accessible expressions

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accessible expressions
2012 exhibition catalog
I tend to see things differently and I would like
for others to see things from my perspective.
Kayla Miller
Bringing glimpses of my reality to those that have never been is
one of the reasons I’ve stayed with photography for so long.
Marshall Rowe
To me, art has always been a place of freedom and expression. It gives anyone a chance
to express him or herself, a way to let loose and put his or her feelings to paper. Art has
and always will be a good way for me to live my life happy and healthy.
Jessica Slaby
Much of my life was spent coping with the aspects of this disease and I
came to find my greatest tool in my possession was my art making ability.
I use my skills to work through the complex mental, physical, spiritual, social,
and economic difficulties that this disease constantly generates in my life.
Ronald Jason Van Hoose
It makes me happy when I am very frustrated. It is excellent to see
my art in shows. Art challenges me and takes me to other places.
Jennifer Klein
[My] finesse in the arts is an endeavor to reveal, how the mind of a
schizoaffective person functions in an addiction flavored world, intertwining
these themes with current-day issues in societies, political and secular.
Brandon LaBonte
My art allows me to be a voice within the disability community where I passionately
advocate, empowering others to overcome exclusion in this society at large.
Ricci Michaels
Photography has opened me up to new experiences,
I notice things that I never gave much thought to previously.
Lea Vance
Artists
Linda Anderson
Joseph Greene
Don Risner
Jarrod Arencibia
Matt Griffin
Jalitza Rodriguez
Kathy Baldwin
Tory Harper
Stephen Rounthwaite
Jessica Bickley
Emily Henry
Marshall Rowe
Brandon Boggs
Tony Hoover
Deb Schaffer
Janet Boring
Malcolm J
Tammy Shust
Deanna Bowling
Fred Kabler
Jessica Slaby
Jane Brenneman
Beth Klaus
Junior Smith
Penny Causey
Jennifer Klein
Tim Smith
Jasmine Cromwell
Andrew Kohn
Diamond Snowden
Nathanael Curtiss
Trish Kohn
Corey Sokolnicki
Patrick Delgadillo
Brandon LaBonte
Jonathan Story
Shane DiPerna
Chris Leonard
Amanda Stover
Sandy Donnamiller
Mara Lovely
Kevin Stricklin
Nick Drennan
Winnona Maddrey
Theresa Strotman
Adele Durfee
Lauren Marsh
Chris Teets
James Egan
Randy Mayabb
Elizabeth Tracewell
Lucas Feruito
Charlotte McGraw
Rick Fletcher
Ricci Michaels
Leah Vance
Martin Freireich
Kayla Miller
Shari Veleba
Emily Funk
Anna Nagy
Weilbacher
Kathy Gallant
James O'Dor
Kevin White
Barbara Gambôa
Maragaret Ollie
Sandy White
Steve Geisler
Randall Perkins
Paul Wilbur
Greg Geist
Charles Poe
Pete Wuscher
Madge George
David Rakevich
Preface
The 17th annual Accessible Expressions Ohio Exhibit is perhaps the most diverse
display of art you will see this year. The work is mischievous, clever, thought-provoking,
beautiful, political, and whimsical. The 77 artists involved tell their stories through camera
lenses, watercolor, tempera, pencil, metal, and more.
Until you read their stories or meet them, you wouldn't assume disability is part of
these artists’ identity. In fact, most would introduce themselves as artists, sports fanatics,
outdoor enthusiasts, or community activists first. The word disability means something
different to each individual, mirroring their own interpretations of art. Disability may mean
utilizing adaptive tools, overcoming stereotypes, and finding alternative creative outlets, but
it does not singularly define their experience as individuals or artists.
Each piece of art and accompanying biography portrays an incredible image of talent,
passion, and strength. But don’t take my word for it. These artists speak for themselves.
The creativity on display may be an outlet for healing, a source of income, or an exploration
of form that results in new perspective for both artist and viewer. The process of creation,
while primarily individual, is tied to layers of social construct and experience. You will see
both internal expression and external interaction in this art. It is our hope that this show will
challenge notions of dis/ability and inspire your own creativity and acts of inclusion.
-
Erin J. Hoppe, executive director
Jurors
Jim Arter
Michaele Barsnack
Helma Groot
Nicholas Hill
Mindi Rhoades
Heather Wirth
Award Sponsors & Program Funders
Anonymous
The Arts Council of Westerville, Inc.
CaJacob Law Group
Jim Chapple
Howard and Donna Collins
Laura Lazor
Lou Mazzoli
Connie Page
Greta Robertson
Accessible Expressions Ohio
Accessible Expressions Ohio (AEO) is a statewide, juried, visual arts exhibition and tour
adding to the richness of cultural diversity throughout Ohio. The program began in 1996 to
challenge perceptions and raise awareness about the arts and abilities of every citizen. AEO
advances creative careers, offering Ohio artists with disabilities the experience of submitting
work to an adjudicated call for art and exposure to new state and national audiences who
are potential patrons.
Beginning each fall, artists of all ages with any disability are invited to respond to a Call
for Art and submit photographs of two or three-dimensional visual artwork. Individuals
may enter as Youth (under age 18), Emerging, or Professional artists. Qualified and
respected adjudicators from the local arts community select artwork based on the quality
and in consideration of each entrant’s abilities. Over 130 pieces of art were submitted to
the 2012 Call for Art.
The artwork is exhibited at an opening ceremony and a second adjudication is conducted
to determine the first, second, and third place winners in each category, as well as Best
in Show and People’s Choice. Following the opening ceremony, the artwork is divided into
tours and travels across Ohio to inclusive settings in order to continue advocating for arts
and inclusion.
To purchase a piece of art contact
VSA Ohio
614-241-5325
info@vsao.org
www.vsao.org
VSA Ohio
Since our founding in 1986, VSA Ohio has evolved to become a community that helps
inspired artists connect with their passions. Bridging arts and disability, our programs and
services are constantly growing to provide inclusive environments and opportunities for
people with disabilities to celebrate life through the arts. We work hard to advocate for
accessibility and equality by advancing careers and communities in the creative sector,
and improving the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through arts integration.
We are an affiliate VSA, the international organization on arts and disability founded by
Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith in 1974, a program of The John F. Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts.
Floating Lily
Linda Anderson
Watercolor
Norwalk
13" x 16"
Emerging Artist
$55
I participate in Artists’ Open Studio in Huron County. I have been making drawings
and paintings at the Painting Studio for two years now and I especially like to make
pictures of mosaic designs. I use all kinds of things to make art: pencil,
watercolor, acrylic, and pastel. In 2010, I began attending Artists’ Open Studio
Ceramic Studio where I make things with clay. At home I like to do needlepoint,
latch hook, word puzzles and read books. I live with my husband Dennis in
Norwalk. We both work at Christie Lane Industries. We like to go out to eat and
watch movies together.
Accessible Expressions Ohio 2012
www.vsao.org
Energy
Jarrod Arencibia
Graphite
Cincinnati
18" x 24"
Professional Artist
$120
Jarrod is a whirlwind of excitement. He really enjoys the fine arts field, especially
photography alongside video documentation and documentary films. His passion is
the reflective side of photography, he loves shooting reflections… as well as other
images in different categories such as people, weather shots, and telephone poles.
www.vsao.org
Flowers and Feathers
Kathy Baldwin
Acrylic & Pencil
Columbus
14.5" x 29.5"
Emerging Artist
$110
Kathy Baldwin in one of Open Door's resident comedians and her infectious humor
inspires a lot of giggles at the studio. Some of her jokes are a little "blue" which
makes sense since it is also one of her favorite colors. Her artistic style is similar to
her personality, playful and upbeat. She prefers traditional folk art imagery such as
houses, flowers, and landscapes. Her artistic signature lies in the way she divides up
an image into geometric and colorful shapes. One of her artistic aspirations is to
build an actual playhouse and then to paint it. Someday she would also like to be in
a major art show and sell lots of paintings. This would be beneficial to Kathy as she
loves to go on trips, and some extra travel money could support her explorations.
www.vsao.org
Prance in the Posies
Jessica Bickley
Acrylic & Marker
Columbus
16.75" x 16.75"
Emerging Artist
$70
Jessica Bickley is a kind-hearted young woman with a unique artistic flair. Animals
hold a special place in her heart, especially dogs. Her whole face lights up when she
sees one and she cannot concentrate on anything else until she gives it some
attention. One of her first questions for new friends is whether or not they have a
dog or any other animal. It seems only natural that the majority of her illustrations
are of small creatures. Her style makes the most of a few lines and her imagery is
very stylized and simplistic. When color is added, this imagery creates graphic,
bright paintings. Jessica is very close with her family and is a proud aunt of two
boys. She loves the company of others and hanging out with her friends is her
favorite activity. Aside from making art, she also enjoys horseback riding and
watching movies. Jessica loves the color yellow, which is just as bright as her
personality.
www.vsao.org
Sing Sweetly
Brandon Boggs
Watercolor
Columbus
17.25" x 21.5"
Emerging Artist
$115
Brandon Boggs describes himself as a social butterfly. His exuberance about art is
infectious and he adds much to the studio dynamic. Brandon views are an
"emotional outlet" and his sketchbook shows the various sides of his personality.
From drawing more realistically to attempting new subjects, he loves pushing the
limits of his skill. Brandon has created some very successful, large-scale paintings in
his signature, colorful style. It is hard to believe that Brandon is relatively new to
painting, and he has certainly made up for lost time. He is no longer intimidated by
a blank canvas and he has challenged himself to paint bigger and better that he
ever imagined. A bit of a perfectionist, Brandon sees room for improvement in his
work. He hopes to fine tune his style in the years to come. He dreams of creating a
video game with his own characters one day. This is certainly an ambitious goal,
but perhaps Brandon's beloved newborn nephew will one day play that game.
www.vsao.org
Fly Away
Janet Boring
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Janet was born in Mason, West Virginia, and has lived in Athens for 48 years
amongst family and friends. When Janet was 18 years old, she picked up a pocket
110 camera and has been taking photographs since. Janet joined the APP in spring
2008, participating in three juried Athens Photographic Project (APP) exhibitions,
three VSA Ohio exhibitions, and recently completed her second year of digital
classes. Janet is inspired by the natural world. Through her photographs she
reflects on the beauty and depth in the life of plants and animals, which she feels
often go overlooked in our daily lives. By exhibiting photographs, Janet wishes to
show that people living with a mental illness are able to contribute to the
community and hopes this knowledge will inspire others.
Since 2000, Athens Photographic Project has provided photography as a component
of mental health recovery in southeast Ohio. For more information visit
www.athensphotoproject.org.
www.vsao.org
Puppy in a Swing
Deanna Bowling
Mixed Media
Norwalk
13" x 16"
Emerging Artist
$55
Deanna lives in New London with her family and works at Christie Lane Industries in
Norwalk. She attends Artists’ Open Studio after work. Deanna comes to AOS
Painting Studio rain or shine with much enthusiasm to make her quick pen sketches
that turn in to delightful marker “paintings.” Through her work, Deanna gives us a
whimsical look at her perceptions of the things that interest her, especially animals.
Deanna’s work is very popular. She has exhibited and sold her art in several VSA
Ohio touring shows, receiving a second place award in 2009.
www.vsao.org
The Lighthouse
Jane Brenneman
Mixed Media
Toledo
18" x 21"
Professional Artist
$180
I was born with a tumor in my left eye, which eventually took my vision to mere
shadows. At the age of 17, I was in an auto accident that resulted in further
damage to my sight, along with severe facial scars and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
from which I had trouble remembering and speaking. Art has always been a part of
my life, and even more so after my accident. I used art in my recovery to
communicate with others and to give me something to do since I wasn’t able to go
anywhere. I continue to use my art today as an art and special education teacher
to allow my students to create new projects.
www.vsao.org
Heart
Penny Causey
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Penny grew up in southeast Ohio, surrounded by family and the beauty of the
region. Penny has been taking pictures most of her life but began to seriously
pursue photography when joining the Athens Photographic Project (APP) in winter
2010. She has recently completed APP’s first-year digital class. Penny enjoys the
challenge of photography, and its ability to express the many different aspects of a
person. She focuses mainly on photographing friends, pets, and nature, all of which
are a big part of her life. She would like other people to see the beauty she sees
and the love she has for all things within her photographs.
www.vsao.org
Eco Car
Jasmine Cromwell
$60
each
Emo
Colored Pencil / Colored Pencil Johnstown
11" x 14" / 11” x 14”
Youth Artist
I like to draw because it helps me get better in art. I plan to continue to create
drawings when I get out of High School and then attend an art school.
www.vsao.org
Hill, Trees, Cloud and Sky Nathanael Curtiss
NFS
Night Owl
Acrylic / Acrylic
Worthington
18" x 20" / 28” x 24”
Youth Artist
Nathanael is an energetic 13 year old who loves drawing, painting, and mom. He
has been painting for the last 3 years under the direction of his art teacher, Cody
Miller. While he does not have much to say about his own work, Cody commented
that, "Nathanael enjoys reinterpreting landscapes by presenting them in the
abstract. He paints with a definite energy and spontaneity and particularly enjoys
the feel of the paint as he in working out his strokes."
www.vsao.org
Ichigo
Patrick Delgadillo
Acrylic
Johnstown
11" x 14"
Youth Artist
$60
My name is Patrick Delgadillo and I love art because it helps me develop my skills
and ability to become a videogame designer and hopefully make my own
videogames. Patrick is a student at Johnstown-Monroe High School, Johnstown,
Ohio.
www.vsao.org
Snowy Day
Shane DiPerna
Acrylic
Norwalk
18" x 24"
Emerging Artist
$80
This year at Artists’ Open Studio, I have really enjoyed learning to use acrylic
paints. I try painting lots of things, but animals are my favorite subjects. I am
experimenting to make animal fur look furry, water to look watery, and trees and
grass to look real. My painting called “Lost in the Woods” was in the VSA Ohio 2011
art exhibit. People really like my paintings and I have commissions to do more
animal pictures. My favorite job at Christie Lane Industries is helping with the
recycling pick up. At home, I like watching wrestling and football on TV. I play
sports with the Christie Lane Bears teams in Norwalk.
www.vsao.org
Mystery Machine
Sandy Donnamiller
Mixed Fiber Media
Norwalk
13" x 23"
Emerging Artist
$55
At Artists’ Open Studio meetings in Huron County, Sandy works quietly making her
colored pencil drawings. But, when threads and fibers are available, Sandy says
“Oh, boy!” and begins creating one of her colorful montages. These art pieces are
sought after by collectors of her work. Sandy enjoys living with her friends in
Norwalk and works at Christie Lane Industries in Norwalk.
www.vsao.org
Caught a Foul Ball
Nick Drennan
Ceramic
West Chester
6" x 4" x 5"
Youth Artist
not for sale
Nick Drennan is a junior at Lakota West High School in West Chester. He is 17
years old and has Asperser's Syndrome. Nick is understanding more about Autism
and is figuring out how to break down barriers that currently exist. Nick truly has a
passion for art. He was inspired by Ms. Young’s class at Lakota West to work with
ceramics. “Caught a Foul Ball” is based on his true-life experience when he and his
father, Bob, went to the Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati and caught a foul
ball! Nick was so fascinated by the event he decided to mold his hand with the
baseball. It is a piece that holds great memories.
www.vsao.org
Untitled
Adele Durfee
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Adele was born in Canton, New York, and moved to Athens, Ohio, when she was
four years old. Adele earned her Bachelor's degree from Ohio University and has
stayed in the region, enjoying the small town life and the friendly community. Adele
began photography classes with the Athens Photographic Project (APP) in fall 2007,
having never explored the art world or the creative process before. She has been an
active member of the APP ever since, and has recently completed her second year
of digital classes. In 2010, Adele received the Mental Health Advocate of the Year
award from the 317 Board. She has participated in four juried APP exhibitions and
two VSA Ohio exhibits. Photography has changed Adele's life. “I now realize that I
am more than just my illness," Adele said. "I have become an active participant
instead of just letting the world pass me by.”
www.vsao.org
Monster World
James Egan
Gouche
Cincinnati
18" x 24"
Professional Artist
$120
James is an artist with many ideas. He enjoys learning new form and techniques to
apply to his art. He enjoys drawing, painting, and other forms of two-dimensional
art. He focuses on drawing celebrities in the spotlight. He is not shy about stating
his thoughts and opinions in his work. He likes to add text to his art to portray his
meaning. He also works on developing his killer-Barbie series, depicting the average
Barbie doll in a killer scenario. Humor is present throughout his artwork.
www.vsao.org
Green Day
Lucas Feruito
$180
each
The Resistance
Pencil / Mixed Media
Medina
13.5" x 15.5" / 30" x 15" x 9"
Youth Artist
Lucas is an artist who excels in drawing, sculpting, and story writing. Among his
most famous stories are those from his Super Hero Pet series. He plays guitar and is
in a band, The Resistance, which is also the title of his latest sculpture. Lucas
enjoys exploring things outdoors, delving into the histories of world wars, and
engaging in computer related activities. He is in the 7th grade in Medina, Ohio. You
can visit his website at www.foo-foos.com.
www.vsao.org
One Man Band
Rick Fletcher
Colored Pencil
Norwalk
11" x 16"
Emerging Artist
$35
At Artists’ Open Studio, I prefer to draw with colored pencils. People really like my
celebrity caricature drawings and I sold one called “Paparazzi Man” at the VSA Ohio
Accessible Expressions Ohio art exhibit in Columbus in February, 2011. My job is in
Sandusky as a member of the “Goodwill Family.” I enjoy going places and doing
things with the Christie Lane Recreation staff and with my real family. At home, I
like to listen to my favorite music and watch videos in my room. I live in Norwalk,
Ohio.
www.vsao.org
Beauty Beneath
Martin Freireich
Acrylic
Columbus
18.5" x 15.5"
Professional Artist
$130
Martin Freireich's smile can brighten up a whole room. His paintings have a similar
effect. They captivate the viewer with numerous overlapping paint strokes. His
colors dance around the canvas, leading the eye to and fro. Despite major physical
limitations, Marty is amazingly independent and upbeat. From a young age, he has
primarily used his feet rather than his hands to navigate the world. Marty's colorful
creations are painted and drawn entirely by foot. Poised in his wheelchair, Marty
works tirelessly at art. In fact, he will mark just about anything or anybody who
gets to close. Marty's wonderful humor pervades all that he does and his exuberant
laugh is worth a thousand words.
www.vsao.org
Me and Jordan
Emily Funk
Acrylic
Cincinnati
18" x 24"
Professional Artist
$150
Emily is an amazing artist with many talents. Her love for life and sense of humor
come across in her artwork. 1980's pop culture is the main subject of her work,
including New Kids on the Block, wrestling, and her family. She enjoys printmaking,
painting, soft sculpture, and drawing.
www.vsao.org
Seasons Memories
Kathy Gallant
Mixed Media
Worthington
10" x 10"
Professional Artist
$240
In Seasons Memories, I’ve tried to capture pictorial vignettes of memories of
seasons past, using thin sheets of copper that I embossed and then dapped to
encapsulate the moment. For color I used alcohol inks which when mixed, are as
chaotic as nature, then distressed the images to accentuate the copper, which lay
beneath. A glaze was added to give the pieces an enameled feeling, as well as to
protect the inks. Finally they were mounted on paper that I mottled with inks and
tiny nature motifs.
Can you figure the images that captured the following memories for me?
Catching rays on lazy summer days.
Star light, snow night. Should I take flight?
Spring wakes. Cocoons break!
Mom’s blooms, what fragrant fumes!
Dragonflies flitter, make our creek a’glitter.
Autumn’s wind create leaf din.
A rainbow’s glow follows cloud flows!
Ground a’crackin’, but fun’s not lackin’.
www.vsao.org
Rachele
Barbara Gambôa
Acrylic
Cincinnati
24" x 30"
Professional Artist
$1,200
Barbara S. Gambôa resides in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a mother, retired teacher and
Army Veteran. She spends most of her time making art and participating in
community oriented art projects. As a member of the Kennedy Heights Arts Center
Artist Guild, she also serves as a guest curator and special advisor to the Board of
Directors. She also maintains a working relationship with Art Beyond Boundaries
and is a past recipient of the City of Cincinnati Individual Artist Grant.
www.vsao.org
East Meets West
Steve Geisler
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Steve was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but spent childhood in Fort Wayne,
Indiana. He moved to Athens in 1993 and graduated from Ohio University in 1995.
Steve has worked various jobs over the years, from restaurants to the farmers
market to assisting people with disabilities. Steve started playing with photography
in high school on a hobbyist level, but only recently started taking it more seriously
when he enrolled in Athens Photographic Project classes during the winter of 2011.
Steve likes photography because it’s an art form that enables him to capture images
that he finds interesting or intriguing. “I like ironic humor and classic American
images,” Steve said. “You could say I would be inspired to be like a Norman
Rockwell in photography.”
www.vsao.org
Portrait of Xavier Student
Greg Geist
Acrylic & Sharpie
Cincinnati
11" x 14"
Professional Artist
$180
Greg Geist is a draftsman, drawing what he sees, and how things are assembled.
He observes how things are constructed such as the windows, scissors, paint cans,
or wiring and then draws them in simple line drawings. He is a patient and diligent
worker who pays great attention to detail. He draws in pencil or ink and paints with
acrylics on panel board with ideas taken from his drawings. More recently, he has
developed an interest in portraitures. His line work and shading process captures his
subjects in an unusual way, relating to space through abstraction.
www.vsao.org
Jack and the Beanstalk
Madge George
Acrylic & Paint Markers
Columbus
15" x 16"
Professional Artist
$115
Madge creates work that covers a wide range of subject matter, from a field of
sunflowers to Jack and the Beanstalk; anything might show up in one of her
paintings. Once and idea is born she starts immediately. The energy in her pieces is
a direct reflection of her personality and commitment to her art. Madge's work has
been exhibited in numerous VSA Ohio competitions, The Main Library, The
Schenactady Gallery in New York, and various other venues throughout the state
and country.
www.vsao.org
Cat Walking Clown
Joseph Greene
Acrylic
Lancaster
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$90
Joseph A. Greene is a native of Lancaster, Ohio and has been an active, working
artist at Blue Shoe Arts. He has been cartoon drawing since he was four years old,
adding the dimension of painting to his cartoons later in life. He attended the Ohio
School for the Deaf, winning first place for his art nine times. Joe’s work contains
an amazing amount of details, endless themes, and is his way of connecting with
people. His artwork strives to engage all who view it, offering a wonderful sense of
humor and insight. Most recently, Joe has launched his independent JAG Toons in
2011. Visit www.cartoonistjagtoons.com for more information.
www.vsao.org
Woodgrain
Matt Griffin
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Matt was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. He moved to Nelsonville, Ohio in 2003 to
attend the culinary arts program at Hocking College. He later moved to Athens
where he currently resides. Matt has been interested in photography for years but
had not pursued it until entering the Athens Photographic Project in 2009. He likes
the control photography allows as well as the challenge in making a photograph
amongst the abundance of possibilities. Matt is interested in photographing all
aspects of nature, from snow to budding trees and grass. He hopes people who
view his images will be able to notice and appreciate the small details in life.
www.vsao.org
Beastly Boar
Tory Harper
Mixed Media
Columbus
14" x 12" x 8"
Emerging Artist
$75
Tory has a very representational style and she implements her ample skill set to
draw and paint intricate pieces. From the armor of an armadillo to the scales of a
mermaid, Tory's signature style is certainly her affinity to detail. Perhaps it is the
nature of repeating the small brushstrokes that she is attracted to, as she also
enjoys knitting, another repetitive activity. She claims that art is a great way to
reduce stress and really enjoys unwinding with her friends at the studio. Tory is
always willing to broaden her art repertoire and depict more challenging subjects.
She has experimented with drawing and painting British Royalty, which is fitting
since she is named after two queens and is very interested in portraiture. Tory has
even begun working three-dimensionally, which is unchartered territory for her.
With her boundless enthusiasm and ability for finesse, there are no doubts that
Tory's portfolio will continue to diversify and show even more of her talents.
www.vsao.org
Country Barn Hotel
Emily Henry
Mixed Media
Urbana
20" x 22"
Emerging Artist
$300
Emily started taking classes with the art instructor at her adult day habilitation
center in February of 2011. Emily was the winner of the Fricke/Durham Art on Main
Art Scholarship at the Annual 2011 Lawnview Banquet. She received the award for
many reasons, some of which were: her positive energy conveyed through her
encouragement to co-artists by giving them compliments on their work, her upbeat
nature and her creative artistic talent. Her art reflects her pleasant demeanor by
being colorful and happy. Her art instructor says she has a real pleasure to have in
her art classes. Art on Main is certain that she will soon be entering more artwork
exhibits and will be recognized for her talent.
www.vsao.org
Columbus Reflections
Tony Hoover
Acrylic
30" x 15"
Columbus
Professional Artist
$130
Tony Hoover, a lifelong resident of Columbus, began making art more than twenty
years ago at United Cerebral Palsy and has not stopped since. He now estimates
that he has painted hundreds of works. Tony brought a fantastic work ethic, unique
style, and a lot of experience with him when he began at Open Door in early 2011.
Of his style, he says, "I work in colorful acrylics, specializing in landscapes." His
painted creation is comprised of many short, staccato brushstrokes that work
together to create an image. Aside from art making, Tony has been an employee at
Kroger's for over a decade and he works as an ambassador for the Prenike Romich
Company, a manufacturer of communication devices. He strongly advocates for
people, like himself, who are severely speech impaired who benefit most from
technological advances in communication devices. Tony is a consummate sports fan
and is usually seen wearing something from one of his favorite teams: The Ohio
State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, or Cincinnati Bengals. His love of sports extends to
his participation in track and baseball throwing events in the Special Olympics.
Tony's expertise, ambition, and positive attitude make him a fantastic member and
mentor to the Open Door community.
www.vsao.org
Tall Timber's PT:1
Malcolm J
$265
each
Tall Timber's PT:2
Soft Pastels / Soft Pastels
Columbus
16" x 20" / 16” x 20”
Professional Artist
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, I am naturally gifted with artistic ability. My aptitude with
art in grade school saw me take on many projects for my teachers. My fifth grade
teacher, Mr. Valentino, said that I had a heck of an imagination! I thrive on
drawings of social, political, portraits, and cityscapes. I identify as an art illustrator
whose mediums are charcoals, graphite and colored pencil, pastels, and ink. My
true love is drawing. I mostly excel in that field and have won several awards along
the way. One was being nominated for the Governors Arts Awards in 2010. I have
been featured in several publications, including the Columbus Dispatch, The Other
Paper, Free Press, Street Speech, Columbus Alive!, and an appearance on a local
radio station. It has been quite a journey so far. Not too shabby for a once
homeless man with internal issues and no direction in life.
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Kamachatka
Fred Kabler
$150
each
German Village
Acrylic / Acrylic
Eaton
16" x 20" / 16” x 20”
Professional Artist
Fred Kabler was born May 1, 1940 in West Alexandria, Ohio and attends Your
Happy Place, Inc. two days a week. Fred worked for L&M Products for 10 years and
for Ohio Department of Transportation for twenty years. In his free time, Fred
loves to paint. Fred taught his mother how to paint, it was something they enjoyed
together. For his art, Fred likes to look at magazines and paint his interpretation of
what he finds interesting. Kamachatka is Fred’s interpretation of the Kamachatka
peninsula in Russia.
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Untitled
Beth Klaus
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Beth was born and raised in Athens, Ohio. Beth has always known creativity in her
life. She's had a camera ever since she received her first Brownie Hawkeye at age 8,
and has always enjoyed writing and drawing. Beth participated in the first Athens
Photographic Project (APP) class offered in 2000. She later returned to the program
in spring 2008, and has recently completed her second year of digital classes. Beth
has shown work in five APP and VSA Ohio exhibitions, has received the Rita Gillick
Mental Health Advocate Award, and serves as an APP mentor. Beth is interested in
portraits of animals and people, where she can explore themes of connection,
communication, and love.
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People Getting Unmarried
Jennifer Klein
Oil Pastel
Cincinnati
24" x 18"
Professional Artist
$210
Swirling lines, vibrant colors, elongated animals, rainbows, and people are the mark
of a Jennifer Klein piece. Bright and full of vitality, the shapes and lines in her
paintings create a visual melody on canvas. To Jennifer, art is therapeutic. "It
makes me happy when I am very frustrated. It is excellent to see my art in shows.
Art challenges me and takes me to other places." Her strongest pieces have a story
to them that continue to develop through the process of creating the work. She
brings her passion for visual storytelling to life through the vibrancy of her colors
and the placement of her characters. In addition to making great work with her oil
pastels and acrylic paint, Jennifer is active in Visionaries and Voices outreach
program and works as a Studio Assistant.
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Final Destination
Andrew Kohn
Acrylic
Toledo
18" x 24"
Youth Artist
$120
Andrew lives in Toledo and is a full time student. His favorite subjects are history
and science and likes to paint pictures that reflect these interests. Andrew enjoys
technology and playing video games in his free time.
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Toledo Landscape
Trish Kohn
Monoprint
Toledo
10" x 12"
Professional Artist
$120
Trish is an art student at the University of Toledo where she is currently working
toward her Bachelor of Arts Degree. She does work in 2-D media and enjoys
exploring different ways of expressing her visions, such as "falling," where the use
of acrylics and watercolors portray a sense of movement. Black ink is used to create
a monochromatic view of the "Toledo Landscape." Trish also enjoys creating 3dimensional pieces with a passion for making jewelry and working with a variety of
metals. She is happily married and has two wonderful children, all of whom inspire
her.
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Man you are evil, get out of my
garden. Appalachian Rising
Demonstration, Washington D.C.
Brandon
LaBonte
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Brandon was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, raised in Coolville, Ohio, and
currently lives in Athens. Brandon focused on drawing realism for four years, turned
to fine art photography to pursue those goals in another medium. Brandon joined
the Athens Photographic Project (APP) in fall 2007 and has finished his first year of
digital classes. He has participated in four juried APP exhibitions, and has
independently shown his work in galleries and cafes. His work emphasizes visual
relationships and “flustered symmetry,” including shapes and particular details.
Brandon’s finesse in the arts is an endeavor to reveal, “how the mind of a
schizoaffective person functions in an addiction flavored world,” intertwining these
themes with current-day issues in societies, political and secular. Since 2000,
Athens Photographic Project has provided photography as a component of mental
health recovery in southeast Ohio. For more information visit
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Smokestack Greeting
Chris Leonard
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Christopher was born in the Belpre/Parkersburg metroplex and spent the first
months of his life in the shadow of a train trestle. He has lived in Athens County for
42 years. He attended Federal Hocking High School and graduated from Ohio
University in 1990. He has always had an interest in photography but did not fully
engage with it until the first Athens Photographic Project (APP) classes in 2001, and
more recently in APP’s 2009/2010 classes. His technological pets include old
cameras and manual typewriters. Chris’s work is inspired by the simplicity of Man
Ray and other surrealist photography. “The surreal, the marvelous, and the absurd
in countless juxtapositions”, he says, “paradoxically render our lives more
accessible.”
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A Wonderful Life
Mara Lovely
Acrylic
Eaton
16" x 20"
Youth Artist
$120
I was born June 21, 1994 in Kettering Ohio. In my spare time, I love to do art, knit,
dance, sing, and am an avid Boyz II Men fan. Despite multiple brain surgeries, I
am determined to lead an independent life. I am a strong and capable woman
ready to learn and grow. My painting “A Wonderful Life” was inspired by my family
and my life. Each color of the painting means something different to me. After all
the trouble I have endured, the green color stands for hope of the grass always
being greener on the other side; purple is for all the times God has blessed me in
my life; pink is for how many people tell me that I’m beautiful even when I don’t
feel like it; blue is for the days that I feel sad; red is for the blood that Jesus shed
just for me; and gold is for the one golden person in my life, my mother, Holly.
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Harvest
Winnona Maddrey
Mask
$180
$240
Mixed Media / Mixed Media Columbus
16" x 20" / 16” x 20”
Youth Artist
Sixteen year old Winnona Maddrey is an International Baccalaureate candidate, in
her junior year, at the Columbus Alternative High School. She has been an avid
artist since the age of two and has created a Christmas card design for American
Electric Power and entered works in the Annunciation Greek Cathedral Youth Art
festival. In addition to her interest in visual arts, Winnona is a violinist with the
Chamber Music Connection in Worthington, and a dancer with MUCAI Academy, an
integrated dance school in Columbus. She is a member of the National Society for
High School Scholars, as well as the National Dance Honor Society. Winnona plans
to enter the field of Bio-Medical Engineering in college, and wishes to design
assistive devices for children with physical and cognitive challenges.
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Thinking of Gauguin's
Breton Girls Dancing
Lauren Marsh
Pastel on BFK Reeves Paper
Medina
14" x 22"
Emerging Artist
$420
Lauren Marsh is an Artist in Training. A 22 year old young woman with autism, she
has studied art privately with a local artist for four years. She has been able to
overcome many obstacles by expressing her thoughts and feelings through the
world of art. Lauren has many talents which include painting, drawing, crocheting
and knitting. She bowls and plays tennis with Special Olympics and makes dinner
for her dad every Friday. Lauren works at Medina Creative Produce (MCP), a
hydroponic greenhouse and Supportive Living Enclave for individuals with
developmental and physical disabilities, growing high quality lettuce for the
community of Medina. She was recently recognized as Employee of the Month at
MCP for her outstanding leadership. Lauren approaches all of her work with
excitement and enthusiasm. We think you can see these in her art work; visit her
portfolio at www.artisjoy.com/lauren.shtml.
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Wind & Water
Randy Mayabb
Acrylic
London
13.5" x 11"
Emerging Artist
$45
Wind & Water is one of Randy’s few small paintings. Randy enjoys exploring the
movement of the paint and color on large canvasses. One of his first paintings
involved a full size poster board he would take outside, lay in the grass and drip
paint on with squirt bottles. On one particular day, after completing the painting
and walking away from it briefly to step inside, he returned to discover grass
clippings blown all over the still wet paint. A lawn mower, though no where in
sight, had obviously passed by. With some humor and spontaneity, he chose to
include the grass as part of the work. Many of Randy’s works begin with bright
colors in which he gently manipulates, achieving a deeper, rich and “moody-like”
quality, without over-mixing. Currently, Randy participates in the Sky High Arts
program, part of MATCO Services, Inc. He resides in London, Ohio.
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The McGraws
Charlotte McGraw
I am not Woman
$140
$120
Mixed Media / Mixed Media
Columbus
27" x 25" / 29.35" x 16"
Professional Artist
Charlotte has been the permanent mayor of the town “Charlottesville” for as long as
any of the folks can remember. Each creature Charlotte creates has a story of being
misunderstood, rejected, and generally treated mighty low. When each sojourner
arrives, they are given a job, a hug, and a family. The citizens stick to this town like
a tick on a dog. When the mayor has some free time she is exhibiting her work at
VSA Ohio shows, the Fresh A.I.R. Gallery, Main Library, Wild Goose Creative, and
other fine establishments. All the awards money she has won has been invested in
a soul food museum for Charlottesville.
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…course hair, thick lips, strong hips
how beautiful I am…the world has Ricci
no choice but to "Dig Me"
Michaels
$960
each
…to dig me is to respect me, accept
me and to meet me where I stand
Acrylic
20" x 16"
Cincinnati
Professional
Artist
I am a visual artist with visual impairment. My use of bright colors empowers me to
create beautiful art through which I am able to convey my soul and identity. I
employ all of my being in making a transformative expression of the human
experience. This allows me to be a voice within the disability community where I
passionately advocate empowering others to overcome exclusion in this society at
large. Making my artistic expression more personal is a continual journey. My quest
to grow artistically is a source of fulfillment along with my personal struggle to cope
with my disability. I am able to help other people who have been discriminated
against based on their disability. This is a hallmark of my struggle: caring and
sharing with others while contributing to society.
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Remembered
Kayla Miller
Photograph
Johnstown
8" x 10"
Youth Artist
$60
My name is Kayla Miller and I am a senior in high school. I began my interest in
photography during my freshman year. I tend to see things differently and I would
like for others to see things from my perspective. I am inspired by people and I
would like to inspire them with my photography. I want to pursue photography as
my career in the future and for as long as my imagination and the people around
me continue to provide inspiration.
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Anna and the Birds
Anna Nagy
Electronic Media
Urbana
12" x 16"
Emerging Artist
$300
Anna has been creating art since 1999. Several of her paintings have toured Ohio
through VSA Ohio’s Accessible Expressions Ohio exhibit, local fairs and art councils,
and the Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio. She has been mentioned for
her work in the visual arts in several newspaper articles and other publications.
Anna has taken many art classes to increase her skills as an artist and enjoys
working in acrylic, pencil, and computer graphics. Her interests include crafts, the
Internet, shopping, spending time with family and friends, participating in social
events, and attending shows at a local dinner theater establishment.
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Run Away
James O'Dor
Stoneware Mosaic
Norwalk
16" x 19"
Emerging Artist
$190
Visual expression is James’ most effective means of relating his creative spirit. At
Artists’ Open Studio he enjoys the opportunity to work with an assortment of art
materials in both our Painting and Ceramic meetings. His drawings reveal his
perceptive abilities and his desire for accurate detail. In Ceramics, James interprets
his drawings into meticulous mosaic tile art of very high quality. His “Red Frog”
mosaic was a part of the VSA Ohio 2011 touring exhibit. James lives in Norwalk and
works at Christie Lane Industries.
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Ghost of a House
Maragaret Ollie
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Margaret was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Athens in 2003. In 2004
Margaret joined the Athens Photographic Project (APP). Since then, she has
participated in five APP exhibitions, shown work in two statewide VSA Ohio
exhibitions, had her photograph on the cover of NAMI-Ohio magazine, received the
Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocacy award, and served as a mentor in the APP. She
is mostly a landscape photographer but has explored many different aspects of fine
art photography. Margaret hopes to continue in photography and the APP,
deepening her appreciation of the life around her.
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Friendly Forest Trio
Randall Perkins
Acrylic & Marker
Grandview Heights
11" x 11"
Professional Artist
$70
Randall Perkins is full of contradictions. Simultaneously salty and sweet, he can
often be heard telling everyone around him to "Behave!" while acting the part of
the class clown. Growing up in a family with sixteen children in the hills of West
Virginia no doubt helped to shape his dynamic personality. Randall brings a smile to
people's faces both through his character and his art. His illustrations of fun critters
come to life when he is given a pad of paper. These drawings have inspired
countless paintings. Besides creating, Randall's favorite activities include watching
"the ball game" and going out to eat.
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Luchador Leer
Charles Poe
Acrylic
Grandview Heights
5" x 7"
Emerging Artist
$45
From day one Charles has utilized his studio time to the fullest. If he is not behind
the sewing machine crafting a new Luchador mask (Mexican wrestling mask), he is
experimenting in a number of other mediums. Charles loves learning and
experimenting and has been known to work in such materials as charcoal, acrylic,
clay, and plaster cast. His illustration style is more realistic and he loves creating
images of his favorite wrestling stars or super heroes. Red seems to play heavily in
a lot of his work and stands out nicely against his favorite color, black. In addition
to sewing masks, he also makes amazing puppets and costumes. When wearing
one of works, Charles' personality really comes to life and has been known to do a
number of impressive voices and impersonations.
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Sunset
David Rakevich
Mixed Media
Westlake
14" x 11"
Emerging Artist
$120
David has many interests including music, sports, and art. David enjoys working
with a variety of arts materials. He attends the Art Works class sponsored by the
VSA Ohio/Cleveland Area Service Division.
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Blues Brothers
Don Risner
Stoneware Bowl
Norwalk
3" x 12"
Emerging Artist
$45
When asked why he likes to come to Ceramic Studio, Don replies, “Because I like to
make bowls and plates with clay.” The local artists who come to the studio will say
that Don does much more than that. He will greet them with a warm handshake
and say, “Nice to meet you, ma’am,” then offer to help them with the clay. Don
seems to know just how to finish a piece with distinctive flair. He has sold many of
his bowls this year. Don enjoys telling stories of growing up on a Kentucky farm. At
Christie Lane Industries in Norwalk, Don is known as a valued worker and congenial
friend.
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Hands
Jalitza Rodriguez
Tempera
Lorain
9" x 12"
Youth Artist
$120
Jalitza Rodriguez is 17 years old and lives with her family in Lorain, Ohio. She loves
to draw. She also loves Hannah Montana, Icarly, butterflies, pizza, and stickers.
Her nickname is Jolly.
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Blue in Winter
Stephen Rounthwaite
$120
each
Self-Portrait
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
Stephen was born in Houston, Texas and has lived in southeast Ohio for 17 years.
Stephen has always had an interest in art and began his study of photography as
part of the Athen Photographic Project’s (APP) first class offered in 2000. Stephen
returned to the APP in spring 2008, and has recently completed his second year of
digital classes. His work has been displayed in four juried APP exhibitions and two
traveling VSA Ohio exhibitions. Recently, Stephen has explored various means of
creating abstract photographs, including the use of multiple exposures.
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Time Passages
Marshal Rowe
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Marshall was born in Waco, Texas, near the North Branch of the Brazos River. Being
the son of a military man, he moved around a lot, from the great Southwest to the
far Northeast. His first photographic memory was when, as a child, he
photographed the funeral procession of JFK, off the old console black and white TV,
using a Brownie camera. Marshall began digital classes with the Athens
Photographic Project (APP) in the fall of 2010. The main subjects of his photography
are scenics, nature and wildlife, although working within the APP he is attempting to
broaden his horizons. “Bringing glimpses of my reality to those that have never
been is one of the reasons I’ve stayed with photography for so long,” Marshall said.
“The APP has become the spark for what lay dormant for so long.”
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Name Jar
Deb Schaffer
Stoneware
Monroeville
3" x 9"
Emerging Artist
$35
I have been coming to Artists’ Open Studio Ceramics since 2009 because I really
like to make things with clay. I like the feel of it in my hands and I like to form it
into bowls and pots. It is also exciting to sell my art. I have sold many of my vases
this year. Christie Lane Industries in Norwalk is a good place to work and be with
my friends. I also like to go bowling and go to see movies. My family and I live in
Monroeville.
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Under the Sea
Tammy Shust
Mixed Media
Westlake
14" x 11"
Emerging Artist
$120
Tammy is a talented artist and attends the VSA Ohio/Cleveland Area Service
Division's "Art Works class. She enjoys painting in acrylic and using a variety of
colors.
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Change
Jessica Slaby
Acrylic
Thompson
15" x 12"
Emerging Artist
$25
To me, art has always been a place of freedom and expression. It gives anyone a
chance to express him or herself, a way to let loose and put his or her feelings to
paper. Art has and always will be a good way for me to live my life happy and
healthy. My disability is hearing loss in my right ear. When I was in school, I also
had a learning disability. Art has helped me let out troubled feelings about my
disabilities. When I worked on drawings, paintings, stories, and comics it helped
raise my confidence. Now I help take care of people with developmental disabilities
and I feel fulfilled to help care for them each day.
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Virtuous Paladin
Junior Smith
Acrylic
Columbus
24" x 10.5"
Emerging Artist
$100
Junior Smith's style reveals Frank Lloyd Wright's precision and Charley Harper’s
imaginative imagery. Junior describes his art as "crisp, neat, and straight," and he is
rarely without a ruler in hand. He implements it in large-scale illustrations of people,
animals, and nature. Any one of his intricate images could be turned into an
amazing stained glass window. Several illustrations have already become beautiful
painted creations, and even more are ready to get the same treatment. Junior has
been creating art since middle school and has taken such classes as ceramics, black
and white photography, and drawing. He is very observant and conscientious about
his surroundings and is always willing to lend a hand at the studio.
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Lighthouse on the Rocks
Tim Smith
Mixed Media
Norwalk
13" x 16"
Emerging Artist
$35
Tim is one of our charter members of Artists’ Open Studio (AOS), having started in
2004. Drawing is Tim’s “thing.” When offered other media, he says “No, thanks,”
and reaches for his favorite graphite or colored pencils, or ink markers. Tim tends
to work in themes of subject matter with architecture being a top priority. Because
his drawings are done with careful precision, he has received recognition in several
VSA Ohio touring exhibits. His art is also featured in many AOS note card designs.
Tim works at Christie Lane Industries in Norwalk and enjoys activities with the
Recreation staff and friends.
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Medusa
Diamond Snowden
Acrylic
Cincinnati
18" x 24"
Professional Artist
$360
Diamond valiantly undertakes any artistic challenge presented to him, confidently
experimenting with new techniques and materials. Pop and urban culture has been
primary influences in Snowden's art. This vast source of inspiration has resulted in a
diverse body of work ranging from portraits to cityscapes. Most recently, he has
skillfully experimented with defining spatial dimensions with the use of layering
color. Snowden had shown considerable leadership skills in his time at Visionaries
and Voices. Always willing to assist his fellow artists, Diamond's considerate nature
and motivational attitude have been assets to his growth as an artist and a leader.
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Pharaoh's Regalia
Corey Sokolnicki
Watercolor & Ink on Paper
Grandview Heights
17.25" x 21.5"
Emerging Artist
$150
The level of excitement with which Corey Sokolnicki approached a new artistic
challenge is enviable. His frenetic illustrations capture his energy and it is no
surprise that he enjoys drawing things that move. Cars, planes, and army tanks fill
his many sketch books along with his imaginative "critters." Corey aptly compares
his style to Wassily Kandinsky, who shares his affinity for bold lines and colorful
geometric shapes. Corey enjoys both illustration and many of his works are
accompanied by an imaginative story. His love of art extends to his time outside of
the studio. He is a huge supporter of the arts and attends many shows and
festivals. Corey currently shares a home in central Ohio with his wife, but has lived
in several states while growing up. Corey finds the creation of art to be extremely
fun and each of his works emits his positive energy.
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Self-Portrait
Jonathan Story
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Jonathan was born in Dayton, Ohio, but grew up in Superior, Wisconsin. After his
first year of college he moved to Athens to major in acting at the Ohio University
School of Theater, where he studied from 2004-2006. Jonathan began writing
poetry in 2007 and photographing with the Athens Photographic Project in fall 2009.
His photos have been shown at Perks coffee shop, he reads poetry at Donkey
Coffee on Tuesday nights, and can be found at the Smiling Skull on Wednesday
nights—where he sings karaoke. Jonathan feels that photography, like many other
forms of art, is able to inspire in a community the ability to see itself in a new light.
“Photography allows the artist the chance to reflect their love for the community
that houses them,” he said. Jonathan finds his photographic subjects throughout his
daily life, learning how to make art “a daily part of the mind.”
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Penguin Migration
Amanda Stover
Acrylic
Grandview Heights
14" x 14"
Emerging Artist
$70
When it comes to art, Amanda Stover is fearless. Amanda describes her work as
very intuitive, just painting how she feels. Her painting spans several styles,
sometimes representational, sometimes abstract. In the four years since she began
creating art, her favorite media is acrylics, although she's recently been working in
watercolors, as well. When she is not working in the studio, this multifaceted artist
likes to write poetry, play Wii, and gather ideas for further art exploration. Amanda
was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up with four brothers and one
sister, which she says can get crazy on holidays. Her most recent artful adventures
have been in the realm of 3D art. In the future, Amanda hopes to become even
more artistic and creative.
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Horses
Kevin Stricklin
Watercolor
Cincinnati
18" x 24"
Professional Artist
$120
Kevin is an extremely talented artist who enjoys drawing, painting, and sculpture.
He loves the look of nature and animals. He gets along with everyone he meets and
on the weekends he likes to go to church and write stories. He also enjoys spending
time with his friends at Visionaries and Voices. Kevin loves country music.
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American Flag Tissue Paper
Theresa Strotman
Mixed Media
Cincinnati
18" x 14"
Emerging Artist
$90
Theresa is a young woman whose life has been filled with joys and sorrows. At the
age of eight, she was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that led her to receiving
a kidney transplant two different times, once from her oldest brother and another
from an anonymous donor. After recovering, she was married and had her son. In
2010, her disease came back, but was controlled by dialysis and medication.
Artistically, Theresa is born with the gift of creativity and is self-taught in most
areas of art making. She uses her passion in art to help her get through even the
toughest of days.
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Untitled
Chris Teets
Electronic Media
Urbana
10" x 12"
Emerging Artist
$240
Chris has been creating art since 2002. His paintings have toured Ohio through
Accessible Expressions Ohio since he began entering work in 2003. He has received
recognition and ribbons from the local fair in the Fine Arts Division and has work
exhibited locally through the arts council. Chris has also appeared in an exhibit
called “Artists with Aptitude” held in Sandusky, and the statewide exhibition for
artists with disabilities called “Images Seen.” Chris enjoys working with bright
cheerful colors and often uses acrylics, pencil, and mixed media. He stays very
involved with advocacy for people with disabilities by attending local chapter
meetings of People First of Ohio. Chris volunteers for a local nursing home and a
local shelter house. His interests include weight lifting, bowling, and other sports.
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Crop Circles Abstract
Elizabeth Tracewell
Mixed Media
Columbus
15.5" x 14"
Emerging Artist
$80
Elizabeth Tracewell who generally goes by Beth, illustrates and paints bold
geographic shapes in rich vibrant colors. Her methods are fairly systematic, applying
lines and shapes in a predetermined color palette. She rarely deviates from the
original order and continues to cycle through her palette until the surface is full of
bright patterns. She has been an artist as long as she can remember and her
signature style has been refined to the point of instant recognition. Beth is native of
Columbus and she has been employed with her local public library for over 20
years! She is very close with her family and loves to spend her free time on family
field trips and doing crafts, especially latch hook.
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Night Storm
Acrylic
Youngstown
24" x 18"
Professional Artist
$1,450
As a young adult, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. At the time, I'd just
graduated with a BFA in painting from Youngstown State University. Much of my life
was spent coping with the aspects of this disease and I came to find my greatest
tool in my possession was my art making ability. I use my skills to work through the
complex mental, physical, spiritual, social, and economic difficulties that this disease
constantly generates in my life.
Night Storm was a multi-year project that began when my father was diagnosed
with terminal cancer, and just prior, my disease had taken a serious turn for the
worse. I was unable to sleep for literally months on end. My mind was an
unrelenting storm of violence and torment. In this painting I use a storm battered
Ohio landscape and metaphor for my internal nightmare. By projecting my struggles
outward in a healthy and productive way I was able to alleviate some of my
suffering and gain a foothold, however tenuous, in reality. “Night Storm” was
accepted in to the 2011 Area Artist Annual, Butler Institute of American Art,
Youngstown, Ohio.
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Untitled
Leah Vance
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Leah was born in Columbus, Ohio, and moved to Athens 24 years ago with her
family. Leah joined the Athens Photographic Project in fall 2009 and recently
completed her second year of classes. Leah is interested in photographing family,
friends, animals and nature. She also likes to express feelings and emotions through
images. “Photography has opened me up to new experiences,” she said. “I notice
things that I never gave much thought to previously.” Leah enjoys photography’s
ability to capture a moment in time, and she hopes to share these moments of her
life with others.
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Leaves and Stone
Shari Veleba
Photograph
Columbus
16" x 22"
Emerging Artist
$335
Shari is an emerging artist, specializing in digital photography and creative writing.
A writer/editor and media relations professional, she enjoys photographing nature
and landscapes throughout Ohio. Recently, Veleba also began to experiment with
pastels and acrylic paints. Veleba holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism
from Bowling Green State University, and has studied graphic arts and a wide
variety of creative writing. She is a long-time advocate for people with disabilities
and has had epilepsy for 39 years. Veleba lives in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Atomic Scarecrow,
Reaching Out to Innerspace
Weilbacher
Pencil & Ink
Columbus
17" x 14"
Emerging Artist
$330
Weilbacher is a Columbus OH native and disabled artist, poet, songwriter, and
musician. He is self-taught and has been involved in art and most aspects of the
music business. He is also an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) advocate,
advocating the construction of sidewalks, ramps, and bus pads in the Columbus
area. “The pen draws me…” is how Weilbacher explains his abstract designs. His
influences range from life itself to the works of Dali, Disney, Escher, Max, Warhol,
and 60’s era psychedelic album art and posters. He has been recognized for his
“Outstanding Artistic Achievement” by the Ohio General Assembly, The Ohio House
of Representatives, and the Ohio Senate. More of Weilbacher’s work can be seen at
www.ohioonlinearts.org.
www.vsao.org
Forest of Lions
Kevin White
Digital Art
Perry
18" x 24"
Emerging Artist
$150
Kevin White suffered a spinal cord injury as the victim of a drunk driver. The
accident left him a quadriplegic, dependent on a wheelchair and with very limited
use of his right arm. He attended art school at Cuyahoga Community College prior
to his accident, with the intention of working toward a career in the arts, and
continues to pursue that dream. Kevin degisns and creates his artwork on a
personal computer with special equipment that coordinates the computer cursor
with his head movement and elbow.
www.vsao.org
You Never Know
Sandy White
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Sandy was born in Chicago, Illinois, and lived in many large cities while growing up.
She moved to Athens in 1983 to attend Ohio University. She received her Bachelor's
degree in social work and later went on to do graduate work there, receiving her
M.Ed. in counseling. Sandy enjoys writing poetry, making jewelry, and painting. She
has been active with the Athens Photographic Project (APP) since 2002 and has
been a mentor with the project since 2006. Her photographs were exhibited with
the APP, VSA Ohio, and in the Roswell Center for the Arts. Sandy received the Rita
Gillick Mental Health Advocate award for her work as an APP mentor and the Mental
Health Advocate of the Year award from the 317 Board for her dedication to the
mental health community.
www.vsao.org
Wilbur’s Wyeth
Paul Wilbur
$300
each
Morning Sunrise
Photograph / Photograph
Columbus
16" x 20" / 16” x 24”
Professional Artist
I have for the last several years have been extremely interested in the relationships
of people, in relationships to themselves, the photographer, and the environments
in which they find themselves. I deal with the emotions of darks and lights,
contrasts and shadows. I deal with daily struggles in life and bring my fight with
depression and bipolarism to my work. My work starts with the snap of the camera.
I don’t usually have a particular project that I work on at any one time. Life is my
project. Trips with the family, parties with the grandkids, 4th of July fireworks, and
just being bored at home are my subjects. I look for the unusual and different. I
choose my subjects based on my gut feeling. I feel like a painter, once I continue
in post-production. Darkening here and lightening there to increase the drama of
my work. I believe I know every part of my photograph personally, when the work
is done. The mood of the work is very important to me.
www.vsao.org
Airlines
Pete Wuscher
Photograph
Athens
16" x 20"
Emerging Artist
$120
Pete was born in Uppsala, Sweden in 1965 and moved to Manhattan, Kansas, in
1968 and then to Athens, Ohio, in 1981. He has always had a curiosity with
photography and was among those students in Athens Photographic Project’s first
classes in 2000. Pete was hooked from then on. Although he was anxious to
continue photography, due to circumstances at the time, he was not able to do so
until the fall of 2010. But now, he loves everything about photography—as an art,
as a science, and as therapy. “I like the space that I’m in when I am taking
pictures,” Pete said. “It is a good space. Photography is rewarding in many ways.”
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