Decatur Gallery - Monthly reception Oct. 10


Decatur Gallery & Market
October, 2009
Dear Dawn Kinney,
It's time for our monthly gallery reception!
The Decatur Market & Gallery invites you to join us on
SATURDAY, OCT. 10 for a gallery reception honoring
"Outsider Art." Honored artists are James Loftus
and Betsy Halford. The reception will be from
5 - 10 p.m.and will include complimentary wine,
hors d'oeuvres and an outdoor artist market.
Free to attend.
Join us! After the reception, we encourage you to dine
at one of our neighboring restaurants: Natalie's Fish House
The Decatur Market & Gallery
is proud to host a free reception to celebrate two artists:
Betsy Halford

Folk Fest

James Loftus

Loftus detail James Loftus

Betsty Halford and James Loftus use found objects to create
unique 3-D narrative assemblages that are proudly "Outside"
the norm!These dynamic artists give new meaning to repurposed
materials. Each piece has an accompanying recipe, explanation
or documentation of authentictiy. From themes such as
introspection to capitalism, each piece is thought provoking,
evocative and unique, challenging the viewer to contemplate.
Some invoke whimsy and artistic flourishes, prompting a smile.
It's just too hard to explain... come see for yourself!
We invite you to come meet the artists in person during the
reception.
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The Gallery also features pottery, handcrafted jewelry, encaustic
paintings, pastels, glasswork, woodwork, jewelry and much more!
Artists and artisans in residence are on a solid track to success and
highly collectable.

During the reception, the Gallery will also offer an outdoor
art market featuring handcrafted items. Hors d'oeuvres and wine
will be served.

The reception is free to attend. Join us!
We hope you will join us to meet the artists and see their
exciting new work. Support for art and artists can give your
own life color and texture!
Sincerely,
The Decatur Market & Gallery
153 Ponce de Leon Pl.
Decatur, GA 30030
404.377.0755
About Us
The Decatur Market & Gallery was created as a gallery space for
emerging artists and artisans. The Decatur Market & Gallery is
Atlanta's most unique local co-operative gallery, exclusively featuring
Georgian artists. Each of the artist and artisan participants work in the
gallery to help reduce expenses and each have creative input on the
day to day operations of the gallery. We strive to enhance the art
community by offering this venue to support emerging talent. The
gallery participates with neighboring businesses for stronger synergy
and presence. Join us in welcoming a new art collective in Decatur!

For additional information contact:
Patrick Dennis
Decatur Market & Gallery
404-377-0755
www.decaturgallery.com :: patrick@affps.com



Dawn Kinney Martin

Norcross Art Festival this weekend


Stop by and visit this weekend Oct 3-4 at the Norcross Arts Festival
Sat 10 - 6 Sun 11 - 5
Norcross GA
http://www.norcrossartfest.com/
What to Know Before You Go

Where is the show?
On the streets of Historic Downtown Norcross “Rain or Shine”

What is the cost?
Free

Where can I park?
FREE parking is available at satellite lots located on Thrasher St. and Stevens Road, in the Rock Tenn parking lot. Click here for a map. Free shuttles run regularly between Historic Downtown Norcross and the parking lots. Look for the “Festival Parking” signs.

Parking for those with disabilities
Limited parking for visitors with motor scooters or wheelchairs is available on Thrasher Street near Park Drive, across from Art Fest headquarters. Additional parking for those with disabilities is available at City Hall on Lawrenceville Street.
Directions
Via Peachtree Ind. South – Turn left on Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Via I-285 – Turn right on Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Via I 85 N. – Turn left on Jimmy Carter Blvd.
Via Buford Hwy. traveling North – Turn left on Jimmy Carter Blvd. then right on South Peachtree.
Via Buford Hwy. traveling South – Turn right on Jimmy Carter Blvd. then right on South Peachtree.

Look for the “Festival Parking” signs.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Dawn

Congrat's Chris





Hi all,

After a long nap and a couple of chocolate chip cookies...;-) I wanted to send a note to thank you for your donations to the MS150 Ride. We beat our goal and raised $1,260!!!

We rolled out Saturday morning at 8:00 and finished 65 miles under a partly sunny, overcast sky....PERFECT weather for a ride! The event was very well organized and SAGed with breakfast, lunch, & dinner provided. They had live muzak and Lisa's dogs were in heaven running about the grounds. The ride was beautiful, even made our way across the Georgia/Alabama state line for a few miles. The first 30 miles were gently rolling hills with about 1,000 ft elevation change but the remaining 35 were up and down with an elevation change of 2,000 ft. Needles to say, we crashed at the pool in the afternoon.

Today we rolled again at 8:00 and cruised through 25 miles under grey skies finishing just before some spitting rain started.

It was a great weekend but most of all because of your generosity we raised money to help our friends, family, and neighbors who suffer with MS.

Thank you for the support!!

Chris



Save the Date from The Art House


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Artists' Open House

1574 Cave Road NW Friday, Sept. 18 12-6 pm
Atlanta, GA 30327 Saturday, Sept. 19 12-6 pm
404.539.7868 Sunday, Sept. 20 12-6 pm
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Gallery Proceeds Benefit


There is nothing like an original.
Please visit our website to view samples of the artists' work.
We look forward to seeing you at the Open House.

Debi Lamb
The Art House
1574 Cave Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30327

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A few photos from the Adirondacks, Mystic CT and Mount Gretna PA


After the show in Sryacuse, I spent a few days in the Adirondack nature preserve cycling and kayaking. This is one of the rivers I spent a few hours paddling along. This was one of the calmer of the rivers in the area. Such a nice way to spend the afternoon.

This truck is resting just outside a nursery in Niantic CT. I have been meaning to snap a photo for years and finally stopped my last day in the area. It's going to make a fun painting.
You never know what you are going to come across in Lancaster PA. Check out this Amish plowing team.
While out cycling in Mount Gretna, I came across the beautiful scenes. I think the one above will make a beautiful painting. It will be a challenge for me to capture the foggy atmosphere, but it invokes such a sense of peace, I have to give it a shot.
Cheers!
Dawn

Wow! Sunset Oak has a new home as well

This is the Oak tree I photographed on Lake Pontchartrain after the Covington art show. A couple walked in my booth Sunday and just loved it. It turns out they are major art collectors in the area. Their art and their home is amazing and I am honored to be included!
Goodbye Sunset Oak. I am glad you found a good home.

Two more art shows up north. I hope they all go as well.

Cheers!

Dawn

Willow Tree has a new home!

I have enjoyed meeting Mary Ann and Herschel at the Mystic art show for the past 2 years. They are such a delight. Well this year they decided to take the Willow Tree back home with them. It was interesting trying to get the 6 foot painting in to their SUV but they let me know that they all arrived home safely. I love this painting and I am so glad it is going to a good home. Thanks!

Mary Ann and Herschel in front of their new painting.

I am off to Mount Gretna Pa for another show this weekend. If you find yourself in the area stop by and say hello. I will be in booth R108

Cheers!
Dawn

Progress in the Studio 7/14



16 x 20 This is of an elderly woman crossing a suspension bridge across the Estero River. Think I am about done with this one. Below is a 36 x 48 painting also on the Estero River. The woman crossing the bridge, this was her boat and dock. I have truly been enjoying this painting!





36 x 48 painting of a garden gate we walked past in Rome. I still need to find out where. This one has been a lot of fun as well. I really like working in this size. Below is a 20 x 24 painting of the view from the Coliseum.



You can scroll down the blog to earlier stages of these paintings. This one is more of a challange that I would have thought. We'll see if it makes it.

Cheers,

Dawn

Art show award, garden tour and new job title.....

I just got back from the Helen Keller show in Tuscumbia. I had a great show. I sold 4 smaller framed paintings and 3 smaller unframed paintings. To top it off, I also won and award that came with cash. Always a nice surprise. The people who run this show are super nice and that makes for a relaxing weekend. The area is surrounded by water, so I even got a chance to get out on my new kayak!

Coming home from the show, I went through Scottsboro to do a little antiquing. I did not find any treasures this year. Since I was coming home from the north, I decided to stop in Adairsville and tour the Barnsley Gardens. The ruins of the old house and the formal gardens were well worth the trip. I think I can come up with a few good painting.





Now for the funniest part of my trip. While I was walking around the garderns, I got way off the beaten path where construstion was taking place. I was mistaken for an inspector and was asked to inspect this man hole. So, I checked out the brickwork and the concrete table for over flow. What fun!!!!!


Cheers, Dawn

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



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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.