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.
Tag Archive for art
Front Page, February 2019
Variety is the spice of Art at the Lakes
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Come learn watercolor in a fun, non threatening environment
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2019
Improve artistic skills by tapping into the right side of the brain
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…
Generals, January 2019
Artists: Last month to apply for 2019 Art at the Lakes event
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…
Generals, December 2018
Want to sell your art at Art at the Lakes?
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,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Seeing the world as an artist
Margaret Crusoe Would you like to learn or improve your artistic skills in a small, friendly environment? 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 the Brain and The New Drawing on the Right Side…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Oakwood Artists’ League October workshop with Bruce Marion
Joyce Weary Believe it not, these canvases show the first step in a palette knife acrylic painting workshop with Phoenix professional artist Bruce Marion. On a Friday in early October, nine Oakwood Artists’ League (OAL) members were part of an all-day workshop starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. These canvases were placed…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Calling all artists’
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 Lakes 11th Annual art show will be held on March 2, 2019, with a rain date of…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Mosaic class in Oakwood
Janet Hayes and Sandy Holmes The mosaic art class will be taught by David Jarvinen. David is a mosaic artist and teacher. He teaches mosaic art in fun and engaging environments, focusing on technique and project-based classes geared to all levels of crafters. Birds of the Desert will be held on Wednesday, November 28, from…