Digital Photography Display Features Local Landmarks…
River Road Coffeehouse will be featuring digital photography by David Luke Kurtz and digital art by Shell Franklin at its original Granville location from October 16, through November 27, 2011. Located in the Shops at Seven Pines on River Road adjacent to State Route 16, River Road Coffeehouse is proud to showcase local artists through displays throughout the shop.
David Luke Kurtz grew up in York Beach, Maine, which is located on the southern seacoast and is blessed with all four seasons. Part of Dave’s vision in his art comes from his early years as a child. As he grew up he became interested in history and how art played a roll. In his college years he was able to explore Boston, Massachusetts, and got to learn about the rich history at the Museum of Fine Arts. At this point he was still working with clay and grease pencil. He took time off until after the year 2008 when he picked up his new love of photography & digital art. Dave’s digital photography display at River Road Coffeehouse features locations around Granville, Ohio. Dave has lived in Boston, Massachusetts, and Columbus, Ohio. He is interested in themes ranging from lighthouses to churches. If it looks cool to him, he will consider using it. He now lives in Blacklick, Ohio, where he continues his love of art.
Shell Franklin is a small business owner, served in the military, is married to a writer, and is the father of two awesome “little” girls (age 20 and 22). He spends his days working with his hands (on his computer) creating art, writing, ranting and designing. According to Shell, “It is my goal to deliver a diverse experience into the art of our time and one individual’s mind. I try to engage a diverse audience in the powerful experience of artistic invention, using anything and everything as a catalyst for the creation of new works to inspire and challenge each person’s thoughts, using every medium from photography to the multitudes of computer media art forms of our age.” Shell’s current display at River Road Coffeehouse features pieces of his digital art.
