Doing arts & culture | On Display
GOOD Artist builds community through color Story Dawn Nolan | Photography Shannon Shank, Submitted
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t just 23 years old, Ashland native Madeline Tipton is making a name for herself as an artist and business owner. She started her company, The Tipton Creative, in April 2021, and since then, she has painted more than two dozen murals around the area — in local businesses, public spaces and private residences. “I do murals full-time, and I see myself doing that for the long-term,” Tipton said. “It’s
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not what I thought I’d be doing with my life, but I really love it.” Tipton attended Morehead State University where she majored in communications and marketing. She was particularly interested in fundraising and nonprofit work, so after graduating in November 2020, she decided to pursue an MPA — Master of Public Administration. After a few semesters, she decided that program wasn’t for her, so she planned to switch gears and go
