Archives for "Local Artist Spotlight"

Some have called Columbus the Indie Art Capital of the World. Whether or not you agree with that tagline, you have to admit that we are a city home to an amazing array of artists and creatives. Our monthly “Local Artist Spotlight” highlights some of our most talented and interesting artists.

Local Artist Spotlight: April Sunami

Local Artist Spotlight: April Sunami

2 Walker / December 24, 2012 10:30 am

While many us are hopefully winding down and relaxing through the holiday season, local artist April Sunami is remaining incredibly busy. Her mixed-media artwork is currently on display in four different exhibition spaces around Columbus, and she has three more… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Felix Gada

Local Artist Spotlight: Felix Gada

1 Walker / December 19, 2012 2:20 pm

When the Jekyll & Hyde Salon in Clintonville opened back in June, one thing we noticed is that it is a very colorful place with lots of art hanging on the walls. We were informed that some of the artwork… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Giovanni Santiago

Local Artist Spotlight: Giovanni Santiago

5 Walker / November 6, 2012 7:00 am

If you’ve ever eaten at Graffiti Burger, then you’re already familiar with the artwork of Giovanni Santiago. The walls of each local burger location are adorned with sports and food themed wall murals that tie the establishment to its name…. [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Matthew Richard Barnes

Local Artist Spotlight: Matthew Richard Barnes

0 Walker / September 12, 2012 2:30 pm

Matthew Richard Barnes is not your normal local artist. He’s yet to touch a paintbrush, but has managed to walk the lines between entrepreneur, photographer, sculpture, civic activist and creative thinker. You may be familiar with his work through Tweet… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Ginnie Baer

Local Artist Spotlight: Ginnie Baer

0 Anne / July 24, 2012 2:30 pm

If you went to last month’s Gallery Hop in the Short North, you may have stopped in the Sean Christopher Gallery and viewed artist Ginnie Baer’s farewell show. After calling Columbus home for years, Baer is moving to Wisconsin this… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Betsy DeFusco

Local Artist Spotlight: Betsy DeFusco

1 Walker / July 5, 2012 12:25 pm

Two abstract landscape artists will be hosting a gallery reception this Saturday from 4-6pm and 8-10pm at Basil Thai in the Short North. Artists Chris Rankin and Betsy DeFusco will be exhibiting new works that are inspired by summer. Betsy’s… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Donna Estep

Local Artist Spotlight: Donna Estep

0 Walker / June 5, 2012 8:00 am

Like many artists, Donna Estep produces her artwork during her spare time while holding down a day job to pay the bills during the daytime. But Donna’s position allows her to work with artists on a daily basis in a very satisfying… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Michael Bush

Local Artist Spotlight: Michael Bush

3 Walker / May 11, 2012 9:00 am

A few weeks ago we wrote an update on the artist studios at 400 West Rich Street following their first year of existence, and were excited to hear that over 60 artists are already calling the space home with more still… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Nikos Rutkowski

Local Artist Spotlight: Nikos Rutkowski

2 Walker / April 23, 2012 10:00 am

From an early age, Nikos Rutkowski knew that he wanted to be an artist. He’s taken classes at at the Columbus College of Art & Design since he was seven years old, and continues to spend at least a few… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Boryana Rusenova Ina

Local Artist Spotlight: Boryana Rusenova Ina

5 Walker / March 20, 2012 7:45 pm

Urban places can be hotspots for inspiration, and local artist Boryana Rusenova Ina explores those concepts in every place that she has lived or visited. A native of Bulgaria and graduate of CCAD, Boryana produces composite mixed-media cityscapes that can… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Sara Adrian

Local Artist Spotlight: Sara Adrian

2 Walker / February 24, 2012 3:00 pm

If you’ve enjoyed yourself at any of the art events in Franklinton over the past few years (Urban Scrawl, Go West or anything held at 400 West Rich Street) then you have Sara Adrian to thank for playing a role… [Read More]

Local Artist Spotlight: Jay Moffett

Local Artist Spotlight: Jay Moffett

8 Walker / January 16, 2012 10:25 am

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]

Local Artist Spotlight: Heather Wirth

Local Artist Spotlight: Heather Wirth

5 Walker / December 9, 2011 3:50 pm

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]

Local Artist Spotlight: Kate Morgan

Local Artist Spotlight: Kate Morgan

1 Walker / October 7, 2011 7:00 am

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]

Local Artist Spotlight: J. Tillman Callahan

Local Artist Spotlight: J. Tillman Callahan

2 Walker / October 5, 2011 9:30 am

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]