featured artists

Medium:   Ceramics, Painting and More 

Born and raised in Venezuela, Ana Balzán is an acrylic painter and figurative ceramic sculptor based in Longmont, Colorado. Her work explores identity, connection, and personal narratives, drawing inspiration from nature, wildlife, and the human experience. While she continues to paint, ceramics has become a central part of her artistic practice. Ana also teaches ceramic   workshops, encouraging creativity and self-expression in a welcoming environment. 

Website address
https://www.anabalzan.com/ 

Instagram handle

@anabalzan67

Medium:  Fiber & Textile Art 

My work primarily explores fiber manipulation, including hand embroidery, felting, and fabric mosaic. Though I love many techniques, the tactile experience of pulling a needle and thread is one process that is especially satisfying and meditative to me. I call myself a recovering perfectionist. This has strongly informed the ways that I teach, make art, and move through   the world. In early adulthood, chronic illness forced me to confront my deeply held stories about motivation and self-worth. Now, as a yoga teacher, artist, and human living with disability, both my life and work are a constant reminder of the need to slow down. I’m inspired by the earth, color, and small things that feel magical, or that give respite to my spirit. I work with themes of nature, death, rebirth, and vulnerability. I also think that it is incredibly important to make things that feel playful, kitschy, and that don’t have a profound meaning beyond the joy of creating them. In this productivity-focused world, taking time to pause and introspect is a form of resistance. I believe my work encourages people to reflect on our interconnectedness and inherent worth. 

Website address
https://www.cottagechip.com/ 

Instagram handle

@cottagechip 

Medium:  Oil Painting 

I’m an oil painter based in Lafayette and I LOVE the LAUGH events. I paint landscapes, florals, beaches, dishes, pets and figures. I love making   notecards and offer prints as well as paintings. 

Website address
www.rebeccamartinfineart.com 

Instagram handle
@rebeccamartinart 

Medium:  Pen and Ink/Watercolor Drawings and Prints 

I am a local, Colorado artist devoted to the alchemy of mark making. My fine-line, pen and ink drawings channel themes of transformation, death/rebirth cycles and often depict flora, fauna and nods to our collective myths/stories. I live for a pop of color and getting lost in the details of   my drawings! 

Website address
https://www.sistalunamakes.com/prints 

Instagram handle
@sista.luna.makes 

Medium:  Elaborately Hand Beaded and Wirework Jewelry 

I have been creating jewelry for over 30 years using both contemporary and vintage designs. I also can create custom pieces and repair jewelry. 

Medium:  Collage 

Cyndi Kennedy creates collage images from fragments of old postage stamps, incorporating the images and stories of the stamps themselves into creatures from mythology, religion, folklore and fantasy. 

Website address
https://www.stampartworks.com

Instagram   handle
@cyndikennedy25 

Medium:  Photography 

Teresa is a Colorado native and upon retirement from teaching music embarked on a new adventure. She turned her love of nature photography and relationships with people into Send a Wish. She creates handmade cards   featuring favorite photos from near and far as well as vinyl stickers and framed photographs. Her wish is that people continue to make connections and look for beauty in our world. Words matter and so does the way they are sent   and received. Send a Wish today! 

 Instagram handle
@sendawishco  

Medium:  Watercolor Chalk Pastel 

 
I have always loved art, and painting has become a joyful way for me to connect with the beauty of the world around me. As a watercolor artist, I am   especially inspired by the Colorado landscape—the majesty of the Rocky Mountains, the beauty of the Front Range, and the peaceful rivers and lakes that make this state so special. I love the loose, expressive nature of watercolor and the way light and atmosphere can transform a familiar landscape. My paintings are soft and peaceful, with an emphasis on capturing   the feeling of a place rather than every detail. For me, painting is an invitation to slow down, notice the beauty around me, and share that feeling   with others. I hope my paintings bring viewers a moment of peace and joy. Creating joy, one painting at a time! 

Instagram handle
@Debpal9 

 Medium:  Acrylic 

 
Deborah Fryer is a Boulder, Colorado painter who creates vibrant landscapes and soul-infused “inner landscapes” inspired by the mountains, skies, and rivers of the West. Working primarily in acrylic, she blends expressionism and magical realism, using bold color, light, and layered texture to capture what a place feels like as much as what it looks like. Collectors are drawn   to her work because it brings a sense of calm, wonder, and connection to nature into their homes. In addition to original paintings, Deborah offers hand-embellished, limited edition fine art prints, journals, and cards. Her art shows in galleries and coffee shops across the Front Range and is held in private collections across the United States and in England. 

Website address
https://www.deborahfryerart.com/

Instagram handle
@deborahfryer 

 Medium:  Painting - Acrylic & Watercolors 

I find the magic and my muse in nature - trees, flowers, sunsets, sunrises, the moon, and more. I have always been creative and painted on and off throughout my life—in middle school, college, and with my then-young child. Six years ago, I picked up my paintbrush again and acrylic paints at a local studio. Two and a half years ago, I taught myself watercolors. I am currently   exploring mono printmaking and multi-media collage. I love to play, experiment, and explore with water, different kinds of paint, paper, and   mark-making techniques. I embrace imperfection and the magic of exploration. 

Website address
www.lisachinneryart.com 

Instagram handle
@aspen.sisterhood.collective.com 

 Medium:  Fiber Arts

Sharon Schatz is a fiber artist working with yarn, wool roving, and a variety of fabrics. Up-cycled and found materials are often included. Sharon’s designs feature botanical inspiration and often combine multiple techniques including, felting, embroidery, weaving and sewing. 

Website address

 https://sharonschatzdesign.com/

Instagram handle

@sharonschatzdesign 

 Medium:  Crochet

Knotty Knots is the brainchild of Kate Elvin who’s a graphic artist by day and a wizard with a crochet hook by night. She began expressing herself through yarn a few years ago after casually mentioning to her husband that she had always wanted to learn to crochet. Since then, she’s created countless bunnies, zebras, monsters of all types as well as sea creatures and custom creations. As if that’s not enough, she began making her own doggie bow ties after a search for the perfect canine accessory turned up nothing. Stop by and take a look. You’ll find it hard to say no and you’ll likely end up with one of her adorable little gems in your arms while your furry little companion struts around in the most dapper of adornments. 

Medium:  India Ink, Watercolor Crayon, Acrylic

Erin Doubenmier is a Lafayette-based illustrator and cartoonist. Her medium of choice is India ink, but she also enjoys using watercolor crayon and acrylic paint. Showcasing a vibrant leaning with bold contrasts and process-minded line work, dozens of layered color applications are methodically blended and then finalized with a subtle capstone hue. Although some of the work requires an objective reference, the majority of the renderings are drawn directly from her mind. Her work’s subject matter borders on social commentary, drawing inspiration from animals, childhood, and ever-evolving interpersonal dynamics. 

Instagram handle

@erindoub

Medium:  Ceramic

Misfits Work you say? I don’t think so. Seems to me they do an awful lot of standing around. Misfits pop up in all shapes, sizes, locations, and roles. Do you appreciate tomfoolery, hoopla, hooey, buffoonery, poppycock, absurdity, mumbo jumbo rubbish? If so, I might have the art you didn't know you needed. 

Instagram handle

@marleenendicott

Medium:  Ceramic, Watercolor, Acrylic

All forms of art fascinate Cecil. He began his journey as an artist carving wood and soon realized that it would be difficult to produce enough pieces to make a living. Cecil then decided to experiment with clay. For the next forty years he created functional and art pieces which were sold at galleries and art shows throughout the Midwest. Now that Cecil is retired, he enjoys designing pieces that are quirky and unique. 

 cecild@centurylink.net

Medium:  Metal Jewelry Art 

 
In 2024, I started casually taking metal smith classes and quickly became obsessed with learning as much as I could absorb. Gradually I built up my home studio, taking classes whenever I was able and eventually found my niche with patina and mixed metals. I love that the unique textures and colors of each piece evoke a sense of joy and whimsy and my hope is that my jewelry is  as fun to wear as it is to create! 

Website address
www.EMBerNStudio.com 

Instagram handle 

@Em.bern_studio 

Medium:  Painting

Alex is a painter, certified Rolfer and yoga teacher. She's always down for a laugh or cookies and is inspired by flamingos, tigers and the natural world. 

Website address

www.flamingomedusa.com 

Instagram handle
@flamingomedusa 

Medium:  Jewelry, Alcohol Ink Painting, Paper Cutting 

 
Karen Ziegler is a local artisan and musician. She loves the vibrancy and color of life around her. She tries to reflect that in her artistic creations   - jewelry made with colorful beads and images of her photographs & paintings. She loves working with alcohol ink creating paintings that range from the CO landscapes to flowers and abstract images. She enjoys dabbling in other mediums as well and especially enjoys papercutting by hand   with a nod towards the old folk traditions. She also showcases her art in small gift items such as key-chains, cards, bookmarks, calendars, and ornaments. Karen hopes her eclectic creativity brings a bit of joy to people’s lives! 

Instagram handle
@kz_artmaker 

Medium:  Mixed Media Acrylic Paintings 

 
Bold color. Raw layers. A little chaos. Feminine, not fragile. Using acrylics, ink, spray paint, collage, and text, I build vibrant surfaces that   are messy, expressive, and intentionally imperfect. I’m drawn to tension—beauty with grit, softness with edge. I make art to speak loudly and to celebrate every voice that has ever been told to be quieter. Beyond the   canvas, I create spaces where we reclaim our creative voice together. 

Website address
https://www.jenjursnick.com/ 

Instagram handle
@jen.jursnick.art 

Medium:  Tile Mosaic, Metal Jewelry and Wall Art

Donna Meyers is the owner of Soul Dancer, located in Longmont, Colorado. Her mission is to create uplifting and inspiring jewelry and wall art using metals, patinas, and glass. She hopes her work will bring positivity and joy to those who appreciate it.

Medium:  Graphite Pencil Illustration, Resin, Clay 

Buyers will find a wide variety of original art at Basia’s Bodacious Boutique. From realistic to abstract, fine art to whimsical, black and white to color - holiday gifts perfect for yourself and your loved ones. 

Website address

www.basiachrist.com 

Instagram handle
@basia4411 

  Medium:  Yarn/Fiber 

Jessica Case is the creative artist and maker behind Gardena Designs, a handmade knitting business inspired by her love of color, texture, and creativity. Jessica finds so much joy in working with beautiful yarns and creating unique, handmade pieces that are both artistic and functional. For her, knitting is more than a craft—it is a way to express her creativity and share something special with others. Jessica’s passion for art extends beyond knitting. She loves exploring many different forms of art, including painting, fiber arts, and creative design. She believes art is a wonderful way to express yourself, discover new ideas, and connect with others. Jessica is also currently working toward her teaching license in art, with the goal of sharing her passion and creativity with students. She hopes to inspire young artists to experiment, be confident in their creativity, and discover the joy of making art. Through Gardena Designs and her journey as an art educator, Jessica continues to turn her love of creativity into something meaningful. 

Instagram handle
@gardenadesigns 

  Medium:  Acrylic/Gouache/Mixed, Digital (Procreate), Ceramic 

Lindsay specializes in children’s and middle grade publishing, editorial  work, and illustrative brand design. With a dual background in art therapy and communications design, she brings a unique sensitivity and perspective to projects that explore mental health, social emotional learning and social justice. She is a perpetual learner and creative experimenter who falls in   love with every project she works on! 

Website address
Outerlands Art  

Instagram handle
 @outerlands_art 

 Medium:  Shed Bark Ponderosa Pine

Made from the shed bark of Ponderosa Pine, these shapes and letters are harvested to be used in greeting cards and framed gifts, handmade locally. Judy finds the profound in the simple 'gifts' nature provides, if only we have the eyes to see! She searches for letters and other shapes, found naturally in the shed bark of the Ponderosa Pine trees in the north central mountains of the Sierra Nevadas, creating words and images that become whimsically beautiful greetings and thoughtful sentiments.  

Medium: Mixed Media Mosaics and Hand-crafted Art Greeting Cards

Laurie is a local artist who grew up in North Hollywood, California and currently lives in Colorado. She specializes in mixed media mosaics and hand-crafted art greeting cards. She is the daughter of Disney Legend recipient James Algar, a Walt Disney Director, Producer, Writer and Animator. Laurie grew up immersed in bold color, whimsy, animals, fantasy, and magical storytelling, which is reflected in her unique art and the name of her business, Fantasia Mosaics, as her father was the Director of the iconic Sorcerer’s Apprentice in the Disney classic, Fantasia.  

Website address

http://www.fantasiamosaics.com/

Instagram handle
@lauriealgar 

 Medium:  3-D Wood and Resin Bowls, Boards, and Ornaments. 

I love making unique utility and decorative bowls, cutting boards and charcuterie boards. I've also created a collection of resin and wood   ornaments, including hearts, trees, angels, snowmen, and wolves. 

Instagram handle
@jayellweindesign 

Medium:  Watercolor Prints 

Stacia Mann is a Colorado watercolor artist creating playful, whimsical artwork. Her current series follows Gary, a blue heron, on adventures through familiar Colorado landscapes and landmarks. Combining traditional watercolor   with subtle humor and storytelling, Stacia creates pieces that feel both nostalgic and lighthearted, inviting viewers to recognize a favorite place and hopefully smile at what Gary is up to there. 

Website address
www.staciamannart.com 

Instagram handle
@staciamannart 

Medium:  Oil (Pastel and Paint) and Watercolor 

 
Atelier Geneva creates playful, colorful, and textural paintings inspired by nature, travel, connection, and the everyday moments that make life feel a little more beautiful. 

Instagram handle
@atelier.geneva 

 Medium:  Ceramics 

 
Heather Kegel graduated in June 2015 with a BFA in studio art from the University of Denver. After graduation, Heather slowly began assembling her own studio, purchasing a wheel and installing a kiln in her sun-porch. As a   regular studio practice emerged, she dedicated more and more time to her craft, finally transitioning to a full-time artist in August 2021. Heather is a member of the Boulder Potters’ Guild and helps run a community pottery   studio, Wheelhouse Clay. She participates in Guild shows and sales and the Boulder Farmers Market. Heather has shown in a number of local and national galleries, including Plinth Gallery, Redline, Muse Gallery, Pottery Northwest, the Firehouse Art Center, Flower City Arts Center, Pirate:  Contemporary Art, and Charlie Cummings Gallery. 

Website address
https://www.heatherkegelstudios.com/ 

Instagram handle
@h.k.studios 

Medium:  Jewelry 

 
Rashel offers handcrafted jewelry. All pieces are intentionally created with natural stones that have been blessed in traditional Shipibo ceremony in the Peruvian Amazon. Each piece carries the energy of the stones and the numerology incorporated into the design. 

Website address
https://sistermojave.co/collections/beauame 

Instagram handle
@rashelteach

Medium:  Crochet, Flower Crowns, Earrings 

Alissa always tries to make fun and whimsy out of life! Whether it's learning a new crochet stitch or putting together a new palette for a flower crown, there's always something new to learn! 

Instagram handle
@pansypunk 

Medium:   Watercolor & Mixed Media 

Inspired by Colorado’s wildflowers, butterflies, mountain trails, and her own backyard garden, Lauren creates vibrant watercolor and mixed media art that celebrates the beauty and calm of the natural world. Each piece is created by hand with the hope of bringing a little more color, joy, and nature into everyday life. 

Website address
www.laurenalicearts.com 

Instagram handle
@laurenalicearts 

 Medium:  Ceramics 

I am a ceramics artist based out of Ward Colorado, working with clay as a collaboration with the Earth. I strive to make pieces that bridge the gap between the beautiful and functional, aesthetically delicate, yet ready to be   well loved and used. 

Instagram handle 

@Thefosthesis.art 

Medium:  Acrylic

I love to create incredibly colorful paintings with a focus on subjects that are big joy makers - animals with mesmerizing eyes, dancers, and abstracts that are full of movement. I am a colorhaulic, unapologetically. 

Website address

https://snailcandy.com/

Instagram handle 

@snail.candy.arts