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Clean lines and bright colors often define the artwork of Jay Moffett. Friendly muttonchops and freelance embalming often define Jay Moffett himself. This professional embalmer is one of the most down-to-earth local artists you’ll meet, and always eager to discuss his passions… [Read More]
It’s tough to put a definition on what makes someone a professional artist, but I believe that Heather Wirth embodies that definition with everything that she does. Trained at the Columbus College of Art & Design, Heather’s artwork is executed… [Read More]
Kate Morgan describes her work as “portraiture”, which is a blend of painting, photography and mixed media. This CCAD graduate maintains a studio space at the Columbus Idea Foundry, a 10,000 square foot creative space for local artists and inventors…. [Read More]
Jeremy Callahan (aka Siftus) is one of several dozens artists that you’ll find at the Columbus Idea Foundry, a multi-purpose creative hub tucked away on a side street in an industrial strip of the Milo-Grogan neighborhood. His work spans many… [Read More]
Franklinton has long been touted as becoming a new hot arts community in Columbus, but may people have trouble imagining the transformation of current vacant buildings and empty warehouses into something of creative and artistic value. Melissa Vogley Woods is… [Read More]
Juan Carrera is more than just an artist. He’s a curator of events and exhibitions, a gallery manager, a community organizer, a supporter of all things local and creative, and a proud father. Typically when we ask the artists featured… [Read More]
Local artist Dina Sherman will be displaying a new body of experimental and challenging work tonight, for one night only at the It Looks Like It’s Open Gallery in Clintonville. The show asks answers to such questions as “what it… [Read More]
Over the past year, we’ve shined the Local Artist Spotlight on painters, illustrators, screen printers and other types of visual artists, and in 2011, we’re looking to branch out a bit. Brianne Skolnekovich is a prime example of a local… [Read More]
Will Ruocco may not be a household name within the Columbus arts community, but he is a shining example of success when it comes to creating a career around art and design. Much of his work is done for clients… [Read More]
It’s a situation we’ve all experienced. You’re walking down the street, minding your own business, when suddenly a random object snags your clothing and leaves your undergarments exposed in an unfortunate yet comedic fashion. Actually, it’s a situation more likely… [Read More]
Nothing about Charlie Malta is subtle. From the wild orange hair to the “Guice Mann” moniker, he’s meant to stand out in a crowd. So it’s logical that his artwork is a reflection of that. By day Charlie is a… [Read More]
Chris Rankin is a local CCAD grad who is leading a double life. By day, he is a Principal at Creative Spot, a local design, marketing and interactive firm. By night, he is an encaustic painter and engaged member of… [Read More]
This week’s featured artist on Columbus Underground is Samantha Bennett. Samantha studied fine arts at the Columbus College of Art & Design and then moved away from Columbus for the past 12 years. She has recently returned to find both… [Read More]
This week’s featured artist on Columbus Underground is Sharon Dorsey. Sharon has blurred the lines between artist, toymaker and crafter and has launched a new venture focusing on the creation of puppets. We caught up with Sharon recently to talk… [Read More]
If you’ve lived in Columbus for more than a month, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve already seen some of Clinton Reno’s artwork around town. Clinton has been contracted to create posters, flyers, tshirts and other screenprinted work for… [Read More]
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