Author Archives: Chula Beauregard

About Chula Beauregard

Chula Beauregard (b. 1974) is a sixth-generation Coloradan, passionate about painting since the age of 11. After graduating from Whitman College as an Art Major, cum laude, Chula went on to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Gabon, Central Africa. At home in the Colorado mountains, she uses painting to engage with the landscape. Beauregard is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society (AIS), and American Women Artists (AWA). She has won notable awards in each group and won the President’s Award of Excellence with the Oil Painters of America (2022). She won 1st Place awards at the Steamboat Art Museum Plein Air Event (2015, 2016, 2019), and served as Faculty at the Plein Air Convention and Expo (PACE, 2023). She has been invited to several museum shows, including the Brinton Museum (Big Horn, WY), the Western Spirit Museum (Scottsdale, AZ), the Steamboat Art Museum (Steamboat Springs, CO), Bennington Art Center (Bennington, VT), Booth Western Art Museum (Cartersville, GA), and the Tucson Desert Art Museum (Tucson, AZ). Her work can be found in public and private collections. She is represented by the Simpson-Gallagher Gallery (Cody, WY), the Broadmoor Galleries (Colorado Springs, CO) and the R-Diamond Gallery (Steamboat Springs, CO).

Horsing Around at the Medano-Zapata Ranch

In early May, I had the absolute pleasure and privilege to take the Horse Painting Workshop with Jill Soukup at the Zapata Ranch. Living in Northwest Colorado, horses are an integral part of both the culture and the landscape. I have included many horses in my work, but I felt … Read More

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Canyonlands Adventures

Spring Break, 2024 My husband and I have dreamed of this trip for many years. For a while, our kids were too little and we didn’t have the right vehicle. Then, we were too busy building our dream home and studio in Steamboat Springs. With those projects behind us, and … Read More

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Spring Color Clinic 2024

Spring Color Clinic May 15, 16, 17, 2024 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Price $395 Location: Depot Art Center Steamboat Creates 1001 13th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 You may arrive after 8:30 and class begins promptly at 9:00 am. We will have a 1/2 hour lunch break at 12:00 … Read More

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Seeing “The Inner Light” in AZ

In January, my son and I were invited by a family member to attend the opening of Tom Gilleon’s retrospective: “Inner Light: the Art of Tom Gilleon.” The exhibit runs January 16-August 16, 2024 at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. It will be moving to the C.M. … Read More

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The Broadmoor Galleries “Wilderness” Show DATE CHANGE October 3, 2024

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. THE CORRECT DATE FOR THIS RECEPTION AT THE BROADMOOR GALLERIES IS NOW OCTOBER 3, 2024 The Broadmoor Galleries in Colorado Springs, CO will be hosting a small group show called “Wilderness” on October 3, 2024. I will be showing my latest body of work, along … Read More

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Artists in Residence at the Brinton Museum

Early on Septebmer 18, 2023, I saw my boys off to the school bus and pulled out of the driveway with our Casita in tow. I was headed to Sheridan, WY to participate in the Brinton Museum Artist in Residence. The Brinton is located in Big Horn, WY and well-worth … Read More

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Winter Studio Workshop

Winter Studio Workshop Mondays for a full month Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, & 12 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Price $395 Location: Depot Art Center Steamboat Creates 1001 13th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 You may arrive after 8:30 and class begins promptly at 9:00 am. Skill Level: All … Read More

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Expanding the Circle

Expanding the Circle Rocky Mountain National Park July 25-28, 2023 Ever since I began my professional art career as a young mom of two babies under two, I knew I was in for the Slow Burn. I was too old to be a Young Phenom, and my family demands required … Read More

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Outdoor Oil Painting Workshop

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Date 8/23/2023 – 8/25/2023 (Wednesday-Friday) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Price $375 Location: Greater Steamboat Springs, CO Area Meet on Wednesday Aug 23 at 9 am: Steamboat Creates – Depot Art Center 1001 13th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 After the first day, we will be … Read More

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PACE 2023 in Denver, CO

Every year, hundreds of the world’s outdoor painters gather at the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) to learn painting techniques from the world’s top artists. I am honored to be included as faculty for this event, held in Denver from May 21-25. As a Field Painter, I will be … Read More

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