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Las Vegas Brewing News - August 2024
Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: August 2024

Hot Days and Cold Beer
It’s hot in Las Vegas, but the beer is delicious. It’s hot in Vegas, but the beer is delicious. What’s Pouring in August – The 3rd annual First Friday Beer Festival, Brews & Blues, and more.

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Untitled Art in Picture Frame
A.D. Cook

“Untitled”

The title of a painting can be an incredibly powerful tool in the hands of a skilled artist. It offers a tantalizing glimpse into the artist’s unique vision and the very essence of their work. A title can be an extension of a painting, like a bridge between the artist’s

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Steve Soffa Sturgis Promo featuring A.D. Cook 2024
A.D. Cook

Steve Soffa at Sturgis

Steve Soffa timepieces express my creative passion perfectly. Their design, craftsmanship and impressive weight make his pieces stand out from all others. Steve’s watches are truly Artisty in Time.

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The New York Times emblem
A.D. Cook

A.D. Corvette Art in NYT

I’m excited to share that my Corvette art, MOMENTUM, which features CREATION and EVOLUTION, was seen in the New York Times as part of a feature article on America’s Sports Car titled “Corvette Bucked a Sports Cars Decline. Can It Thrive in an E.V. Era?” Also featured is my AMERICA

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The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
A.D. Cook

The Artist’s Way

Through its systematic approach, The Artist’s Way encourages readers to develop their creative potential through self-discovery, mindfulness, and spiritual connection. Ultimately, the book teaches us that creativity is not just a skill set but a way of life.

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Queen stamp artwork by Audrey Flack, 1975-76
A.D. Cook

RIP Audrey Flack

I knew I wanted to be an artist at a very young age. So, as a kid, I was consumed by art books and enjoyed them every chance I could, mainly the Renaissance artists and realism art. While in eighth grade, I discovered an artist who would change my world

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Las Vegas Brewing News July 2024
Bob Barnes

Las Vegas Brewing News: July 2024

If you thought it was too hot in July for beer events, think again. Thanks to the modern technology of air conditioning there are several slated for this month, all taking place indoors. Two beer festivals are scheduled for Saturday, July 20, timed in such a way that you could

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A.D. Cook with CREATION Corvette Art, 2024
A.D. Cook

Happy Birthday, Corvette!

On June 30, 1953, Chevrolet made history by assembling the first-ever Corvette at its Flint, Michigan plant. The sleek and stylish sports car was an instant hit, capturing the hearts of car enthusiasts all over the world. It marked a turning point in automotive design and innovation, paving the way

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Social Station Kitchen Cocktails and Foods
Bob Barnes

Social Station Kitchen & Cocktails: For Locals By Locals

Social Station Kitchen & Cocktails is now open in Henderson, at Eastern and W Horizon Ridge Pkwy in the outer corner of the Smith’s Center. The name alludes to the fact that the restaurant is non-gaming and allows for interactions between guests without the distraction of noisy gaming machines.

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Momentum paintings by A.D. Cook on display at National Corvette Museum
Robert Maxhimer

Beauty in the Abstract: A.D. Cook and Hyper-Realism Art

Long before artificial intelligence consumed all conversations related to the blurred line of assisted creativity, artists had often found themselves at the center of the question, “How is art defined?” Art, whether a sculpture, painting, photograph, theatrical production, or film, is inherently subjective and interpreted only through the eyes of

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