July 2026 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.   

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary 
at the Gallery ~ Free and Open to the Public

Wildlands by Sue Priest

FEATURED ARTISTS

PATTY MCDONALD

Patty started painting Lake Arrowhead cabins, deer, bears and squirrels on the back of paper plates. The progressed to canvas. Then the 2003 fire started and Patty painted “Legions of Angels” and made it a poster and later sold the original and five giclees helping raised $1,800 for the fire victims, which started her artist career in the mountains.

When Patty & Jim bought a cabin in Lake Arrowhead Patty started her Woody Boat Series and was invited by Keith & Yolanda Douglas to have a one woman art show at the UCLA conference center, which was a total success and was a highlight of Patty’s art career.

JOHN SMEBY

John Smeby is, for the most part, a “self-taught” artist. He will always consider himself one who is emerging-simply because with every year he discovers new inspiration and enjoys pursuing different mediums. Raised in Pasadena and educated at the University of Redlands, John has lived in Big Bear Lake for nearly two decades. 



His experience in 2019 as a guest artist at Quorum Gallery in Laguna Beach gave him a thirst for ocean air and a renewed desire to continue emerging as an abstract acrylic artist.

He has been a resident artist in Mountain Arts Gallery in Lake Arrowhead Village and Wild Coyote Gallery in Big Bear Lake for many years. He recently exited 23 years in education (English teacher, middle school counselor and varsity tennis coach) and has published two books: “Stories from the Classroom”(2017) and “fusionart”(2016). 

Please visit John's website at" www.johnsmebyart.com

WELCOME NEW GALLERY ARTISTS

CAT HORN

I do not have any formal art training. I have just always loved all things art and have been painting since I was very young. I love all mediums but mainly I use Acrylic Water Color and Mix Media. I also do Furniture art. I don't have a particular subject matter. I just create what I'm feeling at a particular moment in time. I guess there is a bit of gypsy in my soul...

SANDY STENZEL

Sculpting on and off for more than two decades, Sandy’s extremely passionate about the medium of clay. In a world becoming more and more digital, living in the woods and working with the wet, messy earth helps keep her grounded.

Her main sculptural work brings surrealist humor to those everyday Internal anxieties that manifest themselves against our best efforts. Via the medium of ceramics, by creating sculptural representations of our innermost inimical feelings through unique characters and collage, she aspires to create a bridge of odd empathy between herself and the viewer.

Sandy divides her time between the wilds of Arrowbear and Los Angeles. She has worked as a professional graphic designer, photographer, and filmmaker in both print and in television for over 15 years. In addition to her work in the industry she currently shares her craft as a Lecturer of Cinematography in the School of Film and Television at Loyola Marymount University. She is owned by a Mini Macaw named McFly.

GALLERY NEWS


“The works must be conceived with fire in the soul but executed with clinical coolness.”


– Joan Miro

ARTISTS ON THE MOVE

LISA COOK  
Pensive Wildcat, pen and ink on paper.

LISA COOK  
Silver Hedgehog with Birds. Sea sediment Jasper beads.

GRAEME GALE 
Rustic Custom Gun Plaque.

PRIVATE ART CLASSES

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 

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Come to learn, improve or expand your ability.

Bring your own supplies and paint -- No phones in studio

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

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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PO Box 1275 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 | Phone: 909-744-8450

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