Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
- Picasso


Art Class Landscape
Hello everyone. Fall's here and our times to have fun here in Arizona have just begun. With Halloween round the corner, the festive mood has just about kicked in. My favorite, of course, are the vibrant pumpkins and the pumpkin spice everything - candles, coffees, breads, pies, even pumpkin colored shirts! If we choose to look for it, there is no dearth of fall colors even in our cactus-y landscape! :)
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Ongoing Exhibition and Invitation
I'd like to invite you all to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater.  Along with the very talented artists, Manyard Breese, George Lenz, Joan McConnell and Amy Powell, my art work is exhibited there. You can enjoy the theater performance of Sugar, have dinner and also be surrounded by beautiful at work. Come chit chat with us over snacks and drinks for the Artists' Reception.

Exhibition Dates: October 5 to November 15, 2010
What: Artists' Reception
When: October 22, 2010 at 7pm
Where: Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, 5247 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ (Map)
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  Upcoming Exhibition and Invitation
My paintings will be part of Herberger Theater Center's "Dances of Life" Art Exhibit. "The beautiful Upper Steele Pavilion, is home to Herberger's Art Gallery, showcasing Arizona artists who touch the heart and imagination of everyone who enters the theater. " I am excited about this exhibition and would like to invite you to come to the artists' reception. Come enjoy some snacks and drinks, surrounded by some breath taking art work. Here are the details:

Exhibition Dates: November 5, 2010 to January 3, 2011
What: Herberger Theater Center's "Dances of Life" Opening Reception
When:
November 5, 2010
Time: 5:30 to
7pm
Where: 222 E Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Website: http://www.herbergertheater.org/art_gallery


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  Arts of India
This month we travel to the land of beautiful and intricate architecture, Tanjore. With an average of 3 temples every square kilometer, stunning paintings are a cultural legacy here. Read the full article in this month's Arts of India column @ Valley India Times.

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  Art Class
We have our new art class location and have worked out all the logistics. Our classes will resume October 23rd, 2010. These classes are focused on using art as a form of expression, mainly for  special needs children and adults. However, everyone is welcome and like one of my students said, "Your class is so much fun and so laid back. I like it."

What: Basic Art Classes for children, 6 years and older
When: Saturdays, 1pm to 3pm
Where: Arizona Arts Collective at the Pool, 1240 E Main St, Mesa, AZ

How much: $10, goes towards supplies, electricity and rent.