Author: Laura Boberg

During the dry, hot Arizona summer, some of the best ways to beat the heat are to enjoy a cool dip in the pool, take a drink of water or retreat on a beach vacation. From July 6 to 22, artists will present their unique visions of water in the exhibition Water, Water Everywhere at… Continue reading Visions of Water

The artist Hunt Slonem has been very prolific at creating paintings – in both small and large scale – devoted to nature, specifically to animals like rabbits and birds and butterflies.   Photo: Hunt Slonem

Everywhere she goes, Holly Wilson searches the ground and pokes through underbrush in a quest for the oddly shaped branches and found objects that add dimension to her miniature, humanlike works of art.

Passionate about art and also a keen gardener, artist Dyana Hesson has a way with plants and paint. She combines these interests to preserve extraordinary moments in nature, from the sculptural qualities of seed heads before they scatter to the wind to fond memories associated with a hand-picked bouquet.

In the mid-20th century, back when Western music was still trying to figure out where Western music was headed, and when rock ‘n’ roll was still trying to figure out where rock ‘n’ roll was headed, the two genres made a symbiotic pairing under the banner of rockabilly.

Birds are Slonem’s most frequent subject and greatest muse.   Photo: From “Birds” by Hunt Slonem, copyright © 2017, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com.

Hunt Slonem is gearing up to expand his cult following with the release of his gorgeous new tome.  

In Times Tender Passing at Bonner David Galleries, Joseph Lorusso is attempting to capture elusive and poignant moments in time. When going about his life, Lorusso is often struck by scenes and emotions. After those moments become paintings, it is the viewer’s job to complete the narrative.

Jane Jones’ show Glorious Survivors at Bonner David Galleries focuses on the conflict between humanity and nature. Going camping in Colorado with her grandparents as a teenager taught her how to appreciate the beauty of nature, and Jones says, “The damage by humans to nature absolutely breaks my heart. But I don’t want to paint… Continue reading The Fragility of Nature