Writer Shannon Severson [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he talons of a gray hawk curl around a bare branch as it takes a hunting break. A playful litter of cougar cubs scratch and climb. A mother elephant and her baby take a stroll through the tall plains grasses. These moments depicting the beauty and personality of animals in the wild…
Writer Amanda Christmann Photography Courtesy of Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s spring begins to blossom among the orange-red cliffs of Sedona, it’s impossible to ignore the natural beauty. It is no wonder that Sedona has long attracted lovers, dreamers and artists from around the globe. This month offers a unique opportunity to witness the synergy…
Writer Shoshana LeonPhotography Courtesy of Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia [dropcap]O[/dropcap]mni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia is known for its spectacular views of Camelback Mountain and its Spanish inspiration. From restaurants to private dining and special events, the Montelucia’s Desert to Dish program highlights Arizona’s local ingredients and farm-fresh offerings prepared with…
Writer Shannon SeversonPhotographs Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West [dropcap]K[/dropcap]nown as the “Father of Western Art,” Charles Marion Russell is primarily known for his powerfully detailed depictions of men in the West. Cowboys atop furiously bucking broncos, wranglers driving cattle over the rugged mountain terrain of Montana, strong Native American chiefs leading…
When Michael McKee is painting, he is in the moment. Much like a jazz musician who improvises while playing a song, McKee relies on his intuition to guide him with every stroke of pigment as he creates colorful, bold, contemporary pastel abstract and landscape paintings.