Author: J.C. Seig

Craig Mullins, Artist It is easy to overlook the profound role color plays in our daily lives. A shade of blue might calm us, a burst of red may energize, while soft neutrals can quietly soothe. For artist Craig Mullins, color isn’t just an element of...

Skye VanWinkle, artist Some memories live in boxes. Others hang on walls. For artist Skye VanWinkle, inspiration has always been close to home in the grain of polaroids, the flicker of family expressions, and the enduring impact of a creative parent. “I grew up with art all...

Michael Levine, artist Michael Levine’s path as an artist began decades ago, not in a studio, but at a kitchen table, where a paper mâché project with his aunt sparked an early curiosity. A retired neurologist, Michael has long balanced the analytical with the artistic. His...

Always in Stitches 10/7 Tammy’s Quilting With the Quilter’s Precut Companion10/14 Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks with Capi10/16 HQ Confident Free Motion Quilting10/16 HQ Longarm Hands on Fundamentals10/17 HQ The ABC’s of Rulers10/17 HQ The Three B’s - Blocks, Borders, and Backgrounds10/18 HQ Pro Stitcher Principles &...

Lynda Parziale, artist For artist Lynda Parziale, creativity wasn’t born in the studio. It bloomed in unexpected corners of life; calligraphy ink pots, needlework, scientific labs, and eventually, swirling layers of acrylic paint. Her upcoming exhibit, AMBIGUITY, is a celebration of intuition, imagination, and the unpredictable...

Amanda Russo, artist In the quiet space of a small home studio, Amanda Russo finds inspiration in moments most of us might overlook. A glance, a gesture, or even a handful of wilted dandelions. Her upcoming exhibit, Fleeting Moments, invites viewers to pause and appreciate the...

John Dierdorf, artist For John Dierdorf, art has always existed somewhere between observation and design. Trained in architecture at Ball State University, he credits his early foundation in sketching, drawing, and photography for shaping his artistic eye. His first forays into painting leaned toward bold, graphic...

Beth Miller, artist In abstract art, the words one finds are uniquely their own. Sentiments rise in waves, shifting and swirling with each glance. That power to move, without saying anything specific, is the driving theme behind local artist Beth Miller’s upcoming exhibit Abstract: Evoking Emotions. Beth,...

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