Shop Hop Pop-Up with Logan Schmitt
Clutch Collective, an art retail shop located in downtown Marietta, is hosting a special pop-up event with West Virginia illustrator Logan Schmitt on Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 to 4:00 pm as part of Marietta Main Street’s Shop Hop event.
A native of Wheeling, WV, Schmitt’s fascination with nature and the small places of the forest are ever-present in his work and are a continual source of inspiration. Stylistically, he uses lots of lines and flat colors to present animals and other natural elements in an otherworldly light. Logan has illustrated band posters, t-shirts, and other work for clients such as The Avett Brothers, Grateful Dead, Caamp, and others.
Schmitt is partnering with a few shops in the region this month to host pop-up events.
“I spend a lot of my time at a desk so it’s really nice to change things up and meet people in person and see folks react in real time to my work!” said Schmitt. “Doing these pop ups is a great way to see a new town and visit the spots that sell my work, like Clutch Collective! We always try a local restaurant or bakery when we do these things and try to explore a little bit.”
Clutch Collective has stocked Schmitt’s prints since the shop opened in November 2021, and before then, his work was found in Wit & Whimzy.
“We are thrilled to host Logan in Marietta,” said Sarah Arnold, shop owner. “His style is uniquely his and resonates with so many people. We know he has many fans here in Marietta who will enjoy the opportunity to meet him in person!”
In addition to work currently on display in the shop, Schmitt will have new prints, stickers, and more.
“I get so much of my inspiration from nature and the Appalachian wilderness and it’s been that way for years - it feels like a long slow progression to me. I just want to keep getting better at drawing and presenting wildlife the way that I want,” Schmitt said, when asked about his current body of work. “I will say I’ve been working on a long term project that delves a little more into classic fantasy, so I’m excited to draw some swords and maces.”
The community is invited to stop by the shop to meet Logan Schmitt on Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.