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Arizona Attorney Magazine (May 2026 Edition)
Brian Mannal was recognized with the “Painting/Drawing – Honorable Mention” distinction in the 2026 edition of Arizona Attorney Magazine’s annual creative arts competition, a juried feature highlighting the artistic work of members of the legal profession. The recognition reflects Brian’s dedication to painting alongside his legal practice and underscores the important role that creative expression plays in his life and work. The published feature includes photographs of several of Brian's pieces, along with accompanying commentary. Visitors may access the full article at the link provided below.
Barnstable Patriot (July 3, 2015 Edition)
In 2015, The Barnstable Patriot published an article titled “Getting Creative on the Campaign Trail,” which featured then–State Representative Brian Mannal’s campaign fundraiser art show. The piece highlighted the event as an unconventional and creative approach to showcasing Brian's artwork and engaging with the community. Visitors may access the full article at the link provided below.
Cape Cod Times (June 25, 2015 Edition)
The Cape Cod Times also published an article about Brian Mannal’s 2015 art show fundraiser, noting that the event offered a creative departure from the traditional campaign fundraiser format. The article described the show as an opportunity for Mannal to share original works, many inspired by water, boats, and coastal life. Brian Mannal explained that making art had long been part of his life and had become a cathartic way to reconnect with the creative part of himself while balancing the demands of law, public service, and campaign life. Visitors may access the full article at the link provided below.
The articles above are not the only occasions when Brian Mannal’s creative work has received public attention. In 2019, KRQE-TV in Albuquerque and the Associated Press reported on Brian’s use of 3-D computer modeling in a high-profile criminal prosecution. Brian created a demonstrative video reconstruction of a homicide scene that was presented at trial to help jurors better understand the evidence and the sequence of events. The reconstruction contributed to a conviction and was reported as a first in New Mexico jurisprudence. Visitors may access the KRQE-TV story at the link provided below.