Visit Studio #39 During Hidden in the Hills – Nov. 17-19, 24-26
Sep22

Visit Studio #39 During Hidden in the Hills – Nov. 17-19, 24-26

September 22, 2017 Courtesy of Studio #39 Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour and Sale is happening again on the 17-18-19 & 24-25-26th of November from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.   Natalie Keller will be among four other artists in Studio #39 at 6061 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Natalie has been an oil painter for most of her life and has written articles for The Peak at the Peak. She has been painting daily and will have a...

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The Artist’s Loft: Lee Anne Park
Jan27

The Artist’s Loft: Lee Anne Park

By Natalie Keller   A few months ago, I met an artist at an exhibition sponsored by the Arizona Art Alliance. She was in charge of the Outreach program and was displaying a group of veteran’s artwork.  She has volunteered in schools helping with the art programs and with veterans for many years in Virginia and now in Arizona. Lee Ann Park is a very special person who not only is an artist but shares many hours with those who want...

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The Artist’s Loft: Easy Street Galleria
Nov30

The Artist’s Loft: Easy Street Galleria

Since I’m an artist, I like to write about art galleries, especially when I discover a new unprecedented one. I learned about the galleria through an email. I was fortunate to have been one of the local artists who received the announcement for a “call for artists” to fill the walls and space of the new galleria. I was excited to read about its location and manner of business. It’s located on Easy Street in Carefree and conveniently...

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The Artist’s Loft: The Butterfly Wonderland
Nov14

The Artist’s Loft: The Butterfly Wonderland

 By Natalie Keller A rainforest experience I wanted to take photos of the butterflies at the Butterfly Wonderland so I could use them for the November Scottsdale Artist’s League art show. I talked my husband into accompanying me and we spent two exciting hours there. I was so thrilled I couldn’t stop smiling…it was so much fun! The experience was very unique to be among such a multitude and variety of butterflies in a man-made rain...

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The Artist’s Loft: Volunteering at the MIM
Sep30

The Artist’s Loft: Volunteering at the MIM

By Natalie Keller Prologue This month’s “The Artist’s Loft” column consists of two articles about volunteering at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). There are many different types of  volunteer opportunities available. This first article provides general information about volunteering at the MIM. The second article,   The...

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