Morgan Mandala : Thriving as a Visionary Artist | By Kaitlin Emig
My personal opinion might be biased, but I believe Morgan Manley — also known as Morgan Mandala — is Colorado’s top visionary art painter. With over 108,000 followers on Instagram,…
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Ritual Healing : Intuitive Tattooing | By Kelsey Foster
Even over Zoom, I can feel the grounding presence of Ash Mills. As we introduce ourselves, I admire her beautiful plants and her dog who curls up on the couch…
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Into the Lotus Wilderness | By Marja Wilson
A lotus seed in slumber, Lay in dark repose In a pond’s silt chamber, Her awakening, self-imposed Young bud tests the water, With blind faith and sheer resolve Toward the…
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Carrying the Torch of a Taboo Art Form : Ben Belgrad is Lighting Up the Colorado Art Scene | By Laura Mills
Collecting art and selling one-off items at auctions is something we often tie to a level of wealth and hierarchy. When we think of bongs and glass used to smoke…
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Make Art. Live Simply. Be Happy. : Ridgway Artist Deidra Krois is a Self-taught Potter with a Message | By Lisa Blake
A life bundled in joyous sparkling creativity — a husband, three kids, two Labradors and two cats in a handmade, earth-plaster, strawbale home enveloped by the stunning San Juan Mountains…
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Stories on Skin : Reiki Ink Reimagines the Tattoo Experience | By Lexi Reich
For many, the process of inking signifies a transformation, a birth to a new self. However, traditional tattoo shops often breed an environment where the client is almost ashamed for…
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Tie-Dyes to Make the World Go ‘Round : Alma Artist Turns Heads with Hand-Dyed Designs | By Lisa Blake
Hand-dyed and made with heaps of love, Marybgoround Tie-Dyes are making waves in the festival and boho retail communities. Owner Mary Beth Osburn can hardly keep up with orders —…
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Meow Wolf’s Convergence Station Is a Quantum Journey of Exploration + Discovery | By Lexi Reich
At the convergence of I-25 and Colfax Avenue is Meow Wolf’s newest installation, Convergence Station — finally open after four years in the making. As the creative supergroup’s third outpost, Convergence Station shares the tale of…
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Foster Your Art Practice + Spark Creativity : Thoughts From Colorado Artists | By Becca Saulsberry
When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be an artist. Yet, I was consistently told, “No, you will not be able to support yourself.” 18 years later, after…
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Jeremy Hoffeld Inspires Vitality Through Art | By Ange Katz
As I sit in my living room, I gaze at a portrait painted of Maya Angelo by artist Jeremy Hoffeld. As Angelo’s eyes gaze deeply into my soul, her presence is known here in my…
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