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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 of said drawings 

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 as   well as vintage designs. I also can create custom pieces as well as repairing   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:  Jewelry, Alcohol Ink Painting, Paper Cutting 

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

Instagram   handle
@kz_artmaker 

Medium:  Painting

Artist   blurb for the laugh website
 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

Flamingomedusa.com 

Instagram   handle
@flamingomedusa 

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 evokes 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
EMBerNStudio.com 

Instagram   handle 

@Em.bern_studio