3: Colin Chillag Colin Chillag’s a local painter who says he finds inspiration in snapshots he picks up in thrift stores. His work often leaves much to the imagination (as you’ll see after the jump). He was born in Syracuse, New York, attended grade school and high school in Phoenix…
Comic by David Quan aka Luster Kaboomclick on the image (or right here) for a full-size version…
The pool parties may be winding down (even if the heat’s not getting the memo), but Mark-Taylor had one bash left to throw. Their community-based pool kickbacks have all had pretty good turnouts, so we thought we’d check up on the last one of the season, at San Marbeya in…
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…
Brian Hughes rescues superheroes. His wife, Carolyn Lavender, grabs the large bowl full of characters and spreads them out on the couple’s patio. Decapitated, one armed, one legged, non-functioning superheroes (and a few villains) somehow find their way into Brian Hughes’ line of vision — usually while he’s driving around…
4: Shawna Franks and Bob Fisher Shawna and Bob are a seriously creative power couple. Shawna’s the artistic director of Space 55 Theatre at Seventh and Pierce streets in Phoenix. Bob directs, acts, and improvises there, and is the occasional host of “Seven Minutes in Heaven.” They’ve been married for…
5. Morgan McNally Morgan McNally was born and raised in Phoenix. While she moved downtown as a fashion student in 2006, she says she dropped her sewing machine somewhere along the way, found painting, and hasn’t looked back. She’s currently in pursuit of a degree in printmaking, and her work’s…
6. Steven Yazzie Steven Yazzie’s a painter, sculptor, videographer and installation artist who uses mixed media. He says his most recent work focuses on the “intersection of personal mythology, cultural histories and the shared contemporary experience in the context of a Western imagination.” Yazzie’s one of the founding members of…
This just in from the “You Know You Live in Scottsdale When…” On Saturday, the Scottsdale Police Department will set up a kiosk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside of, wait for it, Scottsdale Fashion Square and will collect your unused, unneeded and expired prescriptions — no questions asked…
7: Quincy Ross Quincy Ross is a self-taught artist, designer, and photographer with a background in music, fashion, graphic design and business. Despite what you may have heard, Ross owns the trademark Mos Def™, which landed in the History of The T-shirt book (2002). He’s managed and promoted musical talent,…
Art walks and festivals are more often about people watching and shenanigans and less about the actual art. We’re here to guide you through both. Presenting our very own Field Guide — an evolving guide to art walks and festivals around town. From time to time, we’ll introduce some of…
In the tradition of our anonymous flight attendant, book buyer, and yoga instructor — the quintessential house cleaner shares her anecdotes of keeping things organized and Why Your House Cleaner Hates You, as told to this writer.No, we are not revealing her identity, as she respects her employers and their…
8: John SpiakJohn Spiak is a curator at the ASU Art Museum, (he joined the staff in 1994). The California native was heavily influenced by his grandparents, who all lived a short drive from his parent’s house. One of his grandfathers worked for Disney for 25 years, his other…
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…
”That’s Doug,” the bartender says. She points toward the back end of the bar. “You’ll see him. He’s the bald guy who’s usually back by the pool table.”Doug Wasilewski’s propped up against the back bar, scoping out one of the players aiming his pool cue. He admits to spending a…
Courtesy of Stephanie Carrico9: Stephanie Carrico If Stephanie Carrico isn’t running around the Trunk Space — her gallery and performance arts venue — she might be under a pile of sock monkeys. The Utah native moved to Phoenix when she was 9 years old and eventually attended ASU for…
Is it just us or are the “unconference,” social media networking, meet and greet (with people you probably already know, or have at least shared a wifi-connection with)-type events taking over every hip bar and coffee shop in downtown Phoenix? Maybe it’s just that time of year. Add CenPhoCamp to…
10: James E. Garcia James E. Garcia is a playwright, journalist, university lecturer, and owner of Creative Vistas Media, a Valley-based media consulting firm. He also serves as the director of communications at the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and as a staff associate at Urias Communications. Garcia has taught…
If you left the house at all this weekend, you may have found it hard to believe that the “official” end of summer is just around the corner. Luckily Radio Phoenix still throws a party even when it’s as hot as hell. The volunteer-driven, Phoenix-based radio station held the event…
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. …
Daniel Mills is all about art, culture, and tacos. He says he’s always kept up with the happenings on LAtaco.com, a blog dedicated to the lifestyle, street art and taco stands in Los Angeles, and that he knew Phoenix could use a version of its own. So he made a…
