TDS founder Andrew Rush talk about “Sea of Cortez Meditations”, his book of watercolors chronicling his life-time search to connect with deeper aspects of painting and the spiritual source of consciousness.

This Friday evening, 7-9pm at The Drawing Studio. No registration needed. $10.

Meditations on the Sea of Cortez rumination: “This work shows how I use my art-making as a sacred pathway to connect me, not only with other people, but with the great natural intelligence of our earth-home and the privilege it is to be a creative part of it” –from Andy Rush on this work.

Sketchbook watercolors from the series by Andy Rush.

Rush’s talk will be based upon paintings he has made in a fifteen year love affair with the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. He hopes the audience may find it easier to see, against the steady background of a single place that inspires him, the way a medium like watercolor can evolve as a personal visual language. Watercolor below from this series.

In other news, there’s “Art Tank”: Monday, February 3, 2014; 6:30 – 9pm. Pat Dolan and Lynn Fleischman have been selected as one of 10 presenters to pitch their ideas for a new Intergeneration Art Program. We need you to come cheer them on, and have some fun at the El Casino Ballroom!

The Drawing Studio shows faculty and student artwork at Ventana Medical Systems (VMS). You are invited to attend the reception on Thursday, January 16, 5-7pm. See art as communication, self-expression, and taking command of visual language.VMS is located at 1910 Innovation Park Dr., just off Tangerine Rd. This exhibition was made possible by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. Encaustic above by Maria Arvayo.

Everything Gala: Don’t miss the Event, January 24. Preview Party (Free!), Wednesday, Purchase tickets online now! Remember, every ticket holder walks away with a beautiful piece of art of their choosing. A Raffle and Silent Auction will also be included. Our FaceBook page features artworks.