Trees

These are a group of small paintings, 8" x 12" each on sandpaper. I was experimenting with mediums. Something I've noticed lately in my recent paintings is an interest in forms. Usually my landscapes are horizon to land-linear. Recently, I've been much more attentive to the "round" nature forms, trees, flowers....

Flowering Apples

Flowering Apples
24" x 24"
Mixed Medium on Wood

Untitled

Untitled 4/13/08
24" x 24"
Mixed Medium on Wood

I felt such relief to work with water based mediums again! This painting absolutely confirms that presently I need the quickness and freedom that acrylic offers, plus it allows me to move freely with other mediums simultaneously.

Spring Orchard Revisted

Spring Orchard
4.5'x 2.5'
Oil on Canvas

I worked more on this painting now that it was dry enough...I'm liking it much more, and of course the colors are prettier in real life.

Upcoming Artist Events

Hello Everyone,

I want to update and inform you of the many wonderful upcoming art events I will be participating in. Hopefully you can come to some or all of them!

May 17-18th Artscape, Columbia County's Annual Curated Artist Studio Tour.
I'm included in this group of 14 fantastic artists selected by curator Susan B. Anthony. This years tour features many Hudson Artists. This is an exceptional opportunity to see and experience art, as well as meet the artists in an intimate setting. The tickets for the event are $25, to see all the artists studio's with a map and catalogue. ( Obviously, my studio will be open during this time-722 Warren st- and I welcome all your friendly faces, even if you can't make it for the entire tour). Also, Saturday evening there will be a big party for the event that will include entertainment, great food and drink. The tickets are $75 and will benefit the CCCA. Please visit the website to see pictures of artists work that are participating as well as details: www.artscapestudiotour.com

May 18th Myatt Moondog Haggart Benefit, St. Marks Church NYC
I have donated a piece of art to be auctioned to benefit a friends son in need of medical treatment. This will be an outrageous fun filled party, with ton's of art!!! A great chance to purchase amazing art for a great cause. Please see the Press Release below to see a list of artists participating...and it has grown since this release!

May 19th Hudson Art Affair Interview, By Melissa Stafford
I will be featured in an interview conducted by Melissa Stafford, Curator and Editor of Hudson Art Affair. This is a website featuring Hudson artists, art events, art galleries, opportunities etc. The website is: www.hudsonartaffair.com. Melissa is an extremely talented curator, and everyone should check out her latest huge project, "Hudson Plugged In" a week long event of performance and video art, that will be on display throughout the entire town of Hudson, NY along Warren st. for more information on this event: www.hudsonpluggedin.com

June 7 Artist Talk, Exit Art Chelsea NY 6:30pm
I will be presenting new works and talking about my process as an artist. This is part of the NYFA MARK Artist Workshop series I have been attending since January. There will be 11 other Hudson, NY artists presenting themselves and practice this evening. The event is free and open to the public, and I highly recommend it! Please see the press release attached below.

You can also visit my website for itinerary updates.
I hope to see you there!

xxxDawn Breeze
www.dawnbreezepainting.com


" Let the beauty you love, be what you do"-Rumi

Spring Orchard

Spring Orchard
4'x 2.5'
Oil on Canvas

FYI, the colors of this painting are a bright chartreuse green/yellow, the colors are much more vibrant and bright! That being said, I grabbed oil paint in the beginning process of this painting, and once you start using oil there is no going back. But much to my chagrin, because oil paint doesn't dry fast enough for me to edit and add freely...I feel trapped in wetness and mushiness. Then I begin to get really frustrated,.....I love oil colors, I love oil on paper, or as last touches, but it is not my first choice for an entire painting. I learn something every time I paint, sometimes its a happy something, and sometimes its difficult...

Spring III 4/28/08

Spring III
16" x 20"
Mixed Medium on Paper