Each collectible edition of Sedona ARTSource provides concierge style information regarding Sedona’s Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, Design Arts, Arts Education, and Literary Arts in a beautiful semi-annual publication.
- A Deep-Seated Love for FURNITURE
The furniture we choose to live with reflects our values, our lifestyle and our culture in ways we often give little attention. Yet, out of the mind of artists, this ancient quest for practical solutions for home furnishings often blossoms into so much more …
- Honey Culture Creates Good Buzz
“Fine art, Culinary arts, and the art of Beekeeping share a lot of similarities. Each invoke a sense of romance and involve a balance of skill, patience, and creativity. For us they’re all incredibly important, but only food inspires all…
- Art Fosters a Love of Hummingbirds
Dr. H. Ross Hawkins (1939-2020), founder and executive director of the International Hummingbird Society said: “From the start, the Hummingbird Society has believed that wildlife art can be used to raise consciousness. The Hummingbird Society understands that what we learn… - Ofelia Zepeda – Poet with a Purpose
As Director of the American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI), Regents’ Professor of Tohono O’odham language and linguistics and former Head of American Indian Studies at the University of Arizona, Ofelia Zepeda is a language- arts professional of stature. She… - The Call of Beauty – Masterworks by Nampeyo of Hopi – Book by Edwin L. Wade and Allan R. Cooke
The Call of Beauty, Masterworks by Nampeo of Hopi, is a beautifully written and sumptuously illustrated book on this remarkable artist and provides a groundbreaking view of Indigenous art forms… - Lynn Alison Trombetta – On Creativity
It seems fitting to shine a light on our Editor, Lynn Alison Trombetta. She is a multi-talented artist who uses beautiful music, art and writing to creatively connect with others and encourage an exchange of energy between the giver and the receiver, each one energizing, each one being energized with a positive awakening for all. Here, Lynn shares the heart of her art and tells her engaging story. — Greg Lawson, ARTSource Publisher
- A Deep-Seated Love for FURNITUREThe furniture we choose to live with reflects our values, our lifestyle and our culture in ways we often give little attention. Yet, out of the mind of artists, this ancient quest for practical solutions for home furnishings often blossoms into so much more …
- Andrea Carusetta: Sweets + Art = Sweet Art
Creating a desire for sweets is the easy part! Andrea Carusetta, owner of CREAM & Cake Couture and Cake Couture Coffee & Dessert in Sedona transforms basic ingredients into visual, culinary and artistic adventures. “To bite or not to bite” becomes the decision when faced with her delectable creations. Beautiful as they are, the desire to taste will always win out … - Art Fosters a Love of HummingbirdsDr. H. Ross Hawkins (1939-2020), founder and executive director of the International Hummingbird Society said: “From the start, the Hummingbird Society has believed that wildlife art can be used to raise consciousness. The Hummingbird Society understands that what we learn to appreciate and love, we will want to protect. Because of the beauty of these…
- Chef Jeff Smedstad Takes Southwest & Mexican Flavors to Artistic New Levels at Elote Cafe in Sedona
Chef Jeff Smedstad specializes in the bold, flavorful cuisine of southern and interior Mexico combined with the unique flavors of the Southwest. As owner of Elote Café in Sedona, Arizona, he translates the beautiful flavors into a cooking style he calls, “Authentically me,” as he stays true and respectfully interprets the influences of a lifetime… - Chef William Turner – Southern Migration
“My primary canvas is the palate, not the plate. The depth and array of flavors I can create far exceeds the visual possibilities. With the rise of TV Food and Instagram Food, some people are now focusing much more on visuals and how food looks. To me, presentation certainly matters, but, not nearly as much… - Chiara Capobianco – Strings of the Heart
As a child, Chiara Capobianco wanted to follow her older sister’s lead in playing the flute. And so she did. She played the musical stick along with Sabrina in marching bands around their native Milano, Italy. She evidently played so well that she was encouraged to pursue a musical career even in the tenderness of… - Christie Palmer Art – The Longer You Look The More You See
With the subtleties of airbrush and the nuances of watercolor, artist Christie Palmer plays with the edges of paint and reality. Her brilliantly hued landscapes, inherently recognizable as some longed-for horizon, capture the ever-changing elements of place and time. We visited the studio of Christie Palmer, overlooking Sedona’s distant red rock vistas where she shared… - Cyndy Carstens – The Flower of Stubborn Passion
Cyndy Carstens is an exceptional artist. She was not born and nourished into a creative culture; she is an artist because the artist within started seeking expression. Consider her own words… “I was very ill as a small child. My parents bought an adjustable easel that would sit over my lap whileI was in bed,… - Honey Culture Creates Good Buzz“Fine art, Culinary arts, and the art of Beekeeping share a lot of similarities. Each invoke a sense of romance and involve a balance of skill, patience, and creativity. For us they’re all incredibly important, but only food inspires all of the senses.” Ted Dennard Savannah Bee Company Founder “Honeybees forged the course for my…
- Khrystyna Kozyuk – “Colors and Shapes Inspire Me…”
“Colors and shapes inspire me… Being an observer first, much of my inspiration comes from the world around us. When traveling I find myself appreciating all that the new landscapes have to offer. Recently, my time has been spent exploring different traditions and cultures. From the vibrant colored powders thrown during India’s Holi festival to… - Lewis Nash – The Heart Behind the Beat
Modern Drummer Magazine once called internationally renowned drummer, Lewis Nash “the most valuable player” in jazz. A performance center named after him, The Nash Jazz Club, located in central Phoenix is also the home of Jazz in Arizona, a nonprofit organization founded in 1977 that encourages and supports the performance of, and appreciation for, the… - Lynn Alison Trombetta – On CreativityIt seems fitting to shine a light on our Editor, Lynn Alison Trombetta. She is a multi-talented artist who uses beautiful music, art and writing to creatively connect with others and encourage an exchange of energy between the giver and the receiver, each one energizing, each one being energized with a positive awakening for all. Here, Lynn shares the heart of her art and tells her engaging story. — Greg Lawson, ARTSource Publisher
