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Suzanne Rende

Visual Arts: Crafts, Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Murals, Painting

In 1993, I graduated from Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, PA. My full time mural arts career began in 1996 while living in Southern California where I worked for several years. In 2000, I moved back to my home state of New Jersey where I continue to make my craft available to a host of clients in the area. Since 2016, I have resided in York, Pennsylvania commissioning murals and original paintings. I also own Naked Chick Art, a local artist collective, inside York Central Market. I always strive to “paint happy”. My art is representative of my style and subject matter. My paintings primarily feature animals engaged and interacting in various ways. I try to paint a sweet story about the relationship between the critters in my painting or between the critter and the viewer. I want the viewer to appreciate the beauty and mood of animals and to smile. I feel that if looking at a whimsical bunny painting can stimulate a single person to smile or even giggle then it was worth the time to paint. I don’t think art has to be moody, hard to read into or complicated to be relevant. Everyone can benefit from a smile.

Amy Rieg

In December of 2018 Amy graduated from HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College with an AFA in Photography. During her final two semesters she explored the encaustic technique and combining this with her photography. The encaustic paintings consists of melting bees wax that has been mixed with damar resin (tree sap) into a liquid and applying it to the photos or other media. Additional colored pigments such as oil paints can be added to the wax or applied directly to the wax surface. Combining the wax with her fine art photography creates a mixed media that hovers between the realm of painting and photograph and elevates her work to a new level. Amy strives to present to her audience something they’ve never seen before. She has won numerous awards for her work, taking second place for the mixed media category at the Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show in 2019. Amy is currently attending Millersville University and pursuing Art Education and continuing to do shows and events.

Justin Ritmiller

Graphic Arts; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Painting, Photography, Works on paper

I am an artist mainly concerned with portraiture in a realistic style, balancing representation with abstraction of color, line and brush stroke that combine to bring emotion to the forefront of a subject. I work primarily in oils, but often use acrylics, gouache, ink, spray cans, as well. Whatever works best.

Jay Rock

Visual Arts: Mixed Media, Murals, Painting

Tattoo and street artist. Founder and President of the YorkBombSquad street art crew, who donate their time and talent to bring positive messages across the city of York Pa

Melanie Rodgers

Graphic Arts; Media; Multi Arts; Visual Arts: Graphic Arts, Illustration, Media and Visual Communications, Mixed Media, New Media/Technology, Painting, Works on paper; Lettering,calligraphy

Graphic Designers are the kinds of people who aren’t ever satisfied with doing one kind of thing, and that would be me. A York native, I am a designer, letterer, illustrator, and mentor of aspiring artists. I will never live long enough to letter all the things I want to say, use all the typefaces I love to satisfaction, and geek out on enough new (and old) technology. I was fortunate enough to have graduated from the legendary York Academy of Arts with a diploma in Fine Art, and later earned both an M.A. in Digital Arts and an M.F.A. in Studio Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art. Crafting messages with love and intention, is the best work on earth.

Ivy Rodgers

Literary Arts; Visual Arts: Ceramics, Constructions/Collage, Functional and/or Decorative, Illustration, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Performance Art, Photography, Sculpture, Visual Arts Instructor, Works on paper

I am a local, York-City based fine artist, illustrator, and writer. I graduated in 2018 from York College of Pennsylvania with honors. I have completed freelance work for Paco’s Tacos, The Cantina, Redeux Vintage Marketplace, York Day Nursery, The Parliament Arts Organization, as well as others. I am an instructor for Creative York, and I have currently been spearheading the Creative Aging program. I am open for freelance illustration, mural, and writing jobs. My studio/office is located in The Grotto Community Center. I have worked with numerous local organizations including teaching at Crispus Attucks Senior Day Center in partnership with Creative York.

Rainbow Ross

Visual Arts: Constructions/Collage, Functional and/or Decorative, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Works on paper

_____________The Candid_____________ I’m an artist who is often found drinking a nice cup of tea in between, carving & printing, plotting & planning projects, and gardening or hiking with my pup all while meandering in my mind about infinite possibilities and the orbiting perplexity of things. . . Not so long ago, I wrapped up a 550 mile backpacking pilgrimage from the French Pyrenees down to the most western point in Finisterre, Spain, where I took a cleansing break from art making and dwelled in the peaceful simple gesture of walking. I cannot help but feel a new phase of art making is soon to emerge. What will it be? _____________The Expected_____________ Originally from central Pennsylvania, Rainbow Ross has lived on both the east and west coasts of the United States, as well as intervals abroad. Rainbow has worked as a printmaking teaching assistant at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon and Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art in Pont-Aven, France. She has also taught English and printmaking workshops while living in South Korea, India and the USA. In addition, Rainbow [via: Rainboeliza Studios] annually organizes several art based projects including the Postcard Project, the Print Portfolio Exchange, the Mini Scrap Exchange and Art:Toe. Her previous bodies of work explored nature, meditation, patterns, cultural exchanges, relationships and simple everyday isms. She primarily explores the subject matter through the use of printmaking, but also employs sewing, painting, building, and installation work. Rainbow has had numerous exhibitions while living in the U.S. and abroad.

Justin Ruby

Visual Arts: Mixed Media

Justin Ruby is a multidisciplinary artist who is known for deconstructing rare, coveted sneakers and collaging them into portraits. His work explores social dilemmas, dealing with materialism, class structures, and consumerism. Ruby has shown work across America including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia. He has collaborated with brands such as Puma, G-Shock, Pop Life, Rumble Boxing, and more. His work has graced many platforms, from shows at the New York Stock Exchange to the backs of celebrities on the BET Awards. Ruby recently branched out into the public space with his first mural covering the broad side of a 3- story building in his hometown of York, Pennsylvania. At 22 years of age, it’s safe to say Justin Ruby is here to stay.

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