1000 Cranes by Julianne Mahler
Julie Mahler is an artist whose medium is repurposed paper and books. Julie started to think of herself as an artist late in life; the themes of resilience, finding beauty in the everyday, and allowing a sense of whimsy run through her work.
NShipula—Creative is owned by Natalie Shipula. I have a degree in fine art from Youngstown State University. My inspiration is drawn from where I grew up and in all of my travels. As a United States Air Force Veteran, it took me some time to finally get on this path of becoming an artist but I finally made it here.
Being a Graphic Designer full time was my lifelong goal, however, I find my passion lies in painting and photography. While I mainly paint watercolors and they are usually on paper, I have been experimenting with some new surfaces. Today, you will find that along with framed pieces, I also have watercolors on wood and metal.
Becoming an artist came with the knowledge that I create a lot of waste. While I am mindful of this, I try to use as much of my materials as possible. When the demand for framed art became apparent, I didn’t want my cost of supplies to raise the price of my art to levels that no one would be able to buy. For the framed pieces, I search for affordable vintage or recycled frames, I reuse mats if they are in good condition, and for my wooden or metal pieces, I search for items that could have another use. I do all my own framing, custom-cut all the mats, and fix/prep all other materials. I am as sustainable as I can be while creating pieces that range in size and price making it so everyone has the opportunity to purchase an original piece of art for their homes.
Cody Clark started making art in the 1990s as a form of sacred play and contemplative practice. His art is self-taught, improvisational, and playful. Cody practices art as a part of a spiritual discipline that serves him in the rest of his life:
Be a Beginner . Stay Present . Invent a Process . Embrace Constraints . Accept Serendipity . Play Around . Learn By Doing .
Cody started showing his art in 2019, mainly to meet other arty people. He knows his art is kind of strange to many folks, but if you like his art he would like to meet you. That’s really his point.
The viewer may be forgiven for thinking, “Heck, even I could do that!” He believes you’re right! That’s also his point.”
Prints and apparel for the awkward and nonconforming.
