Category: Features

Jean Pastore: The Story of an Artist and Teacher

Emilie Ortega, President, Quail Creek Fine Arts Painting Club When you first meet Jean Pastore, you are struck by her sunny personality and warm, inviting smile. You would not know that inside this petite, unassuming, and modest woman was an award-winning artist and teacher. Taking my first class from Jean, I observed her stunning collection…

Word of the Month: Nomophobia

David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…

Ray Tigerman Show at Madaras Gallery

From Friday, March 17 through Thursday, April 13, enjoy never-before- seen original paintings by Southwest artist Ray Tigerman, who was influenced at an early age by the works of Georgia O’Keeffe, Lawrence Lee, and Ed Mell. Tigerman creates bold, vibrant art that depicts indigenous Southwestern people and wildlife in their dramatic environments. Madaras Gallery is…

2022 PCQC Photos of the Year

Jim Burkstrand The Photo Club of Quail Creek (PCQC) Board of Directors has created a new award category for its members. We created two Photo of the Year awards. The Contest Photo of the Year goes to the best of the monthly contest winners, as judged by the same panel of professional judges who judge…