Progress in the Studio 6/22


Well, I am make a little progress on my garden gate in Rome, Italy 36 x 48
This was just a side road we were walking down. I really need to find out the name.


The painting above 36 x 48 and below 16 x 20 are both from a canoeing trip down the Estero River near . I just loved the old boat pulled up on the dock. Below is a suspension bridge crossing the river to the boat dock. This one is quite different for me. It will be the first time I have put a person in one of my landscapes. I just could not resist including the ancient woman and her dog slowly making their way across. It will be interesting to see how I do.


This is a small commission piece I am working on. I am using a color photo for this since I have never been to the location.


Don't I wish my studio was so clean! I am house and pet sitting for my parents and set up a little studio in the laundry room. The dogs have been supervising. Always a great help! Cheers, Dawn


Photos from the Videre show.

We had a great turn out and lots of fun. The artwork keeps getting better and better. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. The show will be up through June 30. Please stop by and check out the great work.



Gillian Horsley by her painting

Cindy Withrow in front of her work

The amazing Eddie Varsalona



Binders Art Supplies and Frames




3330 Piedmont Road Suite 18 Atlanta, GA 30305 - (404) 237-6331
Open Weekdays 9am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm

Progress in the Studio 6/2


Now that I have finished my commissions, I have been tearing up the studio trying to produce my own work. Sales at the shows have been very good and that always gives me a lot positive energy to bring to the studio. Check out the results.


This is the tree I have been working on for while. As you can see, it has really changed. I hope to finish up this week.






This is a scene I came across while canoeing down the Estero River. I am really excited about this one. I just love the old boat pulled up on the bank.
Below you can see the black and white that I am working from.


This is a wonderful garden gate that Rob and I can across in Rome. We were trying to take a short cut to the coliseum, but it was a dead end. I am glad we to the walk, because this is going to be a fun painting.

Videre: 5th annual art show at Binders!


Save the Date.
Opening party : Thursday June 4th 5:00 - 8:00

5th annual art show featuring Dawn K Martin’s art students.
Great opportunity to collect from up Atlanta's rising artists!

The Limelight Gallery @ Binders
330 Piedmont Rd
Atlanta GA 30305
404 237 6331 (by the disco Kroger)
Map
The show will be up through June 30th

Live music provided by Eddie Varsalona

Videre 2009 : Class instructions leading up to the show

#1 Each Student is allowed 2 painting in the show. You may only bring 1 if you chose, but you can bring 2.

#2 Please email me the title of your painting, your name as you would have it appear, the medium you are working in, the size and the price. I will cut and paste these into a word document so please double check your information and use this format. You will also need to have your name and the title of the painting on the back of the painting. You can just tape a paper label or write it on the back. This will make sure we have the right label by the correct painting. Example of label to be emailed to me:

La Falconara
Dawn Kinney Martin
Acrylic on canvas
32" x 32" 2600.00

#4 All paintings must be painted on the edge or framed.

Also each painting needs to have wire on the back for hanging. Put your wire hanger at the top 1/4 of the painting.



#5 DELIVER PAINTING : Friday May 29th - Monday June 1st to Binders. Any time between 9am and 8pm. Just ask when you get there and you will be directed where to take your painting.

Binders Art Supplies and Frames

3330 Piedmont Road Suite 18 Atlanta, GA 30305 - (404) 237-6331
Open Weekdays 9am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 11am-6pm


#6 The show comes down July 1st. You can pick up you painting between July 1st and 5th.

#7 Come to the opening party on June 4th, 5-9 and have a great time.

#8Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks so much for your hard work!

Dawn

Progress in the Studio 5/13/2009: Trees are in for the spring

Now that I have finally finished all of my commission work, I can once again focus on my work. I seem to have gravitated towards trees again. It is funny how a subject emerges. I am enjoying the loose format after the structure of 5 commission paintings.

This is from a large tree I photographed in Southern Louisiana while cycling on the Tammy Trace Trail. The overall size is 48" high by 68" wide. Below is the photo I am working from.




These are 2 10 x 10 Crape Myrtle - not quit finished.

Last but not least, 2 - 10" x 15" Oak trees - Finished!!!

Fruit commission finished and ready to ship!!!



I finally finished my fruit commission and got final approval from the client. I will be able to ship these out by the end on the week. What a joy to finish a project.   Now I can return my focus to the Taco Mac commission. I think I should finish by the end of this week.


Now that I am almost done with my commission work, I can get back to work on my big ole Tree painting. If I work really hard, maybe I'll have it ready for Decatur..........maybe.

Cheers!

Dawn





Photos from the iron pour


First you carve and scratch out your template out with a rusty nail.

Heating up the furnace. It will get to about 3000 degrees.

Now they are pouring the molten iron into the molds.

That is my tree sizzling in the sand.

Next they pour the iron into a mold made of ice.

Pretty crazy!

None of us could believe how long the ice stayed solid. It only boiled and sizzled at the bottom.

Now we all thought there would be an explosion when they poured the ice.....check out what happens with just regular old wood.

It was like fireworks. What fun!!

Thanks to Alan Cordrey, George Miko and Timothy Hale for the photos as I forgot my camera.

Cheers, Dawn

Dawn Art, Iron Pour & Art Stroll at Castleberry Hill

I have just finished hanging my artwork at the Elliot Street Pub for the Art Stroll this Friday, the 24th. There will be over 20 galleries participating. Click on the link below for maps and a full list of the galleries, shops and businesses involved.

http://www.castleberryhill.org/artstroll.html

Map to Castleberry Hill

Parking is available throughout neighborhood (please make sure not to block driveways, hydrants or where posted "no parking." There are also lots available at the corner of Trinity & Spring Sts. on the East side of the Peters St Bridge.

The Art Stroll is from 7 - 10 and the iron pour at Elliot Street is from 9 - 2am. If you have not stopped in for the pour....it's a must. I hear they are going to make the molds out of ice this time.
Art walk Start time
Friday, April 24, at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Iron pour start time :
, Friday, April 24, 9:00 - 2:00pm
Location:
Elliott Street Deli & Pub
Street:
51 Elliott Street SW
City/Town:
Atlanta, GA

View Map
Phone:
4045232174
www.elliottstreet.com



Hope to see you there!!!!
Cheers!

Dawn

Progress in the Studio 4/3/2009

The large fruit commission is coming along nicely. This is a commission from the San Marco show in Jacksonville. It is three 24 x 24 paintings and one 30 x 40. These will definitely living up someones kitchen.


This is a new piece I started this week. It is going to be of a large tree I photographed in Southern Louisiana. The triptych will be 48 x 68. The 2 side panels are 48 x 20 and the middle panel is 48 by 28. This is the first triptych I have done were the panels are different widths.

The Taco Mac Commission....will I ever finish? I am working on this one today and I'll set a date to finish in 2 weeks. Do you think I can do it? Let's hope so.

Cheers!!!

Dawn

Art sales are going well and the weather is beautiful!

My Florida trip is winding down so let me go over the highlights.

Juno Beach – great beach, pretty good sales. A lady came in and bought all three of my fruit paintings. It was a complete impulse buy on her part, but she loved them and had to have them. The coolest sale of that show was a college boy who purchased a 15 x 15 garden scene. When I asked him if he knew where it was going he said,” No, I am in school, I am just buying work that I really like for when I graduate and have a house.” How awesome is that?

Jonathan State Park was a great place to camp. There were miles and miles of cycling trails on road and off. I look forward to coming back….Just beware of the overly aggressive raccoons.

Key Biscayne – Beautiful Key – See photos. I sold a big one here! Oh happy day. An Evening Stroll went to a couple from LaGrange GA, so I will be driving around with it until we can meet in Atlanta on April 1st. I also sold a few small pieces to a lovely woman from Mississippi. I stayed a few extra days and got in some great cycling, I rode my bike from Miami over to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. It was only about 30 mile round trip and the only hills are the bridges. Nice!






















My last night in Miami, my van was attacked by thieves in the hotel parking lot. The crooks made of with all of my painting supplies and tools, but the paintings were all safe and there was little damage to the van. I found a home Depot and Utrecht and was able to purchase the minimum. Thank God they did not make off with any of my display. What better way to retaliate a theft than go to the Fairchild Botanical Gardens? A good three-hour walk through the gardens and life was good again and I headed the van to Naples. I will let you know all about Koreshan State Park. Cheers! Dawn

Art show 2009


Hello painting students

I just wanted to touch base about the art show.

Here are the fact as of now.

The cost of the show is $45.00
What do you get for that $45 you ask:

Full color postcards with your artwork and name featured for your mailing list.
Email cards for you to forward out to your list.
Live music
Food ( Gillian, we hope?)
Wine
Flowers

Just show up and have a great time

Important dates:

Tuesday, May 5th, I will need to have your painting photographed for the postcard

Monday, June 1st, begin bringing in artwork

Wed, June 3rd, Hang the show . I need at least two volunteers for this. I will not be present for this so please let me know if you are interested.

Thursday, June 4th, Opening night

The show will come down the first of July. Will give the exact date later.

As of April 7th I will have my camera in class to photograph your work for the postcard. Please bring in your work as soon as possible.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers!

Dawn

Learn to Sell Your Art at Festivals with Instructor Ann Finley

Are you ready to start selling your artwork? Outdoor festivals can be a profitable and fun way to turn your artwork into extra money. This workshop will give you the basics in how to successfully sell your work at art shows. Topics include:
  • how to find festivals and learn whether or not they are right for you,
  • what you need to set up your first booth,
  • what is involved in completing your application,
  • sales techniques
  • hands-on experience in setting up different kinds of festival tents
  • and of course, time for questions and answers.

Class will be held at the Spruill Center for the Arts on Saturday, Ma

Saturdsy, March 28 at Spruill Arts Center.

call 770-394-3447, or go to www.spruillarts.org to register.

New work in the Decatur Gallery

New paintings in the gallery! If you haven 't stop by in awhile, please do and check out my new paintings!!

The Decatur Market & Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon Pl.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-0755
www.decaturgallery.com
Goolge Map to Decatur Gallery

Sunny Florida keeps calling me back!
I am packing the van a going to Florida for the last time this spring. It has been great spend so much of this winter down south in the sun. I hope that spring will have a arrived in Gal by the time I return. If you find yourself in the area stop by and visit with me!
Cheers!

Dawn



March 14 - 15 Sat & Sun 10 - 5
Fest by the Sea
Juno Beach / Jupiter, FL
more info...

March 21 - 22 Sat & Sun 10 - 5
Key Biscayne Art Festival
THe Village Green in Key Biscayne, Fl
more info...

March 28 - 29 Sat & Sun 10 - 5
Downtown Naples Festival
5th Avenue South, Naples, Fl
more info...

Cheers!

Dawn