June 28, 2025 Summer Art Crawl

 “I am drawn by the heart to “Let the Beauty We (I) Love be what we (I) do. “
 

Aprylisa of Little Wren Creative Studio creates art in a variety of mediums inspired by the natural world and spiritual themes, often drawing on references from her many years working and living in healing and multicultural environments. She combines shape, color and texture to exploring new ways to express moods of “old world” fantasy and whimsy, and to celebrate the natural world in plush, textured, images. Using hand building techniques, she explores themes in richly tactile tiles, sculpture and functional work using highly textured surfaces and luscious glazes.  

  https://littlewrencreativestudio.com/ 

Instagram Handle | @littlewrencs

Tour location:  203 W Cannon St #B (in alley west of Roosevelt between Cannon and Cleveland) 

Cynthia creates collage figures from old postage stamps. Creations of color, light and shadow, when viewed up close, become a study in philosophy, religion, geography, history and literature. Every stamp tells a story.  Her current project is to create the images of the Major Arcana of the Tarot, like The Fool and The High Priestess.

https://stampartworks.com/

Tour location: 108 E Cannon St

Kristen Helen Poppe is a fabric artist, dancer, filmmaker, writer, and educator based in Lafayette, Colorado. Kristen holds a Master's Degree in U.S. History, and taught high school history for 8 years in at-risk schools. She started dancing as an adult, which led her, at 35, to leave her teaching career to become an artist. Her quilts have been shown in 5 states and online, in more than a dozen art shows. She studies tap, ballet, Irish, flatfooting, and contemporary dance, and teaches tap and ballet to adults of all sizes, ages, colors and ability levels. Her diverse art forms speak to her passion for play, learning new things, and blending styles, genres and art forms. She runs the Secret Garden Studio, a dance and crafting studio in the heart of Old Town Lafayette for adults to create, play, and connect.  

https://www.kristenhelenpoppe.com 

Instagram Handle | @kristenhelenpoppe

Tour location:  207 W Emma St 

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

Tour Location:  506 E Cleveland St

I'm a painter based in north Boulder where I live with my husband, Michael and cat Vincent (van Gogh). I primarily work in oils, but enjoy watercolors and other media as well. I’m inspired by how beauty presents itself in different ways – mountains, forests, fields, oceans – each environment, though unique, evokes the same sensation of total freedom I aim to tap into in my work. I gravitate towards landscapes because I feel happiest, most connected and at peace when I’m in nature. Through my work, I hope to share that feeling with others. 

 DianaWrightArt - Etsy 

Instagram Handle | @dianawright_art 

Tour Location:  506 E Cleveland St

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. 

https://www.misfitswork.com/

Instagram Handle | @marleenendicott

Tour Location:  506 E Cleveland St

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

Tour Location:  506 E Cleveland St

Twenty years ago, when I was an elementary teacher in the Boulder/Denver metro area, I started turning bowls on the lathe over the weekends, primarily as gifts for friends and family. Over the years that turned into me being commissioned to create more and more pieces, which began to include charcuterie and cutting boards. More recently I’ve started creating unique small wood & resin hearts and angels that can be hung on the wall, in windows, or as ornaments. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JayEllweinDesign

Instagram | @jayellweindesign    

Tour location: 501 E Cleveland St - Yard access facing Michigan St 

 From tall curving steel pieces embedded with ceramic relief carvings to small tabletop works, my sculptures explore the juxtaposition of malleable clay with hard-edged steel. I love to explore the natural world of animals, birds, insects, and plant forms, combined with a variety of abstract shapes and designs. My glaze palette ranges from subtle stains to brightly colored glazes. Use of weathering steel and a robust clay body make the work suitable for weather extremes. I am very motivated by the elements of collaboration and human engagement found in public art projects, and have pieces installed in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado.

 https://fieldscapes.com/ 

Instagram Handle | @gregoryfieldsart

Tour location:  203 W Cannon St #B (in alley west of Roosevelt between Cannon and Cleveland) 

Laurie Algar, Fantasia Mosaics and Cards Laurie is a local artist who grew up in North Hollywood CA 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 story telling 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.  

 www.fantasiamosaics.com 

Instagram Handle | @lauriealgar 

Tour location:  108 E Simpson St - Lafayette History Museum

I am a visual artist working in Boulder, Colorado. I paint romance, memories, and mountains. My work is about the relationships we have with ourselves, our world, and each other - involving explorations of the roles of belief, memory, and our understandings of reality and fantasy.  

https://beckyjewellart.com/about-ba

Instagram Handle | @beckyjewell 

Tour location: 506 E Cleveland St

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. 

 katelvin@gmail .com

Tour location: 506 E Cleveland St

I'm Catalena Eskey, the maker behind Cottage Chip! You can call me Cat. While I’ve practiced many forms of visual arts, the tactile experience of pulling needle and thread in hand embroidery is one that is especially satisfying and meditative to me. In living with chronic illness I’ve experienced seasons of life where there were physical limitations on my ability to work or create art but I've always had a passion for making things with my hands. For the June LAUGH tour I will have some lovingly embroidered hoops, frames, trinkets, prints, and jewelry pieces that are ready to come home with you as well as several open commission spots for personalized artwork. As a yoga teacher, I’m also dedicated to crafting as a form of divine creativity. These two loves come together in my Embroidery Mandala workshops. In that series I teach the basics of hand embroidery and how to use the practice as a way to support mental wellbeing or as a more accessible moving meditation. To me, making and teaching are two sides of the same coin. As a yoga teacher and fiber artist I’m forever honing my craft and growing with those around me. I can't wait to meet you and hope you find something you treasure. 

https://www.cottagechip.com/ 

Instagram Handle | @cottagechip 

Tour location: 506 E Cleveland St

Rebecca Martin is a local Lafayette artist. She paints in oils and offers paintings from tiny to large. She loves to paint florals, landscapes, animals , birds and so much more! You can view her art at Local Goods and Otis Coffee in Lafayette, Village Coffee Shop in Boulder, and Creative Framing in Louisville.  

https://www.rebeccamartinfineart.com/

Instagram Handle |  @rebeccamartinart 

Tour location:  108 E Simpson St - Lafayette History Museum

Rebecca has fun and relatable animal art. Originals, cards and giclée options for a wide range of prices. She also has jewelry and hand-painted furniture pieces. 

Instagram Handle |  @reves_d_animaux

Tour location: 501 E Cleveland St - Yard access facing Michigan St 

Deb is a self-taught artist here in Lafayette. She finds inspiration from Colorado's amazing beauty, whether taking walks around town or romping in the mountains and simply watching the sunrise & sunset explode the sky with color! This inspiration is reflected in her landscape paintings. Deb has fallen in love with the medium of watercolor - a journey of color and magic on paper. There is nothing else like it! Her heart sings with each stroke of the paintbrush. Every painting has a piece of her heart in it and shapes her into the artist she was meant to be. Her hope is that you feel the same joy when you take a piece of her art home with you.  

Tour location:  108 E Simpson St - Lafayette History Museum

I create elaborately hand beaded jewelry , bead mosaic jewelry and wirework jewelry. I often use natural images in my jewelry such as birds insects, trees and mountain landscapes.  

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Whendragonsflydesign

Tour location: 501 E Cleveland St - Yard access facing Michigan St 

As an artist I find myself being pulled in multiple directions. During my college years I studied as many art forms as I could, from printmaking to illustration to ceramics. Since 2016 I've been building up a business creating figurative works on commission - mostly pet portraits, but also human portraits and the occasional house. However, when not working on those, I've found myself increasingly drawn toward the abstract, and the catharsis of expressing myself through shape, line, color, and texture. I love experimenting with different media, and am currently working on finding ways to bring together these different areas of my art practice! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmandaStongArt

Instagram | @Sandmanalone 

Tour location:  108 E Simpson St - Lafayette History Museum

Leslie is a silversmith working in sterling, 18 caret gold and semi precious stones. All her work is hand wrought and one of a kind. She loves her work to look like SOMEONE made it....the hand of the artist is apparent in every piece.  Her work has been described as Urban Chic, Ethnic, and a little on the steampunk side. 

http://www.lesliemayacharles.com/

Instagram Handle | @lesliemayacharlesjewelry 

Tour location:  203 W Cannon St #B (in alley west of Roosevelt between Cannon and Cleveland) 

BGOLD Glass promotes human connection and earth stewardship through our recycled glass operation. We create unique lighting design, one of a kind commissions, Jewish wedding glass packages, functional art, and Judaica. We also offer classes, team building, and events. This form and practice is an artistic method of cultivating compassion, empathy, and healing in our lives and communities. 

 www.BGOLDglass.com 

Tour location: 209 E Simpson St - Kaleidoscope Art Collective

We are a jewelry school which also has a retail store that sells over 20 Colorado artists' work, a lot of it being jewelry in all styles (upcycled, sterling silver, copper, and 14K gold) as well as locally-made candles, bath salts, fiber art, paintings, and cards.

 https://silverpeakjewelryarts.com 

Instagram | @silverpeakjewelryarts 

Tour location: 100 E Cleveland St

Kristen  Law Lewis was bitten by the bookbinding-bug in the last semester of her  undergrad Studio Art studies at University of Colorado. She’s made all  kinds of books since - founding Papercuts Press in 2005. She later  pursued artifact conservation, a second love, and earned a degree in  Museum Studies. Kristen mixes her time between bookbinding, teaching  bookbinding, and caring for museum collections.  "My work is largely driven by materials and process. I love the  challenge of physically incorporating something special into what I  make. Upcycling, repurposing, and reducing waste are key interests in my  studio practice. I think a lot about where things come from, and where  they are going. I'm enamored with material objects - modifying their  past significance to construct a relevance for them today."   

https://papercuts-press.square.site/

Instagram Handle | @papercutspress

Tour location:  108 E Simpson St - Lafayette History Museum

Anna Meehan is a mental health therapist who uses art and creativity as her self care outlet away from work. Her jewelry consists of various metals and gemstones, and her wool blend hats are styled with recycled silk, leather, ethically sourced feathers, and dried flowers.  

Instagram Handle |  @shopsoleilcollection 

Tour location: 506 E Cleveland St

We are a community oriented studio in the heart of Old Town. Here we  offer classes for adults and kids, offer space for local artists to  create and show work from artists in our studio or CO local artists. Our  style and artwork is truly honest, eclectic and unique.

https://cannonstceramics.com/ 

 Instagram Handle | @cannonstceramic200

Tour location: 200 W Cannon St