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December 2025 Newsletter
published by The Mountain Arts Network
A Non-profit 501-c organization.
"Inspiring Visual Arts in the Mountain Communities"
This e-newsletter is expressly for members, patrons, artists and fans of the Mountain Arts Network, The Mountain Arts Gallery, The Mountain Arts Community Art Center and The Mountain Arts Photographic Society, all located in the Lake Arrowhead Village in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
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I have been an artist for over 40 years. I have an A.A. Degree in Art from El Camino College where I took every art class they had to offer - Ceramics, Photo, Printmaking, Enameling, Graphic Art, Glass Fusion, Acrylic and Watercolor. However, I found my forte in China Painting on Tiles. Of course, I couldn't have chosen a more tedious medium for my art; the tiles must be fired up to 20 times in a kiln. Each firing achieves the next stage of development in the painting, bringing out the depth of color and detail, a little more each time.
In the past I have entered my art in juried shows and consequently have earned 23 awards - six in the 1st Place category, four 2nd Place awards, three 3rd Place and six Honorable Mention along with four special awards. DOGWOOD TILES.COM
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From my earliest memory, I have enjoyed creating things. I was very fortunate when attending grade school to have a traveling art teacher.
Each week when she visited, there would be a new project. We learned something about all the various disciplines. I would then take what had been taught, expand and change it, and make it my own.
Upon entering college, I could take two or three art classes every day. I was in heaven. At that time, my goal was to become an art teacher to pass on my love of art to children. However, that was not to be. I fell in love, married and moved to Illinois. After a year in the Midwest, we returned to California, and I returned to classes while raising a family. I completed my B.A., but with three children in tow, I became a stay-at-home-mom but still creating projects. I also enrolled in additional art classes just for the enjoyment. In 1980 the local Parks & Rec offered a stained-glass class, and the rest is history. I had found my niche.
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HOLIDAY MESSAGE FROM THE MAN BOARD
Wishing each and every one of you a happy holiday season.
The Mountain Arts Gallery and all of its artists are looking forward to 2026 and all the new Artwork that will come. Stay tuned and keep dropping in at the Lakeside Gallery to get a look at all of the new and wonderful art available!
Linda White, President
Liz Rotante, Vice President
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MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE
All board meetings and gallery meetings will be held the second Wednesday of every month, 2025, at the Coldwell Banker community room in Blue Jay.
Board meetings will be at 5:00
Gallery meetings will be at 6:00.
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“The artist is not a different kind of person, but every person is a different kind of artist.” – Eric Gill
1882 – 1940 Eric Gill was an English sculptor, letter cutter, typeface designer, and printmaker.
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LISA COOK
Forest Fawn necklace with aquamarine crystal beads.
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GRAEME GALE
Rustic Christmas Ornaments available at the Mountain Arts Gallery.
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JOEL HENSLER
Two 20" x 30" limited editions, manipulated photos on canvas from my trip to Dublin, Ireland (the land of Guinness and Jameson).
Dubliners are some of the nicest people on earth. The Bleeding Horse Pub is mentioned on page 711 of James Joyce's novel, "Ulysses". The building was demolished except for one wall during the siege of Dublin by the Cromwell New Model Army. The pub was built with the still standing 2 story wall in 1649, 376 years ago.
The placement of a casket shop next to a vegan restaurant on Camden Street begs the question of practicality: "If someone expires in our party, how close is the nearest casket shop?"
| | "The Bleeding Horse Pub - Since 1649" | | "Sprout Restaurant And Camden Caskets" | | |
DELPHINE BEACH-JONES
Holiday cards for sale at the MAN Gallery during December by Delphine Beach-Jones.
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RICK ROTANTE OIL PAINTING CLASSES
“RAVEN ART STUDIO”
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
$35.00 per three-hour session.
10am - 1:00 pm in Running Springs
Call to register 909-233-0425
and address location
Please Leave msg.
Come to learn, improve or expand your ability.
Bring your own supplies and paint -- No phones in studio
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WOOD TURNING CLASS
Instructor: Darrell Harris
One-on-One Instruction by Appointment
Cost: Ask Instructor - All materials included
Class dates: Class by Appointment
RSVP: call Darrell Harris at 909-605-3378
Accepts Cash at the door.
Location: Artist Workshop.
Want to learn to turn a pen on a wood lathe? Sign-up for a 3-hour class and you will have a complete pen. 3 hour class with all materials supplied.
Instructor Artist: Darrell Harris.
| | MOUNTAIN ARTS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | | |
THIRD Wednesday of each month Alpine Escrow Corporation, 27236 State Hwy 189, Blue Jay, CA 92317
Meeting starts at 7:00 PM ~ Doors open at 6:30 PM for social time
www.mountainartsphoto.com | Visit Our YOUTUBE
For more information, email mtnartsphoto@gmail.com
Guests are welcome to attend their first meetings at no charge.
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"Photography is a means by which
we learn to see the ordinary"
~David Bailey
| | MEMBERSHIP INFO - JOIN MAN | | |
Want to Join MAN or Renew Your Membership?
MAN Memberships are good for one year from the date of joining. CALL (909) 744-8450
or check our website for more info: mountainartsnetwork.org
ART GALLERY PARTICIPATION
is based on a jurying process.
For more details, please contact JO ROBINSON
jomamacita@hotmail.com
818-720-3682
Memberships: $30 Individual, $20 Seniors (55 and up), $20 Student (17 & under), $10 each additional family member
Enjoy the benefits: 10% off all Gallery items, Invitations to special events and receptions, Open Studio opportunities, teaching & volunteer opportunities.
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MOUNTAIN ARTS NETWORK COULD USE YOUR HELP!
Download and print this Donation Form
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Mountain Arts Network
PO Box 1275 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 | Phone: 909-744-8450
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