Author: Sophie Bird

Dixie Ferrer: Texture Artist

Dec 11, 2020 | Features

Brown County resident Dixie Ferrer considers herself an artist of texture, exploring the combined mediums of oil paint and cold wax.

Bloomington’s Best Bows!

Dec 11, 2020 | Fashion & Shopping, Web Exclusives

At Tivoli Fashions, purchases come with a little something extra: complimentary gift wrapping by owner Cheryl Nichoalds that looks beautiful beneath the Christmas tree.

Joel Washington: Music Is His Inspiration

Dec 10, 2020 | Features

A self-taught artist, Joel Washington’s work can be found in Bloomington galleries and restaurants, in departments across Indiana University, and at the Indiana State Museum.

Jennifer Mujezinovic: Portrait Painter

Dec 10, 2020 | Features

For four years, Bloomington’s Jennifer Mujezinovic painted the whimsical portrait covers for the All About children’s book series. After 12 total book covers, Mujezinovic has decided to begin taking a new creative direction.

Meg Lagodzki: Painting an Unnatural Landscape

Dec 9, 2020 | Features

After Meg Lagodzki had a serious illness that resulted in the removal of her thyroid, she was entirely unable to speak for two months, and then only in a whisper for a year. Depressed, she coped by returning to oil painting, something she had given up for 10 years to focus on her family.