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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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Celebrating 15 Years on Twitter
A.D. Cook

Celebrating 15 Years on Twitter [X]

With my recent move to Arizona, I’ve fallen a bit behind on my posts and updates. So far behind, in fact, that I missed acknowledging a huge social milestone. It turns out that as of April 2024, I have been posting (tweeting) on Twitter/X for fifteen years running, celebrating art

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Phoenix Rising From The Ashes
A.D. Cook

Phoenix Rising

They say you can never go home again, but I’ve been home many times. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve returned to Phoenix. It still holds a special place in my heart and is one of my favorite cities. Despite not living there for many years, its charm

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Celebrating World Design Day 2024
A.D. Cook

World Design Day 2024

From the smallest details of daily life to grand, sweeping structures, design surrounds and enhances us at every turn. Good design can improve functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability in buildings, products, and services. Whether it’s the sleek lines of a sports car or the thoughtful layout of a park, good design

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AMERICA FIRST Art Series by A.D. Cook
A.D. Cook

America First Art Series

Over the past few years, I’ve inadvertently created a collection of artworks that has fondly become my America First Series. It’s a small series of epic paintings of America’s Sports Car and American iron – aka Haley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle. Several of my America First creations include an American flag

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International World Art Day 2024
A.D. Cook

World Art Day 2024

Hey there! Did you know that World Art Day falls on April 15th every year? Art means different things to people, depending on culture, ethnicity, upbringing, and personal preferences. This day is about cultivating art appreciation and inspiring folks to notice the endless beauty and creativity around them. It’s a

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MOMENTUM Art T-Shirts
A.D. Cook

MOMENTUM Art Tees

Classic T-shirts and beautiful cars are always in fashion. Since unveiling my latest epic car painting, MOMENTUM, I’ve been asked if I offered shirts featuring the paintings. While I’m not in the apparel biz, my friends at TeesPDQ can print great images on almost anything. With that in mind, they’re

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ECLIPSE painting by A.D. Cook - CENSORED by Facebook
A.D. Cook

A Censored Eclipse

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. While many parts of the country are excited about the Solar Eclipse 2024, Las Vegas will get a less-fulfilling version. Or, as a thought, you could fill your eyes with beauty,

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Explosive Ideas with AI Typewriter
A.D. Cook

What TheoBot Thought

Okay, I have to admit, while I am an old-school artist at heart, I am also somewhat of a geek. So, when an AI app came across my radar, suggesting it could help artists write descriptions of their art, I was curious.

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