CREATOR
With Summer nearly over and Autumn upon us, it’s car show season in the Phoenix Valley. To some degree, I may be exaggerating a bit regarding the season. Technically, the Autumnal Equinox was about a week ago, on September 22, but Arizona is still experiencing Summer heat, with today’s temps
Sometimes, it’s hard to know what’s real anymore. In this ever-changing, hyper-paced world of fast food and artificial intelligence (AI), so much is fake that it’s easy to forget what is real. In a society where social media filters and Photoshop often distort reality, it can be challenging to discern
In celebration of my recent move from Las Vegas to my beloved old hometown of Phoenix, I was inspired to create my latest painting, PHOENIX RISING, as a powerful ode to the concepts of rebirth, renewal, and embracing new beginnings. Reflecting on my roots and the rich tapestry of experiences
How long did that take? That is often the first question I get asked when presenting a new artwork. I always thought it an interesting question because aside from imaginative endeavors, I am never asked that question regarding non-creative activities. I find it to be an interesting question mostly because
Art Is About Creating, Not Recreating. As a lifelong creative, I’ve always been fascinated by different art processes and techniques. This curiosity has led me to seek new ways to express my creativity constantly.
A sure sign that summer is coming to an end is when beer festivals begin to dot the calendar. September and October are also the months when Oktoberfest is celebrated and luckily for us there are two Oktoberfest-themed celebrations taking place in Southern Nevada this month worth knowing about and
Earlier this month, I created a post celebrating American Artists Appreciation Month, promising to share a few of my artist friends, their backstories, and their beautiful creations. Soon after, I made a few calls and extended an invitation to some fantastic talent, hoping they would like to share their work
People from all walks of life view art differently. Some view art as a thing of beauty no matter what form it is in,
while others view art for its precision and its definition. Society today measures everything in time. For Soffa art is the ability to make vision
In celebration of my ongoing American Artist Appreciation Month series, I’m honoring the dynamic duo of glass art in Las Vegas. I have been a fan of their fantastic creations since discovering them and their studio about a dozen years ago, and through showing my figurative art in their beautiful
46 Years of Art & Image-Making – Artist Jeff LeFever has mastered many creative disciplines, from airbrush illustrations to mixed-media fine art and photography. His career started with a degree in traditional illustration. His creative journey has developed ever since.
DALE MATHIS DESIGN, a Las Vegas-based artistic collective, thrives on the city’s dynamic energy and translates it into captivating, thought-provoking art. Recognized internationally for his innovative kinetic sculptures and diverse artistic range, he is passionate about pushing creative boundaries and collaborating with visionary partners. Mathis believes in the transformative power
American Artist Appreciation Month recognizes artists from various disciplines, including painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, writers, poets, and performers who have influenced artistic movements worldwide and challenged traditional modes of expression. As we honor these multidimensional artists, who have left an indisputable mark on the art world, we are reminded of
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