Steve Soffa at Sturgis
Steve Soffa timepieces express my creative passion perfectly. Their design, craftsmanship and impressive weight make his pieces stand out from all others. Steve’s watches are truly Artisty in Time.
July 25, 2024
Tag: 2024
A.D. Corvette Art in NYT
I’m excited to share that my Corvette art, MOMENTUM, which features CREATION and EVOLUTION, was seen in the New York Times as part of a feature article on America’s Sports Car titled “Corvette Bucked a Sports Cars Decline. Can It Thrive in an E.V. Era?” Also featured is my AMERICA painting of a Harley-Davidson chopper from 2016.
July 24, 2024
The Artist’s Way
Through its systematic approach, The Artist’s Way encourages readers to develop their creative potential through self-discovery, mindfulness, and spiritual connection. Ultimately, the book teaches us that creativity is not just a skill set but a way of life.
July 22, 2024
America’s Sports Car ~ July, August, September 2024
Beauty in the Abstract: A.D Cook and Hyper-Realism Art — magazine interview by Robert Maxhimer, Director of Cultural Affairs & Education at the National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
July 7, 2024
RIP Audrey Flack
I knew I wanted to be an artist at a very young age. So, as a kid, I was consumed by art books and enjoyed them every chance I could, mainly the Renaissance artists and realism art. While in eighth grade, I discovered an artist who would change my world and inspire my passion.
July 6, 2024
Las Vegas Brewing News: July 2024
If you thought it was too hot in July for beer events, think again. Thanks to the modern technology of air conditioning there are several slated for this month, all taking place indoors. Two beer festivals are scheduled for Saturday, July 20, timed in such a way that you could attend both.
July 2, 2024
Happy Birthday, Corvette!
On June 30, 1953, Chevrolet made history by assembling the first-ever Corvette at its Flint, Michigan plant. The sleek and stylish sports car was an instant hit, capturing the hearts of car enthusiasts all over the world. It marked a turning point in automotive design and innovation, paving the way for countless future generations of high-performance vehicles.
June 30, 2024
Social Station Kitchen & Cocktails: For Locals By Locals
Social Station Kitchen & Cocktails is now open in Henderson, at Eastern and W Horizon Ridge Pkwy in the outer corner of the Smith’s Center. The name alludes to the fact that the restaurant is non-gaming and allows for interactions between guests without the distraction of noisy gaming machines.
June 28, 2024
Beauty in the Abstract: A.D. Cook and Hyper-Realism Art
Long before artificial intelligence consumed all conversations related to the blurred line of assisted creativity, artists had often found themselves at the center of the question, “How is art defined?” Art, whether a sculpture, painting, photograph, theatrical production, or film, is inherently subjective and interpreted only through the eyes of the individual viewing it at that given moment. The viewer consumes and digests the art, not as a computer program might with cold ones and zeros, but through the filter of their memories, experiences, and opinions formed over many years or seconds before their eyes reach the canvas.
June 7, 2024
Celebrating 15 Years on Twitter [X]
With my recent move to Arizona, I’ve fallen a bit behind on my posts and updates. So far behind, in fact, that I missed acknowledging a huge social milestone. It turns out that as of April 2024, I have been posting (tweeting) on Twitter/X for fifteen years running, celebrating art and creativity.
June 6, 2024
Las Vegas Brewing News: June 2024
What’s Pouring in June – LV Brewing Taproom , BJ’s, Beer Zombies, CraftHaus Brewery, Nevada Brew Works, and more from Bob Barnes.
June 5, 2024
Phoenix Rising
They say you can never go home again, but I’ve been home many times. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve returned to Phoenix. It still holds a special place in my heart and is one of my favorite cities. Despite not living there for many years, its charm and beauty remain in my memory.
June 1, 2024