#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.

A fun recent mural project at Tierrasanta Elementary in San Diego! 🎨🌊🐙🐠🐠🐠🐋 #mural #themuralfairy #artforkids #sandiego

A post shared by Lesley Angelopoulos (@the_mural_fairy) on Mar 26, 2018 at 10:59pm PDT

Put that in your pipe and smoke it. • • • #cosmic #outerspace #cosmos #galactic #sandiegoartist #adobeillustrator #adobephotoshop #digitalart #adobe #adobecreativecloud #retrowave #synthwave #illustrate #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #creativecloud_glow #dribbble #iconaday #illustree #thedesigntip #graphicgang #gfxmob #supplyanddesign #logonew #graphicdesignblg #scifiart #vaniladesign #graphicdesigncentral #designarf

A post shared by Jarod Octon 🚀🔮💀 (@octonoriginals) on Mar 13, 2018 at 6:41am PDT

A post shared by Susan Srour Chiang (@sue_dimensional) on Mar 22, 2018 at 1:38pm PDT

Cut some copper today! #copperart #plasmacutting #horse #stainedglass

A post shared by Lyn Feudner (@lynsfineart) on Mar 19, 2018 at 10:38pm PDT

It’s not woodburned, but this is a current #workinprogress. Besides, the first step in new pieces for me starts at the drawing board. Usually I’m pretty old school and draw on paper but I’ve been getting use to my @apple iPad Pro. Still loving it! I can’t wait to transfer this onto wood and see what happens. I’m thinking to try different media as well. Until then, the #burntmarch challenge continues. Thanks for the motivation @walnuthollow and @woodburncorner 😊 Lastly, I’m thinking to call this one, ‘Aye Poppy’. 😂 #mondaypunday

A post shared by REMNANTS OF NATURE (@remnantsofnature) on Mar 5, 2018 at 7:33am PST

"Horseplay" by Brenda Helt. 3ft x 4ft. Acrylic on canvas. www.brendahelt.com #art #horsepainting #BrendaHelt #abstractfigurative #originalartwork #fineart #abstractpainting #abstractart #acrylicpainting #socalart #abstractpainting #sandiegoartist #acrylicpainting #acryliconcanvas #contemporaryart

A post shared by Brenda Helt (@brenda_helt) on Sep 8, 2017 at 4:26pm PDT

Today is a special day. I think I’ll wear a dress. Come have a look what lies Beyond the Eyes. Sparks Gallery, San Diego 6-9pm. 100% of wine sales will be donated to @corazondevida #gloriamuriel #fineart #beyondtheeyes #artshow #sandiegoart #instagram #instaart #sacredgeometry #sparkgallery #glow #harmony

A post shared by Glow/ Gloria Muriel (@gloriamuriel) on Mar 24, 2018 at 1:56pm PDT

Painted and sold before I could enjoy it. A break from my typical perfectionist style. Trying to keep it mellow these days – painting from my fingertips instead of my head. Inspired by a beautiful trip to south lake Tahoe. @cordelia_leeder @crystal_shit

A post shared by Devon browning (@devonabrowning) on Oct 7, 2017 at 8:34am PDT

The domination of Enkidu 48"x39" Oil on wood 2018 #painting #art #figurativepainting #iranianart #sandiegoart #sandiegoartist #iranianartist #nudepainting #mythical #mythicalart #mythicalpainting

A post shared by Milad Emadi (@milad_emadi_87) on Mar 2, 2018 at 2:56am PST

Birthday Card Photo. 🎈🎉🎁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . . . . . . . #birthdaygirl #eight #photocard #birthdaycard #cardphotography #birthdaysession #birthdayphoto #birthdayphotoshoot #lajolla #sandiego #socal #socalmom #lajollamom #sandiegomom #happybirthdaytoyou

A post shared by Daniela Larsen (@sereiaphotography) on Apr 1, 2018 at 3:55am PDT

Title: “Letters of Frida No.2” . Medium : Acrylic on Canvas Size: 130 cm (4ft) x 150 cm (5ft) . Artist Statement : “I never realized that loving you would be a lifetime of pain that would hurt me to my very core of everything I held sacred … I had to realize for myself that our love was the slow poison that would linger in my soul much after life would have left this battered body of mine..” . ➖ ➖ #Gailaniart ➖➖ . . . #newyorkartist #newyorkartists #laartists #wehoarts #sandiegoartist #sanfranciscoartist #londonartist #miamiartist #OmaniArtsist #hollywoodartist #Frida ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #ArtDubai | #AbudhabiArt| #KSAArt |#LAArt | #NewYorkArt | #ArtBerlin #LondonArt #newyorkartscene #VeniceArt #milanart #ArtBasel #ArtBaselMiamiBeach #miamiart #hollywoodart #artvancouver #canadianart #canadianartist @fridakahlo @frida.vibes @frida.olmak @fridakahlolovers @fridakahlomagazine @frida.vibes @fridakahlo.fan @fridakahloqueen @fridakahloqueen @artvancouver @contemporaryartreview.la @artnewsmag

A post shared by 🎨 Gailani Art (@gailaniart) on Mar 15, 2018 at 11:50pm PDT

You know when you dive into a pool/lake/ocean and you can see the sun through the surface of the water as you’re coming up for that first breath? Yea, that part. 🧜🏽‍♀️🌊 Available for purchase, link in bio!

A post shared by lady jaye (@ladyjayedesigns) on Mar 4, 2018 at 1:23pm PST

Link in Bio! 🙏🏾 #thekingsinheritance #talentedmusicians #artistsoninstagram #sandiegoartist #sandiegosingers #artist #singer #songwriter #creator #god #musicallytalented #music #gospelmusic #destinedforgreatness #greatness

A post shared by Julius Witherspoon (@julesspoonmusic) on Mar 1, 2018 at 9:54am PST

One happy little family! 👨👸👶🎨🖤💖 . . . . . #muralist #sandiegomuralist #customart #handdrawn #painting #muraldesign #sandiegomural #sandiegoartist #interiorstyling #interiordesign #interiordesigner #DIY #interior #architecturaldigest #architecture #pinterest #artathome #design #MuralsByDiane #portrait #princessroom #nursery #girly #familyportrait #prettyinpink #pink #princess #art #babygirl #familyphoto

A post shared by Diane Lehman (@muralsbydiane) on Mar 15, 2018 at 6:58pm PDT

Rows of vineyards sparkle with color on the rolling hills of Paso Robles. The pinot vines are warm with late afternoon light, beckoning you to spend a day relaxing among the vineyards. The brush stroke are loose and impressionstic, capturing a fleeting memory of time. Vineyard Colors 2018 OIL ON CANVAS by erin hanson 30 x 24 in $7,200

A post shared by Erin Hanson (@erinhansonartist) on Mar 12, 2018 at 10:43am PDT

I love these paintings by @hukuharri at our show “imply” is up until next Sunday! Closing show March 18 1-4pm with Artist talk with @danielbarroncorrales #artshow #contemporaryart #contemporarysandiego #contemporaryartsandiego #artlover #collector #gallery #vividspacesd #vividspace #artshow #abstractart #abstractpainting

A post shared by Vivid space (@vividspacesd) on Mar 10, 2018 at 7:12am PST

Clear varnish coat 1! Prepping this for the end of month giveaway! #giveaways #artistsoninstagram #sandiegoartist #localartist #supportlocalartist #acrylicpainting #fluidpainting #fluidart #homedecor

A post shared by Wendy Lee (@wendyleeart) on Mar 6, 2018 at 1:12pm PST

Awesome client with an open mind. Thank you @jarredcarreiro95 this was alot of fun!This is what we came up with after putting a few ideas together from my flash. Walk ins always welcome!! @goldrosetattoo_ #sponsoredbycopenhagen #traditionaltattoo #bold_will_hold #goldrosetattoo #loganheights #barriologanartsdistrict #barrioartdistrict #navybasesandiego #navy #militarydiscounts #military #usmc #army #traditionalskull #skulltattoo #skull #skullanddagger #skullanddaggertattoo #sandiegotattooshops #sandiego #sandiegotattooartist

A post shared by Vinnie Moreno (@vinmoreno) on Mar 2, 2018 at 1:09pm PST