ART CONTEST WINNER
"BUTTERFIELD CAMPIRE"
ART JORDAN, 73
PINNACLE HILLS ENCLAVE
PAINTING
Inspired by learning to paint and the beauty of desert camping.
2ND PLACE
"DESERT BEAUTIES"
LISA PARRISH
GRANITE RIDGE ENCLAVE
PAINTING
Inspired by gardening. These beautiful/tough plants give glory to god, their creator.
3RD PLACE
DESERT HARMONY
DANIELLE NELSON
GRAY FOX ENCLAVE
TERRACOTTA ROOF TILE PAINTING
Inspired by my late grandma, who adored the bobcats in this area, I wanted to paint something that she would have loved.
"ALASKAN LANDSCAPE"
JOEL BARRETTE, 13
CANYON CREEK ENCLAVE
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Inspired by Bob Ross.
"SONORAN BLOOM"
TANINA JACKSON
STONELEDGE ENCLAVE
OIL PAINTING
Inspired by summers in Arizona, where the landscape produces unforgettable beauty — a reminder that we do not have to wait for perfect conditions; we can bloom any time.
"LIFE IS GREAT IN LAS SENDAS"
REIKO KRAGNESS
PINNACLE HILLS ENCLAVE
OIL PAINTING
We have lived here since 2009 and enjoy the variety of community activities and the mountain views.
"FLEURS"
ELLA BARRETTE, 17
CANYON CREEK ENCLAVE
ROLLED PAPER SCULPTURE
I've always loved French culture, and I wanted to incorporate my love for flowers using the French word for flowers, "fleurs."
"EARLY BIRD GETS THE VIEW"
VALERIE SOLER
BLACK ROCK ENCLAVE
PAINTING
I enjoy hiking and trail running. I like to capture an image in my mind and paint when I get home.
"DESERT LANDSCAPE" (TOP)
HANK MINATOGAWA, 6
Inspired by nature.
"DESERT" (MIDDLE)
CLAIRE MINATOGAWA, 8
Inspired by nature.
"LAS SENDAS GOLF COURSE"
STANLEY MINATOGAWA, 10
I like to golf, so that is what inspired me.
TAPESTRY MOUNTAIN
"CONTEMPLATIVE MARILYN MONROE"
DONALD IRISA
EAGLE FEATHER ENCLAVE
OIL PAINTING
I am painting a Marilyn Monroe series and wanted a painting of her beyond glamorous shots to reveal the real MM.
"SNOW DAY AT LAS SENDAS"
DARRELYN WOODWORTH SCANLON
TAPESTRY MOUNTAIN ENCLAVE
PASTELS
Inspired by her beauty.
"6 REAL FLOWERS"
KAREN BEASLEY
BOULDER MOUNTAIN ENCLAVE
MIXED MEDIA
I was walking up Saddleback & spotted these 6 red flowers popping up in front of a barrel cactus.
"YOUR NEW FAVORITE FLOWER"
EMILY SOLER, 12
BLACK ROCK ENCLAVE
PAINTING
Inspired by my mom because she is really good at painting.
"MORNING VIEWS"
GWEN HEGGEN, 11
GRAY HAWK ENCLAVE
DRAWING
The beautiful views from my home are so inspiring.
WISHES TO NATURE
SANDRA NEAVILLE
STONE CLIFF ENCLAVE
PAINTING/POEM
TEXT: Soothe our souls with your vastness, fill us with Serenity:
Inspire us with your unique shapes, Colors,
and flora;
Bring your birdsong, wind tones, and Storm Sounds to our ears;
Surprise us with nature's creatures and teach us to be wise to dangers and challenges -
While instilling courage in our hearts;
Keep us in awe with your changes while teaching us to respect your elements;
For these are a few of our wishes
To Nature.
Inspired by nature and in memory of my mom.
"GOING FOR A WALK"
SUSAN GRUNBAUM
GOLF COLONY ENCLAVE
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
