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June 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.
| | "WILDLANDS"
at the Gallery ~ Free and Open to the Public | | |
Southern California artist Sue Priest fell in love with the process of creating copper flame art about seven years ago and has been cultivating the art of fire oxidizing copper. Sue uses an oxygen propane torch system to draw and color images onto copper by reducing and oxidizing the metal through a redox temperature reaction. Although Sue’s love for copper flame art has not waned.
The last nine months has been difficult for Sue as she has been undergoing treatment for cancer which has greatly impeded her capacity to create art. You can see a small collection of Sue’s artwork at Mountain Arts Gallery in Lake Arrowhead and Wild Coyote Gallery in Big Bear.
You can also visit her website for more information about Sue and her art at https://www.suepriestart.com/
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My interest in art blossomed when I was in high school, and I have been an art student ever since. I attended Utah state University for a year where I studied art history, drawing, and ceramics. After moving to California, I became interested in Photography and ended up working in the production end of that field, first in the darkroom and later digital editing. By that time, I was living and working in Burbank and Hollywood.
I continued to take drawing and painting classes throughout, primarily interested in an impressionist style, and participated in shows in the area from time to time. Finally, I was able to join the Burbank Art Federation.
While working a Christmas show in Burbank, I came across an artist who was doing fluid art and I was dumbstruck. I had to get my hands on that medium. I’ve never had quite so much fun with my art.
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This version of fluid art consists of making the paint liquid by mixing it with a medium until it is pourable. Then one can dump, pour, or pour through something, and move the paint around in various ways. The paints react with each other due to their different properties and create all kinds of fun effects. I use it primarily now to create landscapes, but sometimes it is fun to just pour and see what happens.
I teach this method now at our low-cost summer classes through the Mountain Arts Gallery. Students generally have a lot of fun, learn various techniques, and get to take a couple of their own creations home. The Mountain Arts Gallery also sponsors a class once a week for Mountain of Promise special needs program. I am honored to be one of the teachers in this program and very much enjoy coming up with new ways for them to explore art.
It has always been a dream of mine to be part of an artist collective, and another dream to live in a small mountain town. Seems my dreams have come true in Lake Arrowhead, where I continue to learn and explore. It gets pretty messy...sometimes I'm inspired by the colors that end up on my hands!
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Born in Long Beach, CA. Sondra James received an Associate of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance and a Masters in Business Administration. Minoring in Costuming, she began working with watercolors for the costume renderings. She was always interested in Art, winning a 1st place prize in Elementary school while in Kindergarten.
Attending a pre-school of the arts, she began her career in dance attending The Royal Academy of Dance and received her teaching certification from London, England. On stage at the age of 3, she danced in 4 Ballet Companies including The Royal Ballet, The International Ballet, Ballet Gala and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Ballet. Later, she began teaching and opened The Ballet Conservatory in San Diego along with The South Bay Junior Ballet Company.
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After retiring, she had more time for her art and her fundraising work. She sews Boo Boo Bears for the Hospital Auxiliary, created the Arrowhead Cookie Cutters and key Chains for the Arrowhead Arts Association and the Blue Jay window ornaments for The Women's Club Blue Jay Parade.
She finds watercolors exciting and challenging and loves oil for their rich luscious colors. She enjoys the comradery and artistic exchanges with fellow artists at the Art Gallery, making many new wonderful friends.
She has written 2 books and also enjoys swimming laps and wishes she had more time to play golf!
| | SCHOLARSHIPS - MAY 19 AT RHS
On the evening of May 19th, the Mountain Arts Network presented $1000 scholarships to 3 outstanding Students from Rim of the World High School at their annual Community Scholarship Awards Night. | | WELCOME NEW GALLERY ARTISTS | | |
The MAN Gallery is proud to welcome four new artist members to the lakefront gallery.
Stop in and see their work and enjoy an opportunity to talk with the artists that sit the gallery.
There is so much to enjoy!
Steve Cross, Danella Gerish, Cat Horn, and Sandy Stenzel
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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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“I have a flood of ideas in my mind.
I just follow my vision.”
– Yayoi Kusama
| | LISA COOK
Octopus pen and ink on paper. | | LISA COOK
"Opal" Bear with crystal beads necklace. | | GRAEME GALE
Rustic shelves. | | |
RICK ROTANTE
I have entered a contest - Jonny Depp's - “THE PEOPLES ARTIST”
IF YOU CAN ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO CHECK IT OUT and vote, I would appreciate it use link below.. thanks. use the link https://peoplesartist.org/2026/rick-rotante
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MARLENE AKEROYD
I have entered a contest - Jonny Depp's - “THE PEOPLES ARTIST”
IF YOU CAN ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO CHECK IT OUT and vote, I would appreciate it use link below.. thanks. use the link https://peoplesartist.org/2026/rick-rotante
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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 way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever…"
~Don McCullin
| | 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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Download and print this Donation Form
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PO Box 1275 Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 | Phone: 909-744-8450
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