Joe Higgins

I work in monotype and my pictures deal with the vexations of making connections of the spirit. The images are representational, but also conceptual and symbolic. I use distressed landscapes as a metaphor for the uncertainties of life, or interiors to express ineffable messages of the heart. I've shown in many venues including Boulder Art Center, Sangre de Christo Arts Center, Colorado Springs Fine Art Center, and the Aspen Art Museum . In 1988, I was awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship by the Colorado Council on the Arts. http://www.joehigginsmonotypes.com

Maggie Burns

Ren Cannon

Ren (they/them) is an artist based in Denver, CO. They have a BFA in Fibers and Drawing from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins although they primarily work as a printmaker and potter right now. They think that the best way to learn is to experiment, make mistakes, and gain some knowledge rather than seeking perfection. When not in the studio, Ren likes to ride bikes, pet dogs, learn about science and nature, and try new things.

Karmen Franklin

Karen Kenney

KarenMaria is a classically trained French Tapestry Weaver and experienced weaver in the Navajo traditions (Pearl Sunrise, teacher).  She sidelined her weaving career when the Columbine shootings spurred her into the desire to help youth and she earned her art teaching credentials to serve for 24 years in Colorado.

KarenMaria creates art that invites viewers to slow down, be in their sense of present moment visual experience to discover details and stories in the symbolism and craftsmanship of her work.  She works in fiber, watercolor and collage and has shown her art is various fine art galleries in Colorado. Her IG is Lolygaggn.  

Deb Rosenbaum

A Denver native, Deb is a multi-media artist with extensive art instruction experience including fifteen years as Visual Arts Director at Denver School of the Arts and nine years at ASLD. Her humorous and quirky work in paint, collage, prints, and sculpture reflects her passion for storytelling and collecting, combining disparate materials. She is a former ASLD Board member.

Elizabeth Truskin

Susan Vaho

Jeff Wenzel

MA, MFA, University of California, Berkeley Working with students in both painting/drawing and ceramic media, Wenzel emphasizes the importance of directness, spontaneity, and discovery which are inherent in real creative freedom. Jeff Wenzel studied and worked as teaching assistant with renowned abstract expressionist sculptor Peter Voulkos. Jeff also studied drawing and painting with Elmer Bischoff and Joan Brown, both expressionist painters identified with the Bay Area figurative movement. Jeff's work is exhibited and collected nationally. Teaching Philosophy Working with students in both painting/drawing and ceramic media, I emphasize the importance of immediacy, spontaneity, directness and discovery, which are inherent in real creative freedom. Artist Statement I work intuitively, instinctively. My work is visceral. It's not conceptual; it's physical and experiential. I work best when I'm open and loose and a little reckless, setting aside the restrictive tendency of my rational mind. By being direct and avoiding self-censorship and doubt, more interesting things happen and I am less prone to contrivance. Destruction, impulsivity and accidents are a big part of my process. I take liberty to paint over, to cut and rip, to obliterate. A central conviction of mine is that any really good piece transcends itself; the materials and techniques employed become insignificant. That something comprised of ordinary mundane materials—cardboard, crayons, string—can embody the intrinsic expressive power to spellbind and delight is compelling to me. Picasso said, “It's what one finds, not how he gets there, that is the thing." That I can occasionally and to some degree happen upon this experience in my own work is what sustains me as an artist. View Jeff's Website