Art Phoenix 04.11.2018

Jackie Merida

My anxiety always presented itself in its darkest form in social environments so meeting new people was a huge stress for me. Thankfully I have a husband who is the complete opposite of me, he can talk to anyone about anything. He pushed me and encouraged me to pursue photography. Read more>>

Jared Murray

I want to empower any client or subject of mine to feel the same. I experience no greater satisfaction in my work than when another person is somehow affected by what I do. I’m not always too concerned about what that effect might be, because we each receive and interpret everything from a foundation based on our individual stories and experiences. What I am concerned about, however, is leaving something in this world that provides value and meaning—to myself and to others. Read more>>

Adeib EM Civitatestres

I decided I wanted to start taking portraits and we kept gaining more and more followers. At some point my friends got busy with college and life and decided to leave the account so I ended up posting by myself from that point. Fast forward to summer 2017 I got a cool opportunity to shoot for Vogue Arabia and yeah its been amazing ever since! I love photography and I met so many friends through it and I’m just super excited for the future! Read more>>

Carmen Mejia

I am self taught & i spend most of my time watching youtube videos and practicing by myself through trial and error until i get something that i like. This has made me appreciate and admire all of the artists that are out there expressing what they love to do and the time they spend in order to transmit to others a piece of them through their art. My goal is to grow and to become better everyday, teach others and continue doing what i love the most. Read more>>

Shelby Joiner

My interest and skill blossomed which led to the title of Apprentice Painter/Dyer in the following season. At this point I was given many wonderful opportunities to create what I loved and then see it on stage. At the conclusion of my final year as an apprentice, I was hired to do similar work at a theatre in Utah over the summer. I now hold the position of Painter/Dyer at Arizona Opera and freelance at various theaters around the valley. Read more>>

Matthew Muir

Muir recalled that being a pivotal moment because it awaken a sense of curiosity that lead to the research on many subjects that would later show up in his work. He was consciously aware he could no longer create again without commentating on the world around him and became quickly submerged in the connection between political and spiritual statements in art. Read more>>

Ron Elliott

I want my work to be honest. It should not try to be something it is not. It should have the confidence to just be itself. At the same time, it should be doing something more. It should evoke emotion. When you stand in the space, it should calm you or it should excite you. It should speed you up, or slow you down, or stop you completely. Even if it is only a subtle effect, there should be something that can be felt. Read more>>

Jill Brownley

I hope that people viewing my art would be drawn to the interesting textures, graphic design and typography incorporated into the pieces. Some of my pieces really draw heavy on my graphic design background and tend to be on the looser, messy/edgy side. While other paintings and sketchbook projects have a hidden inspiration or personal meaning and incorporate specific words and numbers from my childhood. Read more>>

Jen Jamē

On one Venice Beach visit, I became mesmerized with the small mosaic artwork that a local hippie was selling on the boardwalk. It became mine, fast. I hung this beautiful tiny mirror on my bedroom wall and looked at it every day for weeks. My eyes were open to a whole new world that I never considered. Soon, I researched and purchased all of the material and tool necessary to pull off my own unique mosaic art pieces. After many missteps, I finally found my way. Read more>>

Steep Stevie

I would do some drum stuff then some bass stuff then some keys… I started to experiment with doing 2 at the same time. Bass and drums or bass and keys, etc. There was a eureka moment when I realized I could do all 3 with the right setup. I’ve been working on that ever since and moved back to Phoenix in August 2016 to have the necessary time to work on playing and singing my music with this new instrument! Read more>>

Adrianna Torres

I got my first camera when I turned 13. I took that thing everywhere with me and when I say everywhere, I mean EVERYWHERE. I had developed such a love for this camera and suddenly, I started developing this huge passion for life and taking photographing. Read more>>

Courtney Lively

Today, I continue to strive for greatness, as a business owner, as a creative, as a wife, a mother, an athlete, and most importantly as a grateful human… It can be exhausting doing it all and doing it all well, but holy moly it’s gratifying! So watch out world cause I’m coming for ya because I can rest when I die! Read more>>

Samantha Childs

I would advise to always keep faith. If you know in your heart that artistry is your path the universe/god what ever outside force you place your faith in will meet you half way on all of your endeavor. You have to continue to strive for your dream and never loose sight no matter how the road may be. Read more>>