Born and raised in Westchester County, N.Y., from an early age while taking notes at school, Dennis Whitley would doodle in the margins of his notebook. He did not realize then that these doodles would be the beginning of his talent as an artist. After graduating from high school, he attended and graduated from St.…
Susan Skolnik One of the most exciting parts of the PebbleCreek Art Club Fall Show and Sale is the chance to win one of five gorgeous gift baskets created by members of the club. Each basket is based on a theme and is packed with goodies. The basket includes an original piece of art by…
Susan Skolnik The highly anticipated Fall Art Show and Sale is right around the corner, and this year’s event will be outstanding. Complimentary tickets for the show will be available beginning Oct. 10 at pcartclubshows.org. Tickets are distributed for 1-hour admissions from 3 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 5. The Tuscany Falls Ballroom will be…
Susan Skolnik PebbleCreek Art Club will be holding its annual New Member drive on Oct. 8, in the Coyote Room at the Creative Arts Center from 10 a.m. until noon. Membership dues paid now are good through the remainder of 2022 and the entirety of 2023. During the signup, prospective members can watch demos, enjoy…
Susan Skolnik As we move into the cooler months, the Art Club has many classes and workshops on the calendar. Our amazing class schedulers and coordinators, Shoray Wolfe and Erika Grande, have done an outstanding job for September and October. A two-day class in charcoal and ink painting and a two-day class in colored pencil…
Susan Skolnik PebbleCreek Art Club has been busy finalizing the details for our annual Fall Art Show and Sale. This year’s event will take place on Nov. 5, in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom from 3 to 7 p.m. We are expecting a record number of entrants with incredible works of art in watercolor, oil, acrylic,…
Susan Skolnik With the long, hot days of summer upon us, the Art Club has an answer as to how to spend those days. Join us at the Community Arts Center (CAC) in the Coyote Room for open studio days. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday:…
Sherry Blatner It’s time again to shout out Oh My Gourd—shortened to OMG in the Creek. Can you imagine the skill involved to create a headdress out of gourd? Initially I thought it was fiber, but the artist arrived by happenstance as I was taking a picture and told me he purchases the gourds he…
Ardell Roberts Diana Horton-Smith is involved in many activities in PebbleCreek. You may see her on the bocce ball courts, at Wii bowling, playing cards, or just about anywhere in the Creative Arts Center (CAC). She brings enthusiasm and a great sense of humor to everything she does. Diana and her husband, Walt, are both…
Susan Skolnik Plans are well underway for what is shaping up to be an even bigger and more exciting event than last year’s show. The PebbleCreek Art Club and its talented members are busy creating beautiful works for this year’s show, which will be held on Nov. 5 in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Live music…