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…
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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
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Watercolor art classes
Alice Van Overstraeten Enjoy art with a great group of art students and an inspired teacher. New ideas and materials will be introduced along with the basics. This is a fun easy, relaxed loose style watercolor class full of new ideas; we often finish a painting in each class. Beginners and experienced students will experience…
Front Page, February 2016
Call For Artist Entries: 50th Annual Art at the Lakes
Art at the Lakes is accepting artist applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may obtain an application by request at [email protected]. The deadline for submission is February 12. Art at the Lakes is a fundraising event for the firefighters of Sun Lakes. We are expecting upwards of 90 fine artists (no crafts). In…
Generals, February 2016
Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association annual Spring Show and Sale – February 20
This year the Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association annual Spring Show will be held on Saturday, February 20 with over 80 venders showcasing their unique handmade crafts and artwork. The show will take place at the Oakwood Country Club, 9645 E. EJ Robson Blvd. from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Come early for the best selection…