Las Vegas Brewing News: October 2024
The fall beer festival season is heating up as the temperatures begin to cool, with two outdoor events this month.
Bob Barnes
October 4, 2024
Category: Blog
Charity Car Show
With Summer nearly over and Autumn upon us, it’s car show season in the Phoenix Valley. To some degree, I may be exaggerating a bit regarding the season. Technically, the Autumnal Equinox was about a week ago, on September 22, but Arizona is still experiencing Summer heat, with today’s temps
A.D. Cook
September 28, 2024
Keeping It Real
Sometimes, it’s hard to know what’s real anymore. In this ever-changing, hyper-paced world of fast food and artificial intelligence (AI), so much is fake that it’s easy to forget what is real. In a society where social media filters and Photoshop often distort reality, it can be challenging to discern
A.D. Cook
September 25, 2024
Phoenix Rising Artwork
In celebration of my recent move from Las Vegas to my beloved old hometown of Phoenix, I was inspired to create my latest painting, PHOENIX RISING, as a powerful ode to the concepts of rebirth, renewal, and embracing new beginnings. Reflecting on my roots and the rich tapestry of experiences
A.D. Cook
September 21, 2024
Creative Time
How long did that take? That is often the first question I get asked when presenting a new artwork. I always thought it an interesting question because aside from imaginative endeavors, I am never asked that question regarding non-creative activities. I find it to be an interesting question mostly because
A.D. Cook
September 18, 2024
Mixin’ Up The Media
Art Is About Creating, Not Recreating. As a lifelong creative, I’ve always been fascinated by different art processes and techniques. This curiosity has led me to seek new ways to express my creativity constantly.
A.D. Cook
September 3, 2024
Las Vegas Brewing News: September 2024
A sure sign that summer is coming to an end is when beer festivals begin to dot the calendar. September and October are also the months when Oktoberfest is celebrated and luckily for us there are two Oktoberfest-themed celebrations taking place in Southern Nevada this month worth knowing about and
Bob Barnes
September 1, 2024
American Artist Appreciation Month Précis
Earlier this month, I created a post celebrating American Artists Appreciation Month, promising to share a few of my artist friends, their backstories, and their beautiful creations. Soon after, I made a few calls and extended an invitation to some fantastic talent, hoping they would like to share their work
A.D. Cook
August 31, 2024
American Artist ~ Steve Soffa
People from all walks of life view art differently. Some view art as a thing of beauty no matter what form it is in,
while others view art for its precision and its definition. Society today measures everything in time. For Soffa art is the ability to make vision
A.D. Cook
August 29, 2024
American Artists ~ Domsky Glass
In celebration of my ongoing American Artist Appreciation Month series, I’m honoring the dynamic duo of glass art in Las Vegas. I have been a fan of their fantastic creations since discovering them and their studio about a dozen years ago, and through showing my figurative art in their beautiful
A.D. Cook
August 24, 2024
American Artist ~ Jeff LeFever
46 Years of Art & Image-Making – Artist Jeff LeFever has mastered many creative disciplines, from airbrush illustrations to mixed-media fine art and photography. His career started with a degree in traditional illustration. His creative journey has developed ever since.
A.D. Cook
August 21, 2024
American Artist ~ Dale Mathis
DALE MATHIS DESIGN, a Las Vegas-based artistic collective, thrives on the city’s dynamic energy and translates it into captivating, thought-provoking art. Recognized internationally for his innovative kinetic sculptures and diverse artistic range, he is passionate about pushing creative boundaries and collaborating with visionary partners. Mathis believes in the transformative power
A.D. Cook
August 20, 2024