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…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that participating in the arts may improve the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. Do your part by registering now for one or more art classes sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild! All classes are conveniently located in the Topaz Room…
Mark your calendars: The spring SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk is Saturday, May 7. If you are interested in registering as an artist, send an email to Linda Shannon-Hills, ARTwalk coordinator, at [email protected].
Connie Kotke The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce its newly named Art Sampler class on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Topaz Room in the Arts & Crafts Center at MountainView Country Club. The class time includes one hour for lunch on your own. This popular class…
Art comes in many forms, and Lydia Reichard is an artist in many different art forms. Her current passion is in glass art. She has developed one of the largest clubs at the Ranch with the Glasshopper Club. Her talents go beyond her own creations, such as her skill in teaching others how to create…
Linda Shannon-Hills Some artists begin their artwork when they are young, while others discover their talents after they have retired from their career. Erin Newman discovered her love of paper quilling after retirement in 2013 from the U.S. Forest Service. Before paper quilling, she started beading and sequinning ornaments, which many other people were doing…
Linda Shannon-Hills Doug Miller began his painting career more than 40 years ago, painting hard-edge abstracts while studying art in college. His work was featured in a senior exhibition that influenced him, along with his parents’ encouragement, to pursue an art career. Fast forward to 2021 where Doug and his wife Barb reside in the…
Sharon Morey A warm welcome to SaddleBrooke Ranch Fine Artists! Bridget and Bill Robson will be snowbirds for now, alternating their time between this community and Colorado, from which they hail. Bridget is retired from a 30-year career in dental hygiene. About 10 years ago, familiar dental hygiene tools led Bridget to sculpting. During recovery from…
Linda Shannon-Hills After a year off due to the pandemic, the 8th Annual 2021 SBR ARTwalk open-studio tour was held on two days for the first time, on Oct. 23 and 24. It gave the SaddleBrooke Ranch residents more time to visit the more than 51 artists in 35 homes and more than 50 artists selling in…