#SDCreatives: the local artists who inspire us

Through a mix of mediums, formats and perspectives local artists illuminate the unknown, color the previously black-and-white and add depth to our understanding of our surroundings, our lives, circumstances and more. Through our research process for the Thought provokers series we’ve come across so many works of art that have inspired us and we’d like to share some of those great examples of visual and performing arts, photography and other creative works with you below.

Somewhere along the way back to Cali ✌🏻 • • • •#landscapeshot #landscapephotography #zzyx #zzyxxroad #naturephotography #nature #desertlandscape #desertland #desertphotography #desertphoto #wandering #vegasbound #calibound #lasvegasnevada #socal #socalsummer #canonphotography #yourshotphotography

A post shared by Marvee Santos (@capturedbymarvee) on Jun 30, 2018 at 5:29pm PDT

Redwoods, California #travelphotographer #traveldeeper #letsgosomewhere #travelmemories #moodygrams #passionpassport #mytinyatlas #photojournalism #documentaryphotography #everydayusa #haftakeover #broadmag #fstoppers #CanonUSA #NatGeo #exploretocreate #artofvisuals #aov #peoplescreatives #CreateCommune #capture4cubes #findyourpeak #womiphotography

A post shared by Corie Savary (@coriesavphoto) on May 22, 2018 at 9:05am PDT

These beauties are available for purchase – MEMORIAL Day SALE (3 metal prints) **10% discount+ free shipping until June 30th** DM to purchase or inquire about price + dimensions ONLY 3 LEFT #seasidiving #sandytoes #nauticual #fineart #prints #mat3photo #mat3photography

A post shared by Melissa Brown (@mat3.photography) on May 19, 2018 at 11:47am PDT

Poppies from 8,000ft become a splatter of color in a sea of green.⠀ ⠀ Just another example of the beauty created in the patterns of this Earth. ⠀ ⠀ Praying for another green California spring 🌱 Pilot: @andrewcalvin510 ⠀⠀ #cessna172 #photographer #photography #adventure #travelphotographer #travelphotography #travel #nature #naturephotography #naturephotographer #earth #adventurephotography #adventurephotographer #orangecounty #love #art #aesthetic #aerial #aerialphotography #pilot #boyfriend #cessna

A post shared by Nicole Wheat (@nicolewheat) on Jul 15, 2018 at 6:41pm PDT

Had the honor of shooting this lovely bride last week. Tag a couple who needs a wedding photographer !💍 • • • • • #wedding #jmasonsphoto #california #portraitpros #huffpostido #engagment #baby #smallbusinessowner #photographer #art #portrait_vision #portrait_pros #theknot #weddingdress #bride #bridalphotography #hireme #sayyestothedress

A post shared by Jonathan Mason (@j_mason) on Jun 27, 2018 at 7:55pm PDT

"Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed." #rachelplatten #standbyyou #lyrical_interpretation #love #familyphotography #detroit #gentleman #dia #engagement #wedding #countrymusiclyrics #cheers #engaged #michiganphotographer #love #familyphotography #countrylyrics #gocountry #couples #weddingphotography

A post shared by Shadia Amen (@shads580) on Jul 2, 2018 at 6:11pm PDT

"I'm continually inspired by nature, and the rainbow is one of nature's greatest optical phenomenons. The sighting of a rainbow never fails to bring a smile to people's faces. They signify optimism and positivity: with them comes the sunshine after the rain." – Matthew Williamson Rainbows and the Tetons go together like peanut butter and jelly. I am continually in aw of the quick storms that come through bringing just enough rain to provide a brilliant rainbow once the sun comes back out.

A post shared by Jennifer Leigh Warner (@experiencewildlife) on Jul 13, 2018 at 9:10pm PDT

Perfection! 😍 #freshcrowns #flowercrowns

A post shared by Sabina Avery (@freshcrowns) on Jun 28, 2018 at 6:17am PDT

#WeddingWednesday #Sandiego #beautiful #sandiegobride #bridegoals #putaringonit #blushingbride #happiness #celebration #memories #goodtimes #weddingphotography #classicwedding #weddingphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotographer #sandiegoweddingphotography #sandiegophotographer #sandiegophotography #charlesjphotography #portrait #wedding #weddingbells #visitsd #californiadreaming #weddingday #formal #classic #photographyislife #weddinggown #sayyestothedress

A post shared by Charles J. Photography (@charlesj.photography) on Jun 27, 2018 at 1:33pm PDT