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Horsing Around at the Medano-Zapata Ranch

June 19, 2024

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

April 29, 2024

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

March 11, 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

February 9, 2024

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

February 7, 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

November 5, 2023

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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Expanding the Circle

August 8, 2023

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

May 1, 2023

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

April 26, 2023

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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Reposted: Helping People Stay Human Through Art

March 7, 2023

What major need I am fulfilling with my art (besides my own)?  What problem am I solving through my paintings? Answering these questions is key in focusing my intent of my art practice, as well as targeting my marketing efforts. I have grappled with these questions. When I taught art … Read More

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