#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.

 

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🌹👌🏻 #amandanoble #oilpaintings #artistresidency #azart #artlink #artlinkphx @americanartcollector

A post shared by A M A N D A N O B L E (@amanda.noble.art) on Mar 17, 2019 at 1:33pm PDT

 

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Dry Creek Path 12×16 inches. Studio painting from sketches and photos around the Dry Creek Rd trails. #art #oilpainting #arizona #landscape #pleinair #pleinairpainting #paintoutside #fineart #artcollecting #azartist #arizonaartist #painting #artgallery #oilpaint #instaart #sedona #oakcreek

A post shared by Matt Sterbenz (@sterbenzart) on Jan 23, 2019 at 4:47pm PST

 

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Message me for available days. Dm or email me!👍 #sundeviltattoos #peonytattoos #irezumi #nowbooking #phoenixtattoos #glendaletattoos #japanesetattoos #phoenixink #gcu #asu #uofa #azart #phoenix_hdr #aztattoos #phoenixartdistrict #jaguarsphoenix #colortattoos #tolleson

A post shared by Sun Devil Tattoos (@sundeviltattoos) on Mar 22, 2019 at 3:41am PDT

 

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“Dear Acme, what’s an underbase?” If you want to print light colors on dark items we recommend either using an underbase with standard plastisol inks or using discharge inks if they’ll work properly on the material (long story). An underbase is a layer of white or gray ink printed under the color you want to see. Why, you ask? Simple really. It’s like trying to paint a black room white (dang goths); one coat just wouldn’t do it. Without an underbase, the dark colored fabric usually shows through the inks, making the print appear kind of transparent, dark or faded. This could be a benefit if you’re going for the Urban Outfitters-esque vintage look. Printing on top of the underbase makes the ink appear more opaque so that it really sticks out on the shirt. An underbase counts as another ink since we need an additional screen, so it adds a little to the price. * #AcmePrints #phoenixaz #localphoenix #downtownphoenix #drphx #downtownphx #localfirstaz #localMusic #azartist #myphx #locallove #phxmade #azmade #phoenixmusicscene #azgrown #ThisIsALotOfHashtags

A post shared by Acme Prints (@acmeprints) on Mar 19, 2019 at 9:02am PDT

 

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She Walks in Beauty She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow But tell of days in goodness spent A mind at peace with all below A heart whose love is innocent! -Lord Byron #lordbyron #artandpoetry #artandliterature #classicliterature

A post shared by Allison Easlon (@thepoetthatpaints) on Apr 9, 2019 at 9:16am PDT

 

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Take the risk or lose the chance 💫 . . . Day 4/100 of #the100dayproject in the books! 🎉 tried mixing in some teal this time for somewhat of a different color palette. Was using a little too much blue and purple.. usually when I’m stuck on a color palette or don’t have a lot of time I’ll just get one from Pinterest. Happy Friday 💖

A post shared by Kelley Dillon (@kelleydillonart) on Apr 5, 2019 at 6:18am PDT

 

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Fly Society ✈ #NASA 🚀 #pumashoes

A post shared by M1 (@mpwr_m1) on Apr 2, 2019 at 5:48pm PDT

 

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New painting! #acrylicpainting #art #azartist

A post shared by Sunbum Kim (@delkor007) on Apr 6, 2019 at 1:40pm PDT

 

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Swirl stoneware(B-mix) plate with multiple sprayed glazes: Red Orange, Transparent Green, SCM-warm, Juicy Fruit-iron, Frost Green and Fake Ash. I glazed this plate as part of a workshop I participated in last year with Steven Hill @stevenhillpottery at David Lee’s 323 Clay @323clay studio in Missouri. They were wonderful hosts and I learned a great deal from throwing and trimming porcelain, to spraying glazes for atmospheric effects in an electric oxidation kiln, to hands-on experience using better spraying equipment that really gives the user optimal control. If you ever get the chance to participate in one of Steven’s workshops, do it! You won’t regret it! I hope to join him again in the future for a throwing workshop as his forms are beautiful and his talks are truly inspirational. Thanks again to Steven and all the wonderful people at 323 Clay! _____________________________________ #glazedandamazed #glazeofourlives #microcrystallineglaze #sprayedglazes #azartist #functionalware #tableware #ceramics #tablewares #oneofakindceramics #kilnchristmas #foodstylingprops #potteryofinstagram #thishandmadelife #potterylife #potterylove #makersmovement #claystagram #pottersofinstagram #kilnfolk #claylife #claylove #workshoptalk #womeninclay #anitariesceramics

A post shared by Anita Ries (@anitaries.ceramics) on Mar 29, 2019 at 7:32pm PDT

 

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Another satisfied customer! Get at me if u want to get in the chair!😎 now booking! #blackandgreytattoos #tattoos #tatuajes #hawk #livingcanvastattoos #asu #sundevils #tempetattoos #tempetattooer #phoenixtattoos #aztattoos #millave #asu #scottsdaletattoos #480 #602 #408 #sanjoseca #bayarea #sharktown #sanjo #califastoaz

A post shared by Tony Garcia (@tonygarcia_408) on Mar 31, 2019 at 2:18am PDT

 

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Viva B #fineart #jamessanders #fineartportrait #azartist #phxartist #modernart #contemporaryart

A post shared by James Sanders (@jamessandersart) on Apr 7, 2019 at 8:48pm PDT

 

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I’m almost done, and I just love these colors! 💙💛💚 Also, just got the news that the three paintings I dropped off at the printers/scanners are ready to be picked up. That means I’ll have 3 more paintings available for prints! Yay! www.shannonmacey.com ____________________________________ #homestudio #femaleartist #azlocal #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #modernart #buylocal #localaz #azartist #acrylicpainter #bohodecor #bohodesign #progresspic #etsyseller #femaleart #bohemian #workfromhome #lifestyle #studiolife #happy #progresspic #artstudio

A post shared by Shannon Macey (@macey.acrylics) on Nov 30, 2018 at 7:59pm PST

 

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Bratz maul // quick piece 👁

A post shared by @ annieell_ on Feb 25, 2019 at 6:33pm PST

 

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Mother Earth vibes🌿

A post shared by 𝚖 𝚒 𝚔 𝚊 (@thegreatestwonders) on Feb 24, 2019 at 6:19am PST