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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Artists Around Lansing

Mar 24, 2024

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1 Ryan Holmes, Chalk Muralist and Illustrator

2023 Winner
- 2023 Winner Best Artist

What the Artist's Site says: Welcome to Ryan Holmes Art ! The page below showcases his chalk murals, comic book art, and more.

"So fun and creative."

"He is very creative and allows the viewer to use their imagination and feel what he is feeling"

"He’s a great artist and a great person."

"Ryan Holmes is incredibly talented and his work is inspired. He inspires others and has love for the community that comes through in his social media and work."

— Why Locals Say Ryan Holmes, Chalk Muralist and Illustrator is a 2023 Best Artist winner!

2 Dennis Preston, Illustrator

2023 Second Place
- 2023 Second Place Best Artist

What the Artist's Site says: Dennis is a Lansing based freelance illustrator and entertainer (caricaturist hired for private and corporate events). In the early 70s he was known mainly for designing concert posters throughout Michigan. Also at this time he was painting murals and designing newspaper ads and posters for shops inside Free Spirit ( a somewhat hippie department store in downtown Lansing).

"Excellent technique on whichever medium he is using."

"Iconic imagery and a master of his craft."

"Awesome artist! So unique! He did the cover for my latest novel, Off-Worlding."

"A humble but yet very talented artist."

"Great artist and the nicest guy in the world!"

— Why Locals Say Dennis Preston, Illustrator is a 2023 Best Artist winner!

3 Michelle Detering, Watercolor Artist and Photographer

2023 Runner Up
- 2023 Runner Up Best Artist

What the Artist's Site says: Michelle is a nature inspired watercolor and mixed media artist from Michigan. She works in a variety of media including watercolor, photography, mixed media and collage, with watercolor being her primary medium. Her work offers a contemporary take on watercolor that resists the traditional constraints of the medium

"Love her watercolors. Own 2 in my home. Affordable prints. BEAUTIFUL artwork."

"She does amazing work! I have taken watercolor classes with Michelle and I learned a lot."

"Michelle always captures the essence of the animals she paints.I have purchased several of her works that are displayed in my home."

"Her art is one of a kind. Her animal paintings are beautiful!"

— Why Locals Say Michelle Detering, Watercolor Artist and Photographer is a 2023 Best Artist winner!

4 Mackenzie Wadsworth, Jewelry Maker - H And M Handmade

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Artist

Lansing, MI

What Voters Say: Mackenzie has beautiful original designs that appeal to a large audience!

"Unique, beautiful creations!"

"I adore her jewelry and I think her passion shows with each design."

"Such original talent - so creative!"

"Mackenzie has beautiful original designs that appeal to a large audience!"

"Beautiful handcrafted jewelry"

— Why Locals Say Mackenzie Wadsworth, Jewelry Maker is a 2023 Best Artist winner!

5 Cooper Johnson, Painter

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Artist

What the Artist's Site says: Cooper Johnson, 18, is from Eaton Rapids and was voted best country artist in Lansing City Pulse’s Top of the Town competition. This is an amazing accomplishment for Johnson because his first performance was just over a year ago.

"Cooper is so talented! Great voice, he is amazing"

"Perfect voice for every song!"

"He’s awesome!!!"

"He is very talented."

— Why Locals Say Cooper Johnson, Painter is a 2023 Best Artist winner!

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1 Ryan Holmes, Chalk Muralist and Illustrator

2 Dennis Preston, Illustrator

3 Michelle Detering, Watercolor Artist and Photographer

4 Mackenzie Wadsworth, Jewelry Maker - H And M Handmade

5 Cooper Johnson, Painter

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1 Ryan Holmes, Chalk Muralist and Illustrator

2 Dennis Preston, Illustrator

3 Michelle Detering, Watercolor Artist and Photographer

4 Mackenzie Wadsworth, Jewelry Maker - H And M Handmade

5 Cooper Johnson, Painter

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