#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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I love this beautiful "promise" gown from @chicaboo_ the material is wonderful and it makes all mom to be look absolutely stunning 😍😍😍#chicaboofreebiefriday

A post shared by Annalee Rose Photography (@annaleerosephotography) on Jul 31, 2018 at 10:31am PDT

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Who else is watching or has watched the first ep of GOT?!!!! Amber & I love this show so much. We are watching the episode again!! Here is a little piece I made to show my love for one of the coolest characters and the King of the North!!!! @kitharingtonig @gameofthrones if you would like to claim this piece for your throne room please send me a dm. Stay tuned for more pop culture pieces as well as original artwork!! For more of my art visit my website. decodedesignco.bigcartel.com Stay Weird & Get Creative!!🤘🏼🖤💀 . . . . . #decodedesignco #codeart #got #montanacolors #gameofthrones #artsupplywarehouse #hbo #costamesaartist #costamesaphotographer #fashionblogger #hypebeast #gotart #johnsnow #teamstark #popart #menswear #longclaw #comissionart #pancackesandbooze #catpainting #housestark #interiordesign #modernart #housetargaryen #socalartist #laart #kingofthenorth

A post shared by Cody Flores (@decodedesignco) on Apr 14, 2019 at 9:35pm PDT

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It took three days to complete this, but the bluing went better than I have ever gotten it before! I'm so here for this piece! 😍😍😍 #bluedcopper #blue #verdigrispatina #verdigrisjewelry #verdigris #copper #copperwirejewelry #copperjewelry #wirewrapping #wirework #wireartist #bracelets #braceletsofinstagram #handcrafted #handwrapped #handmadejewelry #handmade #handwrappedjewelry #ooak #ooakjewelry #oneofakind #oneofakindjewelry #elementalobsessions

A post shared by Amy 🍃 (@elementalobsessions) on Apr 8, 2019 at 11:22am PDT

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My last little family of the year.

A post shared by Orange County Photographer (@1proudmommy1) on Dec 30, 2018 at 10:41pm PST

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Making progress… . Oh how I love you Prussian Blue 💕I'm using a very limited palette for this painting and it's working well for me. I get overwhelmed with too many colors on my palette. #keepingitsimple #limitedcolorpalette #prussianblue #rawumber #titaniumwhite #indianyellow #mgrahamoils . . #oceanpainting #wavepainting #seascape #seascapepainting #oilpainting #artislife #creativelife #dowhatyoulove #californiaartist #socalartist #hbartist #ocartist #lusciouscolor #lefthandedartist #landscapeoilpainting #expressthyself #carveouttimeforart #creative #butteryoilpaint #trekellbrushes #trekellartsupplies #mgrahamoils #lorielmpaintings

A post shared by Lori Elm (@lorielmpaintings) on Apr 16, 2019 at 4:56pm PDT

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Jerry 24×36 #acryliconcanvas #art #artist #painter #gratefuldead #guitarist #musician #jerrygarcia #music #rock #rosebud #folk #scarletbegonias #guitar #hippie #socalartist #portraitpainting Sold $500 Had to add & fix stuff.

A post shared by shannon nicolette purcell (@shannonnicoletteart) on Apr 13, 2019 at 2:15pm PDT

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myyyyyy gawwddd, this couple🙌🏼 this view🙌🏼 this trip🙌🏼 Had the BEST weekend shooting and exploring with @bebavowels + @coritaylorphoto – stay tuned insta, there’s a lot more where this came from🤪

A post shared by SoCal Wedding Photographer (@peytonelizabeth_) on Apr 2, 2019 at 9:22am PDT

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Available in my eBay store and Etsy shop #originalartwork #abstractpainting #oilpainting #painting #paletteknifepainting #oilonboard #portraitpainting #abstractportrait #expressionism #art #artoninstagram #artistoninstagram #localartist #socalartist #losangelesartist #artistanastasiyakimachenko #anakimartgallery #artforsale #paintingforsale #artonebay #artonetsy #etsyshop #artcollectors #artgalleries #artlovers

A post shared by Anastasiya Kimachenko (@artist_anastasiya_kimachenko) on Apr 11, 2019 at 9:13pm PDT

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I’ve been obsessed with old train trestles, bridges & wooden lifeguard towers for years. Here’s a large sketch for today. Can’t wait to see what happens when I add more paint! #morepaintplease #trainacomin #traintrestle #shannonceliafineart

A post shared by Shannon Celia Fine Art (@shannoncelia) on Apr 12, 2019 at 4:37pm PDT

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After varnishing for days I’m excited to get lots of new pieces finished and added to my site! #tarynaubry #fluidartist #fluidart #acrylicpouring #artistsoninstagram #socalartist #ocartist #artlovers #abstractart #artgallery #createeveryday #iloveart #homedecor #femaleartist #artdiscover #artsy #createart #dailyart #oneofakind #interiordecorating #artlife #artsy #artoftheday #acrylicart #paintingoftheday #createeveryday #followyourdreams #surrealism #artcollection #artistlife

A post shared by Taryn Aubry (@created_by_taryn) on Apr 16, 2019 at 4:24pm PDT

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🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅. 🔥🔥congrats @mrmidnightmusic🔥🔥. Have you experimented with light painting?! Join us on our next meetup and learn how to take great photos like this! ****************************** 📸: @mrmidnightmusic 💃🏼: @_xonae ****************************** 📸 📸 📸 📸 📸 ****************************** Follow @sdphotosquad and use the hashtag #sdphotosquad for a chance to be featured! ****************************** Don’t forget to check out the artist’s gallery! Show some support! 📸📸 ****************************** 📸 📸 📸 📸 📸 ****************************** #sdphotosquad #theonlycalifornia #landscape #landscapephotography #canon #california #cali #californialove #goldenstate #longexposure #ig_nightphotography #sandiego #portraitphotography #caliinviteyou #sdphotographer #canon #sandiegogram #california4fun #visitcalifornia #sdblogger #sdlife #calilife #visitsd #mySDphoto #sd #sdlivin #sdphotographer #sdphotography #sandiegogram #sandiegolove

A post shared by SAN DIEGO PHOTO SQUAD 📸 (@sdphotosquad) on Mar 25, 2019 at 10:51pm PDT

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Dancing in the fair light #shootindifferent

A post shared by Photographer / Videographer (@deadwitness) on Sep 30, 2018 at 6:59pm PDT