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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Art at the Lakes is accepting artist applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may obtain an application by request at artatthelakes@gmail.com. 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…
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…
Susan Plouzek Here it is, February. The month of love. We send valentines, greetings and well wishes to those we care about. There is one among us who deserves our well wishes. Beverly Walter has recently released her stewardship as founder and chairperson of Art at the Lakes. This is the only venue I’m aware…
Susan Plouzek is offering her last colored pencil portrait workshop for the season. There are two seats left. The workshop is $150 and will be each Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. beginning February 3 through April 6. Those interested should contact Susan at 480-840-4920. All ages will be studied, but there will be an emphasis on…