The Fountain Hills Art League is busy preparing for its Seventh Annual Tour d’Artistes Studio Tour and Sale.

The public is invited to the event March 2-4. The tour features 15 artists’ studios and galleries with multiple artists located in Fountain Hills. This self-guided tour takes attendees by the namesake fountain and through the scenic hills for which Fountain Hills is famous.

The studios will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the tour.

Visitors can interact with local artists and view their original work in their homes and studios. Artists will be demonstrating their media techniques throughout the tour. There is no admission charge for this event.

Studios

The Artist Studio – Artist, Jackie Roliardi

Jackie’s abstract work is both figurative, and non-objective. She identifies with the artistic motivations of the Abstract Expressionist Movement of the 1940s, viewing art as an expression of what wants and needs to come forth. She works freely and spontaneously with a curiosity that allows the content to find itself in the work. As each piece progresses, so does her focus. She uses a variety of tools and layering techniques to integrate line, color, composition, value and shape into the finished piece.

She is excited to open her studio doors and share her newest works. The entrance to her studio is around the back of 16751 E. Parkview Ave, Studio #6 where there is plenty of parking and easy entrance into her studio. Visit her website, jackieroliardiart.artspan.com or call 480-213-0826.

Peter Jones Gallery – Artist Peter Jones

Peter has an advanced degree (MFA) in printmaking and drawing and taught for a number of years at Loyola University in Chicago and East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. He retired in 2009 from running the Peter Jones Gallery and Studio which provided exhibition, working and performance space to artists in Chicago. His wife, Gwen, and he have been seasonal residents in Fountain Hills since 2001. His printmaking interest has evolved into digital computer graphic work. He has done a lot of work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier and some 3D modeling apps: Opensimulator and Blender. He has also done a lot of work with large format vintage photography.

Joanne Chaplin-Shuman

A Chicago native, Chaplin-Shuman, won a four year art scholarship to the Chicago Art Institute at the age of 12. After years of studying and training, she has developed various styles, her latest is whimsical, nudes ala Picasso influence and portraits by commission. Chaplin-Shuman's favorite subjects are faces and fabrics and the medium she uses is oil on linen.

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery, represented by Margaret Sullivan

The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery boasts fine art and unique gifts. The gallery is owned and operated by 30 local artists, enabling consumers to purchase directly from the artists so there are no high gallery commissions. Owning fine art is now affordable, accessible and fun.

Art in the gallery ranges from classical to contemporary with a selection that includes paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. Also exhibited are sculptures in metal, glass, wood and gourds, along with jewelry, ceramics, photography and gift items.

The gallery is well known for workshops given by its artists and welcomes commissioned work. It is located at 16858 Ave. of the Fountains. The website is fountainhillsartleague.com/tour/index.html.

To stay up to date on the tour and get a sneak peek from some of the artists check out Tour d' Artiste 2018 Fountain Hills Art Leagueon Facebook, facebook.com/groups/1430116210436783/