RICHARD MICHELS
#247
Painting, Printmaking
Richard Michels is a painter of large colorful paintings, and a printmaker of small monochromatic intaglio prints. His work is influenced by the 1960’s Photorealists and Pop Artists; and he finds inspiration in the 1930’s WPA Printmakers .
FUECHE VANG
#259
Painting, Illustrating
Fueche Vang is a skilled painter specializing in figure and portraiture. When he isn't in his studio you can find him creating community engagement opportunities at the Des Moines Public Library.
HEATH CREATES
#266
Printmaking
Des Moines based Artist, Heath Wheeldon creates artwork based on the interpretations of the human experience and emotions through using music as a conduit for creativity. His expertise is in Relief printmaking, with varying degrees of interest in Clothing Design & Painting. He graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2024. He has shown his work at Boston Printmakers, Des Moines Women's Club, along with a Solo Exhibition at Mars Cafe in April 2025.
KUNZLER STUDIOS
#267
Painting
Diane’s interest in nature as a subject is longstanding, likely the result of living much of her life in rural Iowa’s expansive landscapes. Her work often reflects her interest in detailed observations of nature, focusing on close-cropped views, creating a more intimate examination of her world. More recent works reflect a return to her roots in abstraction while staying true to her interest in the landscape that surrounds her.
CYRIL MANDELBAUM
#269
Mixed Media
Cyril uses mixed media for her abstract and political art. Most paintings have a dreamy aura.
IGOR KHALANDOVSKIY
#269
Mixed Media Painting, Watercolor
Igor Khalandovskiy was born in Ukraine in the city of Kharkiv.
Technically his paintings are general mixed media – tempera, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paints.
Igor's pictures are a fusion (blend) of symbolism and surrealism. Such an eclectic approach offers a unique opportunity to represent life as a dramatic duel between dreams and reality.
