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…
Diana Ellis Attention all crafters and artists – theSun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the Friendship Room in Sun Lakes Country Club. All members and anyone interested in becoming a member are welcome to attend at which time we will hold…
Art at the Lakes is now accepting applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may download an application form by requesting one 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…
Marilyn Conner Wow! We’re excited! It’s almost here. The Desert Artists Club members are looking forward to Saturday, January 16 to see you all and share their creations at the Art Walk. The Desert Artists Club is planning an Art Walk for Saturday, January 16 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Sun Lakes Country Club in…
Susan Plouzek The last portrait workshop for this season is being offered again by Susan Plouzek. An emphasis on children will be taught; however, all ages will be studied. A syllabus will be used and you will paint subjects of your choice. Bring colored pencils and a drawing pad the first day of class. Because…
Susan Plouzek You may think of chilly winter scenes with lots of interesting shadow effects. Or maybe you wish to imitate a master’s version of a stunning floral with emphasis on light and shadow. You envision beautiful light streaming through an old window, casting its golden haze only on your perfectly aged flowers. So you…
Susan Plouzek For the past few years I have talked about many different aspects of art, particularly about genre or materials. I have written about paper being acid free so that the work of art will be archival quality. But then I started thinking about lightfastness. Lightfastness is the way a pigment or color reacts…
Bev Walter Art at the Lakes will be held on March 5 with a rain date on March 12. We are looking forward to having another successful show with 85 talented artists coming throughout the Valley. Last year the show was a very well-attended gala day with a wide variety of artists, media and music…
Oakwood Artist Mary Van Deman has been invited to represent Arizona as 2015-16 Artist of the Year in the Exploring TOSCA (Theatre Opera Shakespeare Culture Art) fifth annual American Artists Series. Exploring TOSCA is a quarterly magazine that provides residents and visitors with information about arts and culture in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The series…