Ohio Artists
KAY ACKERMAN-MARTIN “Purple and White Iris” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Kay Ackerman-Martin depicts a floral still life of purple and white iris flowers resting in a decorative pink vase, an umber background looming. 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. Housed in a beautifully distressed frame, this painting is faintly signed by Ackerman-Martin in the lower right corner of the canvas.
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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) Original Charcoal Sketch on Canvas of a French Cathedral
Original charcoal sketch on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts the interior of a French cathedral. Rendered in a loose, mark-making technique, this drawing is likely a study for another, larger work. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, the canvas 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) “Brown Eyed Susans in Vase” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life of Brown Eyed Susan flowers resting in an ivory vase against a background of rust, brown, and alizarin crimson, grapes lying at the base of the vase. A modern painter who understood the depth of free expression, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an image that should be commonplace, yet somehow feels in motion and abstract. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower right 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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ROBERT MARTIN (1918-1998) “Seated Nude” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a seated, nude female figure against a chartreuse background. A painter who was gifted with modern sensibility, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an image that still appeals to the contemporary collector. Likely a study for another, larger work, this painting is mounted on the original stretcher bars and 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) “Seated Woman and Woman with Mirror” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts two female figures: one seated and one admiring herself in a small handheld mirror. Expressionistic and almost surrealist in nature Martin’s loose brushwork lends itself to create a haunting image against a darker palette. Likely a study for another, larger work, this painting is mounted on the original stretcher bars and 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) “Victorian Village Construction” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a worker amongst construction vehicles, a darkened sky formed overhead. Intended to capture the construction of historic Victorian Village in Columbus, Ohio, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an almost surrealistic scene. A darker, earthy palette intermingles with the yellows and reds of the vehicles to create a truly modern piece of art. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, 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) “Red Flowers” Original Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by Ohio-based artist Robert Martin (1918-1998) depicts a floral still life of red flowers against an undulating sea of green. A painter who was gifted with modern sensibility, Martin’s loose, washy brushwork creates an image that should be commonplace, yet somehow feels in motion and abstract. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this painting is signed by Martin in the lower right 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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JACK MEANWELL (1919-2005) Abstract Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by painter Jack Meanwell (1919-2005) offers a beautiful piece of authentic abstract expressionist art to the collection. Born in Canada, Meanwell spent most of his career in Cincinnati, Ohio and taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1976 to 2001. Rendered in heavy impasto brushstrokes, this original painting is mounted on the original stretcher bars and is signed by Meanwell at the bottom of the canvas.
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NICODEMUS POTTERY Kidney Shaped Footed Tray
Rare footed tray by Nicodemus Pottery circa 1960 offers a sizable piece of decor from a legend of the Columbus arts scene. Kidney shaped, this handsome piece of stoneware is glazed with a dandelion interior, while the exterior is treated with a light, transparent glaze for protection; a signature technique often utilized by Chester Nicodemus. A Nicodemus Pottery label is still attached to this scarce piece of pottery.
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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RON ARPS “Iris” Original Mixed Media Painting on Board
Original mixed media painting on board by Ohio-based artist Ron Arps depicts a woman dressed in gold against a matching, Klimt-esque background adorned with geometric forms and gold accents. Educated at the Columbus College of Art and Design, Parsons School of Design, and SUNY Purchase, Arps draws inspiration from the grand generation of turn of the century European painters such as Gustav Klimt, Odd Nerdrum, and Egon Schiele, the influence of whom can be proudly seen in this sizable painting. Housed in a minimal wood framing, this original painting is signed and dated circa 2000 by Arps on the reverse side of the board.
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FARSHAD LANJANI Original Acrylic on Canvas
Original acrylic on canvas by Iranian-born, Columbus-based artist Farshad Lanjani offers a vibrant piece of abstract expressionism to add to the art collection. Educated at the Columbus College of Art and Design, Lanjani’s abstract works use a variety of techniques and methods to achieve a unique, highly contemporary look. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this modestly sized painting is signed and dated by Lanjani in the lower left hand corner of the canvas.
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DAVID SENECAL “Intersectional Echo” Original Acrylic on Canvas
Original acrylic on canvas by Ohio-based artist David Senecal depicts an abstracted field of pinks, reds, blues, and purples; angular linework interjects across the central plane of the canvas to break up the image. Senecal’s brushwork and technique details his background in producing digital art for several decades, creating a work that is both ethereal yet tangible. Mounted on the original stretcher bars, this sizable painting is signed by Senecal on the reverse side of the canvas.
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