JUNE 13, 2025 ON MY CORNER MEET YOUR VENDOR GROUNDCOVER NEWS Undercover art intel: Ypsi Art Supply, the best art store! As I came into the wonderful Tygar Moore, vendor No. 664 In one sentence, who are you? Tygar Moore Where do you usually sell Groundcover? Where’s Waldo? When and why did you start selling Groundcover? Back in January; I had to get better with people skills. What is one place in Ann Arbor that feels like your own personal sanctuary? Anywhere I’m at peace, really. What’s your life motto? “I’ll do it myself” – Little Red Hen. What advice would you give to your younger self? Live life like a movie. What is your comfort food? Cheesecake. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three things, what would they be? Fishing rod, scuba gear, skillet. If there was a theme song for your life, what would it be? “Harder Than You Think” by Public Enemy. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Madagascar to see a Baobab tree. What is the weirdest food combo you swear by? Ramen noodle, hot sauce, pickle juice, ranch. What change would you like to see in Washtenaw County? Teamwork: we can’t win unless we all try. What’s one question you wish you were asked more often? Hey, do you need a lift? Ypsi Art Supply, I was so surprised at the warm atmosphere and the nice music playing in the background. The owner, Megan Foldenauer, is truly attentive to each customer, assisting them in their artistic endeavors. She gets into detail with each individual’s needs with the art projects and gives out good advice for the art supplies needed. Megan shared her story with me: “I first came up with this idea of an art supply store back in 2015. I just wrote out the idea. I was frustrated because all the best art stores were shutting down. For example, the university bookstore closed. This made me upset — so much lost and truly hard for the art students on campus. “Then we lost Art Attack, the EMU art store in 2013. Ulrich’s moved some time ago but when we lost Hollanders, I threw up my hands and declared, ‘I'm doing the art store." My great supporter and friend, Jen Estridge, had proudly announced I was the first artist in Stone and Spoons Gallery, but it was Jen who encouraged me to go for it. “I first started out in Riverside Art Center from April to December of 2023. After that I moved to the spot I am in now, 42 North Huron Street. What I love about this location is the storefront to show off all the art supplies people could buy. This is a huge deal for me.” Megan has a three year contract and her idea has become a dream • Speedball ink for printmaking • Japanese paper and pens • Liquitex acrylic and varnish • Gamblin paint supplies • Large paper and watercolor CINDY GERE Groundcover vendor No. 279 realized into action that will benefit all the local artists of Washtenaw County. “I am now doing this full time and it’s a work in progress,” Megan told me. “My dream is to sell happy art supplies.” She continued, “My main job was as a multimedia specialist. I worked for 23 years at the University of Michigan. I am now a freelancer. One project I am hoping to do is to teach classical art classes in watercolor and natural arts as well as drawing and anatomy." Her store has many supplies: • Beam watercolor and acrylic paints • Watercolor paints • Handmade paints • Winsor & Newton ink and paints large paper • Additional paints • Paintbrushes • Oil pastels and chalk pastels • Mod Podge • Wood sets for carving • Markers • Posca pencil, paint and pastel markers • Professional markers and pens • Basic wood supplies • Air dry clay DAS • Kids Corner fabric markers • Crayola • Bookmaking supplies Megan added, “My motto is: I will order anything for anyone from anywhere — give me a website and we will work to help you. "All of my inventory is on my website ypsiartsupply.com/ Order ahead for pick up.” For more on Megan’s impressive credentials and background, visit the "Who We Are" section of the website. ypsiartsupply.com/about 3 The front door of Ypsi Art Supply is adorned with community flyers! Juneteenth is about being free I love Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a very special holiday for me; it is a very special holiday for a lot of other people in the world, too. Juneteenth is a holiday about celebrating being free. I think everybody needs someone to help them and take care of them sometimes, but being free is very important too. It is perfect that Juneteenth is in June. It is special because June is a summer month; it is a perfect time to have a special holiday. Juneteenth is very fun. Juneteenth is very colorful, too. Juneteenth is a day you can barpicnics; becue and have times with family and friends. Everybody can celebrate Juneteenth no matter how different they may look and act. Juneteenth is a very special holiday. Juneteenth is comfortable and colorful. I hope we all have a very good Juneteenth! DENISE SHEARER Groundcover vendor No. 485 Juneteenth is a time you can just relax and have your favorite foods and enjoy friends. It is a time where you can play fun games and activities. It is a time to remember good
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