Marilyn Conner The numbers are smaller, but the fellowship remains. Summertime is quieter time here in Sun Lakes. Those of us that brave the brutal summers often are found on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-? (sometime in the afternoon), at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arts and Crafts Room painting, drawing, doodling, whatever; along with…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Meet two artists from Desert Artists’ Club
Kathleen Haswell is originally from London, England, but immigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1966. To escape the cold winters in Canada, she and her husband John looked at retirement homes and eventually purchased a house in 2003 in beautiful Sun Lakes. After retiring from work in 2000, Kathleen took painting lessons with her friends at…
Front Page, March 2016
It’s almost here! Don’t miss Art at the Lakes
Saturday, March 5 is the eighth annual Art at the Lakes. It is the only fine art-related show of its kind in Sun Lakes and is open to all. It was started by Beverly Walter who is a member of the Desert Artists Club. This year it is presented by Desert Artists Club President Susan…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Desert Artist Club Featured Artist: Miroslava Baltyn
Marilyn Conner My name is Miroslava Baltyn. Here, they call me Mika. In 1965 I left Poland heading to Vienna, Austria. I reunited with my boyfriend, got married in Vienna and together we immigrated to America. After one month we relocated to Chicago. Both my sons were born there. My husband got a job and…
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, December 2015
Desert Artist Club planning art walk for January 16
Marilyn Conner 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 the lobby. Save the date, and come by to see the various works of art our members have been busy creating. We love to share our passion with others. Stop…
Clubs & Classes, November 2015
Featured Artist Duane Papke
Duane E. Papke I am a novice painter who took up painting again after 40 some years without a brush in my hand. I was invited to visit the Desert Artists Club and soon after joined our happy band of artists. Previously, I had two art classes in high school. Now I receive excellent advice…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Desert Artists Club featured artist
Marilyn Conner Eileen Schwartz moved to Cave Creek from New Jersey and then to Sun Lakes. In 2004, having never painted before, Eileen joined Desert Artists Club (DAC). She is an animal lover, especially cats. She paints flowers, animals and birds, but mostly cats. Having tried pastels and colored pencils, she sticks primarily to watercolor.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2015
Stay cool while creating this summer with Desert Artist Club
Marilyn Conner Well here we are again. When you read this, we will be smack dab in the middle of summer. Spell that monsoon season. All but the bravest of us stay indoors, as much as possible, to do our artwork, housecleaning, crafts, reading, sewing, get together with friends, go to movies etc. to while…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Desert Artists Club
Marilyn Conner Hello Sun Lakers, well here we are in the middle of another fabulous spring. The weather is amazing. As you look around our community, you can’t help but notice the beauty. So much in bloom. It’s God’s art. We are still in full swing of creating these images and many other things when…