by Nickel Plate Arts | Oct 30, 2020 | Art & Culture, Artist Profile
“I developed an interest in the visual arts at an early age. That interest grew and became more intense during my high school years and while pursuing a Bachelor’s in Art Education at Taylor University and a Masters in Art Education at Ball State University. With each...
by Nickel Plate Arts | Oct 30, 2020 | Art & Culture, Artist Profile
John Dierdorf is the definition of modern impressionism. His abstract impressionist methods emerged as his preferred style and definition of work with the use of loose, spontaneous brushstrokes to capture the essence of a subject. Dierdorf says, “Spending time in the...
by Nickel Plate Arts | Oct 29, 2020 | Art & Culture, Artist Profile
Shakila Garugu is a self-taught artist and art instructor who believes in the importance of self-expression. Although she utilized her left-brain talents to receive her masters in mathematics, she later was inspired to focus on her right-brain talents by her mother’s...
by Nickel Plate Arts | Oct 29, 2020 | Art & Culture, Artist Profile
The luminous photography of Michael Jack concentrates on landscapes, architecture and automobiles. In each area he tries to draw the viewer into the scene. In landscape photography, his goal is to place the viewer into a position where they would enjoy standing,...
by Nickel Plate Arts | Oct 29, 2020 | Art & Culture, Artist Profile
Sheldon is married to Betty, and both reside in Noblesville. Besides his busy psychotherapy practice and hours spent painting, Sheldon conducts a Shaman Circle and participates in various workshops and trainings in Shamanic healing and energy medicine. He is active in...