Jill Metz has been a self-taught artist for the last seven years and her specialty is mixed media. This type of visual art uses a combination of media (like paint, ink and collage) to create a single piece of art. Recently, Jill has added new artistic outlets to her mix.
Although an artist may execute her craft individually, the actual artwork reflects the influence of many. This is true with Rosa Maria Szynski, a Fishers author. She acknowledges the presence of loved ones in her life and other artists who have inspired her work and the individuals who will be inspired by reading it.
Zach Thomas has been creating art since he was a small child. When he was a student at North Central High School he realized he wanted to use his art to inspire people to create their own works. After working as an artist and teacher in California, Zach returned to Indiana to teach Hoosiers that they, too can be artists.
Ten years ago, a passion for bicycle riding took an unusual turn for Michael Ediza.
Fishers Arts Council would like to honor the artists who participated in “A Taste of Art,” a NEW juried art show at the “Flavor of Fishers” on July 31st. Despite traffic jams and strong winds and rain, the artists persevered and deserve to be recognized for giving it their all.
It is said that “those who can’t do, teach.” Whoever said that hasn’t met Thorpe Creek Elementary Teacher of the Year Lindsay Cortelyou. When it comes to art, Lindsay does it all.
An Unlikely Start to Art
Tyler Frank discovered his passion for metal art from what some would consider to be an unlikely source, his J. Everett Light welding teacher and mentor Lonie Scott.
Fishers resident Elizabeth Ahlgrim once thought she was in love with the piano, but after a date with the harp ten years ago… she discovered love at first sight.
Flowers, people and everyday objects come to life when local artist Kerry Ruschhaupt picks up a paintbrush. Torn paper and old photos are also transformed into art with she works in collage. Before starting a new project, Kerry reviews photos she has taken and starts sketching ideas. Then she plays with color.