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Mental illness. Addiction. Death. God. What does it take to heal, and how far is Play Steinberg of Kings Beach willing to go?

Ian Blackhall Scott’s artworks typically start with an adventure — a hike, bike, ski, or paddle to one of the many inspiring views around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.

She’s been drawing and painting since she was “short and young,” has been a professional animator, and even has created her own film. It is now, though, that the process of creating art for Joanne Corso is so much fun.

Longtime sculptor Ira Kessey creates in sundry mediums, honoring history and memorializing love.

Valerie Lanthier rekindled a love for painting on the road during her son’s nap. She drives within a 20-mile radius of home, stops at a scene that catches her eye, then captures the fleeting moment.

A new mural in Tahoe City blends elements of film and nature in the crafty hands of muralist JMEL.

Sara Dube, owner of Gallery 5830’ in downtown Truckee, explores the interaction of color and texture in her impressionist paintings.

Beauty is everywhere, even in decay. Withered mule ears leaves turn into delicate, lacy objects of art, photographed against the vibrant colors of Lake Tahoe.

Life in the lifeless tree trunks? Do you see it?

Two bears duke it out in the treetops.