LaVerne Kyriss “I’m compelled to create something. I can’t not do something,” Janet Tucker smiled when asked why she creates art. “I’ve always been drawn to some form. I began with sketching and drawing. I dabbled in painting—made pottery. I became a silversmith, taught classes, and had a small business for a while, but painting was…
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Features, November 2019
SaddleBrooke gift shop featured artist for November
Linda Whitehead This month the SaddleBrooke gift shop is featuring artist Russ Stokes, a published photographer specializing in the Southwest. Russ was born in Seattle and attended primary school in Woodinville, WA. His family moved to Anaheim, CA in the early ’50s, then later to San Diego where he attended high school. Russ continued his education at…
Front Page, November 2019
The Celebration of Watercolor Art Show returns November 24
Karen Brungardt Mark the date on your calendars for this very special art gala, representing SaddleBrooke’s watercolor artists, many of whom are award-winning artists. In this small but select show, watercolor art is showcased for its beauty and variety of techniques. Watercolor is the most versatile of mediums, allowing a large range of ways to…
Generals, September 2019
The Celebration of Watercolor Art Show will return on Nov. 24
Karen Brungardt The Celebration of Watercolor Art Show will return on Nov. 24! Mark the date on your calendars for this very special Art Gala, representing SaddleBrooke Watercolor Artists, many of whom are award-winning artists. In this small but select show, watercolor art is showcased for its own beauty and variety of techniques. Watercolor is…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Come join our fun fall classes
Mike Gianotti Below are the classes being offered this fall. Check the Art Classes page at saddlebrookefinearts.org for the most up-to-date schedule and information about each class. Remember, with a membership fee of $20 annually, each class is $10 less. For more information and registration go to the Art Classes page at http://www.saddlebrookefinearts.org. Watercolor Skies…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Fine Arts Guild invites all join their fun fall classes
Jeanne OMeara Below are the art classes being offered this fall. Check the art classes page at saddlebrookefinearts.org for the most up-to-date schedule and information about each class. Remember, with an annual membership fee of $20, each class is $10 off. For more information and registration, go to the “Art Classes” page at saddlebrookefinearts.org. Some classes…
Generals, September 2019
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild and UAMA to host art lecture series
Tammy Bearden The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art, will present the second of two lectures on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 a.m. in the West Ballroom of the MountainView Clubhouse. The speaker will be docent Gerry Bates and his subject will be “Over the Top: Baroque…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild and LLAMA present lectures
Tammy Bearden The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art, will present the first of two lectures on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in the West Ballroom of the MountainView Clubhouse. The lecture, “Painters of the Southwest: Maynard Dixon and Friends,” will be presented by Docent Tammy…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Artist of the Month: Jacqueline Cohen
LaVerne Kyriss Jacqueline Cohen loved art as long as she can remember. She created her first painting in grade school. “In my parent’s home, I had a large upstairs bedroom/studio. The floor was covered with linoleum, and I could make as much of a mess as I wanted,” she remembered. In junior high and high…
Clubs and Classes, July 2019
I can’t even draw a stick figure
Have you ever wondered if you have artistic talent or wished you could find out if you do? Or wondered how artists come up with their artistic ideas? Wish you could try out making art in a non-threatening atmosphere? Are you someone who’s just curious about what it takes to use different mediums? Are you…