Painting

After a chemically induced brain injury and a year of being homebound, Renee Jacobson used art as a form of rehabilitation. Art brought her back to life.

Chad Cleveland is always pushing the boundaries of comfort. He sees something he likes and deliberately paints over it to see how far he can take the 'portrait.'

Art has been a common theme throughout his life. He doesn't see his role as putting meaning behind his artwork, that's up to the audience.

Rochester based artist, Renee Mendler works in various mediums, but it's resin that allows for fluidity of movement and form. The colors are arresting. Take a look.

There's a mesmerizing quality to staring off at the horizon. Colors interact where the sky meets land or water. Local artist, Meredith Mallwitz reflects on the horizons she sees in the Finger Lakes.

The second floor of the Hungerford Arts Building in Rochester, NY houses the studio of a curious artist. Constance Mauro is someone who is always exploring. Whether it's printmaking or encaustic, Constance is always producing unique work. 

Maria Victoria Savka is a Rochester, NY based artist who draws inspiration from the world around her. She's a printmaker, painter, and collage artist and she loves to explore color and composition. Aired 3/30/18.

Perched above the Public Market is an art studio dedicated to inspiring the youngest among us. Whether it's a Saturday morning market day or one of their weekday classes, Small Fry Art Studio is teeming with joy as kids as young as eighteen months paint and draw and explore their creativity. 

When you read, do the words come to life in your head? Do you see the scenes unfolding in your imagination? Well, when a local painter read the work of a local poet, that's exactly what happened. Artist, Virginia McDonald painted her vivid interpretations of the words of a local poet, J. Edward Moss. The body of work, Schemes, is the result. Aired 7/28/17.

The past two years have been a whirlwind for local artist, Brittany Williams. From Wall\Therapy in 2015 to showing work in Berlin to her first solo show, she's worked to find her voice and perfect her style. She's also committed herself to changing the narrative when it comes to the public perception of women of color. We recently sat down with her at the Brainery, take a look. Aired 7/21/17