Welcoming the New Year with Food for the Soul

Welcoming the New Year with food for the soul!!!
So much is going on in our country and the world these days…but sometimes is nice to make the time to enjoy inspiring art and entertainment ; at the same time, meet the artists, enjoy their creations and creative processes…Where the magic of creativity takes place there is always an entertaining and enriching experience that is priceless!!!
Come join me and over a 100 world renowned artists at the Arizona Fine Art Expo 2009 in Scottsdale Arizona. I will be creating live and doing technique demonstrations in my Expo Studio #103. In addition, I will be introducing NEW Contemporary and Abstract pieces in this show: lots of textures, vibrant and peaceful colors nature inspired!!! Come see them as you enjoy our special events this year. Click on the link below for more information about the special events and music performances.
http://www.arizonafineartexpo.com/entertainment.htm

About The Arizona Fine Art EXPO Sculpture Garden
Sponsored by Zuva Gallery
The Fifth Annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO, a production of Thunderbird Artists, will be the exclusive setting for a wide-range of world-class sculptures and monuments displayed in the Sculpture Garden sponsored by Zuva Gallery. The valleys finest 10-week show begins January 15th and runs everyday through March 29th, 2009 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Attendees have adored the peacefulness of strolling throughout the courtyard paths and bridges filled with sculptures of all sizes consisting of unique stones, eloquent bronzes, powerful strong metals, charming clays, mosaics, glistening glass and mixed media sculptures. Patrons love the serene,whispering sounds of water fountains that grace the pathways, adding a little romantic ambiance.This year, there will be much more to see like the elegance of a waterfall into a beautiful Koi pond accommodated with special seating, a hummingbird garden, cacti desert area, butterfly garden and sitting area. All landscaping amenities are sponsored by Pathways Nursery and Arizona Bridge Company. Golfers can practice making shots on the putting green. There is something for everyone! The Arizona Fine Art EXPO has lots of informative and instructional tips for everyone, such as:

1. Learn how to construct a beautiful pond from a master builder.
2. How to properly care for Koi fish from a consultant.
3. How to select the right cacti, watch for disease and care for cacti by a specialist.
4. How to successfully design and build a waterfall.
5. Select the right plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
6. How to care for your hummingbirds from the experts themselves.

On weekends, the Sculpture Garden comes alive with musical entertainers. See the spectacular dramatic abstract art demonstrations to music in the courtyard. Sign up for art classes offered by participating artists. Check out our website for dates and times of art classes, garden demonstrations, hummingbird, butterfly and desert life teaching sessions, interactions and more at www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com.


The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is a unique “74 day art experience” showcasing 100 award-winning, nationally acclaimed artists applying their artistic talents in studios and outdoor working cabanas, giving patrons unprecedented access to some of the world’s most gifted designers, painters, welders, jewelers, sketch artists and sculptors. Enhancing the Arizona Fine Art EXPO is the quaint Café de EXPO where patrons can enjoy sitting indoors (surrounded by working artists) or outdoors (surrounded by the sculptures, wonderful joys of water features, birds, butterflies and more).

“Watching the artists passionately work provides a rare opportunity for patrons to view artists in their own realm” said Judi Combs, president of Thunderbird Artists and CEO of the Arizona Fine Art EXPO.

“Whether it’s watching the glowing sparks of hot metals in action, the drama of sculpting raw stones or peacefulness of spreading paint from brush to bare canvas, there is certainly sure to be a demonstration experience for any artistic interest.”



About the Arizona Fine Art EXPO
The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is held at 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona (85255). The show sits at the southwest corner of Jomax and Scottsdale Roads. The event begins at 10am and goes until 6pm everyday for 74 continuous days. The one time cost for a season pass is $8, $7 for seniors and military and children under 12 are free. Return as often as desired at no additional cost. Parking is free.

This event combines the aspects of a juried fine art festival, the elements of a gallery, inner-workings of an artist’s studio, a spectacular Sculpture Garden and an art Mecca for the serious art collectors. The result is a unique celebration of fine art that functions as an educational tool for the children and art enthusiasts. Join us!www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com 480-837-7163

With Love,

EMELINA

http://www.efineartz.com/