Local GuidesMay 8, 2019

#AZCreatives: the local artists who inspire us

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Flashes & Strokes: a Tale of Two Mediums

An Artistic Voyage: exploring local creative and artistic works

Through a mix of mediums, formats and perspectives local artists illuminate the unknown, color the previously black-and-white and add depth to our understanding of our surroundings, our lives, circumstances and more. Through our research process for the <i>Thought provokers</i> series we’ve come across so many works of art that have inspired us and we’d like to share some of those great examples of visual and performing arts, photography and other creative works with you below.

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🌴🌴✨ // This was a commission for @carwin27 and I had so much fun doing it! Slowly falling into a style (finally) trying to remember these things take time. What do you want to see next? I’m thinking maybe more deserts, sunset variations and maybe even some flowers in the near future! 😬

A post shared by Sable Rae | Watercolor (@sableraexo) on Apr 29, 2019 at 8:28pm PDT

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#sassjstudio #tucsonartist #montanacolors #reclaimedwood #spraypaintart

A post shared by Joe Sass (@sassjstudio) on Apr 29, 2019 at 1:39pm PDT

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A little rendezvous with Guitar Center #guitarcenter

A post shared by Freddy Jay | Composer/Producer (@freddyjaywalker_music) on Apr 15, 2019 at 8:20pm PDT

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Raise your hand if you want to learn to watercolor flowers in person! 🖐🏼 This workshop will be very hands on, and at the end you will create your own floral arrangement with the skills you learn! Treat your momma and bring her along! Follow @vivacoffeehouse for details that will be released soon! . . . DETAILS: Watercolor Workshop for Beginners! Friday, May 10th 6:00pm-8:30pm $40 per seat Call Viva Coffee House to reserve your seat and pay by phone! 520-574-7505 . . . . . #tucsonaz #tucson #arizonaartist #tucsonartist #tucsoncoffee #eventstucson #floralwatercolor #watercolorbouquet #peony #roses #lavender #mothersday

A post shared by Serena Rios McRae (@cactuscloudsart) on Apr 25, 2019 at 11:33am PDT

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16×20 oil on linen San Pedro Riparian Preserve @hammarlars Thank you for the beautiful photo reference and inspiration. The photo really called to me and I could easily see “what I would see” had I been there at that moment. I ordinarily work en plein air or from my own photo library so had to think quite a bit how to approach this. For more information about this piece and other works visit: https://Barbaramulleneaux.com #tucsonartist #barbaramulleneaux #sanpedroripariannationalconservationarea #expressivepainting #palletknife #palletknifepainting #hikearizona #dailyartstream

A post shared by Barbaramulleneaux.com (@bmulleneaux) on Apr 29, 2019 at 1:44pm PDT

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Results of last nights late drawing session. Sol y Luna balance. This time I used India ink and a nibbed pen since I will be watercoloring on top! #illustration_daily #nibandink #indiaink #mexicanfolkart #solyluna #illustrador #illustratorsoninstagram #workinprogress

A post shared by Alex Jimenez (@abcdelsur) on Apr 19, 2019 at 8:39am PDT

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“Just when you thought…” by Brittini Renee. #BrittiniRenee #digitalart #animestyle #animeart #myanime #characterdesign #gallery #tucsonartist #conceptart #costumedesign #bestincostumeaward

A post shared by Brittini Renee (@brittini_renee) on Apr 22, 2019 at 6:47am PDT

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A character from my comic. Haven’t gotten to any parts that really feature him but i’m excited to get to them. Comic can be found at shadowpuppetscomic.com #hanahaki #originalcharacters #ocs #webcomic #webcomics #comics #digitalart #digitalpainting #art #originalart #artistsoninstagram #instaart #tucson #tucsonartist #clipstudiopaint

A post shared by Joelle Blot (@stardragonart) on Oct 4, 2018 at 2:23pm PDT

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Abstract cacti’s #color #artistsoninstagram #abstractart #abstractpainting #art #cactus #cactusart

A post shared by Justine Blythe Porges (@justineporges) on Jun 17, 2018 at 5:16pm PDT

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Laying down some sweet Tatty Zaps at the @tucsontattooexpo a few weeks back. Love that show for sure one of my favorites. Gotta be rocking that @jungleboysclothing with the classic Wedding Cake style. #myprettyside #maybemybadside #eitherwayimconceded #travelingtattooer #desertdweller #empiretattoo #empiretucson_tattoo #tucson #arizona #uofa #dmafb #clubcongresstucson #tucsontattooexpo #jungleboysclothing

A post shared by David Byerly (@tattootakeoveraz) on Mar 25, 2019 at 11:24am PDT

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I’ll be in Colorado for 18-23rd. I’ll be learning and finishing a couple projects with my brothers @mdoyle204 and @tattootakeoveraz Again, big shout out to @cordovajake @eternal_art_tattoo_colorado for having us. Photo credit: @elladelilahphotography #colorado #tattoo #tattoos #ink #whosnext

A post shared by Clyde Hardin (@clydehardinart) on May 18, 2018 at 4:48am PDT

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She’s waiting for a home! Come see her and all the rest of my pieces @mrheads in Tucson. After the shows over I’ll be putting everything up on my website shop including this for $350 plus shipping.

A post shared by Bronwyn Dierssen (@bronwyn_dierssen_art) on Mar 16, 2019 at 2:07pm PDT

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“Out Of The Blue” 24” x 24” Acrylic, Ink, Charcoal on paper mounted to cradled wood panel. #joinerslateart #tucsonartist #steinfeldartists #steinfeldwarehouse #wildflowers #painting #acrylicpainting #mixedmediaart

A post shared by Tanya Joiner Slate (@joinerslateart) on Apr 10, 2019 at 2:58pm PDT

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WHAT. A. WEEKEND. Thank you to everyone that came out Friday night to support us @whiskeyrowgilbert. A huge shoutout to @westvalley_arts for putting on such a gorgeous event and allowing us to be a part of it..your hospitality is unmatchable. We are so blessed to be able to do this every weekend. 🙏🏻

A post shared by Rebel Heart (@rebelheartband) on Mar 24, 2019 at 9:24pm PDT

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The muppets take Scottsdale! We got to play for the first time in a long tiiiime. Kinks are worked out and it feels good!! ……… #musiclife #phoenixmusic #livemusic #singersongwriter #muppets #blues #jazz #liveyourpassion #reunion #afrosonfleek #desertmusicscene #singout

A post shared by sarah dashew (@sarahdashew) on Apr 8, 2019 at 5:29pm PDT

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Tested my new lens on the neighborhood cat. So excited to do a session with it!! #azphotographer #arizona #catphotography #cats #kitten #neighborhood #meow #catsmeow #kitty #kittycat #photographer #azphotos #phoenix #phxaz #phoenixphotographer #animal #animalphotography #feline #whiskers #catsofinstagram #catsofinsta

A post shared by Falon LaRee Dela Vega (@falonlareephotos) on Apr 8, 2019 at 8:54pm PDT

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Ideas shape the course of history.

A post shared by Osvaldo Rios (@rios_p1) on Jan 19, 2019 at 7:14am PST

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18 Comments

Emily

June 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

Thank you so much for the feature! There are so many incredible artist on here, I’m truly honored.

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Jessica

June 28, 2018 at 8:10 am

Holy crap @danebread has such a dope page! Thanks for sharing all these amazing pages there are such wonderful artists!

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Brandie Wolfe

July 26, 2018 at 4:35 am

Thank you so much for the feature ! I am blown away with the talent on here ! I feel truly honored!!

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Stacey

July 26, 2018 at 9:14 am

This is so lovely. Phoenix surely has a lot of artist waiting to be discovered. I enjoy looking at those photos as I see bits of what is Phoenix looks and feels like. I am totally amazed and mesmerize by the glass butterfly. It such a lovely piece of art. Thank you for sharing this with us. And more power, I’m looking forward to more of this wonderful artist.

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Roberto Cordero

August 8, 2018 at 7:53 pm

Thank you so much for the feature! It truly means everything.
So many talented artist’s on here, continue your craft and inspiring the community. It’s incredible.

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Jade

August 25, 2018 at 4:54 am

Thank you so much for the feature, so honored! Xoxo…

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lorenapfigueroa@cox.net

September 4, 2018 at 11:54 pm

Thank you so much for the feature. I’m truly honored. 🙂

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NemecPhotos (Ryan & Amanda)

September 5, 2018 at 12:27 am

Thank you for including us!! What a great group of local artists. Loved clicking through everyone’s IG.

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Iyanna

September 12, 2018 at 3:36 pm

Thank you so much for the feature this is definitely a blessing! Also congrats to all the other talented artist!!

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- Nicole Bojorquez
  
  September 14, 2018 at 6:11 pm
  
  I see you! Congratulations mama! Your artwork is amazing!
  
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Melissa

December 5, 2018 at 7:54 pm

Wow thank you so much for the feature! Documenting birth is the most incredible human experience and I am so lucky to be able to create art within those moments.

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Kim

December 6, 2018 at 5:45 pm

Thank you so kindly for the feature…humbled to be included with so many creative minds!

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SunDevil Emily's art

December 23, 2018 at 7:31 pm

Thank You so much for sharing one of my artworks on here. It is an honor to share my art on here and doing art is so much fun.

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Craig Cheply

January 25, 2019 at 3:25 am

Greatly appreciated you sharing my image of our environment in this 21st Century Arena, though not a cheerful subject, it is a reality check… Thank you-Craig Cheply

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Sandra Greer

January 25, 2019 at 5:47 pm

Thank you so much for sharing my work on this incredible page filled with such talent!!!

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Sean Toles

January 25, 2019 at 8:04 pm

So flattered to be featured with all these amazing artists!! So much wonderful talent!

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David Haver

January 28, 2019 at 3:06 pm

Thank you for showcasing one of my photos and sharing my Instagram.

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Alejandra Navarro

February 14, 2019 at 6:59 pm

Thank you so much I feel very honored to be among such great artists here!

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