Category Archives: Dawn Henning

Unsent Letters

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

This is true… This painting is my first attempt at recreating a painting I made within a dream I had about a week ago ~ the title is the title that I dreamt “Unsent Letters”  I remember writing the title … Continue reading →

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Let me take you to a place that will take your breath away…

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Thinking about the vantage point of pigeons ‘fancy or common’ it must be amazing! It would take my breath away. It is great to be sketching again.  Thanks so much for the blog nominations and awards!  I will try to … Continue reading →

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This January Horse Regards the Past

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Drawing is a wonderful way of remembering… I think the first memory I have of drawing was one I had done of a horse. It was the “horse of a different color” in the Wizard of Oz.  I loved horses … Continue reading →

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Sketchathon! Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser this Sunday in New York City.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

This Sunday December 16th I will be participating in a fundraiser to raise money for the Time Square Art Square and The New York Foundation for the Arts to assist artists affected by Hurricane Sandy. It is a Sketchathon, with 100 artists … Continue reading →

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Side By Side As Crows

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

This is my first new post in some time. It was difficult to get started again. I wanted to take a moment to thank those of you who have sent your supportive comments and great feedback over the past weeks … Continue reading →

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August Magpie In A Crowded Room

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

It is good to be back at my drawing table after a wonderful trip to Greece. I saw my first European Magpie under the Olive trees in the gardens of the Greek Agora in Athens.

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A Cormorant in New York Harbor ~ φαλακρός κόραξ

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

We would watch for hours as the Cormorants on Block Island would hold their wings out wide to dry them in the sun only to dive right back into the water once accomplished.   We are lucky to have them … Continue reading →

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Week 13 – Thinking of Greece – Greek Independence Day

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Thinking about Greece, I stumbled upon a blog I like, and found some great photos…  athensbirds.blogspot.com  Looking forward to being in Athens this June to see my family.

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Week 12 – Creative Stall – Working through Creative blocks – the culprit

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

It’s been too long since I posted…  usually I can work through my creative blocks but I am not sure why but this has been a particularly difficult period.  In an effort to be as honest as possible I am … Continue reading →

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Week Three, House Crow study

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

     

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