Creative Community Made Possible by You. Although we did not reach our goal of 158K, we are 75% there. Your gift provides transformative experiences for so many people! With deep appreciation, The Board and Staff of TDS P.S. If you … read more
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Three Trees
On a hot summer day in St. Louis when I was a boy of twelve, our pick-up baseball game in Forest Park was rained out in the third inning. Seeking quick shelter until my mom could come later at the appointed … read more
Four stories on heeding the creative call
The only clear path is the one the artist looks back on. I’m saying this because if you think art making feels confusing, or frustrating, or even impossible, we get it. We’ve been there. The journey toward mastering an artistic … read more
On Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)
I am always intrigued by those artists of the past who, through drawing from observation, invented a unique place for themselves in their own time. For example, I have written about Beatrix Potter, who actually created the category of books … read more
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Tagged Andy Rush, art, Bewick, engraving, etching, lithographs, political lithographs, printmaking, The Drawing Studio, Thomas Bewick, Tucson
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Positively Electrifying!
Let’s End Our Annual Fund Drive with a BANG. The TDS Annual Fund Drive is coming to a close. Now is the time to give. Help us reach our goal. Spring was about potential: green shoots, new buds, dreams, ideas, … read more
Take a Cool Drink of Art
In today’s mail: a few spaces available in the Teen Immersion program (starts tomorrow); Getting Art Done (6/18); Color Fundamentals Pastel (6/19); Monoprint Magic Workshop (6/21). Please donate to the Annual Fund and support TDS programming. Why is the Art of Summer the most … read more
We Think You’ll Like This
Give your art practice a little little love. Enroll today in a fine class of your choice for yourself, youth or teen. Last minute! Tucson Pima Arts Council Lumies event is tomorrow, get your ticket at the door, 6:30pm, Tucson … read more
Closed for the Holidays
Drawing Fundamentals, Printmaking Labs, Watercolor or Acrylic Painting: these TDS classes begin in January. (Just click on the links to get started). Spring and Summer schedule will be out in a few short weeks! TDS office will be closed for … read more
Renaissance in Printmaking
TDS offers all kinds of printmaking opportunities for students of all levels of experience. Linocut and Monoprint are featured in this newsletter. It’s happening in the TDS Print Room! Lino Lab starting 11/6 will now be combined with mono print. … read more