Art Sparks, Winter is here!

Holy tacos, I'm on a roll  

STATS TIME!
In 2025, our van rolled a whopping 25,042 miles 🚐
We camped in 11 states for shows, wandered through a few more just for fun, and participated in 22 arts festivals nationwide. It was a big year—dusty roads, long days, late nights, and a whole lot of gratitude.

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NEW ACHIEVEMENT (IYKYK) 🎉
After wrapping up the Neptune Festival in Virginia in early October, we made a quick stop in Tennessee… and made a huge move. We upgraded to a 1,200-square-foot studio!

REWARD?!
More space means more room to dream, build, experiment, and step fully into our next phase of work—with renewed energy and focus. We’re already feeling the difference.


It’s Show Time!
November kicked off in the Florida Panhandle at the Great Gulf Coast Art Festival, where Josh’s coolest new doggo sculpture debuted—and was adopted—at the very same show 🐕❤️

Next up was Gainesville, where we returned to the Downtown Festival for the first time in over five years. It felt like a home show—seeing OG patrons, reconnecting with artist friends, and meeting new faces. We also introduced a brand-new design: little alligators! Big hit 🐊

To wrap up November, we squeezed in a night trip to the Sanford Zoo Lantern Festival with friends. Absolutely magical.


Anniversary Miles & Desert Skies
After ThanksChristmas with family, we scooted back to Tennessee to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary at the new studio 💛 From there, we logged 1,700 miles to finish out the year in Arizona.

Our first stop: White Sands National Park, where our three pups became official Bark Rangers 🐾

We also had an incredible conversation with an enthusiastic volunteer and park ranger who shared insights about the ancient human footprints at White Sands—evidence that people were present in North America at least 21,000 years ago. 


Arizona Adventures
Our first Arizona show was the Tempe Arts Festival, where we welcomed new collectors and adopted out our first roadrunner sculpture 🐦

Between shows, we camped nearby, hiked the King Canyon Trail in Saguaro National Park, and explored the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum with a friend and fellow artist. At night, from our rooftop perch, we listened to coyotes hunting the wild land around the campground. Desert life hits different 🌵✨

Our final show of the year landed us in Tucson on 4th Ave—a wild, bustling street fair with hundreds of artists, crafters, vendors, open storefronts, and yes… whiskey.
It was chaotic, loud, and totally insane. In the best way.


FAILED at Going Home 😅
We packed up and headed east--or so we thought. About a day into the drive, Rupert, our Fox Face Pomeranian, decided we needed a detour.
So naturally… we drove south to the border. Literally.

Big Bend National Park, Texas.
A designated Dark Skies Park, and wow—did it deliver. Rooftop stargazing, quiet trails, hot springs hikes (some with dogs, some without), and one last deep breath before heading home.


Jiggity Jig
Back in Florida, we snuck in a final round of frisbee golf with our pal and fellow artist Nick, then rolled straight into studio mode.


What’s Next?
Happy New Year! Here’s where you can find us in the coming months:
JAN 17–18
Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art Show - NEW SHOW!!
Riverview Park | Sebastian, FL

JAN 23–25
IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts
Riverside & Canal | New Smyrna Beach, FL

JAN 31 – Feb 1
Mount Dora Arts Festival
Downtown Historic District | Mount Dora, FL

FEB 7–8
ArtFest Stuart
Memorial Park | Stuart, FL

FEB 21–22
Key West Art & Craft Festival
Truman Waterfront Park | Key West, FL

MAR 20–22
Fairhope Arts & Craft Festival
Downtown Streets | Fairhope, AL

MAR 28–29
Bayou City Art Festival
Sam Houston Park | Houston, TX

APR 10–12
Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival
Town Center & Town Green Park | The Woodlands, TX

APR 18–19
Chain of Parks Art Festival
Park Ave | Tallahassee, FL

(I keep the website calendar updated as notifications roll in—April still has a few TBDs and possible swaps if we come off waitlists 🤞)

Thanks for following along, cheering us on, and giving our work homes all across the country. We couldn’t do this without you.
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With gratitude and dusty boots,
Tiffany & Josh
Art Sparks ✨

AI Created this photo of us. Josh climbs mountains like a billy goat and I am as stubborn and unmoving as a bull. lol