Weathering

A collection of Columbus cityscapes

by Jessica Wojtasek

Dates: Oct. 3 - Nov. 5, 2026
Reception: Friday Oct. 9, 5-7pm
Location: Studios on High Gallery,
686 N High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Weathering explores the relationship between weather, time and atmosphere across Central Ohio streets with a focus on light, mood and composition.

Inspired by photos taken after driving home from figure drawing and a summer of plein air studies, this collection reflects a renewed focus on observation — practicing just to practice and making space for that routine. A sketchbook of these field studies will be displayed alongside the main paintings.

Below is a preview, but paintings are best seen in person. I hope you'll stop by the reception on Friday, October 9th from 5–7 PM to raise a glass and check out the collection. A few days later, I head to Menorca, Spain for a seven-day intensive workshop—huge thanks to the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) for helping fund a portion of this experience.

A sample of the collection

Monotone cityscape painting of the intersection of Gay St. and High St. in downtown Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Gay & High Monotone - Oil on Panel 30”x30”

Broad & High - Oil on Panel 36”x48”

 
Cityscape painting of the intersection of High St. and Hubbard Ave. in the Short North Arts District in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Hubbard & High - Oil on Panel 30”x30”

Overpass Nocturne W. Town St. - Oil on Panel 30”x30”

Cityscape painting of the intersection of High St. and Buttles Ave. in the Short North Arts District in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Buttles & HIgh - Oil on panel, 12”x12”

Cityscape painting of the intersection of High St. and 5th Ave. in the Short North Arts District in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

5th & High - Oil on Panel, 30”x30”

Cityscape painting of the Dairy Queen at the intersection of Indianola and Arcadia in Clintonville Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Indianola & Arcadia Dairy Queen - Oil on Panel, 9”x12”

Cityscape painting Smith Brothers Hardware Building near the Short North Arts District in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Smith Brothers Hardware - Oil on Panel, 9”x12”

Cityscape painting of the intersection of Hudson and Indianola in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Hudson & Indianola - Oil on Panel, 6”x6”

Cityscape painting of Club 185 in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Club 185 German Village - Oil on Linen, 6”x6”

Cityscape painting study of the Short North in Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

5th & High Study - Oil on Panel, 6”x6”

Broad & Third Study - Oil on Panel, 6”x6”

Bobo - Oil on Linen, 6”x6”

Used Kids Records - Oil on Linen, 6”x6”

Monotone abstract cityscape painting of downtown Columbus Ohio by Jessica Wojtasek

Broad & Front Monotone - Oil on Panel, 30”x30”