Ms. Karen had ordered tickets for the Van Gogh Exhibit online and we went in mid-August 2023. It is located at the Oro Valley Marketplace in a very large space. We got in a short line and entered a room with posters describing Van Gogh’s tragic life of mental illness … Continue reading
In Tucson, you will find that many of our gardens and parks display art and exhibits in tune with the themes of their parks. Often this art is exhibited outdoors, so go while it is cool. Some of the exhibits offer art for sale. All of them rotate their exhibits … Continue reading
Ted DeGrazia was a world-renowned artist who, with his Native American friends, built one of the world’s most unique art galleries to showcase his work. However you describe his art, I’m sure your visit to the DeGrazia Gallery In The Sun in Northeast Tucson will be a most interesting and enjoyable outing.
Continue readingWe spent this past summer chasing Western Art around the state of Arizona. Recently we have begun to dip our toes into what we are finding to be the fascinating genre of Western Art. At least as it pertains to Southern Arizona. Prompted by Scratchboard Artist Paul Hopman, we began … Continue reading
Paul Hopman is a local Tucson artist who uses scratchboard to illustrate the beauty and spirit of animals, be they a wild mustang or a pet dog. Paul is passionate about using his unique artform to teach about and preserve the wild creatures. Many of his subjects are endangered species, such as wolves, tigers & gorillas. But he also does commission work for those who want a stunningly beautiful framed portrait of their favorite pet.
In this video, Paul shows you how he does it, one scratch at a time.
Continue readingOne day in late January 2022, Ms. Karen and I visited the Tucson Botanical Garden, for two reasons in particular. First, to experience the “Seeing the Invisible” alternative reality program for which we had the applicable app. And second, to enjoy lunch at the Garden’s restaurant, Edna’s Eatery. According to … Continue reading
I visited Lisa Sturz, from Red Herring Puppets the other day. Lisa is the Puppet Master and Proprietor of Red Herring Puppets. Red Herring Puppets is one of the latest additions to the Tucson Mall. Lisa has been delighting children and adults with her puppets most of her life. She … Continue reading
As the Covid-19 pandemic winds down, hopefully, so does the Wyeth Exhibit at the Tucson Museum of Art downtown. This past Saturday we ventured out as close to other strangers as we have in over a year to see the exhibit featuring 3 generations of Wyeths, the most famous of … Continue reading
Between the City of Tucson and Pima County, Metro Tucson boasts over 100 displays of outdoor public art. Like our many festivals and unique cuisine, our public art, including dozens of murals, some quite new, contributes to Tucson’s “Sense of Place”, its identity if you will. Thanks to Rob Allen … Continue reading
When Ms. Karen’s brother and sis-in-law came to visit us over Thanksgiving, we chose to visit the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures on the Friday after. For those of you who have not been, The Museum of Miniatures is a magical place full of enchanting miniature houses, castles, and … Continue reading
