

Dawn

One year anniversary at Sip


 April Phillips owns this great little coffee house at Lindburgh Station.  
April is the better half  to Ralph "Ted " Phillips. 
Ralph has been in my painting class f-o-r-e-v-e-r and is a great painter. All of us in class listened, watched and waited for the coffee house to become a reality and now it is having its one year anniversary.  So, if you can make it, stop by on Sat and check it out.

Congratulations April and Ralph!!!

Cheers,

Dawn 

Festival in the Park Sept 18 - 21


Please stop by and see my latest paintings at


Festival in the Park


Spetbember 18th 6pm - 9pm

September 19th 4pm - 9pm

September 20th 10 pm - 9pm

September 21st 11 pm - 6pm

I will be in the Juried Artist Walk


Hope to see you there!


Dawn Kinney Martin

http://www.dawnart.com


Freedom Park

1900 East Blvd

Charlotte NC 28203


Classes Start Back at Spruill

Classes start back at Spruill on Tuesday, September 16th, 1:00 - 3:30. If you have not already signed up, please click on the link below to sign up on line or call 770.394.3447. 
http://www.spruillarts.org/
I will also offer a three week open studio class December 2nd - 16th. Tuesdays 1 - 3:30.

Classes at SCAD Atlanta begin Tuesday and Wednesday September 16th and 17th 6:00 - 9:00
Click on the link below to register on line, or see the info below about register by mail or phone. SCAD does have teacher discounts and ACA or SCAD alumni discounts so be sure to use those if you can.

See you soon!!

Dawn
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Certified Georgia teachers who present a copy of their current teaching certificates are eligible for a 15 percent discount off the registration fee for any course and a 10 percent discount off the registration fee for any workshop or tour offered through the ACA Community Education Program of SCAD. 


SCAD and ACA Alumni Discount


With verification of SCAD or ACA alumni status, a 10 percent discount may be applied toward any ACA Community Education Program of SCAD course or workshop registration fee.