MSAA - Mountain Shadows Artists Association

MSAA - Mountain Shadows Artists Association Who can be a member? Anyone interested in Fine Arts may join! From hobby artists to professional artists - all are welcome!

MSAA | OUR PURPOSE

ENCOURAGE members in their pursuit of the visual arts through classes, demonstrations, exhibits and sales

PROVIDE a place to meet and exchange information

PROMOTE AND SUPPORT the arts in the Yuma Area OUR PURPOSE

- ENCOURAGE members in their pursuit of the visual arts through classes, demonstrations, exhibits and sales.
- PROVIDE a place to meet and exchange information.
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ROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE YUMA AREA

MSAA is a community of individuals consisting of artists of all levels and abilities that gather together to encourage and support each other in artistic endeavors. The purpose of this association is to develop and sustain a high cultural standard of art and artistic endeavors, and to promote close relationships between artists and the art loving public. MSAA is a diverse group of artists that gather together to exchange ideas, share creativity and knowledge with each other for the benefit of the members and Yuma Art Community. MSAA’s goal is to build an organization that supports the purpose of MSAA through monthly meetings, coffee get togethers, engaging with the Yuma public through our signature events and supporting others artists in the Yuma area through our Scholarship Program.

MSAA member Cheryl Brown is getting ready for the Edmonds Art Studio Tour!Cheryl will be among the artists opening their...
09/01/2026

MSAA member Cheryl Brown is getting ready for the Edmonds Art Studio Tour!

Cheryl will be among the artists opening their studios for this free, self-guided tour in Edmonds, Washington, September 19 & 20 from 10am–5pm.

If you’re in the area, it’s a great opportunity to see Cheryl’s distinctive mixed-media work in person.

Learn more about the tour, artists and a map of locations:

www.edmondsartstudiotour.com

Congratulations, Cheryl!

A little something from the person usually behind the MSAA posts…MSAA member, Mark Wall. I’ve been spending much of the ...
08/26/2026

A little something from the person usually behind the MSAA posts…MSAA member, Mark Wall.

I’ve been spending much of the summer exploring the San Juan Islands by boat, which hasn’t left quite as much studio time as usual.

But a few days back on the island gave me a chance to get my hands back into these small acrylic pieces. Two groups are emerging — one darker and moodier, the other softer and lighter.

Interesting to see how the same summer on the water is showing up in such different ways.

Mark Wall creative

It’s good to see MSAA member Sharon Parker- Costa back creating!After a fall and surgery kept her away from her art for ...
08/23/2026

It’s good to see MSAA member Sharon Parker- Costa back creating!

After a fall and surgery kept her away from her art for a while, Sharon was finally able to return to it and finished this striking scratch art piece.

Welcome back to creating, Sharon. It’s wonderful to see your work again!

Talk about a pop of color!MSAA member Tania Bolin’s Palms Up II is full of color, energy and a little tropical attitude....
08/15/2026

Talk about a pop of color!

MSAA member Tania Bolin’s Palms Up II is full of color, energy and a little tropical attitude. We love that bold pink paired with all those wonderful greens—and the view looking straight up into the palm makes this one especially engaging.

Palms Up II
24” × 24”
Mixed media on wood

Remember our last post about MSAA member Patti Hagan and her Umpqua Plein Air experience? Well, she’s still at it! Wheth...
08/13/2026

Remember our last post about MSAA member Patti Hagan and her Umpqua Plein Air experience? Well, she’s still at it! Whether in Oregon or Yuma, Patti loves painting outdoors.

A recent Tuesday outing with fellow artists took her to Swiftwater Park along Oregon’s North Umpqua River, where she worked on two pastel studies.

Patti shared a reminder many artists can relate to: “I have a tendency to get caught in one area fussing with details when I need to move on. Note to self: Keep moving!”

We love seeing what our members are creating wherever summer takes them.

A fun honor for MSAA member Patti Hagan!Patti was surprised to discover that a photo of her painting during her first Um...
08/11/2026

A fun honor for MSAA member Patti Hagan!

Patti was surprised to discover that a photo of her painting during her first Umpqua Plein Air was selected for this year’s event postcard.

The photo was taken while she was painting from the top of a hill at Bailey’s ranch overlooking Kruse Farms—an experience she remembers as both “terrifying at times, but fun!”

What a great memory to have captured—and now to see representing this year’s Umpqua Plein Air event.

Congratulations, Patti!!

📸: by Judy and John Waller, who photographed the event.

Artists are still creating!Even while away from her studio, MSAA member Arlene Towne continues to create.Her latest pain...
07/24/2026

Artists are still creating!

Even while away from her studio, MSAA member Arlene Towne continues to create.

Her latest painting is full of joyful color, expressive flowers, and the loose, intuitive style we’ve come to recognize in her work.

Creativity doesn’t take the summer off.

Beautiful work, Arlene!

“What do you do when the heat keeps you inside?”For MSAA member Mona McIlvenna, it’s the perfect time to stay creative.F...
07/20/2026

“What do you do when the heat keeps you inside?”

For MSAA member Mona McIlvenna, it’s the perfect time to stay creative.

From watercolor paintings to pine needle basketry, Mona has been keeping busy with a variety of projects while escaping the summer temperatures.

Way to make the most of the season, Mona!

The Sonoran Desert is full of inspiration.MSAA member Melody Laine Fearn recently completed this beautiful 20” × 20” oil...
07/19/2026

The Sonoran Desert is full of inspiration.

MSAA member Melody Laine Fearn recently completed this beautiful 20” × 20” oil painting featuring an Oregon pipe cactus in bloom. Her careful attention to detail brings this iconic desert flower to life.

Nicely done, Melody!

Sometimes a painting finds exactly the right home. MSAA member Cathy Quinn recently enjoyed a beautiful morning painting...
07/17/2026

Sometimes a painting finds exactly the right home.

MSAA member Cathy Quinn recently enjoyed a beautiful morning painting at the lagoon with good friends, perfect weather, and more than 20 herons feasting in the surf.

After sharing the day’s painting online, she received a message from a collector within minutes. As they talked, he mentioned his love for the lighthouse location, so Cathy showed him another of her lighthouse paintings.

That was the one.

The buyer later shared that he grew up near the lighthouse and is now creating new memories there with his young son. Cathy summed it up best:

“Painting days don’t get any better than this!”

Congratulations, Cathy, on a meaningful sale and a wonderful reminder that the stories behind our artwork can be just as powerful as the paintings themselves. ❤️🎨

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P. O. Box 25023
Yuma, AZ
85367

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