I'M BACK!

I wanted to take a quick moment to apologize for my long absence, and to thank you all for your continued support and visits to my blog. 

My little boy and I are now completely settled in to our new home in Arizona, meaning that I will be rededicating myself to my work here - with and for you. 

Please let me know if there are any events / favorite artists / art related things in AZ that you would like to have featured on the blog and on my page on the Examiner.com website. Being new to the AZ art scene, I would greatly appreciate any direction you might have for me!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Phoenix Third Fridays

If you can't make it out to Phoenix's downtown Roosevelt Row Arts District on the First Friday of the month don't fret!

 You can experience the same magic on the THIRD Friday of every month too!

This Friday, September 21st from 6:00 - 10:00 pm, head downtown to peruse the work of some of Phoenix's best local artists. Each gallery has their own operating hours for the event, so please make sure to visit your favorite gallery's website to double check their hours. 

For more information, please visit HERE, to view my full article. 

If you have any questions - tweet me @sadiefaye12

September Phoenix Artlink Collectors Tour

Don't miss your chance to attend September's Artlink Collectors Tour - this Saturday, September 21st form 1:00 - 4:00 pm. 

For $35 ($60 for two tickets), you will have the opportunity to join a private guided tour of three downtown Phoenix art galleries; transportation and snacks will be provided. 

This month's tour will feature the following galleries:

 - MonOrchid Gallery

- Five15 Arts

- Frontal Lobe Gallery

For more information, please view my full article HERE.

Tweet me if you have any questions - @sadiefaye12

Featured Artist of the Day: Anne Yvonne Gilbert

Anne Yvonne Gilbert

Toronto, Canada

Illustration 

"One of the most prolific and acclaimed illustrators practicing today, Yvonne Gilbert’s work runs the gamut from children’s book illustrations and postage stamps to posters and record sleeves. The richness of her imagination reflects her lifelong research and interest in the quality of materials and surfaces, from the familiar glint of an embroidered cloak to the soft, unblemished skin of an infant. Her exceptional sense of composition and design, together with her attention to proportion and detail, results in truly sumptuous visual representations of both real and imaginary worlds.

Born and raised in Northumberland, England, After lecturing full-time for 5 years Yvonne became a free-lance illustrator in 1978 since when she has worked with many of the major publishing houses and design-groups worldwide."

- From Gilbert's official website. 

Dracula 

Paradise Lost 

Sense and Sensibility

The Wild Swans

Mermaids

All words and images featured in this post are the creation and property of the artist, Anne Yvonne Gilbert.

For more information about this artist, please visit her official website, HERE.

Tempe Festival of the Arts is this weekend!

Tempe Festival of the Arts

April 5 - April 7

10 am - 6 pm

FREE

Located on Mill Avenue between 3rd Street and University Drive in Downtown Tempe

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 200 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine and has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. 

As many as 400 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience. While the Tempe Festival of the Arts focuses on visual art and the artists who create it, there also is a wide variety of other activity for guests to enjoy. Live entertainment provides fun for festival-goers. Performances throughout the venue keep audiences in high spirits throughout the day. In addition to the Festival Stage, street performers, food and beverage vendors, sponsor exhibits, and entertainment booths are set up for the amusement of Festival visitors. Visit the Arizona Wine Festival for tastings and sales by the glass, bottle, or case. And, enjoy The Art of Beer featuring local microbrewery sampling and sales.

In addition to arts and entertainment, the Tempe Festival of the Arts offers support to the Tempe community. A portion of the proceeds raised at the Festival benefits local Tempe charities whose volunteers provide on-site staffing during the event.

- Excerpted from the Tempe Festival of the Arts website

Event Highlights:

400 Artist Booths

Arizona Wine Festival

The Art of Beer

Live Musical Performances

Food Vendors

Kid's Corner

For more information about this event, visit their official website, HERE.

or download a printable event program, HERE.

Featured Artist of the Day: Tuzhidao

Tuzhidao

Taipei, Taiwan

Drawing, Fashion, Illustration 

"I'm a Freelance Illustrator My area of expertise is watercolor,especially drawing woman's eyes.

I have always believed that fashion and art are integrated.

To be honest, I become anxious easily. Just like my works, I define a successful piece as being created in the limbo between anxiety and tranquility. If one were able to cease this indecisive swaying of the heart, a firm stability would be found. This feeling of stability may sometimes feel like a thorn in my side, but is also an integral part of me,

 Such is my definition of beauty."

- Bio From the Gartyu Fashion Illustration Website. 

All words and images featured on this page are the creation and property of the artist, Tuzhidao.

For more information on this artist, please visit their profile on the Behance Website, HERE.

Featured Artist of the Day: Quist Tsang

Quist Tsang

Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Fashion, Graphic Design, Photography

"Quist Tsang began her career as a professional photographer in 2007.  Best known for her usage of vivid color combinations and high contrast,  Quist has photographed for many of Asia’s biggest marketing companies  and art houses in the last 5 years. In 2008, she published her first book “LADY LUMINANCE” with Asia One  Books. It was through  film photography that Quist had created her own style blending striking  colors with high contrast and saturation. Quist’s talent does not stop with photography, as she has directed, designed, and produced products with a local brand Zhenation."

- Bio from her official website. 

 

All words and images featured in this post are the creation and property of the artist, Quist Tsang.

For more information on this artist, please visit her official website, HERE.