Art at the Lakes is now accepting applications. The show is Saturday, March 5. You may download an application form by requesting one 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…
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Front Page, January 2016
Desert Artists Club plans ARTwalk
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2016
Portrait workshop
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…
Features, January 2016
Speaking of art
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…
Features, December 2015
Relative to ART
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…
Generals, December 2015
Calling all artists – annual art show set for March 5
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…
Features, October 2015
Mary Van Deman chosen Arizona Artist of the Year by Twin Cities Magazine
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Colored pencil class
Susan Plouzek An intermediate colored pencil class is being offered to students who have a good working knowledge of how the pencils work, the color wheel, and a desire to create beautiful works of art. Classes are ongoing each Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Hurry, seats go fast! Register by calling Susan Plouzek…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Art store versus hobby store
Susan Plouzek We’ve all gone to the hobby stores with our 40% off coupon. You enter the store and find the art supplies. What? The colored pencils are under lock and key! “No big deal,” you tell yourself, “I’ll just find someone who works here.” Across the other side, you spy an employee. You make…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Water color art classes
Rose Kelton offers ongoing classes at Oakwood Country Club Arts Center on Mondays. Watercolors class is from 9:30 a.m. to noon. With the use of transparent watercolor paint, we will strive to have each student develop his or her own artistic nature and style. We will cover different techniques of applying the paint to the…