Art Scene

Yvonne La Fon is a soft-spoken, highly observant, and somewhat eccentric Evergreen long-timer—she’s exactly the kind of artist you hope to meet as a profile writer eager for an interesting conversation. I met with her early one weekday morning at Bivouac Coffee, and...

Julie Leidel now works primarily with acrylics and gouache paintings that offer fairytale takes on iconic Colorado destinations, as well as her Arts & Crafts Movement (1880-1920) and Art Nouveau inspired acrylic paintings. She’s been recognized as a Roycraft...

Creativity often runs in the family. Renowned Evergreen artist Roger Ambrosier has certainly recognized this in his own clan. After observing his grandsons’ natural artistic talents elevate over the years, he is proud to showcase their artwork alongside his own this...

Local craftsman Henry Bergeson has been dazzling the world with his handmade kaleidoscopes for over 30 years. On a snowy Colorado afternoon, I had the pleasure of interviewing Henry in his Conifer home workshop. I learned much about the detailed nuances necessary to...

Local artist Margaretta Caesar is proof of the adage, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” As we sat in her quaint studio near downtown Morrison, I felt every ounce of love and passion that flows into her work surround me. Embraced by the...

Carmen Leigh’s artwork is as vibrant as her personality. One step into her studio and I was alight with color, whimsy and playfulness. Her positive energy is reflected in her work which perfectly represents her artistic mission “to make beautiful things that evoke a...

Evergreen artist Bryant Robert explores his passion for fitness and the human form through beautifully detailed representations of devoted athletes. His journey to this niche genre of art took many years to unfurl; a culmination of a lifetime of experiences and...

Glass, with its unique ability to capture and reflect light, has been a medium of artistic expression for centuries. Among contemporary artists who harness its potential, Maria Sheets stands out for her innovative approach to the expansive medium. Raised above a...

The beauty of life is the journey it can take you on if you allow it. Evergreen watercolorist Beverley Harper Tinsley had a lifetime of experiences before she found her artistic talent. Her boldly colored artwork explores the nature and beauty of the world that...

Emily Dwan’s artistic mission is to spread positivity and a connection with nature through her emotional compositions. After one glance at her work, there is no denying she has accomplished this goal with each painting providing an adventure for the eyes. In addition...

Contemporary artist Jon Koenigsberg knew he had a gift at an early age. Growing up on a farm in Iowa, there was little to do that fed his creativity. With three older brothers and a little sister romping about, Jon had little privacy. In an effort to “make things that...

Terry Shapiro The old saying goes, if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Photographer Terry Shapiro is a testament to this truth. After 50 years in the photography business, Terry still rises early to capture the landscape bliss that surrounds...