Shannon is a local artist working primarily in oils. Though the subject of her work sways between figure, flora, and form there is always a question to be raised about the nature of beauty and how we behold it. 

Kevin Phillips, a dedicated full-time artist based in Fort Collins since 2020, constantly explores diverse mediums and subjects to create compelling narratives that both inspire and challenge his audience.

Sarah is a Denver-based artist originally from the Chicagoland area. She received a Bachelor’s of Fine Art with an emphasis in painting from Carthage College in 2011 and continued experimenting with encaustic paints in her art creations.

Olga Braico is an Eastern European-born artist and architect who has called Colorado home for over a decade. Fluent in three languages, her multicultural background informs her artistic expression, which spans a wide range of themes—from provocative imagery to serene landscapes. Olga’s architectural career deeply influences her art, shaping her approach to composition, structure, and spatial relationships. Working across various mediums, including pencils, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and gouache, her ever-evolving style is a reflection of her journey through life. Art has been her lifelong passion, and she continues to explore new perspectives, driven by a deep curiosity and a desire to connect with the world around her.

Ally is a self-taught painter specializing in acrylic mediums. She captures moments and experiences through her dynamic paintings, creating vivid and emotive works.

After being diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder in childhood, Amber sought a solution to translate her love of art into a form that was easier for herself to create. She developed a style that uses layers of stippling, creating landscapes and animals that bring her joy in the face of adversity.

Kristen Ross is a landscape painter based in Boulder, Colorado. Drawing inspiration from her love of the outdoors, Kristen Ross’s acrylic landscape paintings pair vivid color with intricate detail to invoke the joy of experiencing wild spaces first-hand and to emphasize the importance of protecting them.

Ava’s works revolve around bright palettes and abstract compositions. She is interested in the exploration of self expression and the relationship between reality and fantasy. Her bright colors and unique subject matter allows viewers to get lost in each of her pieces. Her wish is for every person to have a unique viewing experience when looking at her work.

Marissa Leanne is a gifted artist specializing in watercolor and ink. Her work intricately blends bones, animals, and nature, capturing a delicate balance between ethereal beauty and natural vitality. Her pieces invite viewers to explore a world where artistry meets anatomy, offering a unique and captivating perspective.

Sista Luna is a Colorado visual artist, born and

raised in a family of creatives, currently living in Lafayette. In 2010, she received her BA in Studio Art from Colorado College; Exploring figure drawing, oil painting, mixed media, lithography and stone carving.

Syd Lee is an interdisciplinary artist, working primarily in collage, soft sculpture, screenprinting, painting, illustration, sewing, and beadwork. She is also a fashion designer, photographer, and filmmaker. She is from Las Vegas, Nevada and thinks grownig up in Sin City has lent a certain grit to her work. 

Victoria is a visual artist from Colorado whose work delves into the intricate relationship between women and nature, presenting it through a vibrant and surrealistic lens. Her art is a celebration of the harmonious and complex connection between the feminine spirit and the natural world, weaving together themes of creation, strength, and beauty. Distinguished by bold, luminous colors and dreamlike compositions, her pieces transport viewers into realms where the boundaries between reality and fantasy dissolve. Her art serves as a reflection of her fascination with the human experience, particularly the female perspective, and a desire to highlight the beauty and strength inherent in life’s interconnectedness. Victoria’s passion lies in crafting pieces that resonate emotionally, sparking moments of awe and introspection in those who encounter her work.

Marjorie is a full-time artist working out of the front range of Colorado. Her mixed media 2D art explores color theory and optical mixing using patterns and ben-day dots- a nod to pop art and pointillism. Her work combines skills acquired while earning her BFA in 2007 with experimentation that is born out of curiosity. 

Amelie Hubert is a figurative oil painter based in Denver, originally from Belgium. Amelie uses real gold and silver leaves along with oil paint to depict aspects of the Divine Feminine. Her work is aimed at
bringing a modern voice to ancient spiritual wisdom. With nymphs, mythical beings and goddesses,  she is bringing us to a space where we can reconnect to the magic woven in everyday life, as well as our
inner strength and power.

My work explores the beauty and resilience of the contemporary Southwest. Each piece is a visual exploration of the human experience in this region, using color, value, depth and atmosphere to evoke emotional responses and to visually represent my impression of the world around me. Art has the power to transcend language and connect with people on a profound level. I strive to create works that not only capture the essence of a subject but also elicit similar emotions in the viewer. I am not interested in romanticizing the past or trying to change the present. Instead, I focus on what I see in the present moment, and more importantly what I find beautiful in the present moment. What can be more powerful than transmitting the emotional local love of a place to viewers?The depth and versatility of oil paint allow for complex color manipulation and beautiful translucent effects that speak directly to the depth I see in my environment. I depict landscapes and objects taken directly from my immediate surroundings and balance rough abstract qualities with contemporary realism to find a middle ground that best evokes how I feel about the subject. 

Matt is a lifelong artist with a love for symbolic meaning and storytelling, channeled through mythic visual art. His existential curiosity and devotion to his craft guides him to create imagery rich with layers of deep meaningfulness. Being on the spectrum himself, he speaks to neurodiversity, mental health, and the ways that non religious spirituality and creative expression saved his life. He co-leads the “Mythic Monday” on Instagram live, is the inventor of “Drawing Games” and the illustrator of the fantasy novel “Azreya”. You can find more about Matt and his artwork below