We're excited to welcome 10 new artists to ADC's exclusive SmartSell program - bringing even more diverse, original artwork options to our collector community!
SmartSell is ADC's members-only marketing, education, and networking platform for artists. Designed to help artists grow their businesses, refine their craft, and gain national exposure. The program includes:
- Weekly coaching and professional development
- Artist studio tours and community networking
- Gallery and national show opportunities
- First priority for hunfreds of residential and corporate art placement projects
For collectors, it means access to a constanly evolving collection of high-quality, thoughtfully curated work from emgerging and established artists alike.
Take a moment to explore their stories and see what makes each of them a standout!
Lakshmi Sriraman
Lakshmi’s creative process begins with a strong energetic intent, allowing inspiration to flow through her brush and onto the canvas. She joyfully mixes her paints while singing to them, infusing each color with intentions like love, compassion, joy, and healing to form a connection between the artwork and the viewer. Influenced by her classical dance background, she brings a sense of movement and energy into her spiritually inspired pieces, ranging from dot painting to abstract art. Alongside her larger works, she also creates limited-edition miniature artworks on wooden jewelry, blending fine art with wearable expression.
Jim Tucker
Jim create murals and illustrations that help businesses, institutions, and organizations stand out through bold ideas and clean execution. Whether transforming a wall or developing visuals for a campaign, his work brings energy and clarity to every space. Some of Jim's notable partners include ArtWorks Cincinnati, Arizona State University, BrewDog USA, The Contemporary Art Center, The Cincinnati Art Museum, The Community Learning Center Institute, Cincinnati Public Schools, and the Western and Southern Open.
Carol Pfetzing
Carol Pfetzing draws her inspiration from the natural world, infusing each painting with dynamic movement and life. Her vibrant compositions burst with a warm, spring-like energy that immediately uplifts the viewer. Through her fluid brushstrokes and bold color choices, she captures the essence of changing seasons and flowering landscapes. Pfetzing’s work invites us to step into a lively, rejuvenating moment in nature every time we engage with her art.
Jeremy Combs
Jeremy H. Combs is a full-time metal sculptor based just north of Cincinnati, Ohio, creating emotionally resonant works since 2014. His sculptures are known for their craftsmanship and a distinctive blend of whimsy and introspection. Often exploring themes of memory, love, loss, and resilience, his work invites deep personal and universal connection. Using metal as his primary medium, Combs transforms the material into expressive, symbolic forms that reflect both strength and vulnerability.
Josee Graybill
Josee finds beauty deeply inspiring, especially in nature, where she goes on walks to shift into a place of inner ease and peacefulness. From that grounded space, She's drawn to paint, using abstract art as a way to express a deep, wordless inspiration within her. The freedom and intimacy of abstraction allows Josee to connect with something genuine and personal that can’t be fully expressed through language. In the studio, she begins without a plan, letting the creative process unfold naturally and trusting the painting to guide me toward what needs to emerge.
Jules Gissler
“Live your magic,” a mantra from her book Getting Your Magic Back, inspires Jules' art and encourages others to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Originally from Montana and now living in Phoenix, Jules works across a variety of mediums and subjects, always aiming to spark connection and joy. Her whimsical style—often seen in playful pet portraits and quirky characters—is infused with humor, storytelling, and music. Whether painting florals, animals, or abstracts, she stays creatively energized by exploring new ideas and techniques.
Lesa Smith
Lesa is a West Virginia-based abstract painter known for incorporating layers, natural textures, and spiritual themes into her work. Inspired by scripture and the surrounding mountains and rivers, she uses materials like rocks and bark to create natural pigments and textures alongside acrylics. Lesa's art has become a form of ministry, sharing hope and healing with others through the creative process. This purpose grew from her own experience of the transformative power of art in her life.
Danielle Doetsch
Amidst personal adversity, Danielle rediscovered her passion for art while healing from a head-on collision and an autoimmune diagnosis, finding strength and renewal through watercolor and oil painting. Her creative journey explores themes of nature, the divine feminine, and the enduring human spirit, often using mixed media to add depth and meaning. Inspired by the grace of Mother Nature and the transformative power of public art, Danielle aims to uplift and connect with others through beauty and storytelling. With each brushstroke, her mission is to spark hope, guiding viewers to see the magic in everyday life and connect with what speaks to their souls.
Ivy Egger
Ivy begins each mosaic with a simple acrylic or gouache painting, using it as a foundation for building something new. By transforming broken pieces of glass into vibrant designs, she finds beauty in reconstruction and renewal. Working on canvas or cradled wood panels, I prefer smaller sizes to maintain an intimate connection with each piece. In contrast to her structured day job, Ivy's art offers a sense of freedom and serves as a hopeful, dreamlike escape for both her and her audience.
David Groff
Each of David's paintings begin differently, whether through the color ground or the materials he chooses to paint and draw with. His goal is always to create a space that balances abstract beauty with realistic elements, guided by a painter’s awareness of shape, value, edges, and texture. He often imagines a backstory as he works, allowing the narrative to unfold intuitively. Through this blend of painting and storytelling, David finds his greatest creative satisfaction.
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