Marilyn Conner Watercolor painting all started for me with a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. At the time, the Disney Institute had just opened and I signed up for a two hour watercolor class among other classes. Since I was a science major at the university and college-prep in high school, I never…
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Generals, December 2016
Calling all artists
Pat Merkle, Art at the Lakes Committee Applications are now being accepted for the 9th annual Art at the Lakes art show. This show is open to all artists. Applications are available at the Administration Offices of Cottonwood Palo Verde HOA at 25219 S. EJ Robson Blvd. on the corner of EJ Robson Blvd. and…
Generals, December 2016
Artwalk set for January 21
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Oakwood Artists League
Diane Hitt The Oakwood Artists League is having a fall art show and sale on Saturday, November 5 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The show will be held in the Oakwood Arts and Crafts courtyard and in IronOaks garages during the garage sale. Hope to see you there.
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Artist showcases oil painting
Island Music is a 36”x24” oil painting Barbara Hall is exhibiting at Eisele Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio in the Signature Artist Show of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society November 18-December 21. Barbara graduated from the University of Kansas where she also began work on a masters in painting with Robert Sudlow. Recent work has…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Find your inner artist
Margaret Crusoe Do you remember the sheer pleasure of spreading paint on paper when you were a child? Did life happen and that inner artist got pushed aside? Now is the time to tap into that childlike delight. My personal instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with watercolors. In addition to my…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Watermedia Club’s new show theme is “People”
Rose Sumners The accompanying painting appeared during our past show of “Seasons.” Our newest theme, “People,” now occupies the gallery wall in the clubroom off the Cottonwood Clubhouse Atrium. Subjects range from portraits to numerous human pastimes and occupations. Please come and enjoy the show and perhaps purchase a painting to enhance your own home.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch welcomes new members
Colleen McKnight Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch is looking forward to lots of fun as this new year of gourding begins. Most happily, we are expecting some new members. Our patch had a table at all three October Open Houses in Sun Lakes and met many people interested in gourd art. Gourds are great…
Generals, November 2016
SL Arts and Crafts Association Fall Show set for November 26
The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association annual Fall Show will be held on Saturday, November 26 with over 70 vendors showcasing their unique handmade crafts and artwork. The show will take place at the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 pm. Come early for the best selection of…
Front Page, November 2016
Sun Lakes Art students honor their art instructor
Sharon Gale The students at Sun Lakes are having to say goodbye to their watercolor art teacher, Alice Van Overstraeten. She is retiring from teaching in Chandler. She is still teaching pastels and watercolor in the Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa areas. The Sun Lakes art students will miss her greatly but plan to see her…