Chaparral artists organize up to six shows per year, two open judged shows in the spring, two in the fall, and two themed shows. Our last show of the year. read more…
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Writeup! Molded Glass Demonstration
Date: October 14, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Hot Glass; this sounds ominous, but then I am far more comfortable with the 2-dimensional painting processes that don’t often involve kilns! Hot. read more…
Writeup! Encaustic Painting Demonstration
Pine Sap, Bees Wax & OilsDate: September 9, 2019 Author: Raini Armstrong Encaustic painting, or hot wax painting, uses heated wax and colored pigments on a variety of solid canvas-like. read more…
Writeup! Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo
The 2019 Joshua Tree National Park Art Exposition is just around the corner! September 14 & 15 mark the days of the celebration. This local festival is an exciting affair. read more…
Writeup! Family Fun Faire at Yucca Valley Airport
The Chaparral Artists spent over four crazy hours with kids and their families, painting, trying to stay cool, and having fun at the Family Fun Fair on Sunday. The Yucca. read more…
OPEN CALL … Chaparral History Submissions
A Call for History Articles! Chaparral Artists have been going strong since 1965 when they emerged from the Hi-Desert Playhouse to focus on and foster the visual arts of the. read more…
News Brief – 2019-2020 Season Begins!
Written by Raini Armstrong Chaparral Artists make it a habit to take the summer months of July and August off. We do not hold General Meetings or hang shows at. read more…
Writeup! 2019 Featured Artists Summer Show
Chaparral Artists take the summer months (July & August) off, which means we do not hold general meetings, board meetings, go on official outings, or manage gallery shows and featured. read more…
Writeup! Chaparral Paint & Sip
Written by Raini Armstrong Chaparral’s first-ever Paint & Sip event was hosted by Nancy Miehle. The event was fun, and the technique used to paint our subject was intriguing, because. read more…
Writeup! Wax Painting Demonstration
Rice Paper & Watercolor & WaxChaparral Artists enjoyed a demonstration by Nancy Miehle who intrigued everyone with a painting technique involving wax! The process is simple, a bit messy, and. read more…
