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The mission of The Community Art Projects Foundation (CAPF) is to raise awareness of the value of regional art through involvement of adult area artists by creating artistic works that will benefit our community. |
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Suzanne Pool Anzellotti #68I received my BFA in Fine Art Printmaking at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. After that I earned my living as an illustrator and graphic designer. More recently I have drawn and painted things of my choice. I have entered and been accepted in many juried are exhibits. I have studied with many, many nationally known painters and tried to take from them and then paint my own interpretation. My painting is meant to give visual interest and pleasure. It is not a verbal statement. Inspiration: Chester is our very interesting cat. He is fifteen years old and is a “people cat” but sometimes can be mean. I have looked at him for hours and this is the first time I tried to paint him. I want him to look sweet yet fierce. Andy Bednar is a partner in the local architectural firm of Baker, Bednar & Associates, Inc. His art is in the style of Realism although it is usually saturated with color. Working primarily in acrylics his paintings are often large-scale, naturally occurring, still-life compositions. He lives in Howland with his wife Cathy, son Michael, and daughter Emily. Having recently revived his love of art and especially painting, Andy is enjoying his introduction in to the local art community. Inspiraion: Welcome Glow – As an architect, I frequently work to generate an emotion or particular image through my designs. This paint, a slice of the entrance archway to our home, represents not only my profession as an architect but also the warmth of a family. Kay Bohren has degrees in Home Economics Education and Guidance Counseling and has worked in schools for many years, retiring in 2006 from the Mathews School System. In 2004 she began taking drawing lessons from Sue Jacobs who drew out Kay’s innate artistic talent. Her work in acrylics was accepted into the Butler Institute of American Art’s National Mid-year Show in 2005 and again in 2007. Her paintings have consistently been accepted into other major shows at Butler, the Hoyt Institute of Fine Art and TAG. Kay works mainly in acrylics or pastels and enjoys portraits, landscapes and water. Her preference is the unposed figure. More samples of work at www.kaybohren.com . Inspiration
Since relinquishing some personal painting time to the pursuit of competitive roller skating, I felt inspired to incorporate an image of my roller skates into the Mona Lisa Project. For me, creativity has taken the form of solo, roller dancing on a national level including, of course, all the costuming and performance required. Linda Brink is a life long resident of Trumbull County. She has been married for 33 years and has two sons and a grandson living in North Carolina. With her children grown and married, her love of art has become her passion. She has had her paintings exhibited in Trumbull, Mahoning, and Mercer Counties. Linda is a self-taught artist. She has traveled extensively throughout Italy and her love of the Italian culture is evident in many of her paintings. Inspiration: The title of my painting will be “In the Womb”. The inspiration for my painting is two-fold. The birth of our first grandchild has been a joyous event in our lives and the care and education of children has been my career for more than twenty years. Mari
Ann Cann was born in Youngstown, Ohio and draws inspiration from the
history and scenery of the surrounding region. She especially enjoys the
changing seasons. She
is a self-taught artist who has always dabbled in acrylics and drawing.
She began oil painting in 2005. Her oil paintings have won awards at
local art competitions. She also took part in a public art display in
honor of the Packard Automobile. Mari
Ann is drawn to realism and continues to grow and broaden her talents by
exploring other techniques. Mari Ann holds a Masters Degree in Computer
Information Systems. Inspiration:
Seasons
of the Region The Mahoning Valley is blessed with a variety of ways to enjoy the four seasons. Winters in at Lanterrnan Mill, Spring at the Fellows Riverside Garden, Summer at Mosquito Creek State Park and Fall at YSU and football. Let’s all appreciate what we have in our own backyards. Linda
(Braund) Clark is a graduate of YSU with a Bachelor degree in Fine
Art and Graphic Design using the latter for 20 years with DMMI of Austintown
as well as creating logos and graphic work for local businesses such
as Inner Circle Pizza, Animal Appeal, Steel Trolley Diner,
HubbardCARES. I
was born in Youngstown, grew up in Boardman, but have lived in
Hubbard with my husband Dan and two children, Sarah and Nathan for the
past 23 years, and have been painting in watercolor for over 20 years. Mahoning
County Farm Bureau, I was selected to paint a cowboy hat to
represent Mahoning county and the crops the local farmers produce. This
hat and the other 87 (one from each Ohio county) traveled to numerous
spots around Ohio, including the Ohio State Fair, Canfield Fair and Bob
Evans Farm. I
also paint portraits of homes,working from photographs. Some of the
local landmarks done are available in print form are Trumbull
County courthouse, Warren city hall, St James Meeting House, Austin Log
Cabin, Lantermans Mill, and the gazebo at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
More information on these works can be seen at www.lindamarieclark.com.
In
2007 I was one of 35 selected artists to design a Goddess of
Speed sculpture for Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County, which
was purchased by Mayor Obrien and is currently part of the permanent
display at the National Packard Museum in Warren. My
work will now be on display in the Trumbull County Courthouse
thanks to Connie at the Jury commission and Judge Logan, These include
watercolor portraits of the Court House, The City Hall and Gazebo in the
park adjacent to the courthouse will be hanging in that beautifully
ornate and historic building. Painting
murals for over 10 years, last year I completed a 33 ft. mural for Trumbull
Memorial Hospital in the Wound Care Center. I have also
done murals for St. Elizabeth Hospital and Sharon Regional
Hospital, several nursing homes and day care centers, as well
as individual homes. Inspiration: My design is inspired by the beautiful craftsmanship that can be seen on one of Trumbull Counties largest landmarks, the Trumbull County Courthouse. This majestic brick/stone structure has towered over downtown Warren since 1895. The interior is as ornate as the exterior, but few people notice the craftsmanship that decorates the exterior of the building. My design highlights some of the ornate filigree stone carvings as well as two of the "gargoyle" faces carved into the stone that have watched over all who enter the structure since 1895. Brenda Myers Cohen, who studied advertising art at Youngstown State University, works as a free-lance artist most noted for her large mural paintings and decorative wall design. Her work in watercolor, oil, and acrylic has been seen in numerous venues including the Butler Institute of American Art and its Trumbull branch, YWCA Women Artists Show, Trumbull Art Gallery, Jewish Community Center, Old North Church, Youngstown Playhouse and YSU Festival of the Arts. Highlights Liberty
Township Administration Building Meeting Room Mural: 1999.
News articles and photos in Youngstown Vindicator and Warren
Tribune. Rainforest: 20’x40’ oil mural, private home, Cortland, Ohio. 2001. Penguin Parade: Event sponsored by YSU and Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley. Your Garden Variety Penguin, sponsored and purchased at auction by Sky Bank. Currently on view at the Davis Center, Fellows Riverside Garden, Mill Creek Metro Parks, Youngstown, Ohio. Aqua Ohio (Aqua America) wall mural 6’x30’. 2005. JCC Activity Room Mural. 2006. Spectacle of Speed: Goddess of Speed: I Rise. 2007. Sponsored by Sky Bank (later Huntington). Purchased at auction by Huntington Bank and donated to Trumbull Art Gallery. Currently on view at TAG, Warren, Ohio. brendamyerscohen@aol.com www.artgally.com/brendacohen/ Inspiration Title:
Backyard, Liberty Township, Trumbull County Ohio Inspiration:
There are very few prettier places than northeast Ohio on a rare,
perfect, sunny summer day. Lush plants, tall trees, dappled light
and glorious color beckon me outdoors to soak in the
light and warmth. These are the days that make one forget
the grey of winter. It is what I long for when the snow flies. As
early as I can remember I have always had an interest in art.
Paint by number and making crafts in girl scouts was where it all began. Inspiration: The
best and the most beautiful Things
in the world cannot Be
seen or even touched They
must be felt witht the heart! Helen Keller Davis Family YMCA # 39Many people give up on their creative longings after childhood, claiming they can't even draw a straight line. Given the opportunity to collaborate on a project, most are astounded at their significant contribution to the whole. Davis Family YMCA members and staff have completed several group projects, some of which have been exhibited at the Southern Park Mall, the Public Library, and the Canfield Fair. Inspiration: The
basic concept of the Davis Family YMCA is to bring people together in a
spirit-mind-body environment. The
Davis Family YMCA painting panel reflects this ideal, with dozens of
people working to create an image of natural and cultural harmony. As a young child, I always loved and enjoyed creating art. I remember my sister and I doing craft and art projects with my mother and grandmother. My mother has always encouraged my artistic endeavors. My high school art teacher was my mentor. She encouraged and supported my gifting in art and helped me realize art would be an excellent career path. I attended Youngstown State University and studied Art Education. After graduation, my first teaching assignment was as a permanent sub at Chaney High School teaching art. I made the transition to elementary art having taught a Liberty and Warren City School. I’ve been employed for the last eight years at Crestview Elementary School teaching art. Art has always been a meaningful and important part of my life, and I want to pass that feeling onto my students and my family. Inspiration: The title and inspiration for my piece of the mural comes from my grandparents “Mike & Millie”. These two people possessed a sense of ingenuity and creativity. Just as art has made a great impact on my life, my grandparents have been just as important to me. They both worked in the steel mills of Youngstown, which once was the backbone of the city. My grandparents represent the backbone of my family. They had always stressed to me a good work ethic and to appreciate my Ukrainian heritage. It was a natural choice for me to honor Mike and Millie in my mural piece. Robert Dubec # 47I have a bachelor’s degree in Fine and Performing Arts from Youngstown State University, with a Minor in fine arts and a Master’s degree in counseling. I began my career as an artist in California. Early in my career I did story boards for national commercials such as Yoplait Yogurt. My art has hung in the “La Orangerie Gallery” in Laguna Beach California, and “Courtright Galleries” in Beverly Hills California. While in California I was a participant in “The Beverly Hills Art Festival”. “Rockwell West Design Studios” in “The Pacific Design Center” and Fre-Wil Design Studios of Los Angeles, California represented my art. Recently my art has been shown at “Second April Gallery” in Canton, Ohio as well as the “Massillon Museum of Art” and “Kent State University”. I am co-owner of “Da Studios” in Canton Ohio, and Co-Founder of “Art Youngstown Inc.” here in Youngstown Ohio. www.artyoungstown.org My Inspiration for my sketch Women are my inspiration. The strength I feel from women artists inspires me to want my piece of Mona Lisa to depict a woman’s face. Willie Duck Jr. # 62Willie Duck Jr. was born and raised in Youngstown Ohio where he attended East High School and graduated with many art achievements and honors. He received and Associate Degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and is continuing his education toward a Bachelor in Art as well as business at YSU. Willie participates in many shows in the area including the Hoyt Institute where has received merit awards, and alumni shows for the art Institute of Pittsburgh. He has been commissioned to do work for private customers all over the country from Massachusetts to Arizona. His specialty is customized family portraits including a drawing done fro the family of Tom Holden. He also has a commissioned piece on permanent display in Pittsburgh at the National Soldiers and Sailors museum. Willie believes in the giving of these talents to help better the community by donating his work to various charities in the area including the Edward J. DeBartolo Scholarship Fund as well as the Youngstown Junior League, and Many children’s organizations. Willis is the artists of the Home Brown penguin of the 2004 Penguin Parade, which showcases local sports figures, who have had successful careers including Bernie Kosar, Ray Mancini, Jim Tressel, and the San Francisco 49ers. He has a lot of pride in the accomplishments of the people of the Youngstown, area, and is looking ward to what the future holds for the community. Inspiration: My inspiration is my grandmother.
As
a textile artist, painting is the means I normally use in designing a
weaving. I draw and paint as I prepare a full scale cartoon for a Inspiration: The
mighty sunflower is a symbol of late summer in northeast Ohio.
Rising majestically above all other garden plants, it is both
attractive to humans and irresistible to birds. This segment of the Mona
Lisa project suggests a few outreaching florets coming from the seed
head. This seed head dually
represents a portion Mona Lisa’s hair.
Buhl Park has been a part of my family’s life going back to the 1930s. I have a photo (1988) of my mother and two aunts standing on the bridge I’ve just drawn. This park has been an amazing gift to the community since it was established. EDUCATION: Graduate Cleveland Institute of Art; B.S. Degree Kent Sate University; Daniel Green Workshop. MEMBER: Trumbull Art Gallery; Butler Institute of American Art; North Coast Collage Society; Portrait Society of American; TAG Portrait Club of Warren, Oh.; R.T. Company Art Club of Warren, Oh., Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. CREDITS: One and Two Person Shows; Group Shows; Exhibitor and Recipient of Awards in Area and Regional Show in Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Instructed Art Classes and Conducted Portrait Workshops. Executed Murals at Buckeye Apartments, Warren, Ohio; Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine, North Jackson, Ohio; St. Joseph’s Hospital Eastland, Warren, Ohio. Works in several area art galleries and numerous private and public collections. Fashion illustration artworks in the History of Fashion Library Kent State University. Included in Directory of Regional Artists of Northeastern Ohio. Inspiration: Since I draw and paint figures, I saw a face and the movement of a figure a mist all the patches of green colors in my square. This inspired me to do a fantasy figure painting. There has always been some mystery associated with the Mona Lisa and her smile so a little mystery and fantasy are appropriate. Beth Ensign graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1974 with a BFA in design and painting. For several years she worked at the Trumbull Art Gallery and is still actively involved with TAG. “I’ve experimented with many media, but am most excited by the clay monoprints I’ve been creating lately. It’s a printmaking technique I learned at a workshop given by the inventor of the process – artist Mitch Lyons of New London, PA”. Inspiration: “Till
the Cows Come Home” In 2004 I began taking painting classes at the Butler. Marianne Hilke was my first oil painting teacher and was a great influence. She encouraged me to continue painting and learning. Since then I've continued painting at home and with area artists including Sue Jacobs and Tom Antonichak, through their guidance I feel that I am learning and growing as an artist. I intend to continue on this exciting path to see where it takes me. Patricia Fleece # 20I’ve always been interested in art and capturing the beauty of my surroundings on paper or canvas. I majored in art in high school but never had a formal education. After high school, I worked in an orthodontic office as a lab technician. Married, with two daughters, I became a hair dresser and released my creative side by remodeling, refinishing and reupholstering furniture, flower arranging, sewing and designing christening gowns, Halloween costumes and curtains, gardening. I believe God gives everyone some kind of talent. When you don’t use that gift, it’s a sin. After I retired, I finally got to use my gift. I’m going to paint Gift Horse. Inspiration: “Gift Horse” Ever since my first ride on the carousel, I fell in love. I painted each of my Grandchildren on a carousel. I would have liked to paint each grandchild in this project but I couldn’t choose just one child. Ergo, the horse alone. So proud and beautiful. Karen Fry is a retired school counselor, and former teacher of English, Latin and art. She volunteers her time as director of Trumbull Area Artists, which she established in 2002 as a communication device to unite and inform local artists – from amateurs to professionals. Karen also volunteers at Trumbull Art Gallery where she served as coordinator of several gallery exhibitions. Karen is an “artist’s artist” in that she is involved in various media, including printmaking, acrylics, watercolor, pastel, collage, assemblages, photography, etc. She is computer literate and is exploring new creative outlets such as digital imaging and art quilts. Inspiration: “Enjoying the moment” I enjoy live theater and recognize that we have many opportunities to participate in this fine art in the Mahoning Valley. I chose this theme to honor those people who throw themselves in their art, whether it be theater, dance, music, or the visual arts.
I
began freelance illustration right out of high school for various
companies started doing B/W artwork for Northern-engraving/Electrotype C
O. of Canton, OH, designing flour
bags for Pillsbury's and Kentucky Fried Chicken. I then worked for USA
Can Co. of Columbiana designing color
illustrations on metal tins, cans, stove top covers, which included
Planters Peanuts/Budweiser beverages. I also worked for Tex-T
-Shirts, the Magic Twanger, Pal Joeys, Fat Walleys, Antone’s
Restuarants, and UPIE. I illustrate art of peoples homes/pets and
gardens. Famous personalities who own pieces of my art include Niel
Schon of Journey, Eddie Mony, George Clinton, and Kansas. I work
from my home studio Galipo Graphix. Inspiration:
Emerald Fern Raised in a family with a rich artistic background, I began my artistic voyage at a very young age. I was privileged to take art lessons at the Butler Institute of Art from some of Youngstown’s finest artists. In junior high and high school, I had the opportunity to design our yearbook cover and team jerseys for the wrestling and track teams, and was nominated in my senior year as most artistic student for the class of 2007. I enjoy blacksmithing, scrimshaw, woodwork, acrylic and oil mediums; and am excited to continue my discovery of new and unexplored artistic territories. Inspiration: This is a portrait of my girlfriend. She is the inspirationI am currently work as and elementary art teacher at Eagle Heights Academy in Youngstown. I attended the Columbus College of art and Design, and received my Bachelors in Art Education at Kent State University. I participate in several local area art shows and exhibition, and am co owner of Twin Designs, a company that produces many freelance projects including portraits and murals. I love creating art for self expression. I think Georgia O’Keeffe said it best with; “I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for.” Inspiration: Children: 1/3 our Population, 100% of our Future When I think about what is personal or meaningful to me, the first thing that comes to mind is children, my own, and the many I see daily when teaching art. I have seen many different types of children. Weather well behaved of very challenging; one thing is true about all of them. They are our future. Suzanne Bort Gray # 15Inspiration: Foot
for thought… we are all the same where our soles touch the earth. Soles, souls; heel, heal; feet, feat; words and images…double entendre leads the viewer beyond the obvious to deeper introspection. Each of us is different, yet each is the same. Each leaves a unique footprint on this earth. Small, smooth, curled in infancy. Calloused, wrinkled, and withered as we age. Just as our life is mirrored in our face, it is also reflected in our feet. Regardless of how we color, distort, or manipulate our soles, we remain eternally connected to each other by our souls. The painting, Feeting Frenzy, was derived from a digital image of the same name. The women in my family lent their feet for this particular piece of art. How apropos that the soles and souls of contemporary women be part of a montage of the most enigmatic woman in history. Elaine Green # 6I’ve had a passion for art since I received my first box of crayons. My artistic journey has taken me to YSU, and many workshops of artists I especially admire Doug Dawson and Burt Silverman. Like most artists I am influenced by environment and experiences that prompt me to say what cannot be said only felt or seen. I have participated in many juried shows locally and across the country. I’m a member of the Portrait Society of America, Watercolor Society and the National Collage Society. I am an active member of TAG. My primary interests are portraiture, collage and assemblage. Inspiration: Idora Park I have so many happy childhood memories of Idora Park. The Wild Cat their signature ride, the best wooden roller coaster ever. The Jack Rabbit, Rapids, Fun House and penny arcade and under the Rockets the famous French-fries. But most of all my beloved Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carrousel number 616.7. The fire in 1984 destroying the Wild Cat and Lost River ride was the end for Idora. The carrousel was sold and refurbished and now gives rides to children in New York. Rebecca
Greiner # 38
Rebecca Greiner lives in Warren with her husband and new baby boy. She earned her B.A. in Art Education from Kent State University, and has been the Art Teacher at Warren Christian School for the past six years. In her free time, she loves painting and creating jewelry. Two of her main inspirations are bright colors and computer graphics. Inspiration: My piece of the mosaic, "David and Kitty," is based off of a photograph of my infant son David and his grandmother in a tender moment together. My family are my life and are often, besides landscapes, the subjects of my paintings. www.artsofthewild.com Having painted for over 40 years, needless to say there have been many classes and workshops including ones with Charles Movali and Robert Burridge. I have been juried into many shows, including the Butler Art Museum, Youngstown; Trumbull Art Gallery, Warren; Schumacher Gallery, Columbus and many juried shows at other venues. I am represented by Sharon Weiss Gallery in Columbus at the present time. My memberships are in the Ohio Plein Air Artists of Ohio, Trumbull Art Gallery, rt Company (my group of 11) and Trumbull Area Artists. I have paintings in many individual and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and overseas. I paint because I cannot stop – everywhere I look there is a painting waiting for me. Inspiration: Mill Creek Pathway Mill Creek is one of my favorite places on the planet. My family has enjoyed going there for many years, my boys and now my granddaughter, going with us when she comes to visit. It is always a pleasure to visit there and walk the many paths. Enjoy the lakes and walk through the flower garden. My art experience includes a decade as a wildfowl wood carver, including experience in many competitions. I then turned to ‘Funky but Functional” furnishings, making functional furnishings from recycled materials. My current endeavors are sculpture, using recycled metals and found objects. I am retired from the former Packard Electric and now run my own business “E&S Electric. Inspiration: The ladies of Millionaire Row. Wend we looked at this square it was obvious, after changing our focus from the distinct division, that there were many lovely ladies in their fancy hats. Just as I would have envisioned what Millionaires Row, Mahoning Ave., Warren, Oh must have looked like in the 1800’s. www.artsofthewild.com Heritage Manor Residents - Irving Hotimsky, Sophie Spector and Harriet Margolis # 10This group of painters meets two times a month with instructor Susan Jacobs. Though they have afflictions, which limit their skills, they find great joy in creating artwork. They have completed enough art pieces to hold their own art exhibit. Inspiration: Each artist is painting part of the same piece. The subject is one of the residents in the process of creating an artworkI
have always been fascinated by the idea of capturing time. What if it
were possible to capture time? I believe that art is a visual
documentation to capture a moment in time. Humans have constantly
updated the use of capturing time with many variations of media to
record moments. I believe that art is an instinct of humans and it
should not be taken for granted. Art can become lost in this fast paced
world. All of the media and new technology in today's world can be
attributed by art. Art is part of being human. That is why I believe
humans have the power to capture time to slow down through the
visual in painting, sculpture, and photos. Inspiration:
When I start a piece I look to past memories, not only my own past
memories, but also the recorded history of other artists. I researched
the drawings of Leonardo DaVinci and I try to put in my own
interpretation of what it was like living in the renaissance. He was
interested in maps and the weather. These were two of the many
interests that DaVinci would record in his drawings. These are two
drawings that I would like to combine into one painting.
The architectural drawing of the "hill town" will be
incorporated with the drawing of the "violent storm." I’ve been a resident of Cortland for about 48 years. My family has a business in the steel industry which I worked in for about 25 years. We also ran an antique shop called The Antiquarium. In college, my only formal art training was a couple of drawing classes. Two years ago I took a drawing class at TAG taught by Sue Jacobs and continue to take group painting classes also taught by Sue. My paintings are in acrylic and favorite subjects are water and nature. Shows at TAG and the YWCA Art Show at the Butler have displayed my work. Inspiration: Sailboat Sunset The painting is from a sunset on Mosquito Lake, with sailboats moored at the Cortland Conservation Club. Having lived most of my life by the lake, I grew up loving the water and boats. This is the only group of moored sailboats on the lake and I’ve always enjoyed watching them.
Susan Jacobs/CAPF Director # 56 Susan
Jacobs is an artist, art teacher, and entrepreneur.
A lifelong resident of the Youngstown-Sharon area, Susan is
retired from the public school teaching. Inspiration: The inspiration for my piece is my year old pup, Georgie Girl. Anyone who knows me, also knows that I love dogs, so my choice was of no surprise. Alane
Jewel # 4 The title of this panel is “There’s no place like home.” Sometimes the day is really long and we are taken many places and visit many faces, but my favorite part of my day is pulling my car into my driveway and very happy to finally be home. Home is an old colonial style brick house near Buhl Park in Sharon, Pa. where Alane, her husband Steve and their two dogs Sid and Maddie live. I spent thirty plus years as a teacher in Champion while raising four kids and numerous pets. Art has always been a part of my life, but was on a far back burner for all those years. I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at Kent State University. Since retiring a few years ago, I’ve spent more and more time reawakening the long semi-dormant artist in me. Inspiration: The inspiration for my part of the mosaic came from an artist friend of mine in South Carolina. During a recent visit, I asked her opinion. She gazed at my digital pattern for my panel for several minutes and the said “I see koi fish swimming around.” I’d been stuck on seeing a tree trunk and falling leaves. Her suggestion was perfect. One of my favorite pastimes is to sit on the little dock by our pond and commiserate with the dozen or so koi we have. When they sense footsteps on the dock, they come “a-runnin’” like puppydogs! Undergraduate school studies principally in Arts and Science. Bachelor of Science Degree -Northwestern University (also certificate in Physical Therapy) Masters Degree in General Education – Duquesne University Have worked with children throughout my career: pediatric physical therapist and classroom teacher Continued studies in music, voice, and piano; continued to perform – singing mostly classical and semi-classical music. Upon retirement, I am a tour guide at the Butler Institute of American Art and also have resumed my interest in painting as a hobby. Inspiration: Flowers adapted well to the lines and imagery of my section of the Mona Lisa Project. I especially enjoy trees and flowers throughout the seasons. “Take time to smell the Roses”---Proverb Primarily being self-taught artists has allowed me to experience a wide variety of artistic endeavors to express the feeling and emotions within my heart and soul, and work them out in various mediums. I am on the board of directors at the Trumbull Art Gallery and chairperson for all the volunteers. My original illustration of the Trumbull Art Gallery is used exclusively as “TAG’s” signature logo. I also was awarded 1st place for my painting “Maja” in the Monet Meows contest in “Cat Fancy” magazine. I am best known for my paintings of cats. “The smallest feline is a masterpiece”…..Leonardo Da Vinci Inspiration: Kit-n-Kboodles Mararaja Jamal “Maja” This panel is a tribute to Maja’. My late cat of fifteen years, and all of the other beautiful, graceful and elegant felines, rule as the nation’s most popular pet. As a cat lover, I love the mystery that surrounds them just as the mystery surrounds “The Mona Lisa”. I have been a Youngstown resident since 1935, with only 4 years living in Florida. I’ve always enjoyed drawing, mostly cars. At the age of about nine or ten I enrolled in a Saturday morning art class at Youngstown College (now YSU). There a valuable lesson was learned. I had found a drawing on the floor of a man and woman dancing and decided to make a drawing of it until the teacher saw what I was doing and told me NEVER, NEVER copy anyone’s creations. About 1962 or 63 I took some lessons from a teacher by the name of Sherry Moan. This was my first encounter with oil paints. The first painting I don’t even remember but the second one is a masterpiece in my estimation. I have it hanging on the wall in my home. I had not done any more painting or drawing until I retired in the year 2000. That’s when I started in an oil painting class at the Mahoning county senior center, originally taught by Shirl Mascarella and now by Sue Jacobs. I have won a few ribbons at the senior center art shows and at the Canfield Fair over the years. Inspiration: MILL CREEK PARK. AH.... those were the days The OLD LOG CABIN at Lake Glacier I used to live about three blocks from Newport Lake area when I was a kid. Used to go ice skating there and riding my wagon down hills in the summer. My wife and I used to go walking on the trail from the Lantermans Old Mill to lake Newport in the fall when we could kick the leaves as we went along the pathways. And at Christmas time at the Old Mill is a special time to go when they have craft people there and roasting chestnuts and music. From our house we used to walk about three miles to around the area of bears den cabin and back. We don't walk that far any more. Then in the summer at the Morley pavilion for the weekly bands that would play a lot of music that the crowd would sing along to. Christopher Leeper graduated from Youngstown State University in 1988 with a BFA degree in graphic design. Since graduating, he has worked as a fine artist, illustrator and graphic designer. Since 2000, he has worked full-time from his studio in Canfield, Ohio. He is a member of the adjunct faculty in the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. In addition, he serves as president of the Ohio Watercolor Society. He has illustrated the four children's books; River Otter at Autumn Lane for the Smithsonian Institution and Ema the Rhino, Norman the Lion and Jeshi the Gorilla for the African Wildlife Foundation. He is also wrote the book Realism in Watermedia. His work has been featured in The Artist’s Magazine, American Artist and Watercolor Magic. He is a frequent award winner in regional and national exhibitions. He was also the winner of the 1997 and 2003 Pennsylvania Trout/Salmon Stamp competition. His work can be seen at his website: www.christopherleeper.com Inspiration: The painting is of Lake Glacier in Mill Creek Park. Diana
Ludwig is a fine artist and illustrator who works in a variety of media
and techniques including acrylic, graphite, ink, linoleum block
printmaking, and cyano paper-negative photography. She has also painted
murals, book covers, children & pets (portraits), barn doors, and a
penguin. Diana grew up in Pennsylvania and received a BFA (major:
drawing; minor: art history) at Kutztown State University. She prefers
sketching from life and is happiest outdoors. She exhibits and has works
available both locally and online and accepts private commissions. http://www.dianaludwig.com
http://diana-ludwig.fineartamerica.com/ Inspiration Title of my tile: Flight of Steel. Drawing on our interest in
astronomy, the fate of the Valley's steel industry, rides in a friend's
plane over the beautiful Trumbull county landscapes, and Leonardo's
interest in flight, flying machines, and his theories on astronomy and
visual effects, I have painted a scene of a Bessemer converter (steel
processor) "burning out" on the darker left-hand side, with
the sparks flying up and mingling with the stars in the sky. On the
lighter (landscape) side I have painted my friend's plane and some of
the views from the air, including the coke plant in Warren. I overlaid
quotes of Leonardo's observations on astronomy on the star field, and his
quotes on aerial perspective on top of the landscapes viewed
from the plane. The plane emerges from the dark clouds of industry to a
possible brighter day. Great
Big Space pilot Wednesday
Night Writers Youngstown No
War No More Theresa (Terri) Madden #59 Terri
Madden graduated from Youngstown State University with a Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree in 1985 the same year her daughter graduated from Kent
State University. She began her career as a commissioned artist while
still attending college. Terri works primarily in watercolor,
occasionally in oils or acrylics. Her paintings can be found in private,
corporate and hospital collections. She has earned signature membership
in the Ohio Watercolor Society and the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society.
Terri was born in New Springfield, Ohio. She and her husband John live
in Girard, Ohio. They have three children, John III, Michele and Mark,
three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. http://www.terriemadden.com The court house on the square in Warren, Ohio symbolizes the center of Trumbull County, which is being celebrated by the efforts of this segment of the Mona Lisa mosaic. It is remembered by many people who have enjoyed the Italian Fest, First Night and ice skating on the court house front lawn. I think it is important to keep the arts alive and thriving to help have a successful positive community. It brings smiles to faces even in the most difficult of times. I have only been painting a few years and I know from experience that joy and pleasure can be found in the stokes of the paintbrush. Give some paint and a brush to a child and watch them light up with a smile. I am a wife and mother of two children, and grandmother of four, an owner and operator of beauty salon, and a real estate agent. I choose to do faces and hair because that is what I seem to focus on in the salon. I hope you can enjoy this piece I call “Happy” in memory of my mother whose nickname was happy and in appreciation for second family at “Over the Rainbow Day Care”. I am excited to be a part of the Mosaic Masterpiece and very grateful to Sue Jacobs who has instructed me with my painting. I majored in painting at Carnegie Mellon and graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA, and spent one year at Berkeley. Following college I lived for 12 years in California and New Mexico. I received my Masters in Education and taught for 28 years in the Bloomfield Mesopotamia school district as their art teacher for grades K-12. I have two daughters and 6 grandchildren. One set in California and the other in Massachusetts. I now spend my time traveling to the east and west coasts and working to improve painting in between. I show my work at: http://annmillerpaintings.blogspot.com/ and have had some success selling my work on Etsy and eBay. Inspiration: I was looking for something simple to do in acrylic paint as I had never used that medium before to do a painting with. I wanted something that I could just draw and fill in the shapes with as little modeling as possible. I ended up putting a painting I had done the previous summer of my apple tree into Photoshop, hit one of their filters and came up with a design I liked and that matched the section that I was given and looked do-able. A list of the places where I have shown my work follows: Ohio Watercolor Society, 91,92, 93, 07 Awards: 2007 Gold Award, 1992 Strahmore Award Chosen for the traveling show each time The Butler Museum of American Art, Area and National shows. Awards: 2007 Watercolor Prize, 2008 Third Place for an Oil Youngstown YWCA Shows, Awards: 2007, 1991 Watercolor Prizes Stables Art Gallery, Taos, NM, one person show with RC Gorman Pittsburgh Three Rivers Art Festival. Santa Fe Folk Art Museum Trunick Art Gallery, Brookfield, OH, Award: Best of Show, 1994 The Hoyt Museum, New Castle, PA Trumbull Art Gallery, Awards McDonough Museum, Youngstown, OH Nissen Gallery Kip Minnick # 65I’ve been painting on and off for the last 45 years. With no formal art training, I try to paint everyday now, doing about 300 pieces a year. Born in Punxsutawney, PA in the 1940’s my first grade experience was in a one-room schoolhouse. I moved to Ohio in 1951 and lived in Nelson, Ohio from 1952 until 1971, and I worked for farmers in the area, also as a linotype operator. I built a pole barn for two years and was a gandy dancer at Copperweld for 33 + years. Inspiration: I always wanted to try and paint the Mona Lisa and when this project came along, I thought it would be a good time to try. I have actively been involved in art my whole life. When I was a teenager, I spent many years airbrushing, then a friend introduced me to the world of tattooing, which I have been doing for many years now. I recently started to paint again, this time acrylics and slowly moving to oils. Art has consumed my life, but for the good. I love to produce art in any form. Inspiration: The painting is a freshly cut tree stump with multiple tree stumps fading to the background which will be a dark industriallooking menacing structure. The title of the piece is "Soon there will be nothing left" -self-explanatory. The inspiration for the piece is simply; this is our future if things don't change soon. Denese Montecalvo # 41Denese was born in Santa Monica, California. Entering her first art exhibit, she won two honorable mentions. She has since received numerous first and second place ribbons at art shows throughout the years. She has also illustrated the MCEV News and Dana Paige newsletters, poetry and music cassette covers. She graduated magna cum laude from Hiram College with a Humanities and Fine Arts degree. Then she studied watercolor and batik in Trinidad and Tobago. She’s currently working on private art studies and illustrations for a children’s book she has written called “Hello Sun, Goodbye Noon.” Inspiration: This young person is our miracle child. She survived a premature birth, weighing in at 1 lb. 9 oz. She is very special. How wonderful to have her become part of the great portrait of Mona Lisa and share the canvas with this most famous lady. What a terrific opportunity in art.Charlotte
Moore and her husband Phil live on a pre- Civil War farm in northern
Trumbull Co. You can see in her art work a love of nature, flowers and
old buildings. She is a life member and trustee of the
Trumbull Co. Historical Society and a member of the Kinsman Historical
Society. Charlotte started her study of art rather late in life and is
grateful to the many teachers who have contributed to her progress.
She is a member of the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society, Trumbull Art
Guild and Trumbull Area Artists. Inspiration: Remembering
Warren Harding High My
husband and I are graduates of Warren G. Harding High School. We have
always appreciated the beautiful architecture and the feeling of
history in this grand old building. It is very sad to see its present condition. I would like people to remember it in it's past glory. Tony Nicholas is a regional artist who has exhibited work from numerous locations through Ohio to upstate NY, PA, and Rhode Island. Born in Niles, OH Graduate of Howland High School BFA - YSU MFA – Rochester Institute of Technology Adjunct Faculty at YSU 2001-2995 I started “Downforce Imaging” in 2001 as a freelance motor sport photographer, providing images to the mass media. “Downforce Imaging” has evolved into a fine art, editorial and location photography business. My emphasis is on motor sports culture ranging from motorcycles to all forms of automobile enthusiasts, providing portraits of cars, bikes, and people who are passionate about them. But “Downforce” has evolved into a wide ranging source of imagery and possibilities, from portraiture to stock photos for any and all uses depending on your needs. I enjoy working a process that uses acrylic paint with a wide variety of personal imagery to create a one of a kind piece of art. My commissioned pieces are created using the client’s choice of family photos and various meaningful items, along with new portraits that I make. The end result is a very personal pieced of family history that can be enjoyed over the years to come. View/contact: downforce-imaging.blogspot.com or myspace.com/downforceimaging Inspiration: My
influence for using the shot of Lou Blaney is such a personal thing
for me. James O’Malley is a self-taught, acrylic, realism artist. He attended Ursuline High School, Youngstown State, and has participated in workshops with Daniel Greene, Dino Maseroni, and John Smolko. His work was exhibited in the Midyear show at the Butler Art three times and Mid-Atlantic show at the Hoyt in New Castle, PA three times. James was also featured on the cover of Bulletin Medical Magazine, was a finalist in Artist Magazine Art Competition, and featured in Artist Magazine for artists over sixty. He has won over eighty awards including six Best Of Shows along with thirteen solo exhibits Inspiration: I started late on the project. After going through every painting I ever did, every photo I had, and almost suffering a major stroke, the idea came to me. I would do rectangles with portions of Mona Lisa’s face. I worked on the idea for 3 or 4 hours. After I painted it I was very pleased. I don’t know which came first – drawing of elementary school art classes. It was fortunate my mother enrolled me in whatever art class she found in our area because school art classes did not continue into the high school. Once married and a mother, I enrolled in ceramics, decorative painting, sweatshirt painting, then classes with a professional painter, Celesta Moran. She worked in watercolors but also taught oils which seemed to be my forte. Work hours cancelled classes but I went back to ceramics in the evening and then joined the Senior Center when I retired and have been there ever since. Inspiration: My theme is Ohio wild animals. I grew up loving the outdoors and animals. While I enjoy painting other subjects, I keep coming back to animals. The animals in my picture are not only Ohio animals but can be seen in the Youngstown area woods and grasslands. Back to topDebra Palumbo # 28My
love of art began many years ago when I was a child growing up in
Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. My
father, Thomas Rowlands, instilled in me an appreciation of the beauty
that he saw in our community and from his vision a love of color, form
and texture and an internal desire to recreate and interpret what I see
onto canvas evolved. My
first formal training was with Nate Dunn in my early 20’s.
After I married my husband Richard and we had our daughter
Kimberly, I participated in workshops periodically in both oil and
acrylic. For the past four
years, I have had the privilege of studying acrylics with Sue Jacobs and
pastel with Chris Leeper. Inspiration: I
have always had a love of firsts….first kisses, first blossoms on the
trees, first snowfalls. I
happened to come upon this scene the morning after the first snowfall
this past autumn. As I was
driving east on Cadwallder Sonk Rd, off to my left, there were these
brilliant yellow leaves
peeking out from underneath the fresh white snow. In
keeping with the feel of the mosaic, Rochelle Ensor and I chose to
reinterpret that scene and add our signature to the mosaic masterpiece. Lynn Parry # 16Raised in New Jersey, Lynn Parry moved to Ohio over twenty years ago with her husband and two sons. She and her husband relocated to Austintown in 2003. Lynn did not have formal art raining. She was able to take some classes at Kent State and Akron over the years. After her sons were raised, her sister gave her paints and brushes as a gift and told her to start painting again. She presently studies with Christopher Leeper, a professional artist in Canfield. Lynn has paintings in the Fine Arts Sales Gallery at the Butler Art Institute. She has exhibited a t Kent/East Liverpool. Her husband, Chuck, has been very supportive of her painting. He builds frames for some of her work. Currently, Lynn paints in acrylics and is studying watercolor as well. She paints in a representational style, and has varied subject matter. Landscapes, still life, historical buildings, people’s homes, pets, and portraits are some of her subjects. She also does pencil drawings. Lynn is happy to have, at this point in her life, the opportunity to both study and paint. Inspiration: Old Mill, Beaver Creek State Park Looking at the assigned “square”, I was struck by the strong area of yellow gold in the lower left corner. I remembered that I had a photograph of the old mill at Beaver Creek State Park that had that same patch of vivid fall color. I felt that the mill could be rendered in the darks that were necessary to the overall work. I also chose this subject as it is a lovely site, and a place where I have spent happy times with my family. When I paint, I want to revisit places that I have a positive feeling for. Julianne Pasini # 67
At eighteen years old, I am an aspiring young artist, planning to
pursue a career in Biomedical Illustration at the Cleveland Institute of
Art this fall. From my
youth, a curiosity for the arts drove me to search for its origins in
unlikely places. My
earliest recollections of an interest in art stem from my mother’s old
biology and anatomy textbooks. With
inspiration from these books, I have developed my work around the
natural symmetry and complexity of the human system.
Such influence and time has enabled me to represent my work with
much support through various art shows and exhibits in the state. Inspiration:
“Birds among Birches” A theme I like to express in my work is the juxtaposition of nature and industry within the Warren, Ohio area. In many cases, I work with one of these elements individually. For Mural Panel # 67, I extracted from the image a limb of a birch tree with two small song birds perched upon it. These creatures are common within our area, but mostly overlooked in their abundance. With panel #67’s position at the Mona Lisa’s shoulder, I find it appropriate for the birds to be perching on top of it, adding a whimsical aspect to the mural. Graphic
Designer United States Air Force Reserves Recipient
of Regional and National awards Free
lance commercial artist BFA
Studio Art AAB
Graphic Design Retired
Delphi Packard Graphic Designer Former
Director Fine Art Sales Gallery, Butler Institute of American Art Member
of Trumbull Art Gallery, Trumbull Area Artists, and The Butler Institute
of American
Art. I
have participated in shows and received awards at Trumbull Art Gallery
Trumbull Area Artists, and The Butler Institute of American Art. My
work is in international corporate collections. I use several media, oils, pastel and watercolor. I use the medium that can best help me to convey my visual thoughts and my subject matter may vary from a lighthouse on Cape Ann Ma. to a common pear at a local grocery, screaming out to be painted. Recently I have focused on the still life. Not all the imagery chosen is traditional still life material, nor is the way it is presented. Sometimes I look at a mundane object and it will inspire a completely irrational image. When I know what is expected of an object and then visually allow the object to do the unexpected, the fun begins. Sandra Over Pressley #43In 2007, I returned to Howland, where I had been raised. I am a graduate of Youngstown State University. For nineteen years, I lived in New Jersey and later, the Washington D.C. area. There, I was employed as a kindergarten/art teacher. I enjoy using a variety of media; including watercolor, colored pencils and paper collage. My favorite subjects are children and animals. In my work, I attempt to capture the innocence of childhood and the glory of nature. I have four sons, who are the joy of my life. They have been the inspiration of many of my drawings and paintings. Inspiration: Baseball has been a part of my life since early childhood. My father was a avid fan, who passed on his love for the game to his children. In this piece, I attempt to convey the myriad of emotions the players experience; who are always mindful of the possibility of defeat, yet ever strive to achieve victory. I am a self-taught, fine artist. I enjoy working in a variety of media, such as Oils, Pastels, Stone and Wood-carving, Sculpture, Jewelry, Photography, and more! Please visit my gallery at, www. puccini-art.com Nicole Puccini #17 I am a mostly self taught artist but have had some fine and commercial art courses. I have largely been involved with photography for the past few years and generally work with colored pencils, art markers and pen but enjoy a variety of other media as well. Some of my more recent works can be seen at www. puccini-art.com Inspiration:
“Classic Youngstown”
The painting, “Classic Youngstown”, is a collaboration between Nicole, and Jeffrey Puccini featuring some of our favorite classic architecture that has stood the test of time, and defines Youngstown. Virginia Rhinerson # 33I was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University in 1981 with a B.A. in art and history, and in 1983 I moved to San Francisco. I found employment as a CAD draftsman, and from 1989 until 2000, I worked as a map editor at a firm that produces maps from aerial photography. I moved to Brookfield on 2000. I primarily paint things from life, but I try to give the subjects some meaning beyond their tangible appearance. Recently, I’ve produced a few abstract paintings and I’m excited to pursue this further. Inspiration: I have been assigned tile 33. The image that I am submitting is loosely based on an aerial view of my home along State Route 7 south of Brookfield. The title is “The Fields Beyond Her Shoulder”. Susan Russo is a
graphic designer, illustrator and painter. Susan Russo has illustrated
and/or written six published books for children (The Ice Cream Ocean and
Other Delectable Poems of the Sea, edited and illustrated by Susan
Russo; The Great Banana Cookbook for Boys and Girls, written by Eva
Moore, illustrated by Susan Russo; Joe’s Junk, written and illustrated
by Susan Russo; Mrs. Tortino’s Return to the Sun, written by Shirley
and Pat Murphy, illustrated by Susan Russo; Eats: Poems, written by
Arnold Adoff, illustrated by Susan Russo; The Moon’s the North
Wind’s Cooky: Night Poems, edited and illustrated by Susan Russo. In
addition, she has been the speaker at countless Young Author’s
Workshops and has been a visiting children’s book artist in many
schools. She has been a
freelance graphic designer for over 30 years, specializing in logo and
publication design. Most of her clients have been regional in location. Susan Russo
has been a faculty member at Youngstown State University since 1980 and
department chair for 13 of those years. While at YSU she taught
primarily in the graphic design program. She has won several
departmental leadership awards and two awards for excellence in
teaching. She has written two grants which totaled over $800,000. She
was a recent Commission member of the National Association of Schools of
Art and Design (the only accrediting body for art and design schools)
and was on the NASAD board from 2001-2004. As an active NASAD member,
she has done accreditation visits to almost 40 colleges and universities
across the country. Inspiration: The inspiration for this panel which features a lot of subtle darks can be found in the shadows of the woods. These shadows have a range of colors including purples, browns and grays which I tried to incorporate in this panel. Cynthia
(Cindy) Sahli is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. Cindy began drawing
on her bedroom and playroom walls even before she attended school.
(Grant Elementary School, St. Patrick's Elementary both Oak Hill and
Glenwood Avenue buildings, and Cardinal Mooney High School). Cindy
was always interested and moved by the communication of "ART."
The murals on her bedroom and playroom walls connected the relationship
between music and art. Cindy's
art education consists of majoring in art through high school (Cardinal
Mooney-'66), private lessons (painting) from various local art
educators, including The Butler, and finally majoring in art at YSU.She
lives by the mantra "I want to touch people with my art", Van
Gogh, and feels her art is a "great vehicle" to happiness.
She is always interested in different methods of expression.
Originally taught in oil painting, she now has a feeling of enlighten
awareness of watercolor on Yupo (a plastic resin, taught by Chris Leeper).
This method of painting is Inspiration: I
joined, with other area artist, to compose a painting that will be incorporated into one large arrangement of the "Mona Lisa".
My thoughts and early sketches are of my 17 year-old dog, "Galaxy".
As I submitted my sketches to the committee, my feelings of this amazing dog grew
stronger. Galaxy battled old age to stick by my side. Even when there were
times I would trip over him, I would usually swear at him and wish he were not
always in my way. This tale held true, until my son, Ryan, and I
had to Senior Independence Center Group Painting # 3This group of talented painters meets every Tuesday morning along with instructor Susan Jacobs. There work stretches from finely executed detail realism to abstraction. They are prizewinners in many area exhibitions, and a vital entity in the artist community. The members who participated in the group work are Ethel Nelson, Marcella Moger, Pete Balaban, Parry Zelinski, Dot Barry, Millie Chopko and Anne Murphy. Inspiration: Each artist has depicted something of particular interest in their lives. Peter Balaban Although interested in art since I was young I didn’t start painting until after I retired 20 years ago, from Conrail Railroad, where I was a car inspector. Basically a self-taught artist I began my hobby by watching painters on PBS, especially Bob Ross who I consider my mentor. Much of my style reflects what I learned by watching Ross on TV. For the past 17 years I’ve been participating in painting classes every Tuesday at the Senior Center in Youngstown, first under Shirl Mascarella and now Sue Jacobs. I really appreciate their pointers and learned al lot from their classes, as well as from the other artists. I’m, 88 years old. A stroke 10 years ago slowed me down, but I keep painting at every chance. Dorothy M. Beede Berry Graduated from Boardman School in 1949. Attended YSU for 2 years with interest in graphic art and photography. The lily field on Mill Creek East Drive is where my choice for the Community Senior group painting came to mind. An advertising agency, The Youngstown Letter Shop became an avenue of learning as I watched my father sketch and cut mimeograph stencils for their advertisers. I was always reminded “don’t bump daddy’, as I watched over his shoulder. This learning experience, no doubt, is the motivation in art that keeps my interest growing as the years go on.Mildred Chopko I always had had a desire to do art work, but never pursued it until I retired; taking classes at SCOPE in Warren and the Senior Center in Youngstown/ I always loved painting birds and for my part of the ‘Mosaic Masterpiece” I decided to paint a warbler. Birds are a joy to watch right in my own backyard. It is a privilege to be part of this art project. Marcella
Moger I began painting when I was 10 years old. That’s when I asked form my first paint set. It wasn’t until I was 57 years old that I finally had time to paint. I’ve had no formal training, but I’ve taken classes with some very fine artists, namely Frances Dobson of Houston, TX, Jack Richard of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Csaba Kur of Warren, OH, and lately Sue Jacobs of Cortland, OH. Inspiration: I chose to paint “Our Covered Bridge” o at Newton Falls, OH I believe it is the only covered bridge with a covered sidewalk still in use today. First constructed in 1831, refurbished in 2008. It is now lighted so it can be seen at night also. Come see it. Anne
Murphy I was born in New Castle, Pa. In 1989 my friend Pat Kinny and I decided we'd always wanted to paint, Pat knew of a place, it was called The Senior Center. So that Christmas in 1989, we went to the center and wanted to join, but we had to go back the first of the year. We did and I have been painting ever since. My friend Pat is deceased and so is my husband, but I have found many wonderful friends. And I'm so thankful we decided to join. Ethel Nelson, Patty Zelinski I have always enjoyed drawing but for many years, meeting the demands of five children and working as an RN took precedence. Since I know have the time, I have taken several workshops in portrait and landscape painting. Inspiration: Fred
Shepherd # 42 Inspiration:
What
has influenced me to do this painting is nature and the love of plants.
When I look at nature it helps me to create the designs and colors that
I want to achieve. Art and nature can be one in the same making both
abstract designs as well as realistic images. Nature and plants are a
never ending pallet of changing images. Grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio BFA and BS from Miami Univ. Served on The Miami Alumni Board of Directors. Taught School in Cincy & Upper Arlington. Painted 100 ft. mural for Tod’s Children’s Hosp. For 8 years donated framed 50 pastel portraits of Boardman Senior basketball players. For 10 years painted 100 Christmas ornaments for the Butler Art Institute making $10,000 for the museum.. A founder of the Mahoning Valley Watercolor Society, organizing dozens of watercolor workshops, presently president.. Past Pres of the Friends of American Art at the Butler. Active at the Youngstown Playhouse for 55 years, on stage, back stage, boardroom. Received various awards. Women of the Year in Art and nominated for Governors Award. Teaches watercolor at the Mahoning Senior Center. Received painting awards from various venues. Popular after-dinner speaker. Married to Dr. Fred Soller for 57 years, 3 children, 3 grandsons. Inspiration: I chose to paint the Old Mill at Lanterman’s Falls because of its history to our community. It was built in 1845 and renovated in the1980s and is now a working mill. It is located on Canfield Road and I pass it many times a week. Ellie Steines lived and taught art many years in Trumbull County before retiring to West Middlesex, PA. She studied art at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA and under international artists Sr. Angelica Cummings, Charles Movalli and Robert Burridge. Ellie’s works are in many private collections and corporate offices. The intent to create a feeling of joy and wellness in her paintings has led to many purchases in area hospitals. Ellie is a member of the Butler Institute of Art, the Trumbull Art Gallery and the rt.company. Her latest works are a study in intense color and a simplification of nature. You can visit Ellie at her web site: www.elliesteinesart.com. Inspiration: “Houses of Hubbard” was created after being fascinated by the architecture of the older homes in Trumbull County. These two particular houses sit serenely on a quiet street just yards away from the main street of Hubbard. They fell into the color range needed, but I altered their placement to fit the format of the mural. Alexandra Stevens # 69I came upon drawing and painting after a career in engineering. I am self-taught and pursue two distinct artistic directions. One is to create pieces (2D & 3D) with whimsy, humor and playfulness that indulge and delight the spirited child inside myself, and each one of us. The other direction emphasizes the beauty and sensuality of the human body, with its own universal language, that is understood the world over; with its gestures, postures and expressions. My desire is for people to connect with my work on two fundamental levels: that of the intuitive inner child and that of the insightful, sensual adult. Inspiration: "Acromion" At first glance, I immediately identified a man’s shoulder in my designated square. I was possibly inspired by my study of human anatomy or by the location of the square at Mona Lisa’s own shoulder, so it seemed natural to follow my first instinct. My bio is 10 years employed with Youngstown city schools...currently art teacher at Alpha School of Excellence. Nominated Yo.City Schools Teacher of the Year 2004, nominated for Ohio Governor's Award as Educator 2007. Currently working on my masters at YSU; Graduated from YSU with honors in 1997 BFA . Majored in Studio Art, Painting, Photography; Minored in Art History and Education. I paint primarily in acrylic and oil paints. I love to draw, as well. My paintings are usually large format but not always. My concentrations are primarily portraits, abstract and trees. I have 5 children, Jeff, Justin, Sarah, Jacob and Josh Terlecki all of whom are involved in the arts, as well. I have 2 grandsons, Isaiah and Benjamin. I am married to Henry Lepore. I am co- founder, co- president and artistic director of non-profit organization Art Youngstown Inc. We have been producing art shows and events and promoting other area artists for the last 2 years. I have had artwork, photography and poetry published in various literary magazines over the last 20 years. I have had my artwork displayed numerous times in a variety of galleries and museums including the Butler and Trumbull Art Galleries. I have also shown my work in Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mexico. Prior to my employment with Youngstown City Schools, I taught art at the Butler and also I worked at the McDonough Museum of Art. www.artyoungstown.org Inspiration: My inspiration for my sketch is my daughter...Sarah Terlecki. Her beautiful, loving spirit inspires me often. The sketch is from my favorite photo that I took of Sarah...when trying to decide what I wanted to do I thought of this photograph. I liked the way it fit with my colors and I also liked how it worked out in relation to the Mona Lisa. The photo won a first place award at the Unitarian "In Praise of the Arts" show some time ago...I believe 1996...however, it is one image that I would like to re-create in other mediums. My influence comes from all my life experiences, the people of my life, my wide travels, and my passion for nature, music, art and beauty in general. I find beauty in so many things in life. I am constantly in awe of the life experience. I consider myself a very passionate and spiritual person. The arts are a gift that allows one to reflect that part of ourselves so greatly. I am so thankful to have the desire to surround myself with the arts. I eagerly look forward to continuing my growth as an artist and a promoter of the arts. Alice Tomko is a Warren, Ohio artist who received an Associate Degree with an emphasis in art from Kent State University and graduated with a BFA degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from Youngstown State University. She has had extended classes at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Notre Dame College, Cleveland, Ohio with Peter Londoin, author of “No More Secondhand Art”, And with Andrew Lewis, son of the renowned pottery artist Lucy Lewis of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alice has been included in many solo and group exhibits and has been the recipient of numerous juried awards. Her work can be found in many private and corporate collections. www.artgally.com/alice Inspiration: In Your Absence The starting point of my art lies in the subconscious minimalist and abstract landscapes which create for me infinite possibilities of subjects and imagination. Through this landscape, I hope to transport the viewer on an emotional journey into the mosaic of the Mona Lisa. Who was she? Is she smiling? And if so, why? What mystery does she hold? It is my belief that art becomes a meditative form for the viewer and the artist as well. Thought – quietly provoking. Gail Trunick lives and works in Hartford, Ohio. She is married and has two grown children. Gail grew up eighth in a family of nine children. Her father died in a steel mill accident and she was raised by her mother who made a living as an artist. Much of her childhood was enjoyably spent going to outdoor art shows, peddling her mother’s stoneware vessels. From this began a lifelong adventure in the arts. Gail graduated with a BFA from Kent State University with a major in painting. Her artistic concentration is centered around clay and mixed-media sculpture. Her resume includes numerous one-woman and group exhibitions both locally and nationally and she has works included in numerous public and private collections. Inspiration: My mother was a bird lover and artist. She was often referred to as the “bird lady” because of the clay birds that she made. Today I also create clay birds. We never had an empty feeder and my favorite was always “The Fat Little Chickadee”. Attended
Kent State and Cleveland Institute of Art and many artists’
workshops. I belong to the Trumbull Art Gallery, serving on the board
and also as President. I am a member of "rt Company" a long
time support group for woman artists and belong to the Portrait
artists of TAG. I have exhibited in galleries, area shows and have
curated exhibitions. My career was in nursing and I am a member of the Ohio Nurses Association for which I designed six medallions made by a local forging company. The designs depict the history of nursing and have been published in a nursing textbook about the art of nursing. There is also a portrait of Helen Albert, the first black nurse in Warren that I was commissioned to paint by various nurses organizations hanging in the permanent collection at the Trumbull County Library in Warren. Inspiration: I have chosen as my painting the office of the ONA, District Three that is on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown, because my professional nurses organization has provided me with many opportunities in both of my vocations. My
paintings and collages have been in numerous juried exhibitions, some
winning awards, but this is not why I create art. I
equate creating a work of art much like giving birth. The labor may
be long and the result not always what expected but like a child each has
its own personality and reason for being. At
this point in my life I could stop creating art work as easily as I could
have stopped in the middle of labor and decided not to have a child. Inspiration
: Chase Part
of the criteria for this mosaic was that the painting subject should be
something personal to the artist. What could be more personal than a
beloved grandchild. I present to you "Chase". Marty Young began painting several years ago with Sue Jacobs when her husband bought her supplies as a Christmas gift. She enjoys working in oil and pastel and continues to take classes. She lives in Cortland with her husband Ken, has a daughter in the Boston area and a son attending college in Cincinnati. Her day job is vocal music teacher for Mathews schools. Born and raised in Hermitage, PA. Graduate of Edinboro University, receiving a BS in Art Education and a BFA in Applied Media Arts. Following college, resided in numerous places, including Erie, PA and Elmira, NY, before returning to the Shenango Valley in 2002. Presently employed as an elementary art teacher with the Sharon City School District. Has exhibited artwork in regional shows, including those at the Erie Art Museum and the Butler Museum of Art. Chairman of the Buhl Day Art Show for 3 years, (2005-2007). Married, with two children, ages 4 and 2. Inspiration: 'Ada' Someone once said “write what you know”. Although directed at writers, I think it applies to the visual arts as well. Over the years, the work that I’ve found most meaningful has always been that which contains objects, people or places from my life. Here, my daughter Ada quietly sits, playing with her brother’s matchbox cars. I've been doing artwork literally my entire life. During my childhood in the early 1970's, I "grew up" in the art department on the campus of Edinboro U. while shadowing my mother the graduate jewelry major in her studio every day. I started doing professional jobs while still in high school doing everything from pencil portraits, to pottery, to sign painting and logo design. While in college, my focus shifted slightly from a heavy drafting and painting background to art photography. Today, I teach middle-school art at St. Joseph School in Sharon and pick up freelance work when the opportunity arises. Lately, my energy has been devoted to my students, working on a few murals, filmmaking, and participating in live productions with the Walnut Lodge in Sharon. Inspiration: The inspiration for my piece started by examining the shapes in the panel section and imagining a scene. The image in my mind that will eventually be laid down on canvas is probably mostly inspired by the style of mural work found in some pieces painted by the WPA and American in the style of Thomas Hart Benton. Images of man in conjunction with manufacturing have been a repeated theme in some of my previous works. This agricultural scene is closely related.
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