Our Post Founder and Advisor
The Distinguished Professor, Ron Tardino
Artist, Professor at CCAD for 35 years
Founder of Art Post 407
Teacher, Friend, and Mentor
Ronald Tardino, visual communications professor, is a freelance illustrator and painter whose clients include Hills Corp., the Columbus Bar Association, and the Ohio Historical Museum and Ohio Village. He also has worked as a courtroom sketch artist. Professor Tardino received a BFA in illustration from CCAD.
Professor Tardino is passionate about helping young artists develop their abilities. This passion prompted him to start Art Explorer Post 407 many years ago. Since then, he has helped a great many young artists on to acceptance in prestigious art schools like CCAD, achieve schalarship awards, and move on to successful careers in art and design.
