January 18, 2024

Printmaking without a Press - Monotypes (Feb. 2024)

Delve into the captivating world of monotypes, an enchanting printmaking technique that needs no traditional press and may be taken with you on the go! Monotypes combine the spontaneity of drawing, painting, and printmaking and are renowned for their individuality and expressiveness via the Art Verve...

December 5, 2023

TPS Program Review (Dec 2023)

Christy Olsen was the guest speaker for our November meeting. She is a noted Tucson pastelist who is our vice president, a teacher at the Art Verve Academy, and an engineer. She has a B.A. degree in Art History and Anthropology as well as a B.S. in Computer Science. All About Degas! (November Program...

November 17, 2023

Responsive Drawing (Jan. 2024)

Learn a new approach where we start without a blank page and respond to our drawings. Every element on the page affects how we perceive the other or surrounding elements. Shapes, forms, or patterns are all related concepts but have nuances that set them apart via the Art Verve Academy. You'll be...

November 6, 2023

Guest Speaker & Demonstration
Tucson Pastel Society (TPS) (Fall 2023)

Invited to demonstrate and lecture! Sponsored by the Tucson Pastel Society (TPS), this event will be held in the TPS Art Center in Tucson, Arizona. It is open to the general public and members of the guild. Admission is at no charge. All About Degas! Join us for an interactive demonstration! We'll...

July 1, 2023

Saguaro Exhibit in the Herberger Art Gallery
(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2023)

Was accepted into the show! The iconic Saguaro Cactus is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. It can grow to over 40 feet, live for more than 150 years, and its blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. The interpretation of this Sentinel of the Southwest will be the theme of this juried...

June 25, 2023

What Can You Do With Walnut Ink? (Oct. 2023)

Explore walnut ink and its rich sepia tones. Rembrandt, DaVinci, and Van Gogh all used it in their sketches and drawings. Discover what they found so enchanting and why they used this extremely forgiving water-soluble medium. One dip of a brush will get you a wide variety of tones or lighten up dark...

February 5, 2023

The Power of Pastel in Ironwood Gallery
(Juried Exhibition & Art Sale 2023)

Was accepted into the show! Pastels have been a long-established medium in art history since its beginning in 16th-century Europe. Even as trends and tastes ebb and flow with the times, pastels have remained a constant among artists of every age for their versatility of use and effects. ...
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