Spruce up your walls with Cleveland-inspired, locally made prints and posters from these artists. By Julia Lombardo
Prints and posters are an easy and accessible medium for all forms of art, no matter how fun, simplistic, stylish or intricate they may be. They also make for an efficient way to accent an otherwise bare room, and perhaps elevate an otherwise bland outlook on life.
For some artists, they’re even a much-needed medium for expression.
“My catalyst was a severe health crisis that kind of flipped my world upside down,” says Jason Toth of JToth Art. “I was confined to my bed. And It was around autumn, so everything was just gray. I started creating pieces to take me out of the world that I was existing in, into a world that I wanted to be in. I was impressing myself, and I’ve gotten an incredible amount of validation.”
Support the work of Northeast Ohio artists turning their ideas into artwork, starting with these five print and poster-makers.
(Photo courtesy JToth Art)
JToth Art
Bringing color to otherwise dull landscapes, Jason Toth’s abstract, maximalist art style envisions Cleveland in a world without limitations. Harnessing the power of digital art, he elevates some of the most photographed sceneries around town, putting our cell phone cameras to shame. $18+, 1442 W. 28th St., @jtoth_art
The Bubble Process
This duo’s mission statement of “good food, good music, good time” is reflected in their posters and prints, showcasing a timeline of the coolest concerts, landmarks, sports legends and food trends to ever grace Cleveland. Each illustration’s trippy, lighthearted design makes for memorabilia unlike any merch stand can provide. $20+, Available at thebubbleprocess.com or Etsy
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(Photo courtesy Lund Studio)
Lund Studio
A 2023 Best of Cleveland readers’ and editors’ pick, Jon Lund makes art out of art that already exists in our city. Reimagining iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, in addition to collections dedicated to zoo animals, wine countries and his home base in Hudson, he sees the world we know through a new lens. In Lund’s own words, he hopes his posters and prints will “allow people to reconnect with the amazing places that surround them everyday.” $25+, 124 E. Streetsboro Street, Hudson, lund.studio
DrawnFromMyBrain
Satisfy your inner child with Scott Mendenhall’s nostalgic art style, emulating an old picture book or the comic strip in a newspaper. Whether it’s food with faces, an animal’s witty advice or heartwarming mantras for a loved one, these prints are something to be treasured. $25+, Available at etsy.com
(Photo courtesy Boundary & Thorn)
Boundary & Thorn
Hand-drawing everything from bread, veggies, plants and sweet treats, Lucy Williams sees ordinary favorites in a new light, making trendy art out of bar and kitchen staples. Her special “Happiest Hour” collection features an array of cocktails collaged together, and many are available as individual prints, attached with their recipe for fun functionality. Cheers to that! $5+, boundaryandthorn.com
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