Join Art Is Rad and 515 Brewing Company as we celebrate Franco's Photographs And Peaceful Opossum Art with their art on the walls of 515 Brewing Company!
Plus, we will have an artist bingo with art prizes and egg rolls, potstickers, and wontons from the Egg Roll Ladies!
Stop by for a brew, meet the artists, and maybe even purchase some art for your home walls.
(And if you can’t make it this evening, be sure to make plans to stop by soon to admire the art. It will be up for the next couple of months.)
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Franco's Photographs
https://francosphotographs.com
Hey there! My name is Franco Caramelino and I’m an artist
from Argentina currently based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Photography has been a passion of mine since I was little, but it
wasn’t until later in life that I decided to make it my career
alongside with content creation.
Partnering with Spring Hill Estate, aka the SCREAM House, where
the original SCREAM (1996) movie was filmed, opened the doors
to a world I didn’t know existed. Not only did I uncovered my
love for creating content such as videos and reels for platforms
like Instagram and Tik Tok, but also my interest in Victorian
houses. It shaped my style completely. I enjoy contrasting
elaborated facades, intricate woodwork, and stained-glass
windows, with the now. In these grand and elegant spaces, the
past can merge seamlessly with the present.
I also enjoy photographing events. This is meaningful to me
because it allows one to preserve not just images, but the
essence of shared experiences and collective identity. The
energy of a community together is so powerful, and that is
beautiful.
Whether the photos are for a portrait session, real estate,
products, an engagement, a graduation ceremony, or a family
gathering, I will find the perfect location to match both. A photo
without its essence it’s a photo without soul, so it’s important to
me to capture both.
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Peaceful Opossum Art
https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_opossum_art
My name is Melissa and I am Peaceful Opossum Art.
My art is inspired by North America's most misunderstood marsupial. I also enjoy doing pet portraits in a more realistic style.
The name Peaceful Opossum Art came to me because of the peace it gave me to make these silly little doodles. I am a stay at home mom to a 2 and 4 year old. My life is incredibly chaotic and these opossums give me an outlet and an identity that’s not just mom.
My dream would be to reach as many people as possible with these little guys and raise awareness for opossums. My 3 year plan is to have an art studio that I can call my own. I currently do all of my work while watching both of my kids and would love to have my own space. I’m having a blast getting my tiny business off the ground and can’t wait to see what opportunities are next!