CREATOR
I’ve been looking forward to catching the East Valley Cruisers Car Club‘s weekly car show. Having visited a couple of local car shows recently, I get asked a lot if I’ve checked out the gathering in East Mesa, Arizona. A collection of vehicles from club members around the East Valley
LUSTER Art Exhibit Open Now LUSTER will be in residence at the National Corvette Museum through the end of 2024. See art juxtaposed against Corvettes, motorcycles, and other automotive icons that inspired the work. Plan your visit now. Visit CorvetteMuseum.org/Luster for details The LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile
Last weekend, I attended a fantastic car show in Apache Junction (my second for the season) at the VFW Post 9399. I shared with the local car crowd that I was taking pictures for a blog post I shared earlier this week. During my few hours at the VFW’s 1st
Clear skies and warm weather prevailed as the VFW Post 9399 hosted its 1st Annual Car and Motorcycle Show this past Saturday, and the quantity and quality of eye candy was impressive. Arizona’s beautiful southwest has no shortage of classic and contemporary cars to complement its stunning mountains and winding
World Day of Architecture is a special occasion dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the profound impact that architecture has on our society. Through its design and functionality, architecture has the power to shape our communities and influence the way we interact with our environment. It can also inspire, provoke thought,
The fall beer festival season is heating up as the temperatures begin to cool, with two outdoor events this month.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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