Past & Present

A studio visit with artist Kevin Rose Schultz Kevin Rose Schultz creates her signature pieces in a cheerful backyard studio designed and renovated by her husband, Rick. “It was a labor of love for him,” Schultz said of Rick’s decisionto transform a former two-car garage into an up-to-date art studio located behind the couple’s homeContinue reading “Past & Present”

Threads of Life

Local Artist Penny Sisto Listening to Penny Sisto’s Northern Scottish accent is enough to feel at peace, but combine that with her talk of art, meditation, and stories of her life, and you will feel like you’re listening to the most beautiful book read aloud by an old friend.  Sisto’s life is as wondrous asContinue reading “Threads of Life”

Crafting Sustainable Art from Nature

Local Artist Karen Boone Sustainable visionary are the words that come to mind when hearing artist Karen Boone talk about her life and art. Her commitment to ethical practices is evident as she focuses on art representing the natural world. “In my artistic practice I use less toxic materials like foraged ochres from my property,Continue reading “Crafting Sustainable Art from Nature”

KERRY ZIMMERMAN

Standing on Broad Shoulders The one-story building at the corner of Chestnut and Mulberry streets in downtown Corydon is well known around town as the home of Zimmerman Art Glass. This former service station received a stunning designer upgrade in 2015 when Kerry Zimmerman and his wife, Michele, renovated it to create a chic  industrialContinue reading “KERRY ZIMMERMAN”

FACES & PLACES

Southern Indiana Artist Randy West More than 100 vintage photographs of Harrison County and its residents were on display at Harrison County Arts in Corydon between Sept. 13 and Nov. 9, 2024. Randy West, the photographer who shot these photos, was the editor of The Corydon Democrat from 1970 to 2005. The exhibit, “Around theContinue reading “FACES & PLACES”

Celebrating the Past & Embracing the Future

Orleans’ artist, Alana Judah Overlooking the historic Congress Square in Orleans in Orange County, Alana Judah’s Art Studio and Gallery showcases an arrangement of more than 300 of the artist’s paintings. Many of her artworks tell the stories of the town and surrounding countryside. As the “Dogwood Capital of Indiana,” Orleans hosts a Dogwood FestivalContinue reading “Celebrating the Past & Embracing the Future”

A Magician with a Brush

Southern Indiana’s watercolor artist, Cathy Hillegas Students enrolled in Cathy Hillegas’ advanced watercolor class at Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana (AASI) on Market Street in New Albany are grateful to be there, learning with a Master. Advanced student and artist Judy Wasson summed up her experience: “My skills have taken a leap forward under Cathy’sContinue reading “A Magician with a Brush”

Southern Indiana’s Muralist

Artist Carrie Johns designs and paints intricate, unique murals  Downtown New Albany — with its revitalized, walkable blocks of top-notch eateries, eclectic boutiques, and unique shops — is the place where Southern Indiana muralist Carrie Johns can often be found these days. She recently relocated her studio to a downtown basement that can be enteredContinue reading “Southern Indiana’s Muralist”

INSPIRED BY WOOD

Behind the scenes with Lanesville artist Rob Roby The home and workshop of artist, Rob Roby, is situated on forty acres of partially forested land, next to a small sawmill, just outside of Lanesville in Harrison County.  This location has distinct advantages for this artist who describes his work as “being all about showcasing theContinue reading “INSPIRED BY WOOD”

MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Southern Indiana artist paints unique hand-crafted pet portraits There are few gifts more personal than a unique, hand-crafted portrait of your favorite best friend, and Elaine Leidolf-Davis Paintings truly delivers. Leidolf-Davis originally started pursuing art in high school and graduated from Ivy Tech with a degree in graphic design. “I knew I wanted to doContinue reading “MAN’S BEST FRIEND”