Writer Shannon Severson Photography Courtesy of Tobias Nolan [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n Malcolm Gladwell’s landmark book, “Outliers,” the author describes the paths of people who rose to incredible career heights through a combination of dedication to their sphere of expertise and being in the right place at the right time. “Success is not a random act,” Gladwell writes….
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Casey Cheuvront [dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are few places more inspirational for dreamers, poets and artists like the stunning red vistas and sprawling cliffs of Sedona. In November, the provocative scenes of Schnebly Hill, Red Rock Crossing and more will be the subjects of plein air painters, who will put their brushes…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography Courtesy of Grand Canyon Conservancy [dropcap]L[/dropcap]andscape painter Robert Goldman believes that the awe of the majesty of the Grand Canyon is the ultimate creative fuel for an artist. “The Grand Canyon presents a uniquely dramatic geological and pictorial wonderland which contains all the elements necessary for a work of art,”…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Bonner David Galleries
Light pours in through the windows of Sam Pratt’s Paradise Valley home studio, illuminating abstract contemporary paintings on their canvases, the rustic flagstone floors and curated collections of things that inspire her: sketches from friends, a scrap of fabric, an artfully-arranged display of silver shoes and sculptures created by her son, who is a metal artist in Sedona.
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Winquist Photography [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n an unassuming corner of a quiet block in Paradise Valley, tech whiz and entrepreneur Chad Little is hard at work. Coffeehouse music plays softly through a speaker as he studies his latest project, and despite the thoughts most certainly buzzing through his brain, his eyes remain…
Born into a family of artists, 17-year-old Dimitra Milan has lived most of her life in Queen Creek, surrounded by her beloved pets — a horse, a cockatiel and goats…