Faculty bioGRAPHIES

Julie M. Abijanac is a full time instructor in CCAD’s BFA degree program. Ms. Abijanac has exhibited in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York City. She has been featured in publications including: The New Art Examiner, The Three Rivers Visual Arts Exhibition Catalog, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Columbus Dispatch, and The Ann Arbor News. She received her BFA in fine art from CCAD and an MFA in painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Abigail Algueseva works in mixed-media creating artist’s books, collage, sculpture, and installation. She has taught a variety of age groups in the Midwest, North Carolina, and La Paz, Bolivia. She received her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has exhibited throughout the Midwest and in North Carolina.

Ron Anderson teaches in CCAD’s BFA degree program and for the college’s Saturday Morning Art Classes. He was educated at The Ohio State University and at Kent State University majoring in graphic design and illustration. Mr. Anderson exhibits his original oil paintings locally and in New York City including the annual National Black Fine Art show. He has developed a recognizable style of distinctive artwork and continues to devote time to his oil paintings. He has been the recipient of many awards for his artwork, and his commissions have included artwork for the Absolut Vodka Corporation and for the Ohio Statehouse.

Michelle Baker has extensive experience in the advertising world and is currently the creative director of Baker Creative. Ms. Baker has taught a number of courses at Columbus State Community College in the multi-media department.

Tamie Beldue received a BFA from CCAD in fine arts with an emphasis on lithography and drawing. She received her MFA from the University of Cincinnati. Ms. Beldue has an extensive exhibition record both regionally and nationally. An experienced teacher on both the high school and college levels Ms. Beldue is also known for her work with art educators.

Casey Bradley received a BFA from CCAD and his MFA from Bowling Green State University, both focusing on sculpture. His sculptures are assemblages created from found natural materials, wax and cast bronze and iron. He exhibits nationally and regionally, and has been featured in several publications including the Columbus Dispatch and the Chicago Arts Journal.

Adam Brouillette received a BFA from CCAD in fine arts, and has taught in the Saturday Morning Art Classes program since 2000. He has been included in local exhibitions and donated artwork to the popular Art for Life fund raiser for the Columbus AIDS Task Force.

David Burghy is a full time instructor in CCAD’s BFA degree program. He co-authored Structural Drawing and Applications 2nd ed. in 1988. Mr. Burghy specializes in woodworking. His clients include Huntington Bank, Wendy’s Corp., and Dublin Arts Council. He has a BFA in industrial design from CCAD.

Steven Bush is the owner of smARTworks. Mr. Bush has work included in both private and corporate collections, and has exhibited nationally and internationally. Mr. Bush attended the Pennsylvania Institute of Art before receiving a BFA from CCAD.

Jennifer Deafenbaugh teaches Digital Design to sixth graders in CCAD’s Saturday Morning Art Classes. She has worked as a Presentation Graphics Specialist at Mills James Productions, specializing in print, interactive and motion graphic design. Jennifer is an Alumnus of Columbus College of Art & Design.

Steve Elbert is a registered architect with 25 years experience in the field and a professional, published photographer. He has a master’s of architecture from the Graduate School of Design of North Carolina University and a bachelor’s of science from the University of Florida.

Benjamin Eisenmann earned his BFA in Illustration from Columbus College of Art & Design. He currently works as a professional illustrator and spends his Saturday mornings teaching Digital Design to high school students.

Sarah Fairchild received a BFA from CCAD and an Ohio Certification of Art Education from Ohio Dominican University. Ms. Fairchild has exhibited her paintings throughout Ohio and won numerous awards.

Abigail Fisher teaches beginning drawing classes and in CCAD’s renowned Saturday Morning Art Classes. She received a BFA from CCAD and has experience teaching all age levels.

Estella Hickman teaches illustration in CCAD’s BFA degree program. She has held senior positions with WSYX-TV 6 and School Book Fairs Publishing. From her freelance studio, Scarlet Studios, Ms. Hickman has illustrated more than 40 children’s books, including The Velveteen Rabbit, On Sunday I Lost My Cat, and Peter Rabbit, and most recently Awful Waffles and Big Bad Rex for Seedling Publications. Ms. Hickman has a BFA from CCAD and completed her course of study for her masters of illustration at Syracuse University in 2000. She is presently working for Gooseberry Patch Inc., a gift catalog company in Delaware, Ohio.

Heather Hipsher is a 2004 Fashion Design and Illustration graduate from Columbus College of Art & Design. Currently, she is an Associate Designer for Tweenbrands Inc., and freelances as a wedding dress designer and fashion illustrator.

Michael Houghton has been working in photography in Central Ohio for nearly 30 years. His studio, STUDIOHIO, has been serving the interior and architectural design industry as well as servicing advertising and corporate worlds since 1983. His work has been published in numerous design magazines nationally. Mr. Houghton studied fine art at Indiana University with an emphasis on printmaking, lithography, and oil painting.

Brooke Hunter-Lombardi, Educator Outreach Coordinator, has a BFA in advertising & graphic design from CCAD. She has exhibited work in numerous juried, group, and solo exhibitions throughout Ohio, and her work is in many private collections throughout the United States.

David Jewell graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design with a BFA in painting. After spending time in Florence, Italy through Studio Art Center International, he went on to earn a MFA in painting from Bowling Green State University.

Gordon Lee teaches painting, drawing, and watercolor in CCAD’s BFA degree program. He has exhibited extensively around the world, participating in solo and group shows in Canada, the U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Germany. He was a recipient of a Ford Foundation Grant and served as the chair of the Hong Kong Visual Arts Society in 1986-7. Before returning to CCAD in 1987, he was a tenured lecturer at the Swire School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Mr. Lee earned a BFA in studio art from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and an MFA in painting from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. In 2002, he was awarded an individual artists fellowship by the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Michael McAteer graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design. He has worked as an Art Director for multiple advertising agencies and graphic design studios, working on major marketing campaigns for several corporate company, specializing in Corporate Identity, Retail Design, Packaging and Catalogue Design. Michael currently works fro the Ohio Attorney Generals Office as Director of Graphic Design.

Kathy McGhee, fine arts instructor, teaches printmaking (lithography, relief, intaglio, and serigraphy) and drawing. She has a BS in plant biology, a BFA in drawing and painting, and an MFA in printmaking from the Ohio State University.

Douglas Norman teaches painting and drawing in CCAD’s BFA program. He earned a BA from California State University San Diego and an MFA from the Claremont Graduate School and University Center. He has exhibited his works in invitational and juried exhibitions regionally as well as nationally.

Danielle Norton received an MFA from the University of Notre Dame and a BFA from CCAD. Ms. Norton has exhibited both locally and nationally and has taught at Otterbein College as well as CCAD.

Djahangir Pirasteh teaches drawing, painting, watercolor, and anatomy in CCAD’s BFA degree program. Mr. Pirasteh has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group shows in the U.S. and internationally, including the annual conference of the Center for Iranian Research and Analysis; Villanova University (which received international mention), and St. Cloud State University in Minnesota (which received an honorable award and earned him membership to the President’s Club). He has also been commissioned by and donated to various private and public institutions, and has served as a judge for numerous art competitions. He holds AA, BA, and MA degrees from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin.

Tim Rietenbach, is a Professor at Columbus College of Art & Design, Chair of Foundation Studies, Director of Student Exhibitions and formally Visiting Artist Coordinator. He received a BFA from CCAD and an MFA from The Ohio State University. Mr. Rietenbach is the recipient of several Individual Artist grants from The Ohio Arts Council and The Greater Columbus Arts Council.

Mary Stephenson, adjunct faculty, teaches Digital Design and Typography to daytime Columbus College of Art & Design students, and web design to Continuing Ed and Saturday Morning students. She earned a BFA from CCAD in Advertising and Graphic design with a minor in Illustration. Mrs. Stephenson has experience in both graphic and web design, and currently works as an artist for her company, A’corns Graphics and Photography.

Kaname Takada teaches ceramics in CCAD’s BFA degree program and is the creator of the ceramic mural on the Canzani Center. His work is represented in a number of collections, including those of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Zanesville Art Center, Lamar Dodd Art Center, and Ohio Craft Museum. He has shown his award-winning work in six international exhibitions in France, New Zealand, Japan, and the U.S., 23 solo and group exhibitions, more than 30 national exhibitions, and numerous regional exhibitions. Mr. Takada has an MFA in ceramics from the University of Notre Dame.

Ernest Viveiros teaches anatomy and structure, painting, and figure drawing in CCAD’s BFA degree program. His work has appeared in group and solo exhibitions including exhibitions at the Butler Institute of American Art and the Chicago International Art Expo. He received a BFA from Southwestern Massachusetts University and an MFA from Southern Illinois University, where he taught drawing and design.

Dorenda Watson is a wildlife artist working in oil paints in a realistic style. A native of Ohio, her paintings are in public and private collections throughout the United States as well as published internationally in the magazines Wildlife Art and North Light Books. Ms. Watson received a BFA in Illustration from CCAD.

Clay White teaches courses in Photoshop and advanced creative imaging in CCAD’s BFA degree program. He has been a commercial photographer for 30 years and has been involved with the development and teaching of electronic-imaging technologies since their inception. He enjoys a national reputation in this field through various speaking engagements and his studio’s digital and conventional work. Mr. White received his AAS in Electronics from DeVry Institute of Technology and a BS in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology.