President’s Welcome Art is in our DNA. Humans have been decorating their surroundings and belongings for as long as we have been around. Art, in its many forms, speaks to our core being. 2020 has certainly shaken up our lives. The anxiety and stress levels for most folks have been enormous. Art is a healing salve for uncertain times. I invite you to wander around the many studios. Chat with the artists. Experience their art. You will be glad you did. Paul Dief Paul Diefenderfer Paul Dief, President Sonoran Arts League About the Cover Artist JASON NAPIER Jason Napier’s whimsical and expressive wildlife sculptures just make you smile. The animals he brings to life exude personality and always harness a colorfully rich patina. Twenty-five years ago, Jason discovered his talents while working in a bronze casting foundry as a means to pay for college. The process of casting and applying patinas was so inspiring to him that he began spending late hours after work creating and casting his own pieces. Developing his unique style as a canvas for his trademark patinas was the A-HA! moment which has taken him to global notoriety. His smooth surfaces, graceful lines and carefully selected high polished areas accentuate motion and give life to some of Nature's most beloved subjects. Jason designs a patina finish to suit each animal and his finishes are so unique they have given him a reputation among his collectors and peers alike. With these inherent trademarks, Jason finds a harmony that is unparalleled in the field of contemporary wildlife art. Weedeater, bronze HIDDEN IN THE HILLS ARTIST STUDIO TOUR 2020 | SONORANARTSLEAGUE.ORG 5