Sue Sindelar Happy New Year to all our DAC members. We fondly remember when our club had a great turnout for our Share Your Art event last January. It is with great hope and determination that when we are able to gather again safely, we will be having another art event and a special renewal…
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January 2021, Clubs & Classes
Artist Who Aspires to Inspire: Henry Huss
Linda Shanahan He’s Loved and he Inspires us This fella’s name is Henry Huss His pieces usually made with wire Take a look you will admire Some with silver some with gold Some have stones within a fold Check them out you won’t believe How beautifully he forms a weave It’s like a braid but…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Doug Williams: The Artist Who Aspires to Inspire
Linda Shanahan Doug the curmudgeon what can I say He shows up at shop and brightens our day The man’s into turquoise, it’s his favorite rock If he gets the fake stuff you’ll hear Dougie squawk He’ll go to a website and buy it online It better be high grade, it better be fine He…
Generals, November 2020
Art at the Lakes Rescheduled to October 2021
Diane Hitt The Art at the Lakes Committee is postponing and moving the March 2021 Art at the Lakes Show to October 2021, to avoid the possible transmission of COVID-19. Watch the Splash early next year for a new date for Art at the Lakes 2021. Artists new to the show will also see how to…
Clubs & Classes, November 2020
Desert Artists Inspired by Nature
Sue Sindelar Fall is in the air, bringing opportunities to be outside enjoying cooler weather, lots of sunshine, and renewed energy to enjoy natures’ bounties, for which we are so grateful. For Desert Artist Club members, it is time to find new subjects to draw, paint, or create in new or special mediums. We find…
Features, November 2020
Artist Wins Second Place in Competition
Joyce Weary First Responders is an oil painting by Bob Kwait, which was awarded second place at the Scottsdale Artists League’s annual summer art competition. Bob has been a life-long artist and is a member of the Oakwood Artists League here in Sun Lakes. Bob teaches oil painting classes on Wednesday mornings in the Arts and…
Clubs & Classes, September 2020
Desert Artists Club Memories
Sue Sindelar Hello all DAC members. Here we are in September of 2020. Quite a different time in our lives from last year when we had a fun social gathering at Maynard Iverson’s home in September. There was great conversation, delicious food, and we all had a wonderful experience. This was a happier time, free…
Clubs & Classes, July 2020
Artists Who Aspire to Inspire
Linda Shanahan Anita Metzbower, she’s a real rock star Need some help? You needn’t look far Botched your piece? You’re not alone She’ll help you solder or set a stone You’ll always find her in the shop You ask for help; She’ll always stop She loves lost wax and silver, too But most of all…
Clubs & Classes, June 2020
Desert Artists Club News
Sue Sindelar As all Sun Lakes clubs continue to take a safety break from our regular meetings and gatherings, Desert Artists Club members have prime time to create wonderful artworks to share at our next “Share Your Art” exhibit. We had such a wonderful display of art and a great time visiting and sharing techniques…
Generals, March 2020
Arts and Crafts Association’s Spring Show and Sale March 21
Diana Ellis Those crafty Sun Lakers are at it again. The Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association annual Spring Show will be held on Saturday, March 21, with over 60 vendors showcasing their unique handmade crafts and artwork. The show will take place at the Oakwood Country Club (24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.) from 9 a.m. until…