First Look: Public artist Joe Pagac unveils new phoenix mural in Oro Valley

First Look: Public artist Joe Pagac unveils new phoenix mural in Oro Valley

Local muralist Joe Pagac has completed a new mural for Desert Drifter Coffee at 10335 North La Caada Drive, featuring a dramatic phoenix rising from the ashes that deliberately incorporates the cafs existing brick elements and honors cowboy spirit and the golden blooms of the regions palo verdes. Pagac, who shared with me the exclusive details, said he worked closely with the Desert Drifter team, who really liked the idea of the focal point bein…