About Me…
I am a Mixed Media Artist based in Bexley, Ohio, working in acrylic, watercolor, printmaking and collage.
My work is driven by bold color and patterns found in both the natural and man-made environments.
My career began in fabric collage and has evolved into painting, mixed media work, exhibiting, teaching and private, creative mentoring for stressed students.
As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand of the restorative power color and creativity can bring to one’s well-being.
The work in my gallery is available for purchase and/or licensing.
I also accept commissions.
Please contact me directly with art inquiries.
af@abbyf.com
614-214-9096
548 South Drexel Avenue, A
Bexley, OH 43209
“Good Vibes Only”, 4’ x 4’, Acrylic on canvas
2024
Private Creative Mentoring, ages 4-15.
2023 Workshops
Bexley Public Library
As part of the Bexley Community Foundation’s Wellness Grant, I will be leading the following workshops…
Adults DeStress Through Art Journaling!
May 2, 9, 16th, 6-8 pm.
Artist Trading Cards for Tweens!
April 23, 30, May 7th 2023, 2-4p.
Details and Registration through BPL. Registration is for all three dates for both workshops.
Art Builds Community Workshops
Adults register via Bexley Public Library,
Sunday, Feb 12, 2-4p & Monday,Feb 13, 6-8p
(Fabric Valentines)
Exhibitions
2022
July 1-August 30th, Bexley Arts Show, “Rerouted”.
February-April 2022, Varckette Chiropractic, Worthington, OH Solo Exhibition, Acrylics on Paper
2021
August 7-Sept 2, 2021 Studios on High “Hit the Hop” Exhibition. Artist Reception 8/8/21!
August 2021 - Solo Show, Bexley Public Library
May-June 2021 - Mansfield Art Center’s 76th Annual Spring Exhibition
March 2021 - April 30th, 2021
Solo exhibit at Highline Coffee
Currently in final selection process for New Hilton Tower, Columbus, OH.
2020
“Baby Graffiti Bouquet”, Acrylic on canvas accepted into Bexley Public Library’s Art Lending Program.
Solo Exhibit, Bexley Public Library 2411 East Main Street, Bexley, OH
Exhibit March-June, 2020 CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19.
2019
Solo Exhibit, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP 191 W. Nationwide Blvd, Ste 300; Columbus, OH, Show runs 10/1 - 12/20/2019
Solo Exhibit, Argo & Lehne Jewelers, 3100 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH
A Portion of proceeds benefiting Pink Ribbon Girls; Show runs 8/5 through 10/25/2019.
Short North Sunday Bazaar, Featured Artist, The Paper Daisy Flower Boutique, 14 E. Hubbard Ave, Columbus, OH 8/18/19, 11-4p
Solo Exhibit, Urban Acupuncture, Clintonville, OH
“Empowered by Color” Workshop, taught at Cancer Support Community Central Ohio (CSCCO)Columbus, OH
2018
Ohio Art League Thumbox Exhibition, Sign House, Columbus, OH
Solo Exhibit, Highline Coffee Art Space, Worthington, OH
Solo Exhibit, Varckette Family Chiropractic, Worthington, OH
Bexley Living Magazine's Fine Art Show, Bexley, OH
"Seasons of Our Lives" NLAPW Collaborative Exhibit, The Works, Newark, OH
Solo Exhibit, Copius Restaurant, Columbus, OH
Columbus Museum of Art's "An Evening with Art", Women's Board
2017
Mansfield Art Center Annual Spring Exhibition, Mansfield, OH
2016
The Ohio State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Columbus, OH
Studios on High, Fall "Hit the Hop" Exhibition, Columbus, OH
2014
Bexley Public Library Solo Exhibition, Columbus, OH
Studios on High Spring "Hit the Hop" Exhibition, Columbus, OH
2011
"The Art of Fiber & Fabric", M Gallery, Granville, Ohio
2010
Carnegie Gallery, Columbus Metropolitan Library's The Language of Art Exhibition, Columbus, OH
2007
"Nothing New" Exhibition, Minneapolis Textile Center, Minneapolis, MN
2006
Winterfair Recycling Contest, Top Ten Winner, Columbus, OH
2005
Taught Workshop, Fabric Valentines, Ohio Craft Museum, Grandview, OH
2004
"Beauty and the Beads" Exhibition, High Road Gallery, Worthington, OH
Credentials
B.A., English, West Virginia University, 1990
Mixed-Media Artist with 20+ years of corporate and creative writing, design, illustration, marketing, and teaching experience.
Member: Ohio Art League (OAL) and the National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW).
Publications
Uppercase Online Newsletter, Better Homes & Gardens, Parents, Belle Armoire, Columbus Monthly, Columbus Monthly Home & Garden, Columbus Weddings, Ohio State Alumni Magazine, GreenCraft and Northlight Books, Incite: The Best of Mixed Media 2013.