#AZCreatives: the local artists who inspire us

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 Thought provokers 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.

☕️ . . . . #wheelthrowing #ceramics #phoenix #phoenixcenterforthearts #phxcenterforthearts #phx #phxart #phxceramics #ceramicbowl #glaze #glazedceramics #artistsoninstagram #pottery #potterwheel #new #artclass #artclasses #ceramicsclass #arizona #azart #azartist #bisque #glazing #glazingday #ceramicware #ceramic #ceramicart #ceramicbowl #dailyart #potter

A post shared by Sara Cook Art (@saracookart) on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:08pm PDT

Wakanda! My homage to Black Panther! More to come…✊🏾🔥💪🏾 #blackpanther #blackart #dupreeartstudio #tchalla #wakanda #blackhistory #africa #art #create #blackisbeautiful #blackpride #blackpower #artist #royalty #king #blackart #blackartist

A post shared by DuPree Art Studio LLC. (@dupreeartstudio) on Feb 22, 2018 at 8:19am PST

“Don't let them change ya, Or even rearrange ya. We've got a life to live They say: Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive. Stay alive!” -Bob Marley 🙏🏾🔥💪🏾❤️✌🏾

A post shared by Nicholas DuPree (@nicholas__dupree) on Mar 30, 2018 at 6:55am PDT

Flying into Las Vegas! PHOTOGRAPHER JEFRY ANDRES WRIGHT ©️03-26-2018 #jefryandreswright ( PHOTOGRAPHER Jefry Andres Wright Copyright© USA, DIGITAL, WEB, MEDIA, MILLENNIUM ACT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, CREATIVE, MORAL, INTERNATIONAL LAWS ALL APPLIED )

A post shared by Photographer JefryAndresWright (@jefryandreswright) on Mar 29, 2018 at 4:46pm PDT

Products used: @canonusa @morphebrushes @tatti_lashes @bennyemakeup @jeffreestar @maccosmetics @sexyhair 💚 #basssnapshots #broandsis #bass #snapshots #photography #photo #picture #photoshoot #photography #arizonaphotoshoot #arizonaphotography #arizonaphotographer #portrait  #portraitphotography #grunge #grungephotography #grungephoto #grungeglam #allblack #downtownphx #downtown

A post shared by Leo & Ariella (@bass_snapshots) on Mar 26, 2018 at 2:27pm PDT

I guess I’ll be sassy way over here #arizonaphotoshoot #ootd #tanallyearround 📸:infinite light

A post shared by Santana Nez (@snez1) on Mar 13, 2018 at 7:31pm PDT

SENIORS: I will be raising my prices on April 15th! Book with me now to get my super low-priced photography packages!! Graduation is coming up soon, so don’t wait! 💛💛🎓

A post shared by sadie jane photography 🌿 (@sadiejanephoto) on Mar 25, 2018 at 2:31pm PDT

Photo: @narayanan_photography Model: @bre2158092 HMUA: @artistiliana / / Nikon D800 Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 / / #beautyphotography #beautymakeup #eyes #lips #fashion #glamour #styling #tbt #creative_portraits #portraitsfromtheworld #theportraitpr0ject #babesofmissguided #creativesontherise #facesobsessed #nikon #azphotographer #pursuitofportraits #fashioneditorial #facesobsessed #fashionlover #portraitmood #portraitphotographer #portrait

A post shared by Jack Narayanan (@narayanan_photography) on Nov 16, 2017 at 12:13pm PST

There are soooo many banana trees in Costa Rica it's crazy! Nothing like a #banana fresh off of the tree!

A post shared by Danielle Holman Photography (@aligneyetoeyephotography) on Mar 29, 2018 at 5:12pm PDT

When the moment is captured just right❤️ the Father daughter dance always gets me when photographing weddings😢😭

A post shared by Natalie Montez Miller (@photosbynataliemiller) on Mar 22, 2018 at 11:19am PDT

It’s still a little cold in Des Moines Iowa but I gotta think all this sunshine and blue sky is love from above and we will be getting some spring blooms and color all around us in no time! Am I right??? Well I sure hope so! 😉☀️💐🌷🌸🌼🌷 #desmoinesphotographer #dsmseniorphotographer #iowaseniorphotographer #iowaphotographer #tsp_seniors #theresaschumacherphotography #seniorinspire #modernsenior #posepatch #seniorstyleguide #thetwelfthyear #senioryearmagazine

A post shared by Theresa Schumacher Photography (@tschuphotog) on Mar 30, 2018 at 10:26am PDT

@jonjames Adventures #buffnerds #redpepic #hiphopcyphers #setlife #filmset #producer #r3d #director #filmmaking #inspiration #bts #ronin #reddragon #inspire #cinematography #production #film #motivation #lightscameraaction #like #cypher #editing #redepic #roninmx #cameraman #rhymesick #gh5 #nowbookingmusicvideos #epidemicmedia #jonjames

A post shared by Louie Cohen (@epidemicmedia) on Jan 14, 2018 at 3:23am PST

The end of a very fun and crazy St Paddys weekend ☘️

A post shared by Sarah Yaggi (@sarahyaggi) on Mar 18, 2018 at 4:23pm PDT

"untitled" #Manipulated watercolors. . #digital #blackish #woman #glass #smoke #art #az_art #unframed_art #print_on_aluminum #prints

A post shared by Donatas (@studiod9) on Mar 16, 2018 at 2:31pm PDT

Weekend Vibes ✌🏻

A post shared by Alicia Marie (@aliciamphoto) on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:16am PDT