#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.

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A post shared by JORGEALMARAZ|PHOTOGRAPHY (@jorgealmarazphotography) on Feb 21, 2018 at 11:42pm PST

Second semester senior year … college applications submitted … time to enjoy the last year of HS! This cutie pie is such a hard working student, I know she has put a lot of effort into her school work and has set herself up for some well-deserved success. Her parents are bursting with pride for their only child. I think their house will be very lonely next year 🙁 See more photos from Jenee’s shoot on my blog <link in profile> . . . . #HSSeniorPhotographer #SanDiegoSeniorPortraits #OceansideSeniorPortraits #CarlsbadSeniorPortrats #EncinitasSeniorPortraits #SanDiegoPortraitPhotographer #SanDiegoHeadshots #SanDiegoPhotographer #OceansidePhotographer #CarlsbadPhotographer #EncinitasPhotographer #PortraitPhotographer #MarcyBrowe #LifestylePortraits #socalphotographer

A post shared by Marcy Browe (@marcybrowe_photo) on Jan 29, 2018 at 1:58pm PST

Beautiful drive through #adirondacks and #schroonlake on way to #albany. Another gorgeous day in search of #fallfoliage off the beaten path. #sunnyday #blueskies #fall #ny #i💜ny #landscapephotography #portraitphotography #carlsbad #california #sandiego #iphone7

A post shared by Laura Jucha (@laurajuchaphotography) on Oct 20, 2017 at 7:32pm PDT

Smoke on the water . . . . . #postthepeople #portraitgames #agameofportraits #HypeBeast #ig_mood #featuredpalette #makeportraits #humaneffect #featuremeofh #postmoreportraits #portraitisreligion #portrait_perfection #portraitphotography #portraiture #rsa_portraits #quietthechaos #portraitpage #pursuitofportraits #sandiegoliving #sandiego_ca #igerssandiego #mysdphoto #westcoast_exposures #vogue #portraitsmag #sandiegoportraitphotographer #portraitsshots #portraitsketch

A post shared by CLLCTIV – The Creative Agency (@cllctivcreative) on Mar 13, 2018 at 9:01pm PDT

Today’s Spring Break Adventure was a little spur of the moment. We were in the neighborhood and decided to take a little detour. 😎 . . . #locationscouting #californiacoast #bestofsandiego #iphoneonly #springbreak #pointlomatidepools

A post shared by Leyna Butcher (@photosbyleyna) on Mar 23, 2018 at 6:52pm PDT

Kickin' Monday in the booty. • • • • • • • #emslifeonfilm #film #filmisnotdead #filmphotography #nikonf100 #portra400 #sandiegophotography #sandiegophotographer #monday #mondaymotivation #fitness #sandiegofitness #portraitphotographer #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #thatsdarling

A post shared by Emily Dee Photography (@emilydee_photography) on Feb 26, 2018 at 1:53pm PST

Day 4 hiking down from Tuolumne meadows – The Merced plunges over Nevada Falls. It's a whole lot of steep steps down into the valley! #nevadafalls #yosemitenationalpark #dontgochasingwaterfalls #ndfilter #timeexposure

A post shared by Mark Ogilvie (@markogilviephoto) on Sep 16, 2017 at 8:35pm PDT

This 105* weather got me wishing I was back in the High Sierras at 10,000 ft. Swimming in snowmelt lakes and sliding down snowy mountains!

A post shared by The Marriage Guides (@themarriageguides) on Oct 24, 2017 at 4:35pm PDT

SparklEyezed Photography ~ Capturing that special sparkle in every moment!” ~ Senior Portraits by Megan Weckesser #sparkleyezedphotography #sparkleyezed #getyoursparkleon #seniorportraits #seniorportraitphotographer #oregon #sandiego #volkswagen #volkswagenbeetle #vintage #classiccars

A post shared by Megan Weckesser & Amber McGinn (@sparkleyezedphotography) on Mar 20, 2018 at 1:59am PDT

It never rains in Southern California… But… . . . . . #sandiegoweddings #socalwedding #greenweddingshoes #bohobride #featuremeoncewed #theknot #smpweddings #risingtidesociety #liveauthentic #loveauthentic #loveintentionally #thatsdarling #weddingseason #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer #ftwotw #stylemepretty #sandiegoliving #sandiego_ca #igerssandiego #mysdphoto #sandiego_visuals #allthingssd #westcoast_exposures #sandiegobride

A post shared by Ernie & Fiona – Weddings (@ernieandfiona) on Apr 3, 2018 at 8:00pm PDT

Meet @emma.viictoria she’s turning 17 next month and let me just tell you she is such a trooper. @lplphotos and I made her walk up the #santarosa plateau in the freezing cold to take these😅 so thank you Em💕 #asyouwish #murrietaphotographer #picoftheday Swipe ➡️ for more😘

A post shared by Peyton Burns (@asyouwishphotography_) on Mar 18, 2018 at 8:53pm PDT

We got to photograph this sweet girl in Golden Gate Park today! #goldengatepark #babyphotography #sfportraits #sfportraitphotography #sfbaby #sfphotography #bayareaphotography #bayareababy

A post shared by Jones Photography (@jones_photography_sf) on Mar 28, 2015 at 4:45pm PDT

You know it’s love when your guy can make you laugh even though your feet are cut from mean rocks, your clothes are soaked from splashing waves and you are freezing cause the sun is almost gone….. that means he’s a keeper ❤️

A post shared by Couple🌿Wedding🌿Family (@evangelina.ariel) on Apr 5, 2018 at 9:12pm PDT

@katiebuchanann #workinprogress #notapug #dogpainting #sandiegoartist #sandiegoart #sandiego #acrylic #sdlora #sandiegolora

A post shared by LOR∆BBIT (@sdlora) on May 27, 2017 at 8:40pm PDT

A post shared by Kajsa (@dinosaurjerky) on Jan 19, 2018 at 6:41pm PST

Still catching layers on this crow goddess too 24″x48″ oil on wood #wip #art #painting #oilpainting #surrealism #psychedelicart #crow #goddess #lsd #rainbowsherbertsunsets #nude #model #artmodel #tiinak #sandiego #california #artist #studioart #nastycityart #happy #fashion #girl #picoftheday #sexy #instaart #studiobellafonte #whiteowlstudios #nastycity #sandiegoartist #mattland

A post shared by Matthew Land (@bellafonte_777) on Dec 27, 2017 at 4:42pm PST

Tribute to David Bowie and Andy Warhol, thanks for all the inspiration over the years. Fun figuring out the color way on this one. #davidbowie #stencilart #mycahwilliamsart #davidbowieart #sprayart

A post shared by Mycah Williams (@deitygrip) on Apr 2, 2017 at 6:14pm PDT

Dancing in the zone Pen on paper _________________ #art #illustration #drawing #Tattoo #ink #design #artist #sharpie #pen #lineart #contemporaryart #artcollector #handdrawn #inkandpen #penandpaper #sandiegoartist #linedrawing #fineart #streetart #gallery #artcollection #lines #detail #blackpyramid

A post shared by Chris Spencer (@chrisspencer) on Feb 9, 2018 at 3:09pm PST

Hues of blush, grey, and sepia seem to melt together into a day dream. Just mounted and ready for a new home! “Creating Love” 28″ x 22″ Acrylic on Yupo Paper mounted to 3/4″ board

A post shared by Michelle Jean (@michellejeanstudio) on Feb 27, 2018 at 8:24am PST