Meet central Ohio artist Karen Sapp as she discusses her personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable through her encaustic paintings. Sometimes I'm conflicted about how much I share, but it doesn’t feel right unless I’m digging deep," Karen relates. "I’m most satisfied when I forget about how people might perceive my art. Instead, I get caught up in the smell of burning wax and pigment. When I get lost in the process, I find it comforting and I'm at…

Karen Sapp’s vibrant encaustic paintings reveal a personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable. Sometimes conflicted about how much to share, she finds that getting lost in her work provides comfort and peace. A select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale during the holiday season.

Karen Sapp’s vibrant encaustic paintings reveal a personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable. Sometimes conflicted about how much to share, she finds that getting lost in her work provides comfort and peace. For the holiday season, a select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale.

Karen Sapp’s vibrant encaustic paintings reveal a personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable. Sometimes conflicted about how much to share, she finds that getting lost in her work provides comfort and peace. A select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale during the holiday season.

Karen Sapp’s vibrant encaustic paintings reveal a personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable. Sometimes conflicted about how much to share, she finds that getting lost in her work provides comfort and peace. For the holiday season, a select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale.

Karen Sapp’s vibrant encaustic paintings reveal a personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable. Sometimes conflicted about how much to share, she finds that getting lost in her work provides comfort and peace. A select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale during the holiday season.

Karen Sapp’s vibrant encaustic paintings reveal a personal effort to be authentic but vulnerable. Sometimes conflicted about how much to share, she finds that getting lost in her work provides comfort and peace. For the holiday season, a select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale.

In her vibrant, warm, and colorful travel photographs, central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson expresses her awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses photography to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson exhibits a collection of her travel photographs at Highline Coffee Art Space in Worthington, January 3-February 2, 2020. An artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 3-5pm. “As a little girl, the only word I spoke to my parents upon seeing the ocean for the very first time was simply ‘wow,’” Patterson reveals. “Today, I still find myself in awe of the calm turquoise waters, the salty air, and the slower pace of life…

Meet central Ohio native and photographer Stephanie Patterson, who expresses her constant awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses the medium as a way to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Meet central Ohio native, travel writer, and photographer Stephanie Patterson, who expresses her constant awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses the medium as a way to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson exhibits a collection of her travel photographs at Highline Coffee Art Space in Worthington, January 3-February 2, 2020. An artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 3-5pm. “As a little girl, the only word I spoke to my parents upon seeing the ocean for the very first time was simply ‘wow,’” Patterson reveals. “Today, I still find myself in awe of the calm turquoise waters, the salty air, and the slower pace of life…

In her vibrant, warm, and colorful travel photographs, central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson expresses her awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses photography to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson exhibits a collection of her travel photographs at Highline Coffee Art Space in Worthington, January 3-February 2, 2020. An artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 3-5pm. “As a little girl, the only word I spoke to my parents upon seeing the ocean for the very first time was simply ‘wow,’” Patterson reveals. “Today, I still find myself in awe of the calm turquoise waters, the salty air, and the slower pace of life…

In her vibrant, warm, and colorful travel photographs, central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson expresses her awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses photography to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson exhibits a collection of her travel photographs at Highline Coffee Art Space in Worthington, January 3-February 2, 2020. An artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 3-5pm. “As a little girl, the only word I spoke to my parents upon seeing the ocean for the very first time was simply ‘wow,’” Patterson reveals. “Today, I still find myself in awe of the calm turquoise waters, the salty air, and the slower pace of life…

In her vibrant, warm, and colorful travel photographs, central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson expresses her awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses photography to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson exhibits a collection of her travel photographs at Highline Coffee Art Space in Worthington, January 3-February 2, 2020. An artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 3-5pm. “As a little girl, the only word I spoke to my parents upon seeing the ocean for the very first time was simply ‘wow,’” Patterson reveals. “Today, I still find myself in awe of the calm turquoise waters, the salty air, and the slower pace of life…

In her vibrant, warm, and colorful travel photographs, central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson expresses her awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses photography to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

Central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson exhibits a collection of her travel photographs at Highline Coffee Art Space in Worthington, January 3-February 2, 2020. An artist reception is scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 3-5pm. “As a little girl, the only word I spoke to my parents upon seeing the ocean for the very first time was simply ‘wow,’” Patterson reveals. “Today, I still find myself in awe of the calm turquoise waters, the salty air, and the slower pace of life…

In her vibrant, warm, and colorful travel photographs, central Ohio native Stephanie Patterson expresses her awe of the ocean by creating a visual compilation of meaningful moments, but also uses photography to connect viewers to the art that exists in our natural world and surrounds us every day.

For artist Holly Leonard, painting is an act of discovery. Inspired by subjects that allow her to evoke a certain feeling or emotional response, particularly organic forms found in nature, she abstracts what she sees, emphasizing certain lines, distorting shapes, and tweaking colors to make a more compelling image.

For artist Holly Leonard, painting is an act of discovery. Inspired by subjects that allow her to evoke a certain feeling or emotional response, particularly organic forms found in nature, she abstracts what she sees, emphasizing certain lines, distorting shapes, and tweaking colors to make a more compelling image.

For artist Holly Leonard, painting is an act of discovery. Inspired by subjects that allow her to evoke a certain feeling or emotional response, particularly organic forms found in nature, she abstracts what she sees, emphasizing certain lines, distorting shapes, and tweaking colors to make a more compelling image.

For artist Holly Leonard, painting is an act of discovery. Inspired by subjects that allow her to evoke a certain feeling or emotional response, particularly organic forms found in nature, she abstracts what she sees, emphasizing certain lines, distorting shapes, and tweaking colors to make a more compelling image.