Dale Farland Residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) have been enjoying the drawing classes offered by instructor and SBR artist Lisa Friedman so much, she is offering a new class. “Space & Perspective in Drawing” is the next class in the drawing series being offered by the Art Club and is another step on the pathway…
‘Journey’ is the title of this October’s Annual Show at Madaras Gallery, featuring 20 new paintings by award-winning Tucson artist Diana Madaras. “For everyone, myself included, the last two years have been filled with unexpected challenges,” Madaras said. “My outlet is my art.” Since opening the gallery in 1999, Madaras has been on her own spectacular…
Linda Shannon-Hills SaddleBrooke Ranch artists are preparing for the upcoming Fall SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) ARTwalk, held on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Each year, there are more SBR artists joining the ARTwalk, and each year, the work is even more spectacular. The creativity of our…
Dale Farland Have you ever wondered how those delicate flowers and intricate pictures are made by paper quilling? Paper quilling may have evolved from China with the advent of paper. Now you can learn this art, and it is easier to do than you think! Even if you are worried that you are all thumbs,…
Janet Frost SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild hosted a great evening of socializing, creating, and imbibing at the June 29 Art and Wine Event. These fun evenings are open to the public—you do not have to be a SaddleBrooke resident or even a member of the guild. Guild members serve wine and a box supper and…
Dale Farland Due to the overwhelming positive reception to the Beginner Drawing I and II classes, the SBR Art Club is excited to offer an additional Beginner Drawing II class to our community. With so many interested residents wanting to take their drawing skills to an higher level, Lisa Friedman, SBR resident and artist, is offering…
Dale Farland It is exciting to announce that the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Beginner Drawing Class I filled up almost immediately upon announcement. The instructor, Lisa Friedman, is teaching another Beginner Drawing Class I. Plus, she will teach a Beginner Drawing Class II for those who want to continue or simply join the class…
Linda Shannon-Hills For the first time, SaddleBrooke Ranch artists are having a spring SBR ARTwalk. The ARTwalk will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. More than 18 artists will be selling their art in their homes, with several clubs selling in the Creative Arts & Technology Center. Participants for…
I have pursued artistic endeavors for most of my life. My artist cousin and aunt (ceramicist) were amazing mentors. I loved drawing and dabbling in paints. They would always tell me how wonderful my talent for painting was and gave me kind criticism when needed. I didn’t paint much through high school and college. I…
Linda Shannon-Hills “Art is vital to my life. The love of painting is profound, deep-seated, and has called to me since early childhood. Many years of art studies and workshops with sought-after artists have brought me to where I am today.” These are the feelings about painting by local SaddleBrooke Ranch painter Jane Lockett. Jane…