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Charles Penzone, Pandemic Picasso
The founder of Penzone Salons + Spas picked up a new hobby during the coronavirus crisis—and now his paintings are on display at his salons.
Brooke Preston
As the pandemic stretched on, people looked high and low for ways to stay busy and safe. Charles Penzone, founder and chairman of Penzone Salons + Spas, picked up a paintbrush.
He’s no stranger to the world of art—he and his wife, Debbie, have been enthusiastic collectors for decades. His transition from curator to creator was practical: He’s high-risk for COVID-19 complications, he needed a creative outlet, and he had the space—a 3,000-square-foot, light-drenched, makeshift studio. The room, inside the original Grand Salon in Dublin, was left vacant when his company moved its headquarters next door.
Columbus CEO
After one of the most challenging years in the company's history, Charles Penzone Inc. is moving forward with a new look and a new salon.
“I know what we went through this past year and that we’re excited coming out of this,” said President and CEO Debbie Penzone. “It’s going to be the roaring ‘20s is what they're all saying, and human connection is going to be even more valuable now.”
Penzone Salons just announced a new location opening at 5751 N. Hamilton Road. The salon is scheduled to open in early 2022 and will replace the current New Albany/Gahanna location at 1356 Cherry Way Drive. The company also recently completed German Village salon renovations.