Meet the Artist: Brad Zywiec
For Brad Zywiec, inspiration can come from the faces, personalities and cultural icons that have become part of our collective memory.
Brad's artwork demonstrates an impressive command of drawing and portraiture, using careful line work, shading and detail to capture not only a recognizable likeness, but also the personality and character of his subjects. His work has featured familiar figures from music and popular culture, including The Beatles, Johnny Cash and other recognizable personalities.
Many in Columbus may remember Brad's work from Icons, an exhibit featured at the Columbus Art Gallery in 2025. The exhibition celebrated recognizable people and personalities through art and gave visitors an opportunity to see Brad's detailed portrait work alongside pieces by other artists.
But Brad isn't afraid to take his artwork beyond traditional paper and framing. His creativity has also found its way onto some unexpected canvases — including custom-painted shoes. That willingness to experiment gives his work a fun contemporary edge and demonstrates that art can live just about anywhere.
Whether working in the subtle tones of a detailed portrait or introducing bold color into a more playful piece, Brad's work invites viewers to stop and look a little closer at familiar faces through an artist's eyes.
During Fall for the Arts, Brad will bring his talent for capturing personality and expression to Henry's on 11, 2521 11th St., where he'll be creating caricatures throughout the day.
It's a perfect fit for an artist whose work ranges from carefully rendered portraits of cultural icons to more playful interpretations of familiar faces. Stop by, watch Brad at work — and you just might leave Fall for the Arts seeing yourself through an artist's eyes!
📍 Henry's on 11 | 2521 11th St.
🎨 Brad Zywiec | Caricatures
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
While you're there, stick around for the Fall for the Arts Open Mic, happening at Henry's from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. It's one more way art and performance come together during a day when businesses become the galleries and downtown becomes the stage.
Want to discover more artists, musicians and everything happening during Fall for the Arts? Visit Fall for the Arts for profiles, event details and more.
Originally posted by Fall for the Arts via Locable