Carol Jones and Ila Larson The PebbleCreek Art Club recently sponsored a field trip to the Arizona Opera Costume Department in Central Phoenix. Sixteen club members and guests enjoyed a fascinating talk by Department Manager Kathleen Trott who displayed and described costumes worn in Riders of the Purple Sage (an Arizona born and bred opera); Madame…
Pastelists Part 1 Taking advantage of the summer months, the PebbleCreek Art Club is offering something a little different in its Artist of the Month venue. The art medium Pastel, the artists who work with it, and the works of art they have created will be showcased in the PebbleCreek Creative Arts Center during the…
Marianne Graff The PebbleCreek Art Club takes great pleasure in awarding Marion Ellison Artist of the Month for February 2018. Her body of work is substantial and includes art pieces of various mediums that are exciting to view and appreciate for all their mastery and creativity. Marion was born and raised in the Chicago area.…
Bill Raymond Did you ever photograph a spectacular view only to have the final result lack the sense of depth you saw in the original scene? This happens because while we see in three dimensions and almost all cameras only capture a two dimensional image. Our eyes see the clues to depth; near and distance…
Charlene Romanos This year’s PebbleCreek Art Club’s Art Walk was a huge success, with a record number of attendees. The event began at 3:00 p.m. and the crowds of enthusiastic art lovers continued until the closing at 7:00 p.m. No one could have been disappointed with the incredible art displayed. Every medium was represented, with…
Jill Gianino The PebbleCreek Art Club has awarded the December Artist of the Month to Janet Nagl. Janet, a native of Illinois, was born and raised on the far northwest side of Chicago. She met her future husband Mike in Estes Park, Colorado and has the distinction of being married for over 50 years. Janet…
Charlene Romanos It’s all a buzz, the excitement is building, everyone is talking about the Art Walk 2016, and why? Because this year’s event will feature a special exhibit, The Art of Recycling In early spring, the PebbleCreek Art Club presented a challenge to its membership. The idea—to create a visual masterpiece utilizing at least…
Jill Gianino The PebbleCreek Art Club has awarded the September Artist of the Month to Tom Buck. Tom and his wife Bev moved to PebbleCreek in 2012 from Lafayette, Colorado where Tom retired as a small business owner as a result of a career in corporate retail. Previous to Lafayette they lived and worked in…
Bill Raymond Most people love taking pictures of their family and friends. When on vacation, this often extends to shots of scenic places and landmarks. Often these pictures are more documentary in nature; “These are our kids and grandkids,” or “This is what we saw when we went to—.” Along with capturing memories, many people…
On October 22, 2016 the PebbleCreek Art Club will hold its annual Art Walk and feature The Art of Recycling. This juried exhibit is a challenge to the club artists to present a collection of fine art incorporating at least 75% recycled and repurposed materials. This part of the year’s event will be juried by…