#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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Painting "Swaying Low and Light," the 4th painting of the "Underwater" series at @adelmanfineart #livepainting #rebeccarobb #artgallery #artislife #underwater #adelmanfineart #colorful #jellyfish #oilpaint #oiloncanvas #oilpainting #loveart #lovewhatyoudo #artist

A post shared by Rebecca Robb (@rebeccarobbfineart) on Jun 24, 2017 at 5:32pm PDT

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This time last year I was freezing my butt off, but having a blast in Seoul! #wheretonext #travelitch #seoul

A post shared by Hanh Nguyen Photography (@hanhnguyenphoto) on Jan 18, 2017 at 12:36am PST

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Another behind the scenes of a gothic-inspired engagement photo shoot. ⠀ ⠀ Master photographer @tommyluphotography found himself wading in the creek with a fog machine to get that perfect effect. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Stay tuned for the final product!⠀ ⠀ #bellasposaphotography #bellasposabride #bellasposabridal #socalphotographer #socalphotography #Weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #photo #engaged #portrait #photographybusiness #destinationphotographer #wedding #weddingday #weddinginspiration #weddingideas #weddingplanning #weddingdetails #engagement #justengaged #newlyengaged #bridetobe #engagementring #photoshoot #weddingshoot #realwedding #realbride #weddingdress #weddinggown #bridalgown

A post shared by Bellasposa Bridal&Photography (@bellasposawedding) on Nov 18, 2018 at 9:49am PST

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Just finish this colored pencil portrait and now I have a hand cramp 😂 #art #coloredpencils #portrait #drawing #redditgetsdrawn

A post shared by Vee (@lovelyveeart) on Mar 2, 2018 at 12:12am PST

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Mural in progress 2014. #murals #mural #artonwall #wallpaper #wallpainting #art #modernart #magictree #contemporaryart #modernart #californiaartist #instaart #instagood #painting #acrylicpainting #instaartist #artistoninstagram #artwork #ars #visualart #colorful

A post shared by Jovana Knezevic Brankovic (@jkb_artworld) on Dec 17, 2017 at 3:42pm PST

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Beauties ✨

A post shared by Jessica Scott Photography (@jessicascottphotography) on Nov 12, 2018 at 4:35pm PST

 

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Love this family!

A post shared by Renata Ottoni (@reottoni_photography) on Sep 7, 2018 at 5:10pm PDT

 

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#Hawaii #USA #landscape #LucianoDemasi #photographywonders #photoshop #photography #photo #fotografias #fotos #foto #infraredphoto #infrarouge #infrarot #infrarrojo #infravermelho #infrarood #infrarossodigitale #infrarosso #infrared  #lifepixel #kolari #kolarivision #canon #canonusa #sandiegophotographer

A post shared by Luciano (@luciano.demasi) on Sep 16, 2018 at 8:50pm PDT

 

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It sounds idealistic, but I hope that one day, the photographs I take will be treasured years from now. ⏳ I wonder if my client’s children will grow up and look at printed photographs, point at a photo of them as a child on their pregnant mom’s lap, and tell stories to their own children. 🔮 “Look, that’s me. And that’s your grandma..” 💫 I hope so.

A post shared by KRISTINE MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY (@kristinemariephotography) on Sep 13, 2018 at 7:20pm PDT

 

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The time and energy that goes into planning every detail in a wedding is impressive. My favorite part of a wedding has to do with the florals. It’s speaks to me. The way the bride choose each flower to match to perfection. I had the pleasure of being a second shooter to @juiceedesignsphotos to this beautiful wedding. . . . . #firstandlasts #weddingsmoments#weddingdetails#weddinginspiration#weddingnphotographer#engaged#beidalbouquet#soontobebride#isaidyes#theknot#futurewife#soontobemrs#noblepresets#alwaysairyandforeverdreamy #gettingmarried2019#engagedlife#floralarrangements#socalweddings#weddingseason#weddings#weddingshoot#socalphotographer#temeculaphotographer#sandiegophotographer#florals#weddings2019#victoriaparkerphotography

A post shared by SoCal Wedding & Life Photog (@victoriaparkerphotography) on Sep 8, 2018 at 9:56am PDT

 

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Dads loooove this pose 🤣jk they don’t but it’s so cute. Ps I took over the Instagram stories for @clickawayconference today..so I’ll be hanging there all day! Come hang..I’m an open book with questions so if you have one, find me there 😘

A post shared by ✖️tarah sweeney // san Diego✖️ (@tarahsweeney) on Sep 22, 2018 at 1:03pm PDT

 

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Lol to this music 😂I’ll figure out something better soon, I promise! Fall is almost here y’all!! The search for the few turnt leaves in San Diego has commenced 🍁🍂🧐

A post shared by Amanda Birdsong (@ladybird.lettering) on Sep 19, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT

 

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A quick demonstration using mostly transparent oil paint #artinstructor #artoftheday #animal #animalart #alligator #gator #wattsatelier #oilpaint #fineart #fineartcollector #artdemo #artgallery #instart #reptiles #reptilesofinstagram

A post shared by Ben M. Young (@ben_m._young) on Jun 5, 2018 at 8:35am PDT

 

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Here is my piece for the Perfect Ten show that opens tomorrow at @labodegagallery #perfectten #artopening #scottrohlfs #art #artist #painting #illustration #instaart #artoninstagram #artistoninstagram #fineart #originalartwork #modernart #portraitart #artsy #portraiture #artstudio #Instaartist #sandiegoart #sandiegoartist

A post shared by Scott Rohlfs (@scottrohlfs) on Sep 21, 2018 at 4:31pm PDT

 

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Broken Mic. #billcosby #cosby #jailtime #justice #predator #metoo #instagram #art #digitalart #iphoto

A post shared by Brian J. Davis 🐰 (@bjddesign) on Sep 25, 2018 at 10:20pm PDT

 

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Just got done submitting my oldest work to ARTBOX.PROJECT New York 1.0. I hope I get accepted 😬 #art #acrylic #painting #sandiegoartists #armoryartweek #canvas #abstract #2010

A post shared by Thao Huynh (@thaohuynhart) on Nov 11, 2017 at 2:11pm PST

 

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A little blockprint of @moriahfarrah, who just had a birthday and who’s been gone all summer working with horses near Yosemite 🐴

A post shared by Jamie🌹 (@jamienicole) on Aug 7, 2018 at 6:40pm PDT

 

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“Queen of the coast” #acrylic on #canvas with a koa frame. Still needs a few highlights and a bit more work but it’s getting close. This piece along with many others up at #sawdust now through the end of the month

A post shared by Jesse Miller (@jmillerart) on Aug 6, 2018 at 11:50am PDT