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Desert Artists Club news

Acrylic artwork by Branka Grgurovic

Sue Sindelar Desert Artists Club members are happy to see our seasonal residents and visitors returning. You always bring rejuvenating energy and projects that invigorate our club’s creativity. We’ve also really missed you! If you are new to Sun Lakes or are thinking of joining an art group, the Desert Artists Club (DAC) would love…

Sun Lakes WaterMedia Club news

The King, by Diane Hitt, exhibited by the WaterMedia Club in “Furs, Feathers, and Fins”

Rose Sumners The seasons seem to change before our eyes as we turn toward the holidays. It is hard to believe “Snow and Celebration” paintings will soon replace our autumn show, “Furs, Feathers, and Fins,” that ran, roared, and swam on our wall. As usual, some of the paintings can be purchased for your home,…

Keep those brain cells active

Margaret Crusoe Much has been written about the importance of keeping our brains active and challenged as we age. Now may be the time to explore your artistic interests. My personalized instruction will help you learn the basics of painting with water-based paint. In addition to my degree in Art Education, I have over 40…

Desert Artists are grateful

Sue Sindelar Autumn is in the air, and we in the Desert Artists Club are grateful for the bountiful blessings that our club brings to each of us in the DAC. We are grateful to have fun club members with such diverse interests and talents. We are grateful for a beautiful, light-filled space where we…

Watercolor Classes in Sun Lakes

Jean Anderson is proud of all her students and likes to take photographs of their work. Here she captured Jean Pritchard telling the class how she completed her paintings.

Jean Anderson It’s here, it’s here. I’m so excited, but it’s time to start painting again on Nov. 4. I’ll be back, and classes will start! I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve had a great summer in Oregon, but I’ve missed painting with my Arizona friends. This is your invitation to come have a good time…

Art at the Lakes 2020 – March 7

Diane Hitt We are looking for artists who want to participate in our art show fundraiser for the Sun Lakes Emergency Relief Fund. The fund helps community residents after an accident, fire, medical emergency, and more. The Art at the Lake 12th Annual Art Show will be held on March 7, 2020, with a rain…

Why take an art class?

Jean Anderson There are several reasons to sign up for classes. You learn something new to keep your brain going, it’s social, and it’s a great way to make friends. We all yearn to be creative, and it will make you happier when you do something creative. Most people come because they know they won’t…

Desert Artists Club meets year round

Sue Sindelar The DAC members are keeping cool these warm days of summer. They enjoy getting together to share their joy of painting, drawing, and other visual arts. We meet each Tuesday in the Ceramics Room, 8-A, in Cottonwood between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sun Lakes artists of all levels are welcome. Come join…