The chokecherry is a symbol of Wyoming as well as the US for its qualities of resilience and community.

May is Historic Preservation Month, and in honor of the occasion, I would like to post about the Cheyenne pump house. As a member of Historic Cheyenne Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating citizens about historic structures and sites within our community, I created a "sizzle reel," as I sometimes refer to it, about the history of the pump house. I titled it Pump House Hero and sent it to city council, the mayor, and various other local organizations. Ther

In honor of Women's History Month, The Cheyenne Creativity Center is showcasing the art of local artists in a show titled, Silhouette: Women in Art and as Artists . As a representation of my artistic journey so far, I chose a self portrait that I painted 22 years ago. It was an assignment for an oil painting class during my junior year at CSU. The requirements involved using a palette knife in the construction of a self portrait. Up until this point, I had some experienc

A lamp lady is someone who knows beauty to be the mysterious substance of light. Such a person might have a unique collection of...

In 2008, I was inspired by a Bathtub Madonna, which are shrines created for the Madonna out of old clawfoot tubs. I went to the thrift store and bought a small TV for five dollars. I hollowed it out, gilded it, and fitted it with a small Jesus night-light on the inside that was given to me by my artist friend Mario, who was also experimenting with reclaimed art themes. A few years went by, and my old Mitsubishi TV stopped working. After the enjoyable experience of making m

I've got a few pieces showing at Art @ The Hynds Artist Collective Gallery in Cheyenne at 1602 Capitol Ave. There are two landscapes...

It's been a journey making paintings for this year's Plein Air in the Parks event at Curt Gowdy State Park. If you are in the area on...

I have two works exhibited throughout September for the Arts Cheyenne ArtHaus mobile gallery. My style fits perfectly within this month's theme: Plein Air. There is another part of my style that fits in with themes of today: Reclamation. I often work on reclaimed surfaces, like architectural salvage, so today provided a unique opportunity for my art to fit into a larger background: Finding beauty in the lost and forgotten. Today, ArtHaus was parked at the dedication of th

I'll be teaching intuitive paint sessions as we head into spring. To help us focus our insight, we will be utilizing the archetypes...

This year I've contributed "Underwater" to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Glass Art Show running from February - April 2023. Stop by and...

Painting on Window Rock is my favorite spot. The ravens fly overhead and I swear they recognize me by now. The juniper trees are ancient, and this one was happy to be painted. Not all the trees on Window Rock have such a fabulous view...maybe that's why this one is so joyous.

I was commissioned to paint three saw blades. Now relics, these antique saw blades were once very useful tools on the old ranch. The owner wanted to pass them on as individual works of art to her three children. For the first, I was to create a simple landscape of Devil's Tower, Wyoming's famous natural monument. For the second, the client requested Sundance Mountain to be in the background with the old family barn, two family collie dogs, and butterflies to symbolize her

It was good to be back at ASLD's Summer Art Market! Many of my art pieces found their forever home!

Alison had her wedding at a flower farm in Homer, Alaska. Her wedding bouquet was so beautiful, she wanted to remember it forever and...

I’m excited to be a part of Works of Wyoming gallery in Laramie. It’s a great space for local artists. They also feature an online store which is perfect for art collectors who are interested in Wyoming artists, but can’t make it to Laramie to check out the wares. WoW is operated in conjunction with The Wyoming Women’s Business Council. The mission of the WWBC is to support women in business and artists in particular. If you're in Laramie, check it out at 300 S. 2nd St. On

I had the pleasure of creating this Sunflower mural on behalf of the Morgan family, for the kindergarten class at Mountain Phoenix Community School in Wheat Ridge, CO. It is painted with enamel on reclaimed pressed tin and is located in the outdoor play area. Sunflowers are native to North America and have been cultivated for centuries by the earliest peoples of these lands. Each sunflower is as unique as the little learners playing around it!

Swing by The Hawthorn Tree Apothecary in Cheyenne for a nice cup of tea. While you're there, take a moment to enjoy my landscape series on display and for sale. This series was created on the West Slope in Colorado.

Liza requested a painted window sash for her 8th wedding anniversary. They were married on a waxing crescent moon. The cauldron...

I was commissioned by Flydragon Design in Cheyenne to repaint this cool old sign. The building used to be a liquor store called The Fix n' Mix. The owner/artist of Flydragon wanted to keep the ghost lettering of the original business. A new specially cut metal sign is intended to be affixed on top of the ghost lettering. The refreshed look will only incorporate the words "Drive In" from the old sign. This commission was definitely challenging due to the time constraints,

I painted this for the Hope for Human Trafficking Victims art show at Flydragon Art Studio. It's sponsored by Zonta club of Cheyenne and focuses on bringing awareness to the human sex trafficking crisis happening in the U.S. and around the world. The Phoenix is symbolic for rebirth. The survivors of sex trafficking know better than anyone what it means to rise above the ashes and take flight ablaze with courage. https://www.flydragondesign.com/content/hope-human-traffickin