UPS driver Elizabeth Baumgartner unexpectedly turned a passion for painting into a part-time business through Instagram and Milford's Millcroft Gallery. Starting ve years ago as a gesture of gratitude for friends who helped cover her dog's veterinary bills, her self-taught art evolved into a therapeutic outlet marked by vivid colors and textured mixed media pieces. Her joyful depictions of Cincinnati landmarks made her one of Millcroft Gallery's top sellers.

Craig Britton specializes in oil paints on canvas, linen, and panels. His focus gravitates towards imagery that centers around the human figure. Aptly labeled as Brushy Realism or Chunky Realism, Craig's work transcends traditional boundaries, creating a unique fusion of realism and expressive brushwork.

Andrea Lee Eisert has dedicated her life to creating beauty through various artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting,
jewelry design, and landscaping. Specializing in abstract art with acrylics and mixed media on a larger scale, Eisert's art is characterized by an intuitive interplay of shapes, sizes, and vibrant colors.

Angie Zimmerman Hater says, "My normal subject is the landscape. I grew up on a plant nursery - living amongst the trees was a happy place. I am now taking my work beyond the 'landscape' to a new place in my head, no longer duplicating the landscape. I am now striving to make a place with the play of softness, surface, light and tension."

Scott Meyer is a dynamic artist and photographer who explores diverse subjects, steering clear of mainstream trends. His focus is on creating unique images that defy convention. Specializing in portrait, he's also deeply involved in mixed media and various creative forms that inspire him. He ensures each piece reflects his vision from crafting his own canvases to printing and retouching.

Over the course of her 20-year art career, Carol MacConnell has become a true master of her craft, her artwork widely collected both nationally and internationally. Her talent has earned her numerous accolades and awards in juried art competitions across the nation. Creating large format, mixed media pieces in her downtown studio, Carol is constantly learning and reinventing herself as an artist.

In her youth, Irene Pritchett's passion for art provided her with a genuine sense of joy. When adult responsibilities took center stage, art took a back seat. Fortunately, a drawing workshop rekindled the artistic flame, renewing her joy, peace, exhilaration, and a profound sense of purpose. She wishes to share the same sense of enjoyment and fullment with those who engage with her creations.

James Reynolds leads a distinctive "Paint and Sip" class at his art studio, designed for up to 8 people. He initiates each class with a 30-minute educational session, ensuring a fun and successful time for all. He also participates in mobile events that cater to up to 40 people, fostering a vibrant atmosphere through collaborations with 3CDC and various local venues.

A graduate of UC's College of Design, Art, Architecture & Planning, Randy Michael David Vuksta spent 40 years designing theme parks and visitor attractions across the globe. In his retirement, he has focused on creating 2D and 3D works in his Over-The-Rhine Pendleton Center studio space, experimenting with materials and concepts. His art is in homes and corporate collections worldwide.

A native of southwest Ohio, Tari Sasser began her career as a graphic design artist before returning to Miami University to study fine arts. Tari's experimental approach creates vivid, abstract representations of the world around her, inspiring a sense of wonder and delight with her playful works. You can find Tari at Pinot's Palette in West Chester and at the Pendleton Art Center.

Stephanie Skurow, a graduate of University of Cincinnati DAAP, has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator. She has always been involved in creating art from drawing and painting to creating 3D sculptures in clay, wood and Paper Mache.

Raised in Paradise, TX, Jan Wiesner is a sculptor and educator with a BFA from the University of Cincinnati, DAAP. She was awarded the Schilderink Family Chair Award for Outstanding Teaching, and the State Elementary School Art Teacher of the Year Award in 2015. She served as an adjunct professor of Art Education at Xavier University.

Mark Wiesner finds his medium in the everyday materials. His childhood fascination with cardboard influences his work, which strives to reclaim and honor materials from the waste stream of life. Mark transforms seemingly mundane materials into something transformative and magical.

Thank you to our artists!

Thank you to our artists!

Thank you to our artists!

Thank you to our artists!

Rogelio Del Valle, 91, is a Detroit area-based artist originally from the Bronx, New York. He began sketching at an early age. After high school, he attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn earning a degree in chemical engineering. Throughout his career as a chemical engineer, he continued to sketch and began working in oils in his 40s. Since then, he has created many paintings in a style he refers to as 'chaotic impressionism' focusing on landscapes and Western themes.