Jenn Acus-Smith has always been a maker of curious things. Whether doodling, painting or repurposing vintage finds, she lives to create. Jenn is always dreaming of ways to transform ordinary spaces with some fresh paint!  She is inspired by oddities, street art and travel to new places.  

Jenn lives in Hamilton, Ohio with her artist husband, Stephen and welsh corgi, Karma. In addition to murals, she also creates mixed media paintings, unique assemblages and jewelry from found objects. She received a BA and MA in art education with a concentration in painting/printmaking from Miami University. Examples of Jenn’s work can be found at www.jennacusart.com.

In addition to her work with BWC, Nicole is Assistant Professor of Electronic Media Communications at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College and an active studio artist. Her practice is grounded in oil painting and observation of the human figure while exploring ways this traditional medium can intersect with electronic media such as photography, video and digital imaging. Her work has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States and in publications such as Movers & Makers, AEQAI, Studio Visit and Professional Artist Magazine. She holds a BFA in painting and printmaking from Miami University, and an MFA from the University of Cincinnati's College of DAAP. She currently lives and works in Cincinnati, OH.  Examples of Nicole’s work can be found at www.nicoletrimble.com.