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.
SOMOS STUDIOS
#261
Graphic Design and Digital Marketing
At Somos Studios, we exist to elevate your brand’s expression. With strategic intention, every design, every word, every detail is crafted with authenticity. This is not about fitting in; it’s about standing out in a way that’s timeless and true to you.
Your brand is more than just a wordmark or website. It’s a story longing to be told, a vision only you could imagine, with the potential to make an impact long after the first impression.
Profoundly rooted in the importance of meaningful connection, our approach intertwines enduring design, thoughtful storytelling and refined precision. Every element works together to give life to your brand’s ever-evolving legacy, resonating deeply with who you are and who you will become.
Let’s create something extraordinary, together.
THE GLITTER FACTORY
#264
Mixed Media Fine Art
Britney is a maker, designer, serial entrepreneur, and ADHD artist who started her career in photography and has explored every art modality she could get her hands on. From ceramics and paint to embroidery and calligraphy, there is nothing she won't experiment with in the world of art.
She is thrilled to be in the Mainframe space with other like-minded humans and can't wait to show the world the next big project she's working on...whether that is painting murals or punch needle or designing jewelry, you never know what you'll find in The Glitter Factory!
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.
ANTHONY SCANGA
#270
Photography & Videography
Anthony is a photographer and videographer whose work has taken him across the globe.
Having toured professionally for over five years and having worked in both the corporate and freelance fields, his vision has been utilized by many brands and publications including Microsoft, Rolling stone, Amazon, Spotify, Warner bros, Kerrang!, Spin, Billboard, Guitar world, The Cherokee nation, Revolver, Fender, Jackson guitars, Modern drummer, and Metal hammer.
During downtime he enjoys working in the studio and experimenting with lighting and new photo techniques.
He is available for photography and video commissions world wide.
JULIA FRANKLIN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
#277
Julia Franklin - Executive Director
Julia Franklin is the Executive Director of Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. She is an accomplished artist, leader, professor, and founder of multiple community arts programs, and Julia has more than two decades of experience in creative sector advocacy, nonprofit management, and community program and funding development.