Proud To Be of Rust and Glass

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"Proud To Be of Rust and Glass" is a series of conversations surrounding the creative journey and all the good and ill associated with making great art in the Midwest. It is the human side of the colors you see brushed on a canvas, the words written between covers, and the sweat and grit put into telling our stories--real stories about real people doing what they love best: creating. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!

  1. 05/27/2025

    Timothy Geiger: Of Farming Poetry and Book Art

    Dr. Tim is a writer, book maker, and English professor at the University of Toledo. A lover of nature, he lives on a farm with his wife and writes poetry about anything and everything.

  2. 04/28/2025

    Of Art and Finding Fun

    Brian Lowe is a local artist who specializes in graphite, acrylic abstracts, Fanart and prints, original art, jury-selected art exhibited in select galleries, mixed media art and more. His art saved his life after a series of life-changing events,and now he uses it to help others in recovery from similar situations.

  3. 03/24/2025

    Adrian Lime: Of Poetry with a Twist of Lime

    Adrian Lime is a Toledo-area poet and artist who writes love poems. His written work is reflective of his day-to-day life, and his art is in a sense a way to meditate and reflect.

  4. 02/24/2025

    Denise Phillips: Of Authors and Readers

    Denise Phillips is a small business owner and supporter of the literary arts. Her Perrysburg-based bookshop, Gathering Volumes, is the perfect place for readers to discover their next favorite author. She hosts book clubs, author events, and festivals, including the Northwest Ohio Teen Book Festival.

  5. 01/27/2025

    Justo Hernandez: Of Digital Media and Toledo Buzz

    Justo Hernandez is the founder of Toledo Buzz, a local news and entertainment platform. He views the digital media sphere as ripe for bringing the type of attention and notoriety Toledo-area artists need.

  6. 12/23/2024

    Leah McNaughton Lederman: Of Showing Up and Joining Writing Communities

    Leah, once a Toledoan, always a Toledoan, currently resides in Greenfield, IN, where she is the director of the Midwest Writer’s Workshop. She writes primarily creative non-fiction, with a particular passion for discovery through memoir.

  7. 11/25/2024

    Cassandra Morgan; Of Cats and Creative Seasons

    Cassandra Morgan (CP Morgan) is an award-winning author, writing coach, and speaker who lives in NW Ohio. She takes inspiration from writers like C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, McCaffrey, and Rice, integrating folklore and mythology—especially where cats are involved—into her stories.

  8. 10/21/2024

    Kerry Trautman: Of Rust and Poetry

    Ohio born and raised, Kerry Trautman is a co-founder of ToledoPoet.com and the "Toledo Poetry Museum" page on Facebook, which promote NW Ohio poetry events. Her poetry and fiction have appeared in numerous international anthologies and journals.

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"Proud To Be of Rust and Glass" is a series of conversations surrounding the creative journey and all the good and ill associated with making great art in the Midwest. It is the human side of the colors you see brushed on a canvas, the words written between covers, and the sweat and grit put into telling our stories--real stories about real people doing what they love best: creating. Have Questions? Email Us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!

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