Ohio Artists
ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Floral Still Life” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life on a table. This painting is dated to June 1973 and was softly painted with vibrant colors that have faded for a touch of antiquity. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this unframed canvas is signed by Martin in the lower right corner of the painting.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Portrait of a Young Boy” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the portrait of a boy against a background of blues and greens. Dressed in a red blazer and green tie, the boy holds a toy horse and carriage against him and offers a timely depiction of bygone youth. Framed in gold, this painting is unsigned by Martin.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Talking Pair in Windsor Chair” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts two female figures in conversation, both seated in classic Windsor chairs. Martin’s loose brushwork makes for an ethereal setting to this image, with light spilling into a room of swirling reds and browns. Housed in a weathered frame with ornate corners, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower left hand corner of the canvas.
About the Artist:
Robert Martin (1918-1998) was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised by his grandmother. His grandmother, having grown up in the Victorian Era, is responsible for the period’s influence on his early works. Martin studied the painting from books of the masters, old and new. He worked from life, enjoying the process and interaction that was created. In the 1980s, he began working from photographs with his series of Victorian Village scenes. An ever-learning student, his work has distinctly different decades reflecting his progress and interests. Persisting was his use of oil on canvas, despite his training in other mediums. His poetic soul was evident in his philosophy as an artist.
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WILLIAM CARL DALTON (1881-1957) Original Oil Landscape on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-born painter William Carl Dalton (1881-1957) depicts a rich, late summer landscape intersected by a small river, full clouds passing overhead. Painted with expert brushstrokes and masterful color theory, this landscape has accrued a soft patina to the surface of the oil paint, adding to its vintage appeal. Housed in a charming gold frame, this painting is signed by Dalton in the lower left hand corner of the canvas.
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MICHAEL MIKULA (1963-) Art Glass Round Vase
This round vase by Cleveland, Ohio-based artist Michael Mikula (1963-) is crafted from swirling blue art glass for a beautiful addition to the home art or decor collection. Ideal for complementing floral arrangement, this vase offers a more organic form that contrasts with Mikula’s standard “architectonic” blown glass work. Signed and dated by the artist on the bottom of the vase.
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NICODEMUS Penguin Figurine
Ceramic penguin figurine by Nicodemus Pottery offers a humorous piece of art to the collection and is part of a larger set of three. Glazed in matte, representational finishes, each penguin is marked with original stickers titling them as “Pessimist”, “Optimist”, and “Investigator”. The Nicodemus stamp is placed on the bottom of each ceramic figure.
Three available in the set, each sold separately, as is.
About the Artist:
Chester Nicodemus (1901-1990) was a Columbus, Ohio potter, sculptor, and teacher known for his small clay birds, as well as other wildlife, teapots and pitchers. His pieces are recognizable as being produced with variously colored translucent glazes, which enhanced the redness of the high iron content of Ohio clay to create a russet brown undertone. Nicodemus earned a degree from Cleveland Art School and then went on to teach at Dayton Art School and Wittenberg College. In 1932, he became dean at the Columbus College of Art and Design and later taught at Ohio State University and served as president of the Columbus Art League. All of Nicodemus‘ molds and glazes were destroyed upon his death at his request.
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MAC WORTHINGTON Aluminum Tabletop Sculpture
Aluminum sculpture by Columbus art scene staple Mac Worthington offers contemporary abstract metalworking to the desk or shelving unit. Metal strips have been bent into curvaceous, spiraling forms that draw the eye upwards with painted spheres providing whimsical, abstract focal points. This piece of fine art is mounted on a pole style stand and steadied with a square base that prominently displays Worthington’s signature.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Still Life with Daffodils” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of daffodil flowers resting against a polished kettle. Fruits occupy the foreground of the painting, which is rendered in a highly traditional style for mass appeal. Ackerman-Martin’s delicate brushwork marries vitalic color and form to create a satisfying, postmodern composition, tipping her hand to her artistic sophistication. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Blonde in Blue Shirt” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts the portrait of a blonde haired woman in a blue shirt against a dramatic background of teal and earthy tones. Ackerman-Martin intermingles thin, translucent washes with opaque brushwork to create an image arrested in time with beautiful, modern sensibility. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Variety of Flowers” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life subject with multitudes of colorful flowers resting in vases against a dark background. A painting with wide appeal, Ackerman-Martin’s delicate brushwork marries vitalic color and form to create a satisfying, postmodern composition. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right hand corner of the canvas.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Iris and Poppies” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of iris and poppy flowers resting in a decorative purple vase; distressed linen sheets comprising a dramatic background. Working with her husband, Robert, Ackerman-Martin’s work harkens back to the expressionist painters of the early 20th century, conjuring a blend of haptic color and form that will appeal to any collector. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is faintly signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right hand corner of the canvas.
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KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Violinist” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts the figure of a violinist against a neutral background. This painting appears to be an unfinished study, with Ackerman-Martin’s brushwork and thin, translucent washes conjuring an image of intrigue and unique beauty. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is unsigned by Ackerman-Martin.
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