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I have lived in Arizona for 36 years (always in the West Valley). I have traveled to/through and lived in quite a few U.S. states as a child and as an adult. I have always loved photography and am looking forward to sharing some of my favorite photos here. I mostly photograph landscapes, but will take photos of anything and everything that catches my eye. Sometimes with a different perspective or angle than is "normal" or "expected." I am retired, but work as a contract paralegal remotely and can schedule my work around my photography and other things. I have 3 adult children and 1 granddaughter who always keep me busy as well. Photography is my jam :)
My name is Stone, and I am both a vocalist and saxophonist. I perform a variety of genres as soloist, within a duo and a full band that range from classical, jazz, RnB, classic rock and several others. I along with Sam (pianist) are in a duo entitled Travel Song that we hope to do as the title suggests...take our music across the country and beyond. We are both committed to sharing quality music within various settings that inspire and uplift the spirit. Currently, we are based on the westside of the valley but are willing to travel anywhere. Please come check us out or hire us for your special occasion.
Multimedia Artist based out of El Mirage, Arizona
Born and raised in Arizona, I create works inspired by my belief in the power of our imagination to create reality. My work is recognized by my signature pink palette across the United States.
Michelle Burkhardt is a fine artist in Arizona. She has lived all over the United States and a few years overseas. Her paintings reflect her love of landscapes, nature, and the world around her. Michelle has lived and travelled in the Atlantic Coast region, the Middle East, Europe, the Central US, the Pacific Northwest, and currently the American Southwest, increasing her subject matter. Michelle studied under William Cather Hook at the Scottsdale Artists School, John Horejs in Buckeye, Arizona and Katherine Uitz in Leander, Texas. She has shown at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Arts with a View in the Community of Verrado, Arizona. Michelle is a member of Victory Artisans and the Verrado Artist Collaborative. Michelle’s process: once a subject is chosen, she takes a photograph and sketches it back in her home studio. From there, she decides her best approach to achieve the painting she is looking for. While most of her paintings are done using oil colors, she also enjoys watercolor, pencil and acrylics. Member of Oil Painters of America. Showing at The Monastery Arizona.
Born and Raised in the West Valley, Gates is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, experienced stage performer, voice actor, and passionate Game Master/Storyteller in love with performance and telling stories. Gates is a talented singer, plays Guitar, Electric Bass, Piano, and has a background in Violin, Cello, and Banjo. Gates as performed in theater, puppetry, musical theater, and choir groups in England, California, and Arizona. They have worked as a voice actor for a number of independent projects. Gates is an experienced game master for table-top role-playing games, especially Vampire: the Masquerade, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Pathfinder 2nd Edition, Cyberpunk 2020, Hunter: the Reckoning, and Hunter: the Vigil.
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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I have lived in Arizona for 36 years (always in the West Valley). I have traveled to/through and lived in quite a few U.S. states as a child and as an adult. I have always loved photography and am looking forward to sharing some of my favorite photos here. I mostly photograph landscapes, but will take photos of anything and everything that catches my eye. Sometimes with a different perspective or angle than is "normal" or "expected." I am retired, but work as a contract paralegal remotely and can schedule my work around my photography and other things. I have 3 adult children and 1 granddaughter who always keep me busy as well. Photography is my jam :)
My name is Stone, and I am both a vocalist and saxophonist. I perform a variety of genres as soloist, within a duo and a full band that range from classical, jazz, RnB, classic rock and several others. I along with Sam (pianist) are in a duo entitled Travel Song that we hope to do as the title suggests...take our music across the country and beyond. We are both committed to sharing quality music within various settings that inspire and uplift the spirit. Currently, we are based on the westside of the valley but are willing to travel anywhere. Please come check us out or hire us for your special occasion.
Multimedia Artist based out of El Mirage, Arizona
Born and raised in Arizona, I create works inspired by my belief in the power of our imagination to create reality. My work is recognized by my signature pink palette across the United States.
Michelle Burkhardt is a fine artist in Arizona. She has lived all over the United States and a few years overseas. Her paintings reflect her love of landscapes, nature, and the world around her. Michelle has lived and travelled in the Atlantic Coast region, the Middle East, Europe, the Central US, the Pacific Northwest, and currently the American Southwest, increasing her subject matter. Michelle studied under William Cather Hook at the Scottsdale Artists School, John Horejs in Buckeye, Arizona and Katherine Uitz in Leander, Texas. She has shown at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Arts with a View in the Community of Verrado, Arizona. Michelle is a member of Victory Artisans and the Verrado Artist Collaborative. Michelle’s process: once a subject is chosen, she takes a photograph and sketches it back in her home studio. From there, she decides her best approach to achieve the painting she is looking for. While most of her paintings are done using oil colors, she also enjoys watercolor, pencil and acrylics. Member of Oil Painters of America. Showing at The Monastery Arizona.
Born and Raised in the West Valley, Gates is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, experienced stage performer, voice actor, and passionate Game Master/Storyteller in love with performance and telling stories. Gates is a talented singer, plays Guitar, Electric Bass, Piano, and has a background in Violin, Cello, and Banjo. Gates as performed in theater, puppetry, musical theater, and choir groups in England, California, and Arizona. They have worked as a voice actor for a number of independent projects. Gates is an experienced game master for table-top role-playing games, especially Vampire: the Masquerade, Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, Pathfinder 2nd Edition, Cyberpunk 2020, Hunter: the Reckoning, and Hunter: the Vigil.
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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