Margaret Crusoe Over the last three months, residents who frequent the greenbelt in Phase 1 have been fascinated by a family of owls. They built a nest in one of the tall trees west of Lake 7. The mother and her two babies have usually been visible throughout the day. The father has been nearby,…
Margaret Crusoe Have you always wanted to learn to paint some day? Perhaps today is that “someday.” Now may be the time to explore your artistic interests. My personal 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 years of…
Come one, come all to the largest art show fundraiser in Sun Lakes – Art at the Lakes 2019. You’ve read about it for months. Now is your chance to enjoy the Sun Lakes art scene around a beautiful lake. The show is March 2, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a rain date of…
Rose Sumners The Art Room Gallery proudly presents the “Artist’s Choice,” a collection of various subjects and assortments of techniques. Watercolor and acrylic paintings, sand, shells, lace and netting collages all turn out as our members’ favorite creations – at least favorites for the day they were installed. Our new member joined last year and…
Oil Painting for Beginners classes are being held in the Oakwood Art Room on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. If interested, call Bob Kwait at 480-802-6986.
Have an empty wall or shelf? Local artists have paintings in all mediums, photographs and wall hangings for your wall. You will find gourds, pottery, wire art, copper art, ceramics and wood designs for your shelf. Need items for your patio? We have flowers made from soda cans, wood pieces with copper accents, gourds, and…
Jean Anderson Come on, admit it, you’ve always wanted to paint in watercolor. There are so many articles written about the therapeutic effects of watercolor, and some have compared it to meditation in its ability to relax painters when they get in the “zone.” You’ll love it; you really will. There is nothing more exhilarating…
Much has been said about brain research in the last 10 years. Have you ever wondered how your brain relates to your ability to draw or paint? I am a retired school teacher, and I base much of my art instruction on the principles of Betty Edwards. She wrote Drawing on the Right Side of…
Artists! This is the last month to apply to show your artwork at the 2019 show. We had the largest crowd ever last year. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the show. Applications must be returned by January 31, 2019. Applications are available in the Cottonwood and IronOaks Art Rooms and…
The Art at the Lakes 11th Annual Show is on March 2, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a rain date of March 9. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the show. You can be one of the more than 85 artists offering paintings in all mediums: pottery, gourds,…