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Art by Gillian DiPofi

"I am an artist from Geneva on the Lake, Ohio. I have been making art my entire life and was encouraged to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Visual Arts."

Most of my art is inspired by Northeast Ohio, more specifically, Ashtabula County where I grew up. Making my paintings are way for me to feel closer to home."

Follow Gillian on Instagram: @gldartwork

See the rest of Gillian's artwork on her website: gldartwork.com

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Flux and Function By Jessica Held

Flux & FUNCTION functional art made by Jessica Held in Athens, Ohio

Jessica Held is a painter and photographer based in Athens, Ohio. As a practicing artist, she actively creates, exhibits, and publishes her work. She has extensive experience as a visiting artist, resident artist, and teaching artist. In addition to her artistic practice, Jessica runs her small business, Flux and Function LLC, where she creates functional art available online and in local shops in Ohio and West Virginia. She also serves as the Community Marketplace Coordinator for the annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Albany, Ohio. Recently, she collaborated with Athens, Ohio's poet laureate to publish a Pawpaw anthology. Jessica is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement through her various roles.

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Jann Dieringer's Textural Paintings

Jann Dieringer lives in Cleveland Ohio. She started drawing with pen and ink 22 years ago and in the last 12 years has been experimenting with encaustic wax, ink, shellac, and photographs. Jann is a member of the International Encaustic Artists Organization and the Encaustic Art Institute.

Jann uses molten beeswax with tree resin, a blow torch, a heat gun, several types of irons, dental tools, oil paint, pan pastels, shellac, ink and more in her designs. She loves the magical textured layers of the wax. The scoring and scraping, the mark making and layering. Close up, some paintings are heavily textured and take on a third dimension. She loves the way the encaustic medium dictates the natural direction of the work and the fact that each piece is unique and cannot be duplicated.

Jann is retired from The Cleveland Clinic where she worked as a Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. Her work was precise and measured. The creative outlet of painting is a welcome challenge in flexibility for a person who spent her days working in a hospital. Art for Jann is an exercise in letting go.

See more of Jann's art on Instagram using the QR code above! (@Jannyd2358)

Katt Hendrickson at SilentStagePunk Artwork

Kat D Hendrickson is a Columbus Ohio-based artist, originally from Belpre Ohio. She is best known for her vibrant paintings, charcoals, printmaking and collage work within her art brand SilentStagePunk Art. Her artwork is inspired by street art, life experiences, dreams and music. Kat creates truly captivating and memorable art for bands and clients.

Since childhood, she has been creating art and drawing inspiration from her life experiences. She is also a dedicated elementary art teacher. She is always striving to inspire and motivate people. With an ever-evolving style, Kat continues to create captivating art, pushing boundaries and inspiring others with her creativity.

You can find Katt's art on her Instagram and also buy originals from her Etsy store! Use the QR code to the right.

Scan to visit Katt's Instagram (@silentstagepunkart)

You can also find Katt's art shop on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/SilentStagePunkArt

Esté Hupp Oil Paintings

Esté Hupp, a South African-born artist now living in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two children, discovered her passion for art in childhood. Her travels across Africa deepened her love for art, and a move to the USA led her to embrace oil painting at the Milan Art Institute.

Esté's painting process is spontaneous and free, using oils with lots of drips and messy marks, a reflection of her vibrant spirit and the freedom she finds in moments of daydreaming with God and divine dreams, she draws inspiration from the divine artistry of nature.

Follow @estehupp on Instagram!

Poetry Corner

I guess I will never know

what has brought me up? Has died before me. The history of the past has now left. I guess I will never know. The great one of the family, has now gone to another dimension of living. She was here longer than the family of love, but, no one will ever remember the true essence of her soul being. I guess I will never know. I'm sorry that I couldn't understand everything. I guess I will never know.

• Scott G. Spence

Everything Is Allowed

Grace befalls The ebb and flow Of breath ...as you radiate hope Within a loving soul Yes...it's true All will go All will blend And break and Bend. But Love ... Real Love Real spirit Lives and trusts And reaches For even that Which we have never Known Everything is allowed Rearrangement Estrangement And the wonderment Of all we've yet to be Of all we do not even know Is within us. Life is moving As we ponder Yesterdays and Tomorrows But here Right now Is life And all that makes It real We only truly know.. "For Sure" One thing... The way we feel.

• Nancy Jean

Huron Street Studios Reopens Its Doors

By Jeffrey Darah

Huron Street Studios, formerly known as Gathered Glassblowing Studio, is excited to announce its reopening under new ownership. Renowned glass blower Ryan Thompson and ceramic artist Kayla Kirk have acquired the studio from previous owners Adam Goldberg and Mike Stevens. To celebrate this new chapter, an open house on September 14th, 2024, from 3:00 to 10:00 PM to experience the new business and enjoy live glass and pottery demonstrations.

Huron Street Studios will continue Gathered's tradition of offering the community hands-on creative experiences. While the popular glass workshops will remain, the addition of Kirk's pottery studio on the second floor introduces exciting new opportunities for the public to participate in hand-building and wheel-throwing workshops. The gallery will have available artwork created by Kirk and Thompson in their respective media, featuring a variety of drinking vessels, sculptural objects, and wall-mounted artwork. About the New Owners Ryan Thompson discovered his passion for glass blowing as an undergraduate at Bowling Green State University, inspired by the precision and immediacy required in the craft. After refining his skills at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion and working with renowned artists like Lino Tagliapietra, Thompson further honed his expertise at Green-field Village (The Henry Ford Museum) in Dearborn, Michigan. Thompson's skilled and methodical approach to creating intricate objects earned him a place on Season Four of the Netflix reality competition show Blown Away. Now, he brings his decade-long dream of having his own hotshop to life with Huron Street Studios.

Kayla Kirk, a BFA and BA graduate from the University of Toledo, has opened Charmed Ceramics, her own pottery studio within Huron Street Studios. Kirk's work is driven by a deep appreciation for nature and emphasizes the transformative magic of clay into fine art. She is passionate about sharing the joy of clay with others and is excited to offer quality handmade goods and public pottery experiences in her hometown.

Gathered Glass Studios has been a significant part of Toledo's Warehouse District since 2012, contributing to the neighborhood's revitalization and the city's rich legacy as the birthplace of the American Studio Glass Movement.

Kirk and Thompson are excited to keep this heritage alive with the new iteration. Join Ryan and Kayla on September 14th to experience the refreshed space, enjoy live glass and pottery demonstrations, and engage with the artists.

For more information, please contact Business Manager Catherine Clements at 419-262-5501 or via email at [email protected].

Use the QR code above to visit their website, and also remember to visit their upcoming open house on September 14th!

huronstreetstudios.com

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Twelve Questions with Jeanette Bill-Cole

By Dylan Sarieh

How were you first introduced to artwork?

Growing up in Parma, there was a strong art program at the high school. That is where I first learned the foundations of drawing and painting.

What attracted you towards watercolor art?

Watercolor is a unique and challenging medium. It demands attention from the artist and conveys immediacy and freshness. This is what fascinates me.

What do you hope your viewers take away from your work?

I always hope viewers see beauty and inspiration. I look to the world of nature to be uplifted and renewed. I also hope it motivates them to try some painting of their own.

What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced as an artist, and how did you overcome them?

Learning to translate what I think and see onto paper is always challenging. Finding time to pursue art without being a full time artist has also been challenging. The way I've dealt with both problems is to set aside a time to work on art. It can be as little as an hour a day. It is important for me to consistently work at my art.

Are you formally educated as an artist? Would you recommend this path to others?

Yes, I explored art and art history at Parma Senior High. After high school I went to the Cleveland Institute of Art and studied illustration as a major. Getting formal training and especially being exposed to other artists will you learn much more than most artists can learn on their own. However, it can also be confusing to be exposed to so many different art styles and perspectives. You need a strong sense of your own value as an artistic voice.

Your portfolio features beautiful landscapes, lighthouses, and carousels. What draws you to these themes?

Landscapes and flowers fit my own lifestyle, which involves a lot of gardening and walks in the area metro parks. Carousel figures have always interested me as symbols of innocence. They are reminders of immigrant artisans who had a huge impact on American culture. And they're plain fun to draw, paint and research! Lighthouses have become a bit of an obsession for me. They symbolize hope, of course, and resilience amid the storms and rocky passages of life. They also are fascinating buildings that presented many challenges to their builders and also challenges to the people who have lived and worked in them.

How do you feel about the rise of AI in art, and how do you personally contend with this?

The type of art I do is traditional and hands on. I haven't been affected by AI so far. I think AI has the potential to be useful as a tool. But human creativity will always be greater than artificial intelligence.

Who or what are your biggest artistic influences?

Locally I have taken classes in watercolor with Christopher Leeper and Bob Moyer. Chris helped with how I organize my palette with a preference for transparent pigments. Bob Moyer influences my approach with an emphasis on free, impressionistic brushstrokes within a framework of realism. I have been fascinated with Mary Whyte's work. In her work she creates interest in each surface area of her compositions, which I try to keep in mind as I plan and paint. And I always return to the work of Winslow Homer and John Singer Sargent for their mastery of the watercolor medium.

What advice would you like to share to artists who are trying to develop their career?

Be willing to try out many media. Find out what you want to say with your art. Always stay true to what you love most.

Who are your biggest supporters? How do you like people to support you or other artists?

My family and friends have always been very supportive and encouraging over the years. Some purchase my work, some simply show interest and enthusiasm. It all means a lot to me.

Where do you prefer that others connect with you?

My email would probably be the best way: [email protected]

Do you have any projects or art pieces you wish to share?

I've been working on a series of gardens/fields. They interest me because they are micro environments. Its challenging to resolve how to portray a field of

jeanettebillcole.art @jeanettebillcole

Notable Ohio Events for September

Fremont: River of Arts Festival

2 Days of Family Fun and Team-Building Activities in Downtown Fremont! Sept. 27-28th

Bowling Green: Black Swamp Arts Festival

Largest Free Music Festival, Free Concerts and Fine Art Shows! Sept. 6-8th

Grove City: Arts in the Alley Festival

Parade, Music, and 100+ Arts and Crafts Exhibits! Sept. 21-22nd

Cleveland: Ingenuity Festival

Unique Blend of Art and Technology to Create and Celebrate Progress! Sept. 27-29th

Toledo Events

Sept. 7th

Fiesta Toledo Latin American Festival w/ Music, Food, + More! 2-11pm Promenade Park

Sept. 14th

TMA Block Party Annual Art Party w/ Food, Crafts, Live Shows! 3-7pm Toledo Museum of Art Outdoor Campus

Sept. 20th

Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Themed-Concert! 7:30pm Stranahan Theater

Sept. 20th

Authors! With Eve Meet a Grammy Award-Winning, Female Artist! 7-8pm Bowsher High School Library

Sept. 20-22nd

Momentum 2024 Community Festival w/ interactive art + Intersection Exhibit! Varied Times Varied Locations

Sept. 21st

Cosplay Night at A.R.T. Cosplay w/ Open Canvas, Drinks, + Live Music! 7pm-12am Art Rooms Toledo

Sept. 25th

Glass Fusing for Fun and Function Comprehensive Glassblowing Course. 6-8pm Holland Library Meeting Room

Sept. 27th

Ode to Joy Concert Beethoven's 9th Symphony, 8pm Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle

Sept. 28-29th

Glass Harvest 2024 View 300+ Glass Pumpkins or More, w/ Demonstrations! 11am-5pm Toledo Museum Sensory Garden

Columbus Events

Sept. 6-8th

Macedonian Cultural Festival Ethnic Music and Beer, Varied Times St. Mary's Macedonian Cathedral

Sept. 13-14th

934 Fest 20+ Bands, Art, and Food! Varied Times 934 Cleveland Avenue

Sept. 26-29th

Cartoon Crossroads Comic Art Festival w/ Seminars and Comics Across the Globe! Varied Times Varied Locations

Sept. 7th

The Art of Goodale Park Exhibit Opening of Goodale Park w/ Jazz and Drinks! 4-7pm First Commonwealth Bank

Sept. 7-8th

Scrawl 2024 Mural Festival w/ Mobile Murals, Live Performances, and Food Trucks! 10am-8pm 400 Square

Sept. 19th

Fragments of Epic Memory Exhibit Opening of Caribbean Diaspora, 10am-10pm Columbus Museum of Art

Sept. 20th

Sound Bath 50+ Musicians in Harmony! 5-9:30pm Columbus Commons

Sept. 28th

The Grandview Hope Night Market and Festival, Art, Beer, 250 Shops! 5-9pm Grandview 1st-5th Avenues

Sept 28-29th

Seven Deadly Sins Symphony Concert 7-8:30pm, ProMusica Southern Theatre

The Marketplace

Sleep When They Sleep by Candice Bedard

$18

Sleep When They Sleep is a poetry collection illustrating the strange, infuriating and precious process of becoming a mother. The collection explores the messy, tender and often unspoken parts of pregnancy, postpartum and new motherhood. Available for purchase through Venmo and PayPal.

www.candicebedard.com

Humble Mushrooms by Esté Hupp

$123

Original Acrylic painting on raw wood slice. 9.5"x13"

https://thescribe.news/estehupp

Guitar Mandala by Kat Hendrickson

$175

Original 12x12" Acrylic Painting on Stretched Canvas. Ready to hang. Retro fusion of guitars and animals in a mandala arrangement. Buy on Etsy @SilentstagepunkArt

www.etsy.com/listing/1784541961/

Ohio Coaster by Flux and Function

$12

Professionally sublimation printed shiny finish 4.25" tile coaster with cork back. The colorful Ohio shape is a detail photograph of my poured painting.

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Charmed Ceramics

23 N HURON ST. TOLEDO, OH 43604

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Wheel Throwing · Hand Building · Private Events · Private Lessons

Pottery Workshops By Kayla Kirk

Scheduled pottery workshops held in Toledo Ohio, run by the featured artist Kayla. Check for availability. Length and price vary. Use QR code or visit charmedceramics.com!

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