Visual Arts

Comic by David Quan, aka Luster KaboomClick on the image (or right here) for a full-size version​…

Beginning next week on Wednesday, Oct. 6 (and continuing every Wednesday, save for November 10, through November 17), Falk will be teaching a class dubbed “Beginning Oil Painting with a Focus on Realism” at the Scottsdale Artists’ School, 3720 North Marshall Way. The class is open to beginning and intermediate…

In a world where good forces are surrounded by dark ones, eight people each found one person he or she worshiped. Each New Times contributor (the worshiper), was given the opportunity to sit down, ask a few questions and share the story of his or her hero (the worshiped) as…

We blogged last week about the Phoenix Design Week poster contest. The Design Week website announced the winner, but we thought we’d also share: Mike Giles, phxdw.com/posters​ You can check out Mike Giles’ design up close and personal at AIR, 3419 E University Drive, now through Oct. 1. Twenty posters…

Forrest Solis reads children’s books — more specifically antiquated children’s lesson books — a little differently. The Phoenix artist and ASU Assistant Professor of Art will be showcasing her painted reactions to these books in her latest exhibition, “Acting Out: Prescribed Lessons” at the Artlink A. E. England Gallery Oct…

It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…

Guess who wins when Scottsdale Public Art and Creative Connect team up in a couple of weeks? You, friend. On Tuesday, October 12, Scottsdale Public Art will take its first steps towards producing its next big project and they want your ideas and suggestions during a shindig at 5th &…

Yesterday, we dished on what you’ll score with a ticket to Phoenix Design Week (think more than 30 guest speakers, two full days of ADOBE training and networking with local and national designers). But there are also a number of presentations and events that are open to the public and,…

So you can’t fly without Delta’s help. You were the slowest kid in gym class. Your 5-year-old niece hits harder than you. Big deal! You don’t need superpowers to be the stuff of comic book legends, or at least to look like you are.   I’m Exhibit A: Step 1: Choose Your…

Comic by David Quan aka Luster Kaboomclick on the image (or right here) for a full-size version…

It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on the murals springing up around town — their…

Joan Waters moved to Phoenix from Baltimore 20 years ago, and while the landscape and lighting of both cities inform the artist’s work, it’s another place altogether that inspired her bright palette. “When I was about 5, my parents took me to the Caribbean for a week,” she recalls. “The…

www.flickr.com/photos/laffy4kYou’ll need to keep an eye on this ‘cuz you’re on deadline, my friend.​There’s a serious grip of opportunity with the City of Tempe Community Galleries. They’re looking to fill seven art shows at three different galleries.Interested? Read on to find out what you need to do before the deadline…

Mural by David Quan, Photo by Claire Lawton​ It’s about time Phoenix sees some serious mural love. In the interest of giving credit to their artists and because we’re losing track of the times we’ve said, “Woah, when did that go up?”, we bring you Mural City, a series on…

John and Ted Lewis are creative craftsmen. They’re also brothers. Their business, Lewis Interiors, is part upholstery services, part furniture sales and completely fascinating. During the first week of October, the brothers will open their gallery in downtown Glendale. The small showroom, located near 58th and Glendale avenues, is filled…

Slate.com’s Daily Dose features Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau. Yesterday’s was all about our local, dear Quayle Family. Read the full strip here. …

Wikimedia Commons​Paul Golfen sees comic book art in everyday life. When a young woman walks by, he points out how her glasses might be turned into goggles when drawn in certain comics. Now, he’s calling on local artists to share their comic book visions too. The “Amazing Ink” Comic Cover…

Open for Business is a city art exhibition set to run from Oct. 8 through Jan. 29 that aims to call attention local businesses in Tempe. The project will feature art works installed throughout downtown Tempe businesses and at the ASU Art Museum. Sixteen artists will feature their work; each…

Yep, that used to be a parking spot … and it probably will be again tomorrow. But today, on Mill Avenue and in other public parking spaces in Phoenix, small PARK(ing) spots have taken over. The guerrilla campaign, PARK(ing) Day, is a worldwide event that aims to raise awareness about…

phxdw.com​The creative brains behind Phoenix Design week called for poster submissions last month. And boy did they hit the jackpot. More than 70 posters were submitted by artists, graphic designers and design week geeks (yes, we love them all) and now it’s up to you to decide. Voting starts today…

http://jamesbarnett.net/Favela by James Barnett.​James Barnett is a funny guy. The Scottsdale resident’s bio reads: “I get pretty excited by degradation. Of images, that is.”With that kind of temperament, it’s no wonder he turns to unusual subject matter for his fine art paintings. For his exhibition at spec10 Gallery in Scottsdale,…