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Bela Fidel is a mixed media artist working in Arizona. Bela’s body of work is informed by her experiences shaped by having lived in three different countries and her exposure to their culture and outlook on life. This can be felt in the rich layering and texturing of her abstract work in oils, encaustics and mixed media. Bela is also passionate about animals, both domestic and wild. Her love and compassion for all sentient creatures led her to create a series in oils, “Endangered, Threatened and Exploited Species”, with an aim to raising people’s awareness about the plight of these animals. Bela has been showing her work for many decades at a variety of art venues, both in Los Angeles and in Arizona. Throughout the years she has been the recipient of prizes, commendations and media publicity. Bela strives to continue to distill her truest personal expression through constant exploration, venturing into new territories while staying true to her fidelity to elegant aesthetics. Bela’s intention and drive are to express both the passion of drama and the softness of poetry. These are expressed with contrasts of raw brushstrokes versus smooth and polished; of soft and quiet passages versus a dash of drama. While she aims at expressing her Being in paint, these characteristics are universal and are found in all of us: in the richness and layers of our emotions; in the drama and poetry of the everyday; in the quiet corners of our hearts that come alive with the slightest dash of hope and joy.
Hello my name is Blake I was born in 1980 in Hawaiian Gardens California but I was raised in Morongo basin area of California. I believe the slow paced small town desert lifestyle drew me to creating, even at an early age where my interests were model cars and drawing. I moved to the west valley in Arizona in late 2016 to be closer to family, and I got back into drawing and painting around 2018 where I tried to practice daily and when I could. I have always worked full time jobs as well ranging from auto tech, building maintenance, and sales so art has always been part time. I would love to make art full time and intend to in the future. My style and inspirations vary because I have too many to list.
David Murrieta Artist Bio David Murrieta was born in 1964 in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Tolleson Union High School, and in senior year, also attended Phoenix Union High School Area Vocational Center in downtown Phoenix, and studied Commercial Art. In 1985, he graduated from Phoenix College with AA Certificate in Visual Communications, after that he attended Arizona State University and received a Bacheior degree in Studio Art. After graduating from ASU, he took education courses at University of Phoenix, to get a teaching certificate. He has been teaching art in various schools, Isaac School District, Tolleson Union High School District, Sierra Linda High School. During his education at ASU, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve, in a Combat Engineer Unit. and ended up serving overseas in Saudi Arabia in 1991, during the Persian Gulf War. He is also a Mural artist with various murals painted in the metro Phoenix area, and one painted in San Antonio Texas.
(CARree) JEAN , Artist & Author Jean is a seasoned artist and writer with a lifelong commitment to the arts. Despite early challenges growing up in the Midwest, she turned to creativity as a form of personal therapy, utilizing painting and writing to navigate a difficult upbringing. Over the years, she maintained her artistic pursuits, even contributing to local art galleries. Now in Arizona, Jean leveraged her career expertise to become a Real Estate Career Development Coach, Investor and Mentor. Simultaneously, she established herself as a Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach, PMD Facilitator, CPT, AAB and Certified Art Tutor. Now teaching and creating art full-time since 2017 leaving the Real Estate world behind her. Passionate about giving back, Jean volunteers extensively, offering free paint parties for local Animal Shelters' fundraising events. Currently residing in Arizona, Jean finds fulfillment in her blessed career, helping others through the healing process of Therapeutic Art. She attributes her success to God's grace and guidance, expressing that her creative journey has just begun while sharing art with the world.
I was born and raised in Arizona as the youngest of 5 children. In 2016, I graduated from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Printmaking and Book Arts, then moved back home to Arizona. Since then, I have been participating in art markets and selling my work in galleries across Arizona.
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Dionna Figueroa is a self taught landscape artist that resides in Buckeye, Arizona. She began her painting journey in 2016. Living in the Southwest for over 30 years, Dionna draws inspiration from the many diverse landscapes that the Southwest has to offer. She is an avid adventurer, who enjoys photographing and painting the landscapes she captures through her camera lens.
Artist, writer, photographer, Julanne is a visionary of bliss and creativity. Photographs are prints from her personal collection reproduced on fine canvas. Professional backing, ready to hang on your wall.
I have been doing art since I was a little girl. All through school I took as many art classes as I could! I got married at a young age and my art came out in all different ways. Photography, scrapbooking, a T-shirt painting business that I took to arts and craft fairs. I had four children and then my art came in the way of face painting, painting murals on nursery walls and helping with lots of school projects! It wasn’t until I retired that I started exploring art more and when we moved to a community that had an art club I joined first thing. That is where I took some classes and found that I could paint on a canvas. I love mixing mediums and using other materials to create art. I am so happy when I am in my studio creating my art.
As Director of Digital Operation with Epic Earth Arts, I am an Arizona-based professional with a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction and a background in cybersecurity, blended education, technology, and strategic operations. A dedicated patron of the arts, I support the growth and digital evolution of Epic Earth Arts: https://www.skool.com/epic-earth-arts-3788 ; https://www.epiceartharts.store/
MFA, Kent State University, major in Ceramics, minor in Printmaking. Taught at San Antonio Art Institute, Akron Art Institute, and various venues around Phoenix, AZ West Valley. Served 15 years as Curator, West Valley Art Museum.
I am a mixed media artist who enjoys experimenting with a variety of tools, techniques, media, and materials. I attempt to make meaning and tell a story through the use of cultural symbols, signs, words, and images.
Bela Fidel is a mixed media artist working in Arizona. Bela’s body of work is informed by her experiences shaped by having lived in three different countries and her exposure to their culture and outlook on life. This can be felt in the rich layering and texturing of her abstract work in oils, encaustics and mixed media. Bela is also passionate about animals, both domestic and wild. Her love and compassion for all sentient creatures led her to create a series in oils, “Endangered, Threatened and Exploited Species”, with an aim to raising people’s awareness about the plight of these animals. Bela has been showing her work for many decades at a variety of art venues, both in Los Angeles and in Arizona. Throughout the years she has been the recipient of prizes, commendations and media publicity. Bela strives to continue to distill her truest personal expression through constant exploration, venturing into new territories while staying true to her fidelity to elegant aesthetics. Bela’s intention and drive are to express both the passion of drama and the softness of poetry. These are expressed with contrasts of raw brushstrokes versus smooth and polished; of soft and quiet passages versus a dash of drama. While she aims at expressing her Being in paint, these characteristics are universal and are found in all of us: in the richness and layers of our emotions; in the drama and poetry of the everyday; in the quiet corners of our hearts that come alive with the slightest dash of hope and joy.
Hello my name is Blake I was born in 1980 in Hawaiian Gardens California but I was raised in Morongo basin area of California. I believe the slow paced small town desert lifestyle drew me to creating, even at an early age where my interests were model cars and drawing. I moved to the west valley in Arizona in late 2016 to be closer to family, and I got back into drawing and painting around 2018 where I tried to practice daily and when I could. I have always worked full time jobs as well ranging from auto tech, building maintenance, and sales so art has always been part time. I would love to make art full time and intend to in the future. My style and inspirations vary because I have too many to list.
David Murrieta Artist Bio David Murrieta was born in 1964 in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Tolleson Union High School, and in senior year, also attended Phoenix Union High School Area Vocational Center in downtown Phoenix, and studied Commercial Art. In 1985, he graduated from Phoenix College with AA Certificate in Visual Communications, after that he attended Arizona State University and received a Bacheior degree in Studio Art. After graduating from ASU, he took education courses at University of Phoenix, to get a teaching certificate. He has been teaching art in various schools, Isaac School District, Tolleson Union High School District, Sierra Linda High School. During his education at ASU, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve, in a Combat Engineer Unit. and ended up serving overseas in Saudi Arabia in 1991, during the Persian Gulf War. He is also a Mural artist with various murals painted in the metro Phoenix area, and one painted in San Antonio Texas.
(CARree) JEAN , Artist & Author Jean is a seasoned artist and writer with a lifelong commitment to the arts. Despite early challenges growing up in the Midwest, she turned to creativity as a form of personal therapy, utilizing painting and writing to navigate a difficult upbringing. Over the years, she maintained her artistic pursuits, even contributing to local art galleries. Now in Arizona, Jean leveraged her career expertise to become a Real Estate Career Development Coach, Investor and Mentor. Simultaneously, she established herself as a Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach, PMD Facilitator, CPT, AAB and Certified Art Tutor. Now teaching and creating art full-time since 2017 leaving the Real Estate world behind her. Passionate about giving back, Jean volunteers extensively, offering free paint parties for local Animal Shelters' fundraising events. Currently residing in Arizona, Jean finds fulfillment in her blessed career, helping others through the healing process of Therapeutic Art. She attributes her success to God's grace and guidance, expressing that her creative journey has just begun while sharing art with the world.
I was born and raised in Arizona as the youngest of 5 children. In 2016, I graduated from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in Illustration with a minor in Printmaking and Book Arts, then moved back home to Arizona. Since then, I have been participating in art markets and selling my work in galleries across Arizona.
Live Violin for weddings & special events Turning moments into memories
Dionna Figueroa is a self taught landscape artist that resides in Buckeye, Arizona. She began her painting journey in 2016. Living in the Southwest for over 30 years, Dionna draws inspiration from the many diverse landscapes that the Southwest has to offer. She is an avid adventurer, who enjoys photographing and painting the landscapes she captures through her camera lens.
Artist, writer, photographer, Julanne is a visionary of bliss and creativity. Photographs are prints from her personal collection reproduced on fine canvas. Professional backing, ready to hang on your wall.
I have been doing art since I was a little girl. All through school I took as many art classes as I could! I got married at a young age and my art came out in all different ways. Photography, scrapbooking, a T-shirt painting business that I took to arts and craft fairs. I had four children and then my art came in the way of face painting, painting murals on nursery walls and helping with lots of school projects! It wasn’t until I retired that I started exploring art more and when we moved to a community that had an art club I joined first thing. That is where I took some classes and found that I could paint on a canvas. I love mixing mediums and using other materials to create art. I am so happy when I am in my studio creating my art.
As Director of Digital Operation with Epic Earth Arts, I am an Arizona-based professional with a Master's in Curriculum & Instruction and a background in cybersecurity, blended education, technology, and strategic operations. A dedicated patron of the arts, I support the growth and digital evolution of Epic Earth Arts: https://www.skool.com/epic-earth-arts-3788 ; https://www.epiceartharts.store/
MFA, Kent State University, major in Ceramics, minor in Printmaking. Taught at San Antonio Art Institute, Akron Art Institute, and various venues around Phoenix, AZ West Valley. Served 15 years as Curator, West Valley Art Museum.
I am a mixed media artist who enjoys experimenting with a variety of tools, techniques, media, and materials. I attempt to make meaning and tell a story through the use of cultural symbols, signs, words, and images.