Marilyn Conner The numbers are smaller, but the fellowship remains. Summertime is quieter time here in Sun Lakes. Those of us that brave the brutal summers often are found on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-? (sometime in the afternoon), at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arts and Crafts Room painting, drawing, doodling, whatever; along with…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Watermedia Club – “Our Chickens Have Roosted”
Rose Sumners “All about chickens” would express the effect of the Watermedia Club’s latest exhibit in the Art Room. Chickens always provide some excitement through their colors, variety and the opportunity for artists to focus on one object while painting. Each fowl subject seems to communicate checking out his territory; hens, roosters and whole pens…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch members enjoy interesting classes
Colleen McKnight There are so many things to love about gourds – the form, coloring techniques, weaving, beading, carving and wood burning. And here are the top 10 things you will love about being a member of Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch, the largest, most active patch in the Arizona Gourd Society. 10. You’ll…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Meet Desert Artists Club member Judy Maier
One example of Judy’s work Judy Maier[/caption]Judy Maier I joined The Desert Artist Club because I enjoy painting. The people are helpful, positive and encouraging to all that I do. The exposure to fresh ideas and the camaraderie adds to the personal enjoyment. Occasionally we have special programs which broaden my interests. We have had…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Watermedia Club – purple and blue
Planning for summer included our decision to continue meeting every week at our regular time to paint together. Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., noon for early birds marks our gathering. Please come and join us if you are interested. The gallery in our meeting room off the Cottonwood Atrium shows “Purple and Blue” until May…
Features, May 2016
Speaking of Art
Being an artist is complicated business. First of all, artists are emotional and sensitive. We want you to like what we create. In our beginnings, we create works of art and wonder why we can’t paint exactly like someone else. Take Rembrandt, for instance. He painted pearls, brocade or lace like no other. Degas’…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Meet two artists from Desert Artists’ Club
Kathleen Haswell is originally from London, England, but immigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1966. To escape the cold winters in Canada, she and her husband John looked at retirement homes and eventually purchased a house in 2003 in beautiful Sun Lakes. After retiring from work in 2000, Kathleen took painting lessons with her friends at…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Fun easy art classes available
Alice Van Overstraeten I’m getting ready for the Art at the Lakes Show. I will be teaching framing, selling and displaying ideas. My Zoo Cookbook and Hairy Kitten Fairy Tale book will be for sale at the show. A wonderful gift basket is being put together by the Art at the Lakes committee with art supplies and…
Front Page, March 2016
It’s almost here! Don’t miss Art at the Lakes
Saturday, March 5 is the eighth annual Art at the Lakes. It is the only fine art-related show of its kind in Sun Lakes and is open to all. It was started by Beverly Walter who is a member of the Desert Artists Club. This year it is presented by Desert Artists Club President Susan…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Desert Artist Club Featured Artist: Miroslava Baltyn
Marilyn Conner My name is Miroslava Baltyn. Here, they call me Mika. In 1965 I left Poland heading to Vienna, Austria. I reunited with my boyfriend, got married in Vienna and together we immigrated to America. After one month we relocated to Chicago. Both my sons were born there. My husband got a job and…