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#057 Cecilia Brendel on Art, Tradition & Community | Olde Masters Galleria | Centerville, Ohio

GregJankowski, TheBalanceProfessor@Gmail.com Season 1 Episode 57

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Cecilia Brendel is a classically trained fine artist, master instructor, and founder of Olde Masters Galleria in Centerville, Ohio. Since 2011, she has taught hundreds of students the timeless painting techniques of the Old Masters, blending tradition with modern relevance.

On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski—The Balance Professor—sits down with Cecilia to explore the importance of public art, mentorship, and arts education in shaping healthy communities. Drawing inspiration from Rembrandt, Bouguereau, and Da Vinci, Cecilia is not only a painter but a community builder, playing a key role in the Centerville Public Art Plan (2025–2029).

From high-level color theory and composition to inspiring young artists and advocating for mental health through creativity, Cecilia shares her vision of how the arts can heal, unite, and uplift.

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🏛️ Location: Centerville, Ohio
🎙️ Host: Greg Alan Jankowski | The Balance Professor
🖼️ Guest: Cecilia Brendel | Olde Masters Galleria
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Greg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.

Welcome to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, where mentorship, creativity, wellness, and purpose come together to inspire the next generation. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor, this show explores powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and human potential from athlete...

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