Rose Klockner’s photographs express an emotional response that’s appropriate to prevailing conditions. Storms light up the sky with ominous clouds. Late spring snowfalls transmit the sense of despair that winter will never end. Fog and overcast skies shroud everything in mystery, keeping viewers’ attention as they seek out hidden details.

Heavily influenced by the energy of his native Chicago, Mike Graziani began to express his creativity through several mediums, including painting, sketching, and pastel drawings, but it was the vibrant culture of San Francisco and his West Coast travels that played a pivotal role in future artistic endeavors.

Heavily influenced by the energy of his native Chicago, Mike Graziani began to express his creativity through several mediums, including painting, sketching, and pastel drawings, but it was the vibrant culture of San Francisco and his West Coast travels that played a pivotal role in future artistic endeavors.

Meet central Ohio graphic designer and artist Mike Graziani and learn how his native Chicago influenced his early work but how the vibrant culture of San Francisco and his West Coast travels played a pivotal role in future creative endeavors.

Heavily influenced by the energy of his native Chicago, Mike Graziani began to express his creativity through several mediums, including painting, sketching, and pastel drawings, but it was the vibrant culture of San Francisco and his West Coast travels that played a pivotal role in future artistic endeavors.

Heavily influenced by the energy of his native Chicago, Mike Graziani began to express his creativity through several mediums, including painting, sketching, and pastel drawings, but it was the vibrant culture of San Francisco and his West Coast travels that played a pivotal role in future artistic endeavors.

Heavily influenced by the energy of his native Chicago, Mike Graziani began to express his creativity through several mediums, including painting, sketching, and pastel drawings, but it was the vibrant culture of San Francisco and his West Coast travels that played a pivotal role in future artistic endeavors.

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. 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. A select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale during the holiday season.

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. A select collection of her work will be available for immediate sale during the holiday season.