"For me, art is a way to celebrate the beauty and intricacies of life and nature. I am a Columbus-based tattoo and acrylic artist who also enjoys teaching, hiking, playing music, and gardening. My creative practice is deeply shaped by my love of nature and by my two young sons, who inspire me to create with care, curiosity, and intention.

I have always had a passion for creating and have explored many creative outlets throughout my life, including music, painting, sewing, and crochet. I spent many years immersed in instrumental music, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Otterbein University and a Master’s degree in Music Performance from Arizona State University. For five years following my graduate studies, I pursued a career as a professional musician, regularly performing with bands, ensembles, and pit orchestras while also teaching music lessons.

When the COVID pandemic shifted all of my lessons online and brought live performances to a halt, I found a new way to express my creativity through an old love of mine: acrylic painting. Although I had painted throughout my life, the unexpected time and space allowed me to reconnect more deeply with visual art. During this period, I realized that I could build a sustainable career centered around art while also starting a family.

My paintings often feature realistic details complemented by more abstract elements that reference sound, movement, and energy. In recent years, stained glass has become a central source of inspiration in my work. I am drawn to the structure, symbolism, and craftsmanship found in stained glass across different centuries, as well as the way light interacts with their color and form.

Since diving more deeply in visual art, I also have been pursuing a more elusive art form: tattooing. I have long been fascinated by the history and beauty of tattoo art and gave myself my first tattoo in 2011. I began practicing tattooing more seriously on synthetic skins in 2023 and, in 2025, completed an intensive tattoo mentorship through Tattooing 101. This experience allowed me to learn from multiple professional tattoo artists from across the globe. Since completing my training, I have been tattooing out of my private studio at Parlor Suites in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy working in a variety of styles, with a particular love for creating nature-inspired color tattoos.

My tattoo studio is a safe and welcoming space for anyone seeking a meaningful piece of art on their body. I approach tattooing with intention, thoughtfulness, and care, offering an experience rooted in mutual respect and trust. I strive to be an artist who is comforting and present, and who creates artwork that others will love for a lifetime.

My work continues to evolve as I grow as an artist, mother, and collaborator, guided by curiosity, care, and a deep respect for craft.”

Background

- Owner, Cosgrove Creative LLC. Since 2022

- MM Music Performance, Arizona State University. 2017

- BM Music Performance, Otterbein University. 2015

Exhibitions and Events

2025

First Community North - 3777 Dublin Rd. Dublin, OH. June - December

Fall Band Bazaar Grove City High School, Grove City, OH. November 15 - 16

Artist Talk at RAW Gallery - Illuminated Life, Columbus, OH. May 10, 2025

Illuminated Life - Solo Exhibition - RAW Gallery - Columbus, OH. April - June

Spring Band Bazaar Grove City High School, Grove City, OH - March 15th

2024

108th Thumb Box Exhibition Ohio Art League, RAW Gallery, Columbus, OH. December 2024 - January 2025

Winterfair Columbus Fairgrounds, Columbus, OH. December 6-8

Fall Band Bazaar Grove City High School, Grove City, OH. November 16-17

Arts in the Alley Grove City, OH. September 20-21

"Mindful: The Art of Hope" Broad Street Presbyterian, Columbus, OH. August 17 - December 6

"Music in the Garden" Solo Exhibition City Hall, Grove City, OH. July 31st - September 18

Westerville Music and Arts Festival Westerville, OH. July 13-14

Spring Band Bazaar Grove City High School. March 9

83 Gallery 1551 Bryden, Columbus, OH. Various Dates

2023

"Music in the Garden" Solo Exhibition Gateway to the Arts Gallery, Columbus, OH. December 4 - February 2024

107th Thumb Box Exhibition Ohio Art League: RAW Gallery, Columbus, OH. December 2 - Jan 4, 2024

Fall Band Bazaar Grove City High School, Grove City, OH. November 16-17

Guest Artist 400 W Rich, Franklinton, OH. September 2023.

Labor Day Arts Festival Emerging Artist, Upper Arlington, OH. September 2023

Columbus Arts Festival Emerging Artist, Columbus, OH. June 2023

Roy Shares Roy G BIV Gallery, Franklinton, OH. April-May 2023

"Hear/See: Art Inspired by Music" Secret Studio, Franklinton, OH. March-May 2023

Spring Band Bazaar Grove City High School, Grove City, OH. March 2023

Featured Artist 83 Gallery, Brothers Drake Meadery, Columbus, OH. October 2022-Present

Live Painting: Jazz Night Brothers Drake Meadery, Columbus, OH. Various dates

2022

"Wild Art" Wild Goose Creative, Columbus, OH. December 2022

“Thumb Box” Ohio Art League, RAW Gallery, Columbus, OH. December 2022

"Stacked” Roy G Biv Gallery, Columbus, OH. December 2022

Evans Center Craft Show- Evans Senior Center, Grove City, OH. November 2022

Arts in the Alley Fine Arts Competition - Grove City, OH. September 2022

  • Recipient of the Helena McComb Floral Award

Art Battle International Regional Competition-  Online.  March 2022

2018-2021

Featured Artist- Shaneland Arts, Phoenix, AZ. Curated by Shane McCall. April 2019 - March 2021

Featured Artist- Pizza People Pub, Phoenix, AZ. May 2018 - March 2021

Local Art Displays, Various Locations 2018 - 2021

  • Roosevelt Square Leasing Office, Phoenix, AZ
  • DanceFusion Dance Studio, Scottsdale, AZ
  • Prana Manana Studio, Phoenix, AZ

“Artists for Animals” West Valley Arts HQ, Surprise, AZ. November 2019 - January 2020

Battle of the ArTWIST at EDGE- Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe AZ. November 2019

Art Battle Phoenix Competition- Surprise, AZ. September 2019

Art Battle Phoenix Competition- Mesa, AZ.  May 2019

“Chocolate And Art” Unexpected, Phoenix, AZ. October 2018

Clarinet Art Exhibition - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Curated by Dr. Wesley Ferreira. March 2018

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