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LUCILLE STILLMAN CREATES EUPHORIA AT THE TERRACES
Distinguished Local Artist to Showcase Paintings at Community’s Art of Living Event
PHOENIX, Ariz.: Everybody has their own euphoria. For Lucille Stillman, oil paintings of picturesque views from her world travels, pastel portraits of friendly faces and many prestigious awards adorn the walls of her personal sanctuary. This beautiful place is not found in a loft downtown or a local art gallery, but rather in Lucille’s custom-designed art studio within her new home at The Terraces, a retirement community in Phoenix.
“I don’t plan to stop painting. In fact, I feel as though I’m just getting started again,” said Stillman, who at age 85 has no plans to retire from her lifelong passion. “All the services and amenities at The Terraces allow me to continue doing what I love most ─ and that’s paint.”
The distinguished local artist will be sharing her joy of painting at the upcoming Art of Living event, hosted by The Terraces, located at 7550 N. 16th Street. Stillman, along with other artists, will showcase a handful of her paintings, and put the finishing touches on a new piece during the event.
This celebration of the arts will include an open house and boutique on Friday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are invited to spend the day browsing through one-of-a-kind artwork; mingling with artists, performers and residents; listening to live musical performances; and enjoying a special presentation by a docent from the Phoenix Art Museum.
“At The Terraces, we encourage and support the love of arts our residents have. In fact, we’ve found a lot of people who have rediscovered a new interest in painting at the community,” said Marge Pope, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Terraces.
In addition, Stillman will begin teaching art classes at The Terraces in May. The art group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“I’m so inspired that I’ll be teaching art classes and helping fellow residents take their painting to the next level,” said Stillman. “It’s great to be around other people who are so appreciative of art and have a passion for it.”
Chicago-born Stillman began painting at age 13, later receiving a four-year scholarship to study at DePaul University in Chicago, Ill. Her artwork has been displayed in numerous galleries throughout the country.
Stillman’s favorite genre is people. In fact, according to her, she’s “never met a person she didn’t want to paint.”
“My inspiration comes from talking and interacting with people,” said Stillman. “I see things in people they don’t see in themselves, and that’s how I paint them.”
Stillman creates six to 12 works a year, and is currently working on three paintings in her studio at The Terraces. She also has more than 170 paintings in storage at the community.
For more information about Lucille Stillman, call The Terraces at (602) 906-4024 or visit www.LucilleTStillman.com. For more information about The Terraces, visit www.TheTerracesPhoenix.com.
Conveniently located in the heart of Phoenix at 7550 N. 16th Street, The Terraces offers active older adults a maintenance-free lifestyle with a selection of 217 total residences. The apartment homes feature a variety of spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom with den floor plans, including well-designed layouts with ample storage space and the latest interior finish options.
The Terraces’ lifestyle includes restaurant-quality dining options; weekly housekeeping; regularly scheduled transportation; 24-hour security; a health and fitness center; individualized personal training programs; a swimming pool; wellness programs; a state-of-the-art technology center that incorporates Posit Science™, a brain fitness program; a theater and auditorium; lounge; The Oasis Spa; a club and game room; library; Piccolo Bistro; beauty salon and barbershop; and cultural, social, educational and recreational activities.
In addition to a fulfilling residential living lifestyle, this continuing care retirement community offers a full spectrum of care options, including 49 on-site assisted living apartments, 64 skilled nursing suites and 25 memory support suites.
The Terraces of Phoenix is managed by ABHOW, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. ABHOW is a nonsectarian corporation, serving seniors through quality retirement housing since 1949.
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