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Lynn Allbright

Mixed Media

I am a mixed media painter who likes to experiment with and invent media combinations that will challenge my skill level and education.

“Having painted for over fifty years, I am always on the hunt for an unusual format, media, and/or image that will challenge my formal education. The act of making art becomes an experiment. The intent is not knowing the outcome. Often, I leave my confidence and pragmatic skills for this resource in the unknown.”

Bio
Born in Nashville, Lynn has lived in Albuquerque, Santa Barbara, Guadalajara, and the Denver Area. She has a bachelor’s degree in Painting, Psychology, and Art Education and a Masters in Drawing and Painting. Her work resides in over sixty public and private collections. She has enjoyed teaching at all levels and ages.

Nikki Nienhuis

Acrylic/Oil/Mixed Media
www.NikkiNienhuis.com
@nikkinienhuis.art

I create paintings with blessings & intentions written under the paint so that you can be gently reminded of that message with beautiful art for your space.

Cathy Moore

acrylic, oil, pastel, and mixed media
Cathymoorefineart.com

The road to becoming a fine artist started when Cathy Moore was an elementary kid. Her love of art was present throughout middle and high school which lead to a BFA in art from the University of Colorado. Cathy launched a successful career in the field of advertising and design. Less than satisfied, she returned to university and found new life as an elementary art

teacher. Armed with a second BA and master’s in art education, “Ms. Moore” embarked on 25+ years as an art teacher.

Since November of 2021, the art dream is continuing with a career in fine art. Her paintings show a unique sense of place in her serene landscapes and respect for nature with her vibrant floral offerings. Working in oil and acrylic, this energetic artist has created multiple series of landscape, floral, and abstract paintings. Her grasp of color and ensuing brushstrokes translate to a unique and evolving style.

Cathy and Picasso’s artistic philosophy are the same: ‘Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist’. “I am certainly breaking many of the rules I have taught my students over the years,” declared Cathy. As she watched young creators grow as artists, Cathy found that her students helped form her aesthetic vision more than she realized. “I take great joy in actualizing the elements and principles of art in order to unravel them to find my voice as an artist.”

Cathy works out of a studio at Foothills Art Center Creative Campus in Golden.

Heather Mourer

Ceramic Artist
www.heathermourer.art
@heather.mourer

My work has a life of its own, full of beautiful mistakes. My earlier careers in ballet and architectural interior design were in the pursuit of perfection, however perfection doesn’t interest me anymore. My art practice is no longer choreographed, and I approach each new piece as a playful improvisation.

I build each abstract piece with slabs of clay, add texture, then deconstruct until the final form emerges. I often use several layers of slip (tinted clay) and stain, paint some areas with wax, scratch to add texture, and lastly create negative space by submerging the entire sculpture in glaze. 

My current work focuses on form, shape, texture, and asymmetry using primarily black and white stains and glazes. I have a degree from Parsons School of Design in NYC, taught at the Art Institute of Colorado, and am now taking classes at the Art Students League of Denver with Jeff Wenzel, a professional artist and former student of Peter Voulkos.

Kelley Waterman

Textile Designer, Weaver

Kelley Waterman is a textile designer and weaver exploring traditional weaving techniques with wool fibers. Her love for textiles began as a young child, hand-stitching scraps of fabric from her mother’s sewing projects. This evolved into making clothing and home décor and finally a career in textile development in the outdoor apparel industry.

As a textile developer, Kelley traveled extensively in Europe and Asia collaborating with factories & dye houses and sourcing materials at trend shows. A passion for sustainability in manufacturing led Kelley to prioritize working with natural fibers.

Her designs are created with wool yarn on a Rio Grande walking loom or a tapestry loom. Her

inspiration comes from nature, travel, and traditional weaving. 

Leslie Fitzsimmons

watercolor
lesliefitzsimmons.com 

Leslie Fitzsimmons is a visual artist, raised on the plains of Kansas. She graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Art Education from the School of Arts at the University of Kansas. Leslie relocated from her homeland for Australia in 2013, and now resides in Golden, Colorado. Leslie explores her connection to place through her artwork. Primary a watercolor artist, she incorporates sculpture and textiles into her practice. Leslie has attended artist residencies in the USA and continues to exhibit in both Australia and the States. Kelley earned a degree in business with an emphasis in marketing and international business from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She lives in the foothills of Golden, Colorado.