FHTC is proud to present the Sandcastle Out of Water Art Door Art Exhibit . The art exhibit will be held for May 28th through September 30, 2022. We have 48 Sandcastles on display in our downtown business area on High St. between 2nd and Fourth Street and Third Street between High and Eagle Street. There are 4 large Sandcastles at the entrance to town and at High and Second Street. We hope enjoy the exhibit.
The following is information about each sandcastle and information about the artist. Use the QR Code on the placard and it will direct you to the link on the Fairport Harbor Tourism Council website. Each sandcastle has a number that will allow you to access that artist’s information.
#1 Name of the Artwork: Faith’s Beach
Artist: Carla Riboczi
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint, beach sand, driftwood and stones
Artist’s Bio: Recently retired local crafter with extra time on my hands Attempting an acrylic paint project.
#2 Name of the Artwork: Floral Escape
Artist’s Name: Savi Michelle Saviano
Medium Used: Woodburning and artificial flowers
Sponsor: The Roost
Artist’s Bio: Savi is from Ohio. She found a passion for art at a very young age.
She has spent years perfecting her calligraphy and cultivating her Creativity. She now does Chalkboard art, murals, and more! Her Creative limit passes the sky. In the time she is not worki she is an
amazing nanny, works at Options Naturopathic clinic and enjoys studying the Bible.
# 3. Name of Artwork: Beach House
Name of Artist: Cherie Eddy
Medium Used: Paint, Sand, Chalk & Accents
Artist’s Bio: Lifetime Laker Erie resident who loves spending summer days on the water and at the beach.
#4. Name of Artwork: Love is Love
Name of Artist: Mikayla Habina
Medium Used: Paint
Sponsor: LGBTQ & Allies Lake County
Artist’s Bio: Mikayla is 22 years old. She holds a bachelors of Fine arts From Lake Erie College. She lives in Perry, Ohio. She plans to continue her education with a master’s of fine arts in London,
England.
#5. Name of the Artwork: Life Cycle of Plastics
Name of Artist: Lake County Stormwater Management Department
Medium Used: Plastics, epoxy, acrylic, paint
Sponsor: Lake County Stormwater Management Department
Artist’s Bio: Nothing ruins a beautiful day at the beach like trash and litter in the sand. Much of the litter found in the lake and on the beach may have washed there with stormwater, since stormwater is not treated at the wastewater treatment plant. Anything that enters the storm drain or roadside ditch ill wash directly to rivers and Lake Erie. We all need to do our part to keep plastics out of Lake Erie and keep stormwater clean. Please remember to recycle wastes when you can and put your trash where it belongs.
#6. Name of Artwork: Beach Days
Name of Artist: Denise Glatzhofer
Medium Used:
Artist’s Bio: NA
#7. Name of Artwork: Day & Night
Name of Artist: Stefania Francischiello
Medium Used: Digital Photography
Artist’s Bio: NA
#8. Name of Artwork: There’s Gnome Place Like Fairport Harbor
Name of Artist: Misty Ray Earle
Medium Used: Paint, Permanent Marker, Glitter
Artist’s Bio: Misty has been a Fairport Harbor resident since 2010. She loves spending time with her children, creating artwork, listening to 60’s And 70’s music, nature and cats.
#9. Name of Artwork: Castle Krakauskas
Artist’s Name: Amber Krakauskas
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Old Familiar Ways
Artist’s Bio: Amber is a cake decorator but loves art! This is her 4th art Submission for FHTC!
#10. Name of Artwork: Material Girl
Artist’s Name: Sofia Cicconetti
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint and Glitter
Sponsor: Crystal Cicconetti
Artist’s Bio: Sofia is a Harding student! She is involved in a number of sports and activities at Harding! She loves animals, being active and helping others.
#11. Name of Artwork: Sail Away to Your Dreams
Artist’s Name: Kristen Lausin- Karisma Craft Shop
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint and Epoxy Resin
Sponsor: Karisma Craft Shop
Artist’s Bio: I started painting in 2019 taking classes at Grass Root Designs. Then I started my resin business in 2020. I love making items 3-D. I make resin jewelry, Dominoes, Checkers, Trinket dishes, Night lights, Keychains, Vases, Straw Toppers, and more… I am always creating.
#12. Name of Artwork: B & B Books and Beaches
Artist’s Name: Gail Keesecker
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Fairport Harbor Public Library
Artist’s Bio: Gail is a retired teacher. A busy wife and mother, she just Recently started painting in her retirement. She takes watercolor painting classes at Fairport Harbor Senior Center. This is her first public showing.
# 13. Name of Artwork: NOR’EASTER
Artist’s Name: William Perry Reimagined by Karen a. Carmen
Medium Used: Oil Painting Transfer
Sponsor: Gregory Wl Perry – Redesign
Artist’s Bio: Born in Finland in 1882, William Perry settled in Fairport Harbor and was well known for his maritime oil paintings– many of which are in the Fairport Harbor Historical Lighthouse Museum. Karen Carmen of Gates Mills trans- Ferred the image to the Sandcastle and created the Finnish Flag.
# 14. Name of Artwork: Alfred in the Harbor
Artist’s Name: William Perry Reimagined by Karen A. Carmen
Medium Used: Oil Painting Transfer
Sponsor: Gregory W. Perry- Redesign
Artist’s Bio: Born in Finland in 1882, William Perry settled in Fairport Harbor and was a well-known for his maritime oil Paintings– of which are in the Fairport Harbor Historical Lighthouse Museum. Karn Carmen of Gates Mills transferred The image to the Sandcastle and created the Finnish Flag/
#15. Name of Artwork: ‘WAYPOINTE”
Artist’s Name: Donna Weyner
Medium Used: Outdoor Acrylics
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: NA
# 16. Name of Artwork; The Legend of Neisha & Dia
Artist’s Name: Lea Ann Catlett & Laura Kazsmer
Medium Used: Multimedia- Glass, Paper, Caraboard, paint and more
Sponsor: Dreamcatcher Studio
Artist’s Bio: Lauren and Lea Ann are sisters who grew up in Fairport. Together they create art and jewelry, stained glass, vinyl, paper craft and much more.
#17. Name of Artwork: Gnomes on the Water
Artist’s Name: Vicki Pavicic
Medium Used: Acrylics
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Retired and enjoy beach life at Fairport Harbor with my husband Damir and dog Max. I currently provide art classes for special needs individuals.
# 18: Name of Artwork: Princess Ivy’s Castle
Artist’s Name: Taylor Longstaff
Medium Used: Acrylic paint
Sponsor: Junie Balloonie
Artist’s Bio: Taylor is a 2022 graduate of Riverside High School. She will be going to Ohio University to study animation.
#19. Name of Artwork: Beach Life
Artist’s Name: Julie Drennen
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Flowers by Julie
Artist’s Bio: Owner of Flowers by Julie, mother and wife. I love by Village and the people.
#20. Name of Artwork: A Bit of Medieval Germany
Artist’s Name: The Green Shepherdess Team
Medium Used: Paint , metal, silk flowers
Sponsor:
Artist’s Bio: In the spirit of St, Hildegard of Bigen, this piece was Created by the team at the Green Shepherdess.
#21. Name of Artwork: Toes in the Sand
Artist’s Name: Ron Bates, Sharon Mackey, Diane Wayner
Medium Used: Acrylic
Sponsor: Diane Wayner & Doreen Bates
Artist’s Bio: All three are self-trained and just love art.
#22. Name of Artwork: Give Me Some Space
Artist’s Name: Cindy Cantini
Medium Used: Acrylic, beads, sand, plastic and wire.
Sponsor: Cindy Cantini & Abe Chaunce
Artist’s Bio: I am a science lover and have taught 5th grade science for 20 years. I am a stargazer and have only been painting for 6 months. I have two sons and love being a mom. Painting has become my new hobby and I know I will continue because I love it!
# 23. Name of Artwork: “OFF THE BUCKET LIST”
Artist’s Name: Brigid Deveney
Medium Used: Better outdoor paint, textured spray paint, shells,
Glitter, Protective sealer, used toy, Silicone, glass
Sponsor: 52 Independene St. FH, OH
Artist’s Bio: Living, Loving, Life. Been there done that sometimes twice. Too many stories to tell, if you have the time. Happy Day. Brigid “22”
#24. Name of Artwork: Fishy Sandy Castle
Artist’s Name: Donna Rosnau
Medium Used: Kinehc Sand, Crayola Model Magic
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Just a new resident waiting to do something fun.
#25. Name of Artwork: “Be a Sunflower.
Artist’s Name: Dave Nelson
Medium Used: Acrylic
Sponsor: Finnish Treasures Gift Shop-Laura Malkimaki
Artist’s Bio: 1976 graduate of Riverside High School. Owner/Operator of Nelsigns, free lance artist/sign painter whose work can be seen around Lake County
#26. Name of Artwork: In Memory of “Frenchie the Pirate”
Artist’s Name: Melanie Zavrl
Medium Used: Paint, glue, glitter and tulle
Sponsor: Fairport Harbor Historical Society
Artist’s Bio: Graduated FHS ‘71. Now a retired nurse and trustee at the Fairport Lighthouse. This is my fourth year to enter. I have pride and lots of love for my hometown
#27. Name of Artwork: Resting Beach Place
Artist’s Name: Linda Katila-Willett
Medium Used: Acrylics
Sponsor: Jennifer Ratdon of ValPack
Artist’s Bio: Proud Mother of two, Grandmother of two. My art skills are more than a little rusty. I enjoyed working on this though.
#28. Name of Artwork: Summer Auras
Artist’s Name: Sam Hixson
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint.
Sponsor: Fairport Creamery/Karen Volzer
Artist’s Bio: I am the graphic designer for Morse & co. I studied Fine art & graphic design in college which has influenced the way I paint. I enjoy creating pieces that are for the viewer to absorb the work as a whole rather the focusing on tiny details.
#29. Name of Artwork: Summer Wind
Artist’s Name: Judy Klotzbach
Medium Used: Acrylic
Sponsor: Painesville Furniture and Carpet
Artist’s Bio: I grew up in NE Ohio and have always enjoyed the waterways. The piece is inspired by the summer boat trips on the “Summer Wind” sailboat in Ohio and New York With family and dear friends.
#30. Name of Artwork: “Finnish Fortress”
Artist’s Name: Jane Hiltunen
Medium Used: Acrylic Metallic Paints, Craft gemstones, Sealed with
Karnak spray
Sponsor: Finnish Heritage Museum
Artist’s Bio: Prior to her retirementJane worked in various business positions. Her love of art was evident as a child but blossomed upon retirement. She now takes classes at Fairport Senior Center fom Connie Adams and art is part of her daily life.
#31 Name of Artwork: Harbor Castle
Artist’s Name: Deb Suba
Medium Used: Acrylic
Sponsor: Heidi Bodi
Artist’s Bio: Retired Art Teacher
#32. Name of Artwork: Castle on a Cloud
Artist’s Name: Josefina Duncan
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Josefina Duncan has bee drawing since pre-school and enjoys musical Theatre and akist akk oerrming arts. The piece was an unintentional “ Les Miserables” reference to the song, “Castle on a Cloud”.
#33. Name of Artwork: Relaxing Days and Nights
Artist’s Name: Katie Gibson
Medium Used: Acrylic
Sponsor: Pickle Bills
Artist’s Bio: Pickle Bill’s manager Katie is also a rabid artist in her free time. She uses this skill at work in the menu design, as well as, touching up the art in the building. Her passion for her work whether in the restaurant or art is undeniable.
#34. Name of Artwork: Thoughts of Old
Artist’s Name: Katie Gibson
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Katie is a lifelong artist who has lived in Fairport for two years . Her main focus is on acrylics and markers but also dabbles in digital art. Her hope is to one day make a career out of art.
#35. Name of Artwork: SandCatsle
Artist’s Name: Beth Lynne
Medium Used: Acrylic, gems, sand and rocks from Fairport Harbor
beach.
Sponsor: Anonomous
Artist’s Bio: Beth Lynne contributed her fourth Out of Water design this year. Her art studio and gallery are located at 225 High Street featuring her original paintings of landscapes, seascapes, animals, pet portraits as well as limited edition prints of her art and commissions. Beth is also an illustrator and mural artist and she designs and prints custom apparel and home decor at her art studio. Website: BethLynne.com
# 36. Name of Artwork: Destination Fairport Harbor
Artist’s Name: Kathy Monnot and Karen Glatzhofer
Medium Used: Multi Medium: paper (maps) Mod podge,
Enamel Gross Sand Spray Paint
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Retired teachers who love to paint
#37. Name of Artwork: Luna Siren
Artist’s Name: Stephanie Urban
Medium Used: watercolor, acrylic, marker
Sponsor: Arlington Garden
Artist’s Bio: Stephanie Urban is an artist, jeweler, and reiki practitioner out of Lakewood, Ohio. she loves the water and often uses shell, wood; sand and sea glass from Lake Erie and many other East coast beaches. www.thesaltymoon.net
#38. Name of Artwork: Dragons Lair- Beware
Artist’s Name: Cindy Cantini and No. Madison Elementary students,
Medium Used: Acrylic, tile, plastic and craft paper
Sponsor: Chris Pinta
Artist’s Bio: I’m a 5th grade teacher and a few of my students designed the castle. Jacob DeAmico drew the dragon. They wanted the castle to be a medieval theme.
#39. Name of Artwork: In memory of Jennifer Lynn
Artist’s Name: Jennifer Lynn
Medium Used: Paint and Photos
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Jennifer ducsayl Lyons grew up in Mentor, moved to Mississippi where she graduated from mississippi State University in 1999. Jenn and her family lived in Morgantown, WV. On 3/32/22 Jenn suffered an SAH Brain Aneurysm. She died 3/3/33 and her wish was to become an organ donor. She has saved or improved the lives of many. She is a true HERO!
#40. Name of Artwork: “Jellies Under the Sea”
Artist’s Name: Maddie Behrens
Medium Used: Acrylics
Sponsor: Marty O’Gara
Artist’s Bio: Just a girl who loves art!
#41. Name of Artwork: Fun & Friendship at the Beach/ Lighthouse
Appreciation.
Artist’s Name: Stephanie Romig
Medium Used: Acrylics
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: I live in Painesville, amd house for 27 years. I am a self-taught artist and started painting about 30 years ago. I like to paint on old slate roof shingles. Check out “Steph’s Slates” on Facebook. I have been happily married for 30 years. Mom of 3 grown daughters.
#42. Name of Artwork: “Greetings from Fairport Harbor”
Artist’s Name: : Lauren Graves
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Christina Bacnik
Artist’s Bio: Laura is a resident of the Village. She enjoys walking & biking the town, bing a human and cat mom, hair stylist and wanna-be artist.
#43. Name of Artwork: I Do Believe in Fairies, I Do, I Do!
Artist’s Name: Mary Jo Stack
Medium Used: Multimedia
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Artist, Community Activist
#44. Name of Artwork: Nature’s Beauty Down by the Shore
Artist’s Name: Nancy Neal and Students of Unique Like Me
Medium Used: Acrylic Outdoor Paint
Sponsor: Nancy Neal & Unique Like Me
Artist’s Bio: Unique Like Me is a storefront vocational skills training sit for students of Lake County.
#45. Name of Artwork: Halloween at the Beach
Artist’s Name: Katie Johnston
Medium Used: Acrylics
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: I’m an artist that loves the dark side of life. Halloween is my favorite time of the year, so I wanted to share that with the beach.
#46. Name of Artwork: Beaches
Artist’s Name: Amanda Osburn
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Morse Van Lines
Artist’s Bio: Local artist born and raised.
#47. Name of Artwork: Dreams
Artist’s Name: Barbara Bouck
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint, joint compound for texture.
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Self-taught artist. Retired and lives in Painesville. Loves to make greeting cards. 35 years as a high school Special ed teacher in Wickliffe.
#48. Name of Artwork: Building a Story
Artist’s Name: FHPL Youth Dept.
Medium Used: Old Books, Acrylic, Paint, Sealant
Sponsor: NA
Artist’s Bio: Kassi and Kally are the youth librarians at Fairport Public Library. They hope to see you this summer.
#49. Name of Artwork: Home of the Free & The Brave
Artist’s Name: Rose Mary Caruso
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Christina Bacnik
Artist’s Bio: Art Teacher at both McKinley Elementary School & Harding High School. Rose is in her 22nd year of teaching art. She loves to work with glass as a specialty.
#50. Name of Artwork: Welcome to Paradise
Artist’s Name: Everett Howard & (Rose M. Caruso)
Medium Used: Glass, Grout, Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Christina Bacnik
Artist’s Bio: 18 years old Senior from Fairport Harbor. Born and raised here! In my free time I enjoy Music, art and spending time with my family.
#51. Name of Artwork: A Lovely Day on the Island
Artist’s Name: Morgan Braemer
Medium Used: Acrylic Paint
Sponsor: Christina Bacnik
Artist’s Bio: My name is Morgan Braemer. I am a senior at Fairport Harding High School.. In the fall I will be attending Ohio Northern University for forensic biology. In high school I played volleyball, ran track, & played Clarinetin the school Band. I have loved drawing and painting since I was little. I am so glad I got the opportunity to paint this sandcastle.
#52. Name of Artwork: Mushroom Forest
Artist’s Name: Emily Luke
Medium Used: Paint
Sponsor: Christina Bacnik
Artist’s Bio: I’m a junior from Fairport Harding High.