The Ohio Artist Registry (OAR) is an exciting opportunity for artists to share their work, connect with the creative community, and establish an online presence—all on a free, virtual platform! The OAR encourages artists working in all art forms, throughout Ohio and beyond, to create a profile, which allows them to better promote themselves and their work. Being listed in the OAR provides artists with new opportunities to share their work with clients, galleries, patrons, and audiences. A listing in the OAR does not confer an endorsement, approval, or verification by the Ohio Arts Council.
For more information, contact Kathy Signorino, artist programs director, at kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov or 614-728-6140.
2024 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
I like bold colors and typically work in realism but occasionally add in a bit of whimsy. I like my work to grab the viewer and want to know more about the piece.
Chris Itsell
Owner & Sculpture Artist
Originally from Arizona, Chris currently resides near Columbus, Ohio. His modern abstract sculpture work ranges from smaller intimate pieces to larger scale outdoor works for both private and public exhibitions and collections. Chris continually strives to promote his sense of exploration through the harmonious blending of materials like stone, glass, wood and acrylic. Various metals are always the foundational medium. He has been recognized for excellence in his medium by various venues and juried art competitions.
I have been an artist and art teacher for most of my adult life. I have painted in a variety of styles and media, but have focused on pastels for the past five years. While I enjoy exploring a variety of subject matter, I especially enjoy landscapes, especially plein aire.