From talented artists, city explorers, animal lovers, and one amazing nail technician; the This is Tucson team dived into the depths of Instagram and surfaced with cool photos and stories for our "Instagrams we love" series. Here are a few of our favorites from 2016. Who should we follow next?
Rescued pit bulls @diceanddaisy will make your heart melt
Leslie Jaime, a native Tucsonan and a team lead at Vantage West Credit Union, has been documenting and sharing photos of pit bull mix dogs, Dice and Daisy, after adopting them from the Pima Animal Care Center in the nick of time.
@jess_kranz pulls at Tucson's heARTstrings
If you're looking for a little dose of art and adventure during your winter break look no further than Jessica Kranz's Instagram.
Kranz, who is a Artistic Behavioral Health Specialist and Art Manager at PSA Art Awakenings, has been living in Tucson for 13 years after moving from her hometown of Flagstaff.
Get bewitched by @afancifultwist's Halloween spell
Perfect pastel pumpkins, fancy tea parties and scenes straight out of a book about witches and enchanted gardens; Vanessa Valencia's Instagram account gives us all the Halloween goals we've all been waiting for and then some.
Be charmed by @marcyellis' floral and desert illustrations
Step into an enchanting wildflower field guide with this Tucson artist's Instagram account.
Marcy Ellis, an elementary art teacher and artist who has lived in Tucson for 15 years, creates amazing pieces using her drawing, painting, printmaking and sewing skills.
All Souls makeup inspiration from @adelaantoinette
Tucson artist Adela Antoinette has used face and body painting skills to transform everyday people into ferocious werewolves, courageous luchadores, and underwater creatures.
@nailzbyelizabeth's nail art will zen you out 💅
If you love nail art and scrolling through a whole feed of manicures, @nailzbyelizabeth's Instagram account is the shellacked serenity you need.
Explore your desert home with @wanderingthrutucson
Go on a mini adventure and explore your beautiful place in the desert with @wanderingthrutucson's Instagram account.
@emilyorzel's illustrations are your thoughts made into art
If you ever have to sum up what it's like to live in Tucson, look no further than Emily Orzel's Instagram page.
Orzel, an illustrator, graphic designer and Tucson native, has been posting some of her artwork to the platform as a way to share her creativity with others.
Discover your holiday baking goals with @qconfections' intricate treats
If you want to live out your holiday baking dreams and make cookies that are too pretty for Santa to eat, @qconfections' Instagram account will give you all the sugar inspiration you need.
@slantzzzz shows the dreamy side of Tucson
Sometimes you love place so much it inspires you to share it with the rest of the world. At least that is what happened to Susie Lantz when she started an Instagram account under the username @slantzzzz to document her life in Tucson.
