#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.

Fingers crossed to my entering a local art show here in the Valley. Time will tell here soon if these paintings will make it into the show. (Annd, I just noticed that the paintings are hanging crooked 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😁) . . #phoenixartist #acrylicpainting #arizonaartist #paintbrush #paintbrushtherapy #mypainting #myart #artist #artwork #instaart #artist_features #GS_ART2

A post shared by G.S._Art2 (@gs_art2) on May 23, 2018 at 4:39pm PDT

I've been living with a broken AC for a week, so yesterday I painted some sunflowers to try and quell my frustrations. Also thanks to @kaitlynerin137 for the idea 😘🌻 Watercolor on aquabord! … #watercolor #watercolorart #sunflower #flower #floral #sunflowerlove #watercolorflowers #painting #art #drawing #illustration #illustrationart #illustrationoftheday #instaart #instaartist #artist #instagramartist #instagramart #instagood #artistic #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #tucson #tucsonartist #arizonaartist

A post shared by Jupiter Illustration (@jupiterillustration) on Jun 6, 2018 at 10:43am PDT

Sugar Yeti! #arizonaartist #art #artist #cartoon #cartoonist #character #skate #funnyposts #drawings #digitalart #illustrator #illustration #popart #pop #vector #vectorart #linework #cuteart #street #donut #coffee #digitalillustration #artinspiration @behance @dailyart @inspirationgrid

A post shared by Andrew Meza (@andym.designs) on May 23, 2018 at 12:46pm PDT

custom jacket for my favorite golden girl grad 🌞🌼 AZ sure is gonna miss ya @patatumchips • • • • • #thatauthenticfeeling #shemeansbusiness #glitterguide #jeanjacket #uostyle #painteddenim #customdenim #risingtidesociety #createdtocreate #pursuepretty #bandotodolist #myunicornlife #darlingmovement #azartist #liveauthentically #progressnotperfection #staygolden #festivalstyle #festivaloutfit #slowfashionmovement #azmade #wemakecollective #adventurecollective #makersgonnashare #bohobabes #bohovibes #thehappinessproject #beautyisinthedetails #myanthropologie #myanthrophoto

A post shared by kendall yvonne faber (@kendall_yvonne) on May 9, 2018 at 3:16pm PDT

Tonight is the night! Golden Glamour’s opening reception is from 4-7 at Skidmore Contemporary Art. Swimming Pool 20×20 is on the small side for me, but one of my favorites. It reminds me of going to the local swimming pool at the city park before we had our own pool. Good times! #art #contemporaryart #summerart #figurativeart #figurativepainting

A post shared by TS Harris (@t.s.harris) on Jun 2, 2018 at 9:13am PDT

Caption this . . #tattooed #tattooartist #tattooing #drawing #artist #creative #draw #sketch #tattooart #colortattoos #ink #inkedup #tattooshop #theartoftattoos #creativeprocess #tattooedguys #tattoos #artistsoninstagram #inkstagram #tattooink #boldwillhold #neotraditional #artists

A post shared by Matt Joannes (@artbymattjoannes) on May 3, 2018 at 11:06am PDT

Progress shot #wip #blackandgreytattoo #dayofthedeadtattoo #raza #aztattooartist #aztattooer #mesa #tempe #chandler #gilbert #tattoodesign #tattooart #diadelosmuertos #sugarskull #stevetippitsmachine

A post shared by Matthew Garcia (@matthewgarciatattoo) on Jun 15, 2018 at 9:12pm PDT

Some good ol #tbt for your morning. Can’t wait to work some more on this. Tattoo done with supplies from my sponsor @elementtattoosupply #tattoo #tattoos #ink #inked #rose #rosetattoo #booty #colortattoo #aztattooer #aztattooshop #aztattooartist #realistictattoo #nofilter #instagood #roses #flower #floral #flowertattoo #colorful #elementtattoosupply #electrumstencilprimer #worldfamousink #dipcaps #fkirons @dipcaps @electrumstencilproducts @worldfamousink @fkirons @sullenclothing @sullentv @sullenangels #sullen #sullenclothing #sullenartcollective

A post shared by Ryan Jordan (@mr_318) on Jun 7, 2018 at 9:18am PDT

Put the finishing touches on @young323 ‘s Dragon.

A post shared by Josh Carter (@joshcartertattoo) on Jun 13, 2018 at 4:28pm PDT

Some crazy fun hatching and stipple work done on a lovely walk in today🖤 … seriously guys if anyone is down to do more work like this hit me up!!!🤘🏼😝🤘🏼 #MoreLineWorkPlease #HitMeUp #SammTatts #DivinityTattoo #WalkIn #LineWork #Hatching #Stipples #Rose #Sunflower #StargazerLily #Panthera #SunSkin #BlackClaw #SingleLiner #HellaTite5 #Straight7

A post shared by Samm Taylor🔏 (@samm.tatts) on May 15, 2018 at 11:17pm PDT

Made these butterflies today on my super awesome client Rebecca! She's coming back tomorrow for more #azartist #aztattoo #aztattooartist #tattooartist #divinitytattoo #realistictattoo #tattoo #tattooed #chickswithtattoos #girlswithtattoos #tattooedwomen #inked #ink #inkspiration #instagram #instadaily #instamood #instagood #instalike #tattoomagazine #colortattoo #phoenix #northphoenix #tempe #mesa #asu #wham #nofilter #dgfl

A post shared by ryan@divinitytattoo.com (@rebelry66) on Jun 3, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT

LAVA . . . . . . . . . . . . #sunrise #summer #cactus  #arizona #sunset #photography #phoenixphotographer #canon #teamcanon #instapic #instagood #architecture #art #phoenixarizona🌵 #phoenix #latina #love #fashion #blackhair #80d #photooftheday #desert #hiking #followforfollow #vscocam #follow4follow #citylife #black #beautiful

A post shared by Pedro Lerma (@sanguine_production) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:25am PDT

I love what I do! Would not want to do anything else! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #simplycapturedaz #newbornphotographer #phoenixphotography #babyshoot #babysession #bestnewbornphotographer #babyboy #aznewbornphotographer #arizonaphotographer #newbornphoto

A post shared by Simply Captured Photography (@simplycapturedaz) on Jun 8, 2018 at 8:01am PDT

Sitting back and enjoying the colors of this remote canyon 🏜 Going off the beaten path and finding this hidden gem makes me wonder what else in Arizona there is to discover. 🌵 • • • • • • • #explorearizona #visitarizona #optoutside #arizonaphotographer #arizonaadventures #southwest #azphotographer #tucsonphotographer #flagstaffphotographer #phoenixphotographer #canyon

A post shared by Korie Ann Sorheim (@koriesorheim) on Jun 17, 2018 at 8:18am PDT

"Flowers competing for the sun" – #ToriAmos Happy Memorial Day! #maryjayneart . . . #art#artwork#instaart#artoftheday#digitalart#digitaldrawing#abstractart#flowerart#spaceart#roseart#abstractrose#abstractflower#ipadart#sketchclub#trippyart#psychedelicart#weirdart#arizonaartist#myart

A post shared by MJ (@maryjayneart) on May 28, 2018 at 2:16pm PDT

#phoenixphotographer #phoenixphotography #washingtonhighschool #whs #photoshoot #dutchbros #dutchbrosscottsdale #modelsofinstagram #senior #scottsdaleaz

A post shared by Analicia Olguin (@camerashyconfessions) on May 7, 2018 at 9:49am PDT

Who said art can't come from computers?💻 • Photoshop is out of this world. 🌍 • • #CdesignPhx #cdesign #photoshop #graphicdesign #prints #homedecor #officedecor #nature #creativity #nolimits #universal #infinite #art #artistsoninstagram #phoenixartist #dream #create #arizona

A post shared by Cindy María (@cindymariadesigns) on May 31, 2018 at 6:34pm PDT

“Stay cool in this Arizona weather “ @fheryrue • • #photography #photoshoot #nudecolors #shotbyme #desertphotography #desertphotoshoot #arizonaphotographer #couples #phoenixaz

A post shared by Ria 🌹 (@queeennnbeee) on Mar 22, 2018 at 5:23pm PDT