Marty Husted

Marty Husted is an Ohio native with a B.F.A. from Columbus College of Art and Design. She is an award winning children's book illustrator, mixed media artist and oil painter.

Using the visual language of pattern, texture and color; Marty's fanciful creations lead the viewer into a lively and beautiful fantasy world. By uniquely redefining relationships found in
nature, she entices viewers into her imaginative landscapes. Her work can be found in collections worldwide.

B.F.A. Columbus College of Art and Design

Merit Award, International Society of Experimental Artists 2023
Award of Excellence, Ohio Plein Air Society 2020
The Greater Columbus Convention Center Art Collection
Incite,The Best of Mixed Media, North Light Books
Incite 2, Color Passions, North Light Books

Clients, juried shows and commissions include:

Carnegie Gallery Columbus Metropolitan Library
Charlesbridge Publishing Company
Columbus Cultural Art Center
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Transit Authority
Dublin Ats Festival
Eyethink Graphics
Highroad Gallery
Illumination Arts
International Society of Experimental Artists
Lilyfest, Hocking County
MacMillan McGraw Publishing
McConnell Center for the Arts
Northlight Publishing
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio Historical Society
Schumacher Gallery, Capital University
Seedlings Publishing Co.
Springfield Museum of Art
Studio 4 Gallery
The James Cancer Hospital
The Ohio State University
Upper Arlington Arts Festival
Whispering Coyote Publishing Co.
Winterfair
Worthington Arts Festival

mixed media landscapes, acrylic landscapes, abstract landscapes, impressionist art, contemporary painting, colorful art