SOURCE: artists and their inspirations
SOURCE: artists and their inspirations is an exhition opportunity for artists to share with others the source of what inspires them to make art and return to the studio day after day. In the statements accompanying each work, the artists share what they see, feel, and/or hear, and how that is infused in their art or interpreted by them. Be sure to click each piece to read about their inspirations.
SOURCE: artists and their inspirations is seen virtually here and physically at the Desert Foothills Gallery at the Desert Foothills Library 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331.
Join us for a reception for the artists and an awards ceremony on February 4, 2023 from 4:00-5:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition continues through March 15, 2023.
The Desert Foothills Library Gallery hours are:
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Meet the Juror…
Ann Howey-Falvey
Anne Howey-Falvey is a painter who works in oils, acrylics, watercolor, and mixed media. She specializes in pet and human portraits, but is known to paint anything from still life to abstraction. Anne has been involved in the local Arizona art scene for the last 30 years. She also volunteers for non-profit arts organizations in the valley. She has taught for MCCD since 2005. She currently teaches watercolor at both Paradise Valley Community College and Phoenix College.
Congratulations to the Award Recipients will be posted after the reception and awards ceremony on Feb 4, 2023
Enjoy the Show!
Scroll down to see the artwork. Click on each to learn more about each artist.
Dale Odell
Homage to Lorrence
Archival Pigment Print
$350
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Gary Binder
Dove Delight
Oil
$600
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Gary Binder
Summer Sun Soaked
Pastel
$475
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Judy Paxton Bruce
Blonde Girl with Glasses and Birds
Mixed Media
$1,600
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Judy Wegenast
New Arrivals
Pastel
$525
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Judy Wegenast
Proud Beauties
Pastel
$575
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Jules Lafferty
Desert Blues
Photography
$275
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Jules Lafferty
Taking my Moment
Photography
20×24
$190
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Marina C. Stojic
Desert Delight
Pastel
$350
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Marina C. Stojic
Desert Glow
Pastel
$375
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Marina C. Stojic
Inspiring Thoughts
Pastel
$375
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Marvella Frey
Sitting Bull
Acrylic on canvas
$1,000
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Marvella Frey
Iron White Man
Acrylic on canvas
$1,000
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Melanie Harman
Monsoon Season New Mexico
Watercolor on paper
$300
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Melanie Harman
Whitney Trail Lake
Watercolor on paper
$300
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Melanie Harman
The Road to Whitney
Acrylic
$500
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Nancy Breiman
Sky Candy
Oil
$800
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Nancy Breiman
Makes My Heart Sing
Oil
$1,550
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Pat O’Brien
Colors of the Canyon
Oil
$650
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Pat O’Brien
Between The Thorns
Oil
$450
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Ronnie Wainwright
Dreamscape
Oil
$500
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Sue Eddy
Sunrise Winds
Acrylic
$400
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Tom Friese
BLACK+WHITE Series 19 Cercamiento
Acrylic and Prepared Paper
$750
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Valerie West
Still Waters Run Deep
Acrylic
$475
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Valerie West
Fire in the Sky
Acrylic
$275
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