ARTFULLY ENTICING ARTICLE BY MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON
TWO LOCAL ARTISTS AND A REDISCOVERED ART COLLECTION HIGHLIGHT LOCAL TALENT
Michael L. Feather Art has the indescribable power to take us on an adventure without having to move a muscle. Lucky for locals, Chandler and the East Valley are home to gifted artists and impressive art collections that showcase talent in a variety of mediums.
CAPTURING CHANDLER ONE DRAWING AT A TIME Freelance artist Michael L. Feather is an urban sketcher, which means he creates works of art by drawing on-location locally or during his travels. “What I love about this style is the quick nature of it, the capturing of what is around me,” he explains. “Documenting beauty, recording it moment by moment, and then sharing it with others brings me joy.” Feather re-discovered his love for art while working from home at the height of the pandemic. “I needed to break out of the box I was in,” he says. “Art gave me a wonderful outlet for all that pent-up creativity.” Since then, Feather has been busy honing his colorful craft locally and abroad. Last summer, he participated in the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage walking across northern Spain, drawing daily for 33 days. He also documents life in Chandler and Gilbert, capturing the beauty in familiar locations and sharing them on social media (@13colorsart). “Chandler is truly amazing, and I look forward to getting to know its nooks and crannies one drawing at a time.” 13ColorsArt.com
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