Author: J.C. Seig

Michael Jack, artist It’s easy to get swept up in the routine rhythms of everyday life. The lists, the schedules, the steady hum of the expected. For photographer Michael Jack, retirement offered an unexpected opportunity: a return to creativity and a renewed fascination with the world...

Always in Stitches 11/5 Kayla’s Crochet Stitchwork Crochet Class 11/6 Aurifilosophy Presentation and Trunk Show 11/7 Free Motion Quilting Introduction 11/8 Wool Mini Quilt with Free Motion 11/15 Kayla’s Advanced Amigurumi cat/dog 11/17 Dawn’s Wool Felted Bowl Stitchers in Stitches Saturday Cross Stitch Group: Recurring Saturday group Copper Z Creative Wellness 1/11 Winter Awakening:...

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...