Columbus, OH
www.bigfanbooks.com
In addition to writing, Mark is a second grade teacher. Plans for more books are in the works.
SquidCat, Ink
Artist: Simran Khaira
Columbus, OH
Since 2016, SquidCat, Ink, has grown from a few sketchbooks full of doodles to a line of over 130 greeting cards and fine art prints. These reproductions of Simran’s original watercolor paintings feature bright, happy colors and expressive animal characters (and a pun here or there) to convey universal emotions. SquidCat is a character she created during her “doodle days” in high school. Simran wanted the name of her business to remind her that this is something she chose to do because she loves it, and because she couldn’t stop doing it.
Whimsical Colorful You
Artist: Rani Kay Piar
Mansfield, OH
Rani’s work is constantly evolving, each piece or medium leading to the next. Over the years she has painted cows, dogs, cats, gardens, flying mamas and hip chicks, using inks, acrylics, watercolors, and collage papers.
Rhonda Binkley
Company: Hanging by a Thread
Chillicothe, OH
Rhonda uses upcycled materials to create fun, whimsical greeting cards, paper dolls and jewelry.
Karrie Evenson Loar
Rogers, AR
www.etsy.com/shop/KarrieEvensonArt
Karrie’s philosophy behind all of her creations is to just simply “PLAY”! Karrie paints colorful, joyful scenes. She enjoys experimenting with new mediums, techniques and styles.
Judith Vierow
Columbus, OH
Throughout her career, Judith (1941-2022) was a printmaker, weaver and quilter before switching to painting in the mid-1990s. Thanks to the generosity of her family, proceeds from any work sold here at the Ohio Craft Museum supports ODC’s free “Lunch and Learn” program.
Judi Young
Company: Whoopdeedoodle
Grove City, OH
Judi’s fun and whimsical torn paper collages appeal to both the young and the young at heart. Her love of animals and nature is evident in her work, and she often shows people and animals living together in harmony.
Jim Siemer
Columbus, OH
Jim’s watercolors are inspired by the beauty of Ohio, including the Lake Erie area where he begin painting to the many cityscapes across the state. Over the past 25 years, he has painted numerous watercolors capturing Ohio’s splendor.