Festive Reflections
Photographer Nick Pease has captured some of the best representations of lights around Arizona, which we hope will bring unto you festive reflections of whatever it is that you are celebrating this season.
Wild Precision: Trevor Swanson Art
Each depiction of a quail, a coyote, a roadrunner or a bison tells a story of its own time and place and of wildlife artist Trevor Swanson’s adventurous experiences that inspire the paintings.
Desert Dreams
Over the past decade, native Phoenician Chad Norris has made a name for himself as a top creator of eye-catching desert-friendly gardens in the North Valley.
The Power of a Cuddly Teddy Bear
Anthem native Mimi Hymel founded Comfort Bears in a Catastrophe out of her own experience with tragedy. When she was just 3 years old, her family’s home was ravaged by the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina.
Canal Convergence: Celebrating 10 Years of Water + Art + Light
Scheduled for Nov. 4–13, Canal Convergence will feature 12 large-scale public artworks created by artists from around the world alongside augmented reality artworks and experiences, live music and dance performances, creative workshops, educational activities and food trucks as well as a beer and wine garden.
Innovation & Skill: Hidden in the Hills Celebrates 26th Year
The signature event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, this year’s 26th annual Hidden in the Hills event features 174 artists at 47 studios throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale.
Woodturning Wonder
Making his debut at this year’s Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, woodturner Brian Lensink’s passion for creating original decorative, functional and artistic utilitarian pieces has earned him many accolades. Moreover, his work is represented by art galleries in several states.
Beauty Before Bronze
Having grown up surrounded by nature, wildlife bronze sculptor Bryce Pettit’s deep love for the world around him and his desire to create art have always been closely linked.
Luminous Landscapes
Erin Hanson’s Scottsdale gallery, which officially opened its doors earlier this fall, prominently features the artist’s shimmering depictions of the Grand Canyon State.
Patriotism, Gratitude and Connection
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amber Cargile has a long history of volunteer service with the Anthem Veterans Memorial, serving as protocol advisor during its inaugural Veterans Day ceremony in 2011 and assisting with script research as well as ensuring the flawless lead-up to its 11:11 a.m. solar spotlight ever since.