Botero in the Desert
Desert Botanical Garden brings the works of famed Colombian artist Fernando Botero to Arizona.
Wonder & Whimsy
Through Touch of Wonder Designs, 53-year-old Anthem resident Kelly Autry has finally realized a dream she had 30 years ago to own her own business through which she embraces and exercises her creativity.
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.
Andaz Scottsdale’s Artist Dinner Series Blends Local Art and Elevated Cuisine
Writer Shoshana Leon Photography Courtesy of Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ndaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows is a truly unique property. Opened in December 2016, the hotel is part of Hyatt’s boutique Andaz brand, which celebrates local communities by incorporating cultural aspects of the area into each hotel. To connect with the local area, Andaz Scottsdale…
Maynard Dixon A Western Artist for the Ages
Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West [dropcap]E[/dropcap]ven if you’ve never heard the name of artist Maynard Dixon (1875-1946), you’ve seen his work. Dixon’s original drawings heavily influenced architect Irving Morrow’s ultimate design of the Golden Gate Bridge. He even chose its distinctive color. In fact, Dixon recommended Morrow…
Sue Hunter Hidden in the Hills Cover Artist
Writer Sue Kern-Fleischer Photography courtesy of Sue Hunter. [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s no predicting what Sue Hunter will paint next—and that’s exactly how the talented artist likes it. Lately, she has devoted much of her time to creating whimsical mixed media collage paintings, but her diverse works include traditional oil paintings, acrylic non-objective paintings (abstract), impressionistic watercolors, and…
In Full Bloom: Botanical Artist Dyana Hesson
Bringing the natural beauty of the desert to discriminating clients through her art, Dyana Hesson gathers inspiration from a variety of sources. Each painting is a work of love and, like the desert, the unique elegance of each piece reveals itself during the weeks and months during which it is created.
Artist Jacqui Ridley Shines
Writer Lara Piu Photographer Scott Baxter [dropcap]A[/dropcap]ll that glimmers is art for Tramonto mixed media pro, Jacqui Ridley. She uses stained glass, jewels, pearls, vintage gems, metals, golds, pearls, Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones, beads, confetti glass, rhinestones and (take a breath) anything that sparkles to create her art. The end result is an invitation to…
Life Beyond New York: The Art of Ken Kaminski
In the midst of a boardroom meeting at his corporate global branding job, artist Ken Kaminski received an urgent call from his wife, Nancy.