Artist Helps Others Learn How To Make Their Work Special

Judith Bond, instructor, demonstrates a technique during the oil painting class at the Community Center in Haines City.

Self-taught artist teaching others

With classical music playing in the background, seven women learn the techniques of oil painting with self-taught Davenport, FL artist Judith Bond, 65, who has quite a following.

West County Senior Activities

St. John's Senior Center -- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays. 6500 Gladys Ave. Birthdays will be celebrated Jan. 31 and there will be a singalong with Ligia Britto. Needlecrafts, pressed-flower card-making, painting and drawing, copper enameling, tai chi.

Mount Dora Arts Festival includes 14 artists from Lake County

MOUNT DORA — Of the 14 Lake artists showing their art Saturday and Sunday at the 37th Mount Dora Arts Festival, some are new to the festival and others will be debuting on the outdoor art circuit.

The Older Home: When painting indoor trim, do your prep work.

Use the right tools and techniques for professional-looking results.