#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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THE FURIOUS 5! ⛩⛩⛩⛩⛩🗡🗡 4×4 ft acrylic on wood PANEL Picked up by a good client and friend @chimipool_az . Commissions available… #art #painting #artista #decorate #artdecore #instagramart #interiordesign #interiordecorating #artforhotels #artforbusiness #phoenixartist #share #artlovers #ARTFORWALLS #artists #art #follow #samurai #asianart #serenity #meditation #japaneseart #artoftheday #acrylic

A post shared by ALImusic&art (@jaime.ali1977) on Feb 21, 2019 at 8:21am PST

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The best way to accessorize your denim vest is with patches! #patches #denimvest #denim #stitchesbykmac #lowwaste #embroidery #machineembroidery

A post shared by Kelsey Ferchau (@stitchesbyk.mac) on Feb 15, 2019 at 2:58pm PST

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Finished another great project today for @fullmoonfestivalphx. This beautiful heart will hang in their heart shala and be your guiding light to finding it. Made at make it weird! #led #makersgonnamake #woodworking #findyourlight #heart #openyourhearttolove #edmfestival #fullmoonphx #fullmoon #bloodmoon #makeitweird

A post shared by Dillon (@tinkeringsquid) on Jan 14, 2019 at 8:09pm PST

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This Woven Modernity pattern can be found in my #etsy shop along with my other original designs: Coffee/Tea Mug #housewares #coffeemug #teamug #tinydots #coffeelovers #modernminimal #midcenturypattern https://etsy.me/2Vjwuqb

A post shared by roseblue.originals (@roseblue.originals) on Feb 23, 2019 at 9:19pm PST

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It’s been a while since I’ve released a piece. Just finished this one today 2/15/19. Still untitled. . . . #art #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #cassarts #acrylicpainting #roses #nature #follow #arte #pintura #goldleaf

A post shared by Cassandra Ledezma (@cass_ledezma) on Feb 15, 2019 at 2:13pm PST

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‘Swirl’ by Artist Stephen Moody- Oil On Canvas 24×36”, Framed 30”x42”. Art is@something that touches your soul. It’s intimate, pleasing and when it brings a hint of a smile……well, you should buy it and hang it prominently so when you see it time and time again you smile. #moodyfineart #stephenmoody #balletdancer #dancer #artwork #balletart #art #artist #swirl #oilpainting #scottsdaleart #phoenixart #scottsdaleartist #phoenixartist #paintersofinstagram #painting #originalartwork

A post shared by Moody Fine Art (@stephenmoodyartist) on Feb 21, 2019 at 1:27pm PST

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So here's the front of the petri dish. It's my very first one. I really like how it came out. The demolding video didn't have good lighting so I just took pics instead. I did have to do some sanding on the front to even out the white ink. Does anyone else get too much white alcohol ink on the front? Any tips on this? What do you think? 💗 #resinmaking #resincasting #resinart #artsagram #artistsoninstagram #petridish #resinpetri #alcholink #smallbusinesslove #smallshops #makersgonnamake #craftygirl #colorfulart #colorpop #abstractart #resinprocess #resinpainting #phoenixartist #photooftheday #makers #art #fluidart #artist #contemporaryart #epoxyresin

A post shared by Passion Of Light (@passionoflight) on Jan 17, 2019 at 11:57am PST

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PrettySureThisIsMyFavoritePiece #madewithlove #epicart

A post shared by Artgirl (@evananthem22) on Jan 25, 2019 at 7:35pm PST

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#natalieterrellart #acrylicpainting #arizonaartist Currently on display at #dogearedpagesbookstore #beachpainting #pacificbeach #phoenixartist #art

A post shared by Natalie Jean Terrell (@natalieterrellart) on Feb 20, 2019 at 6:11pm PST

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Still working on this in my Yoga & Art class. #art #yoga #yogaandart #workinprogress #tree #colorful #nature #spiritual

A post shared by Lena Kunz (@artistlk) on Feb 21, 2019 at 5:20pm PST

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Check out my new series of paintings, titled “Desert Love.” 🌵 #desert #sonoran #art #painting #love #valentines #coyote #saquaro #hummingbird Prints available for $15 on my website (Link in bio) – your support is appreciated.

A post shared by Jared Trask (@traskrootsstudio) on Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25pm PST

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Swipe for details! Come out this Friday night to The Duce for the Pancakes and Booze Art Show! I will be there with my Pretty Ugly Portraits, along with lots of other local artists, body painting, live music, free pancakes, and of course, booze! This is my first art show, so come down and show some support for the art scene! #pancakesandboozephoenix #pancakesandbooze #theducephx #prettyuglyportraits #phoenixartist

A post shared by Jasper Wines- Artist (@prettyuglyportraits) on Feb 19, 2019 at 12:27pm PST

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Oak Creek Mermaid. This piece has been very popular with mermaid lovers who have been missing the silvery finned mythologic being in the desert. But fear no more, she lives! And can be seen in Sedona’s very own Oak Creek.

A post shared by Pamela Becker (@bigvisionarts) on Feb 7, 2019 at 5:55pm PST

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Just #starshopping 🌠 #sunflower #art #sunflowerart #amaznarts #canvaspainting #artist #acrylic #freehand #notfinished #stars #butterfly #everythingcoz #support #localartist #money #artforsale #16×20 #phoenixart #arizona #follow #stayblazed

A post shared by AmazNone (@amaznarts) on Feb 21, 2019 at 10:08pm PST

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Inspired by #oldschooltattoo #art www.greenheartgallery.com #paintersofinstagram #paint #gallery #ideas #create #artist #azart #azpainter #color #painter #greenheartgallery #dowhatyoulove #tattoo #woman

A post shared by Sara Altieri (@green_heart_gallery) on Feb 24, 2019 at 4:52am PST

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@mollymwhite21 I’m excited for that desert sun to light your eyes on 🔥 again! HMUA: @carolina_makeupp Dress: @augustethelabel . . . . . #testshoot #lifestylephotographer #portraitphotographer #catchlight #naturallightphotography #arizonaphotographer #phoenixphotographer #atlantaphotographer #atlphotographer #portrait_vision #777luckyfish #pursuitofportraits #portraitgames #portraits_mf #portraitpage #editorialphotography #l0tsabraids

A post shared by Jasmin with no “E” 🌼 (@shotswith_jas) on Feb 24, 2019 at 6:55pm PST

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🎦 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#canon #canont7i #trending #phoenix #trains #traintracks #rain #phoenixphotographer #phoenixphotography #arizona #benice #workhard #moodygrams #visual

A post shared by Jesse G. (@be.nice.photography) on Feb 24, 2019 at 9:56pm PST

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Emotion, flow and harmony #musicislife #violin #music#vibes #losangeles#lovestory #musician #harmony #flow#passion #joy #power#musician #female#vibes #la #goodvibes#artist#soul #powerhouse #piano #carolinecampbell #azphotographer #lorikrenzenphotography

A post shared by Lori krenzen Photography (@lori_krenzen_photography) on Feb 16, 2019 at 4:21pm PST

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Sneak Peak from Wednesday! Thank you Brittany Santucci & Sean Santucci for giving me the chance to capture you and your beautiful babies. I so enjoyed catching up with you Brit and spending the afternoon with you guys. The best part was Mr Syd Tru introduced himself to my husband as "Syd Tru Santucci Ranches". It was the cutest thing ever.

A post shared by Tiffany Eckroth (@tiffany.eckroth) on Dec 11, 2018 at 9:58pm PST

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Beep beep. Who got the keys to the Jeep? Vroom.

A post shared by 🌞AK Lonski (@aklonskiphoto) on Dec 27, 2018 at 12:36pm PST

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soo I’ve never gone to a styled shoot before this one and so I didn’t really know what to expect… but lemme tell ya- SO. STINKIN. FUN. It was so amazing to photograph these two lovebirds with some other amazing photographers (and have some good laughs about posing prompts lol) I’m so so happy I got to be apart of it! but like really LOOK HOW CUTE THESE TWO ARE 😍 also @hillarylacyphoto is seriously amazing for putting this all together + also our beautiful models @camilleclaraanderson + @lakenanderson

A post shared by Samantha Mehlhorn (@samantha.anne.photo) on Feb 4, 2019 at 12:23pm PST

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Walking into the week like 💁🏼‍♀️ How gorgeous are Brynne and her girls?! Her wedding was seriously so gorgeous we could sit and look at the photos all day. Check out our Instagram story for more photos from her beautiful wedding day @wrighthouseweddings Flowers: @flowersbyellen Venue: @wrighthouseweddings Dress: @luv_bridal #azweddingphotographer #azwedding #arizonawedding #arizonaweddings #arizonaweddingphotographers #wright #wrighthouse #wrighthouseweddings #mesaweddings #mesaphotographer #phoenixweddings #phoenixwedding #phoenixphotographer #scottsdalephotographer #scottsdaleweddings #wedding #weddingday #couple #love #photography #naturallight #bride #groom #associateweddings #steponme #steponmephotography #steponmephoto #bridesmaids #girlsquad #girlcrew

A post shared by StepOnMe Photography (@steponmephoto) on Feb 24, 2019 at 6:52pm PST