This painting seeks to honor the plant's exquisite design, blending its organic forms with artistic interpretation to highlight the delicate balance between structure and softness found in nature. “Through this work, I aim to evoke the wonder of tropical flora and invite viewers to appreciate the artistry inherent in the natural world,” said Poalucci.

Sunlit Nectar captures the fleeting beauty of nature’s delicate balance, featuring the vibrant trumpet-shaped blossoms of Tecoma stans (Yellow Bells) and the

Joe Bourne Exhibit at Diana Madaras Gallery

The Diana Madaras Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition entitled “Legends of Tucson,” which will showcase the encaustic paintings of visual artist and singer Joe Bourne.

Joe Bourne is an accomplished artist and musician. While widely recognized for his dynamic music career, having performed alongside legends such as Natalie Cole, Ray Charles, and The Pointer Sisters, Bourne has dedicated decades to refining his visual artistry.

Bourne’s works, inspired by the Southwest botanical landscape, feature ocotillos, century plants, yuccas, and saguaros. Through a meticulous process of layering beeswax and incorporating various materials such as gemstones, copper, glass, specialized paper, fabric, ink, and pastels, Bourne imbues his creations with a captivating three-dimensional quality.

The exhibition will commence with an opening reception on April 10th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Madaras Gallery is located at 3035 N Swan Road, Tucson.

During this reception, Bourne will perform a selection of a cappella songs. The exhibition will be on display for eight weeks, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in Bourne’s artistic vision. All are cordially invited.

Artist Harry Handler wins 1st Prize at Creatures Big & Small Exhibit

The Sonoran Art League is showing Creatrues Big & Small through May 1 at their gallery in Carefree, Arizona. SAAG Artist Harry Handler enter her painting "Medussa" (pictured right) and recieved 1st place honors.

The League is currently celebrating their 50th year and is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit arts organization that offers high-quality art making and educational programs for a broad spectrum of constituents.

Nature’s Chandelier by Theresa Poalucci is 20” x 30” printed on acrylic.

graceful presence of a hummingbird mid-flight. These golden blooms, native to warm climates, symbolize resilience and joy, while the hummingbird, a universal emblem of vitality and lightness, brings life and motion to the scene.

Artists from 49 countries competed in the 2025 ART COLLECTORS CHOICE AWARDS. 15 international art collectors scored 50 categories of online images covering drawing, painting, sculpture, digital and photography.