Phoenix New Times reports on Tempe artist Frank Gonzales who paints desert birds, plants, and small creatures – punctuating each with brightly colored lines reflecting his signature style. Classically trained in painting at Mesa Community College, he’s now a preparator for Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum. See Gonzales’ work from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, at Appaloosa Library, 7377 East Silverstone Drive in Scottsdale.