Artist at Work

Did you know that with the proper paint and priming, an outdoor mural can last more than ten years? Take a deep dive into the mural making process with Carlie Upchurch and Lisa Kesler. 

According to mixed media artist Sarah Marjanovic, “a common complexity of merging media is that each medium has its own characteristics and involves some careful planning—getting them to work together in synergy is key.”

At the newly opened Recreation Club in downtown Champaign, a unique business structure and “come as you are” approach has flipped traditional tattooing culture on its head and offers a revitalized future for local arts culture.

Apolonia chats with artist and assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Illinois Stacey Robinson about his Afrofuturistic art.

Debra reached out to local visual artists to see how they and their work were faring during the COVID-19 crisis. Here's what she learned.

Debra recounts her studio visit with 3D artist Gregory Stallmeyer, whose work “Nexus” was chosen as the signature image for the now postponed 2020 Boneyard Arts Festival. 

Apolonia spotlights artist, designer, and Champaign-Urbana Design Organization president Madelyn Witruk in preview of Misfit Valentine's Night Market. 

Debra previews CU Pottery Club's upcoming exhibit “Clay & Fire,” marking their 50th anniversary. 

Apolonia visits Nifty Nook, Urbana's new local maker space.