Kathy has been drawing ever since she could hold a pencil. When she wasn’t drawing, she was hanging out and reading in the library where her mother was the librarian. She retired after 30 years of teaching art in Fairbanks, AK. Although she may be retired on paper, Kathy still teaches many classes for the…
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Front Page, December 2019
Find it, paint it, rip it, paste it—An adventure in multimedia
Nancy Friedman Late October, seven participants were taken on an art adventure into multimedia with guides of the Fine Arts Guild. After a short dissertation on the rule of thirds—how to make depth appear on a flat surface—and the color wheel, students were taken to a table full of found items such as old stamps,…
Features, December 2019
Meet Janet Buckingham—Artist of the Month
Janet’s love of design and color drew her to the beauty industry at an early age. Her talent in these areas quickly led to winning numerous design composition and color competitions in her industry. As her reputation grew, she opened her own successful salon in northeast Ohio where she continued to hone her expertise in…
Front Page, November 2019
It’s time! The sale we’ve all been waiting for
Rebecca McKinney It’s time for the sale we’ve all been waiting for! The annual Robson Ranch Arts and Crafts Fall Show and Sale in the beautiful Hermosa Ballroom will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s a tradition. Come out and support our creative clubs, resident artists, and crafters. They have…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
New to the community? Looking for something to do?
Nancy Friedman Join us for our open house and membership drive in Studio II on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creative Arts Center, where demonstrations will be held in a variety of mediums. The Fine Arts Guild will not only be doing demonstrations, but will also aid you in creating your own holiday…
Feaures, November 2019
Meet Doreen Beers, Artist of the Month
Nancy Friedman Doreen and her husband moved all the way from Chandler into a villa to downsize and decrease the maintenance required of their larger home. The multitude of classes here really got her excited, so last September, Doreen was glad to retire from a very physical job with too many hours, not to mention a…
Front Page, November 2019
Attitude and exercise: tools of the game
Nancy Friedman One might think I am talking about pickleball, golf, tennis, or even a weight loss program, but no, I am talking about art. Some examples of these can be seen in the September demonstration classes by Nils Johnson and Kathy Arend. One of Nils’ requested requirements for his class on “Abstract, Landscape, Acrylics,…
Generals, October 2019
Experience the arts November 9
Susan Hudson On Nov. 9, the Painters, Gourd Group, and Pottery Club will be joining together to host an open house andsale at the Creative Arts Center. We will answer questions about our art ,as well as have many items displayed and available for sale. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in…
Features, October 2019
Artist of the Month: Meet Bob Smith
Nancy Friedman Bob is an oil painter who started painting nine years ago while still working as a vice president of a major furniture company where he was responsible for the recliner division. He enrolled in weekend adult classes given in oil painting at a high school in Pennsylvania where he took eight classes. When…