“Art doesn't have to shout to matter. Most of the time, it just needs to remind you of something you already loved.”
— Joshua C. Terrell
About
Warm, curious, and always
making something.
Painter, sculptor, and photographer — rooted in Dublin, Ohio, and happily on the road to Powell, Plain City, and London.
A Central Ohio Story
Joshua C. Terrell grew up drawing on the backs of church bulletins in Union County and never really stopped. What began with pencil sketches of the family farm turned into a practice that now spans painting, sculpture, and photography — three ways of asking the same question: what makes a place feel like home?
Today, Joshua lives and works in and around Dublin, Ohio, where his backyard doubles as a welding bay in summer and a photo backdrop in autumn. His work has hung in neighborhood cafés, shown at regional art fairs, and — most importantly — hangs in the homes of neighbors throughout Dublin, Powell, Plain City, and London.
When he isn't in the studio, you'll find him biking the Emerald Parkway trails, shooting reference photos along the Scioto River, or volunteering with local school art programs.
Three Ways of Making
Each medium gets at the same idea from a different angle.
Fine Art
Layered acrylic and mixed-media paintings inspired by Ohio's seasons — cornfield golds, river blues, and stormy grays. Commissions typically ship in 4–6 weeks.
Sculpture
Steel, clay, and found-object pieces built to live outdoors. From garden stakes to commissioned statement pieces for front porches and office lobbies.
Photography
Landscape, portrait, and event work across Franklin, Union, and Madison counties. Golden-hour sessions book fastest in spring and early fall.
How a Project Comes Together
01
Chat
A friendly, no-pressure conversation about what you're imagining.
02
Sketch
Concept sketches and a simple, transparent quote — always in writing.
03
Make
Regular progress photos so you're part of the process, wherever you are.
04
Deliver
Careful delivery and installation around Dublin, Powell, Plain City, or London.