Painting 15 - I've made it to the halfway point!

12x12 Daisies
Today I tried something a little different. If you have followed my work, you know that subtlety is not my strong point. So today, I worked in washes. I wanted to see if I could get a little color and mystery going on in the shadows and not over define everything. It was tough to leave it with out a little contrast, so I splashed a little orange at the end. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Until tomorrow!!

Day 14 painting


Well, I am not sure that I am finished, but it's getting close. I worked on this during class tonight at SCAD. Maybe I was talking more than paying attention. It was fun to catch up with everyone after the long break.
12x16 acrylic on canvas

Check out the other artists taking the 30 day painting challenge @ http://www.lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/

See you tomorrow, Dawn

Painting 13 - YAY!

Painting for Day 13
This is a nice and bright one for a rainy day. Still  wet - hot off the easel.
5x7 Lime with Black floater Frame $75





I was the artists in residence today at St Anne's Day School. After working with a class room of 4year olds today, maybe I was inspired by the joyful freedom in their paintings.

Well, now off for dinner, until tomorrow. 

Day 9 Painting - Mixed Media

Okay, I couldn't sleep last night so I was up at 5:00 am and thought I might as well get some work done. Here is my painting for today. This is an oil on wood. The Plow Boy label is an actually vintage label I came across and thought it would be cool to add into my flower series.

12"x36" oil and paper on wood

Typically I wouldn't just whip out a painting say done. I like to give myself a few days to let all the mistakes crop up. But I guess that is part of the fun of the challenge, seeing what you can accomplish working quickly.

Until tomorrow,,,

PS - The carpet is almost installed!

Day 8 Painting

5x7 Acrylic " Make Lemonade!"
I had to do an easy one today, but these are fun to do because it just a play with color dancing around the lemon.

I am happy I was able to finish one today and all the other projects that had to be finished today.
We are getting new carpet in the morning. So I had to finish the venetian plaster( applied, sanded, white washed and sealed) and get the new ceiling fan up.
Yay, all done. This is the last of the house projects. I can't wait to get my life back!

See you tomorrow

Day 7 - Blue Flame!

Okay, I finished my painting for the day before the sun went down, but I'm still not very happy with the photo.  There is all sorts of purples going in to my dark blues and turquoises in some of the lightest blues.  This is why I am a painter and not a photographer --urrrggghhh!

10"x20" Oil on canvas - palette knife

Day 6 - Painting

Here is Day 6 Painting. The problem with finishing after dark is getting a decent photo.
My camera (or the operator) is not the best.  The dark greens and blues in the bottom come out black in the photo. Oh well, until tomorrow.
12"x24" Acrylic on canvas  $345.00 with black floater frame.







Painting for Day 3

"Sunshine" 12x12 oil on canvas
After a couple of disasters in the studio, I was finally able to pull this one out.
Some days you soar with angels and others... not so much.
Oh, well I look forward to seeing what happens tomorrow. At least now I can work in the studio for the rest of the day and I don't have to finish anything! 

See you tomorrow, Dawn

Day 1, 30 paintings in 30 days

Okay, here is the first one off the easel for the 30 Day Challenge.
" The Chain that Holds Me" 12x12 acrylic and paste - Sold

I have really set my intention yet for the challenge, but at least I've started and I'll have to come up with a focus soon.
Yes, I know I should have already done that!

See you tomorrow, Dawn

New Works from the Studio

"Carla's Fall Workshop"  6x12 study

My friends, Jim and Carla, brought me this great photo from Ill.
My friends brought me this great photo. They just knew it would make a great painting.
I just finished a small study and know I'm ready to work on the big'un!
The larger one is going to be 24"x 36". I always like to paint a small one to work out the composition.
Let's see what happens next!

Happy New Year,

Dawn

Back in the Studio


After weeks of working on the house, it is nice to get back in the studio. Below is a painting I just started and can't wait to see how it develops.
36"x48"
It's fun to work on a large piece. I like getting to use my whole body in the painting.


This is a fair as I have gotten.
This is what has been keeping me out of the studio.
Sanding base boards
Doors and Trim - which I will repaint before starting the floors
YAY, ripping up linoleum!
Now to put down the floor
New look for the living room
And hall

And Kitchen
 Happy New Year!!
Dawn



30 Paintings in 30 Days

Finally! A challenge that I might can actually finish. 30 Paintings in days.

I am going to kick off my New Year by painting my butt off.

 Leslie Saeta 

,http://www.lesliesaeta.blogspot.com/, through out this challenge yesterday. 

We are going to start on Jan 2. So far, about 70 artists have joined.  Go to Leslie's blog if you would like to join us. It will be fun...and no push ups!!

Art Drive Atlanta - Nov 17!

Sunshine with Red  12"x16"
Great art event in Atlanta Nov 17 Starting at the Octane 12 pm Sharp!

Check this out... I think I going to have to check this out!
Looks like a cool evening.


Let me know if you'd like to join me!

Dawn
WonderRoot News

Art Drive: Now's the Time

WonderRoot, Burnaway and SeekATL present Art Drive, a tour across Atlanta's artistic landscape culminating in an evening of libations and conversation at Octane in Grant Park on November 17th.

Sponsored by Binders Art Supplies and Frames, Art Drive, will transport 25 gallery-goers, creating a temporary community who will share an immersive day of visits and conversations, unbroken by traffic and parking concerns.  Registered participants will meet at the Octane in Grant Park at 11:45 a.m.  The bus will stop at 5 locations, including galleries, a private collection, and an artist talk.  The tour will cross town several times, visiting diverse neighborhoods and art spaces.

While SeekATL, BurnAway, and WonderRoot can only invite a limited number of lucky folks to hop on the bus, anyone can come to Octane at 11:45 p.m. to pick up the day's ‘til-then-top-secret itinerary and follow along in a caravan using their own transportation. 

The bus will depart at 12 pm sharp, and return at 5 pm to an evening of cocktails and discussion for all, including those who didn't make the gallery tour!  A portion of the Octane’s profits for that night will be donated back to the program’s presenters.