Local Artist Feature
The hallway at UH Geauga Medical Center, just past the gift shop, is sponsored by Creative Spirit Studios. Highlighting the work of local artists, this exhibit changes on a quarterly basis. Click the button to learn more and shop the current display.
10% of all sales go towards a scholarship fund for my children's art classes. Thank you for supporting the arts in Geauga County!
On display now through June 3, 2025...
Sarah Komaromy
I have enjoyed the privilege of growing up and living in northern Ohio. Always having an interest in taking pictures when I was young, after high school I really started to dive into taking more photographs everywhere I went. My first camera was an Olympus film camera that was with me day and night. Capturing everything from sunsets, to flowers, to cemeteries across Ohio. Over 15 years ago, I upgraded from my little film camera to a Canon Rebel DSLR. Having all the photographs I had taken that day at my finger tips in moments encouraged me to take even more photographs on a regular basis. I can always find a reason to go out and take pictures any time of the year. Black and Whites in the winter of our snowy landscape, to the first blooms of spring. There is always something out there to capture. Over 12 years ago, I was blessed to meet my now husband. Together we have a son, who is slowly starting his own photography journey. I am also thankful to have a wonderful connection with his aunt. We share the same passion for photography. We both love the sunsets of Lake Erie, to the covered bridges in Ashtabula, and especially the colors of fall. Every year we make sure to set the date for our spring, summer, and fall photography outings together. It has been wonderful to be able to go on this journey with family, and enjoy the outdoors of our wonderful state through each season.
Kathy Komaromy
I was born and raised in NE Ohio and didn’t appreciate what it has to offer until I started taking pictures. I have always enjoyed taking pictures of family gatherings and vacations. I started out with the Kodak Instamatic with the flash cube. Printing was done at small drive through kiosks in shopping center parking lots or through mail order. Every picture taken was printed. We could not pick and choose which ones to print. Photography sure has come a long way since the days of those Instamatic cameras. I love living close to Lake Erie and the many Metroparks that surround us. It wasn’t until I retired that I started to get out and truly enjoy what this area has to offer. My retirement gift to me was a Canon Rebel DSR camera. Everything looks better through the eye of the camera. I see so much that I didn’t see when just walking along the trails. I started printing and framing pictures and see even more beauty in them. I love the blooms in the Spring, the beautiful Fall colors, the sunsets, the waves on Lake Erie and yes, even our beautiful snow and ice. Printing and framing my pictures renewed my passion for photography. I am drawn to sunsets, clouds, water and ‘naked’ trees. My goal is to expand my photos to all things’ nature. I want to push myself and look outside of my comfort zone for more photo opportunities as well as hone my photography skills and camera knowledge. All of this will allow me to share my view of Northeast Ohio with others through the eye of my camera. I enjoy submitting my photographs to various contests and exhibits. Winning isn’t the most important result; it brings me great joy and pride to see my work on display with so many other photographers. I truly am “Enjoying the Outdoors, One Photo at a Time”. Quoting a fellow photographer, “Life is a Gift, Live It”
