Artists of the Month 2024

November 2024
Lynne Provance

Lynne Provance has been an international stained-glass artist since 2005 with working studios in both Ohio (USA, October thru May) and Prince Edward Island (Canada, June thru September) [PEI] using the foiling method. Light is her canvas; stained glass is her paint. She is fascinated by how the light reflects through the colors, textures, and opacities of the glass. She enjoys designing and constructing original art pieces. She provides custom orders, repairs/restoration work, stained glass classes, "hands on" workshops, and showcases her art in select art shows, galleries & festivals in the USA and PEI. Her work can be viewed on her Facebook Pages Lynne Badger Provance. She can also be contacted through Facebook Messenger and texting with the listed cell phone number.

Contact info is:

Lynne Provance (Provances Pieces, LLC)

Cell phone: (216) 496-9004

Email: lynneprovance@aol.com

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October 2024
Paul Aley-Bryne

September 2024
Kathryn Infante

AUGUST

JASON GORDON
Early on in life, I was surrounded by art. Both my grandmother and my aunt, who were working artists, created art around me my whole life. I never really thought about being an artist. However, after going to trade school at forty-years old, I would see things at yard sales that had such character or design value. I couldn’t let them go. I just had to give them a new chance at life. It was my brother who saw my room full of amps and said, “these are works of art.” This made me think they could be more than just a creative outlet for me. I am honored to be selected and show my art at TAG.

July 2024: FRAN RAFAIANI

June 2024

TULLA ZAMBETIS

My journey into the world of pottery began when I was introduced to the potter’s wheel in 1973. This initial encounter kindled a strong interest that has flourished over the decades, while engaging in pottery classes allowing me to refine my skills and deepen my understanding of this art form. Surrounded by a community of talented and creative individuals, I found inspiration and encouragement to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of my creativity.

The influence of my volunteer work at the Butler Institute of American Art further enriched my passion for pottery, exposing me to a diverse range of artistic styles and traditions. Meanwhile, trips to the American Southwest exposed me to the rich heritage of Native America pottery and the intricate beauty of copper artwork. These experiences help fuel a blend of traditional and contemporary expressions in my pottery creations.

Artist of the Month May 2024
Yasmin Rashid

My time at Youngstown State University was filled with creativity and self-discovery as I pursued studio art and psychology. I found solace in the art studio where I could experiment with different mediums and express myself through various colors, textures, and shapes. Art is very therapeutic, bringing me happiness and joy, and I especially enjoyed working with clay to create unique pieces that reflected my personality.

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TAG Artist of the Month – March 2024
Russell Bragg

I have had a talent for arts and crafts since high school.

Some of my art here is older (high school) and some of it is just a bit older. I enjoy using my creative imagination to produce these pieces of art. My research on the different animals, insects, and plants helps me to create a realistic looking art piece.

The method of my madness is using wood, canvas, metals and drawing paper along with paint, gel pens, markers, and my trusty woodburning, metal embossing, and carving equipment.

Many of my artwork pieces do glow in the dark with UV light.

Please, enjoy!
Russell Bragg

Ronnie Mrus
February 2024

Inside the Head of Ronnie Mrus

First, my view of myself is not one of an Artist. I have never been comfortable with calling myself with that title. I have always felt that someone looking at my work decides that the title of Artist is my reward.

My latest work -Oils, Water base & Inks- have properties that do not like to live as one on the same canvas. With that said, I chase oils, Inks, and watercolors around my canvas with water allowing colors to float and move to find what thrills me. This takes place 40 to 80 times, because paints must rest and dry before I begin again until my brain says … Tada.

My work is never done with love. It’s always constant madness visiting the canvas with a touch of this, or a swipe of hot pink, Caribbean blue or a color not found in a Crayola box. Please, step into my canvas, not from afar. Surprises await you not from the entire work, but what is hidden in unexpected strokes.

From me to you, Ronnie Mrus

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Lia Ploumbis - November 2023 Artist of the Month
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Artist Statement

In terms of art, my true loves are drawing, painting, and printmaking. While growing up with the practice of drawing and painting, my background in marketing and advertising is what I credit for kick starting my love for the process of printmaking- the process, though requiring intense patience and work to get any results, makes up for it with the ability to make multiples, something that appeals to me greatly. Also, much like myself, printmaking exists in a sort of state between the world of business and the world of art, not completely existing in one area but instead relishing in both and becoming something wholly unique because of it.

My work tends to favor the hand drawn appearance over photographic imagery, and for this show my love of foliage and an exploration of botanical gardens over the years takes center stage in the form of paintings. With the hectic nature of the past years, my retrieve through it all has been getting to reconnect with plant life. Whether it be within nature or in botanical gardens, getting to enjoy a form of life that doesn’t worry about much has helped me reach a better understanding of existing- truly living life for the pure sake of it. Color is also a key part of my art, with most of my work having limited color palettes or a central color spectrum.

About the Artist

Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Lia attended Kent State University where she obtained two bachelor’s degrees, one in Marketing and one in Studio Arts. In the past Lia has worked with the township of Akron, Nova Cafe, Troppus Projects, and the Trumbull Art Gallery. She is currently teaching workshops and selling art through TAG, designing t-shirts through The Yetee, and creating art/ freelancing in her studio located in her hometown.