The Eighth Annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out was held on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The day consists of two main events: Workshops (advance registration required) and a Paint Out (advance registration recommended).

Congratulations to our 2024 Eatonton One Day Paint Out Winners!

1st Place – Dana W. Thompson – Till Death Do Us Part – Watercolor – 11 x 14″ $400
2nd Place – Jan Best – Trestles – Oil – 8 x 16″ $400
3rd Place – Kathy Rennell Forbes – Eatonton Feed Co – Watercolor – 11 x 14″ $800
Merit Award – Hilary Ellwood – Uncle Remus Cabin – Oil – 11 x 14″ $400
Merit Award – Nancy Bolen – Gas Station – Oil – 9 x 12″ $180
Merit Award – Beth Callahan – Iris Haven – Oil – 11 x 14″ $175

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS:

**Workshops are now full** Please join us for hands-on Plein Air workshops on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9:00 to 12:00, just prior to the Eatonton One Day Paint Out. Award-winning Plein Air artists and teachers Celeste McCollough and Shane McDonald will each teach a workshop. Both artists have painted Plein Air extensively and have taught many Plein Air workshops. Topics will include how to compose on-site and how to get the most out of your materials. For the Material Supply lists for both instructors, PLEASE CLICK HERE. We will have indoor accommodations in the event of inclement weather.

Advance registration is required and must be received by April 19, 2024. Registration may be made online using the form below or by printing and sending the completed application to Treasurer, 123 Smith Court, Eatonton, GA along with a check for $50 made payable to TAVG.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS:

CELESTE McCOLLOUGH (OIL/ACRYLIC):

Celeste McCollough’s work has been collected throughout the United States and in Europe. She has exhibited in numerous national shows and has received multiple awards. An upbringing in rural Georgia followed by a full career and life in the city have given Celeste an appreciation for every type of subject – cityscapes, landscapes, and peoplescapes. Her irresistible urge to observe keeps her eye and brain engaged as she seeks to express in paint what she experiences in life.
Representative national shows: Olmsted Plein Air International; Impressionist Society of America; National Oil and Acrylic Painters; Oil Painters of America; Pastel Society of America.  Visit Celeste’s Website. 

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SHANE MCDONALD (OIL/ACRYLIC)

Shane McDonald has created fine art oil and pastel portraits for patrons throughout the Southeast since obtaining his BA degree in Art from Kennesaw State University in 1992. His training in classical drawing and painting paired with his willingness to embrace the current trends in contemporary art has enabled him to maintain respect as a fine artist and instructor in the Atlanta area. Having served the art community as a mentor for youngsters by teaching and demonstrating at schools, as a facilitator of art critiques and open studio figure drawing groups, and as a leader for arts organizations, Shane lives his life around art. Currently Shane’s fine art landscapes are represented by Robert Kent Gallery in Marietta, GA. Figurative works and still-life paintings can also be seen in his commercial studio and gallery in at the Artisan Resource Center in Marietta, GA. Proficiency in diverse subject matter and media has also enabled Shane to create masterful murals in public institutions and private residences, but his name is best known for his exquisite portraits in oil and pastel.  Shane has won numerous awards for his works at juried competitions. His paintings are in the permanent collections at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, Kennesaw State University, and the Zuckerman Museum of Art.  Visit Shane’s Website. 

Seventh Annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out 2023

The Seventh Annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out was held on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The day consisted of two main events: Workshops and a Paint Out contest.  Click here for ore info and photos from the 2023 Paint Out.

For suggestions on where to paint for the Eatonton One Day Paint Out view our Interactive Google Map. Click on the purple markers for the exact address, short description, and photos of the location. We will continue to add more Historic Homes and Gardens as we get permission and details from the homeowners. We’ve added a few public spaces to this map as well, but there are many more beautiful public areas you are welcome to paint. If you’d like to suggest a spot or home for this list, or if you have any questions about the map, feel free to complete the form on our website. *We did get permission from the private homes on this list. Please be respectful and leave no trace anywhere you decide to paint.