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A.D. Cook

Happy New Year 2025

What a truly fantastic year it has been. It has memories and experiences that will stay with me forever. With 2024 behind us and a fresh and promising year ahead of us, I believe it’s truly worthwhile to take a moment to reflect on and look back on the past twelve months. As I consider everything I’ve experienced, I can’t help but think about all the challenges I’ve faced and the victories celebrated, which have made this year not just memorable but transformative in many ways.

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A.D. Cook

Buzzed Goat Tempe Car Show

It could not have been a more perfect morning for a car show. The sun was out, and the soft clouds with a gentle haze created ideal photography lighting for the beautiful beasts and sleek rides adorning the parking lot.
Car enthusiasts and hot rodders alike showed up in support of the Hope For The Homeless sock drive and the Tempe Cars & Coffee gathering on Saturday, December 28th, from 8 AM to 10 AM at The Buzzed Goat Tempe.

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: January 2025

Two Beer Events on Super Bowl Saturday, CraftHaus Comrade Day, Ahern Hotel SUPER BEER Festival, Whats’ pouring in January at HUDL, Lovelady, Triple 7, and more Las Vegas brewing news from Bob Barnes.

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A.D. Cook

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a heartfelt moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for being such an essential part of my creative family. Your unwavering trust and steadfast support truly mean the world to me, more than words can adequately convey. I am profoundly grateful to have the incredible opportunity to accompany you on your exciting journey toward experiencing remarkable art and unforgettable creative experiences. Together, we have shared moments of inspiration and growth, and I look forward to continuing this wonderful adventure with all of you in the coming year. Thank you for being an invaluable part of this journey!

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A.D. Cook

Tempe Festival of the Arts

I had heard about the Tempe Festival of the Arts but had never been. That all changed today when my local artist friend, NASH, invited me to join him for a stroll through the festival to meet some fellow artists.

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A.D. Cook

Corvette Nirvana

It’s no secret that I love Corvettes. I have always loved them, and I suspect I will always love them. That’s why I photograph every Corvette I can at the local car shows; lately, I see Corvettes everywhere. So, given that I’ve shot hundreds of Vettes at car shows, at the National Corvette Museum, and as reference for my paintings, I thought I’d share a few pics with you here, starting with the video above, featuring music by GC (Gate Citizens) featuring Emmillienne.

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A.D. Cook

The Ahwatukee Car Show

The Goodman Taylor Team & Precision Auto Body Presents The Ahwatukee Car Show, a charity even benefitting hope for the homeless. What a great car show! I feasted my eyes on a spectacular display of over six hundred classic, vintage, and modern cars. This show was so huge; there was something for everyone, from sleek sports cars to powerful muscle cars, rat rods, and everything in between!

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Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: December 2024

The Nevada Craft Brewers Association (NCBA) will provide an opportunity to taste more than 30 beers from more than 20 Nevada breweries at its annual Brew Festivus Beer Fest. Held on December 7 from noon-4 p.m. at Cornerstone Park in Henderson, the unlimited sampling will include rare, collaborations, specialties, one-offs and holiday-inspired beers; and hard cider. Bring your four-legged beer buddy in festive gear to enjoy the fun and photo opportunity provided by Michael’s Angel Paws.

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A.D. Cook

Rat Rod Boogie

You’ll want your volume up for this one. I love this tune, RAT ROD BOOGIE, by GREASE GUN, so I contacted the band, who permitted me to share it with you. The music perfectly complements my photos from various car shows. This video is about the muscles and creativity of rat rods and draggers. Power and noise make these things sound great, and their bespoke design makes them something beyond cool — they are rolling art!

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A.D. Cook

Fine Art Flashback

I recently pulled a couple of paintings from my archive to share with someone with a similar taste for figurative artwork and fine art nudes. I haven’t seen the paintings I unboxed in years, so witnessing them with fresh eyes was nice — the kind of nice that required a fresh coffee and a little time to sit and enjoy some art I created several years ago. One of my recently unboxed paintings, in particular, is a huge favorite of mine.

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