Meet Our Artists
The Montrose Center for the Arts (MCA) is proud and excited to share with you the list of our talented artists, all dedicated creatives who love to share their talent with the Montrose community, the western slope and all of Colorado. Visiting our gallery, you will see many of these artists on display and for sale. A small portion of all artwork goes towards supporting our volunteer gallery, and the major portion goes to support the artists endeavors.
Artists arranged by first name – alphabetical order
Anne Hockenberry
Painter
Anne is an artist in who creates detailed watercolor and acrylic art inspired by the natural world around her. She also loves to bring others’ visions to life by painting original custom pet portraits and wedding bouquet art.
Barbara Poulin
Painter
Barbara grew up in a rural community in northwest Colorado. Barbara didn’t start painting until Fall of 2012. Her first class was with watercolor and she was hooked! She enjoys painting all kinds of …
Beth Taylor
Painter
I moved with my family from Phoenix to Creede, Colorado when I was twelve. I quickly developed a love for the mountains spending many of my days hiking, backpacking, and camping. Since then I …
Debra Bradley
Sculptor
“I began my sculpture career in 2006 after being introduced to Daphna Russell, my mentor. In 2007 I entered my first sculpture in a local art show and won “Most Promising Artist”. Most of my …
Gabrielle Clay
Photographer
Since 2005 Gabrielle has been working with the National Park Service. It was this work that introduced her to her photography mentor. This amazing job enabled her to see the beautiful parks …
Geri Bates
Painter
In 1993 Montrose Visual Arts Guild helped me connect with other artists and my creative interests. I enjoy working in Oils, Pastels and Ink. With oils being my strongest foundation landscapes, florals,
H.C. Pemberton
Painter
Helen Pemberton’s paintings reflect her love of nature, local history and ancient works of art. Her medium is oil; her canvas typically large. She says she doesn’t paint on site; she would rather …
Jana Adams
Painter - Potter
Jana is an artist in love with many mediums. She first started painting in oils, but then soon discovered a love for pottery which lasted forty years. She now paints in Alcohol Inks, Acrylics and…
Jean Munro
Painter
Jean paints primarily in oils and pastels, creating landscapes and other impressions of the world around her. She enjoys working en plein air but also paints in her studio from photographs…
Jenny McIntyre
Painter, Photographer
After a long career as a professional photographer, Jenny turned her creative energies to oil painting. After 20 years of painting, she continues to find new ways to express her love of landscape, form…
Jodine Broscovak
Designer-Painter
“Jodine Broscovak began her forty-plus year art career in Denver, CO. A graphic design graduate from Colorado Institute of Art, she is an award-winning artist and watercolor teacher. Jodine is a signature
Jon (Chris) Woldruff
Photographer
I have shot professional photography starting in 1972. I photographed for the Air Force Academy for 12 yrs. Ending in my retirement at Dugway Proving Ground 25 1/2 yrs. later where I shot…
Kim Lundgren - Cimarron Textiles
Textiles
I’ve been weaving, knitting, sewing, creating for as long as I can remember. The colors and textures of yarn and fabric are mesmerizing for me…I hope you enjoy the creations of my…
Laurie Jones
Watercolor
Laurie Jones paints mountain vistas of the San Juan Range. She lives just north of Mt. Sneffels, in Montrose County. She expresses the mountains in watercolor pulling from the heart and mood of…
Lin Mussman
Painter
I’m from Gunnison Colorado, where I graduated from Western State College in 1969 with an art degree. I taught summer art classes for grade school students for several years. My art was….
Linda Nadel
Watercolor
Linda is a watercolorist from Colorado. Color is her passion and reflecting the fun in creating in watercolor is her goal. Enjoy!…
Loretta K Casler
Mixed
Loretta has a BFA from University of NE and worked in the graphic arts industry for 25 years. She teaches art classes in a variety of mediums. Her residence and studio are north of Ridgway with her…
Margaret Kaufmann
Painting
I was raised in Prescott, Arizona. Married Dave Kaufmann in 1963. We have two beautiful daughters. I started taking tole painting classes after retiring. Then acrylic painting classes…
Mary Pat Ettinger
Acrylics
Mary Pat Ettinger works in acrylics in a watercolour style, painting landscapes both in the studio and on location. Her works are represented in collections throughout the West and internationally….
Melissa Vogel
Photography
My whole being has been an artist from childhood. Photography takes center stage, but I use tactile materials to create multimedia art too.
I’m always curious and want to keep…
Mike Simpson
Watercolor
As a professional artist for over 30 years, I use watercolors for their transparency and loose suggestive qualities or oil paints for their opacity, texture and quality of brush stroke. I paint the…
Natalie Heller
Lonecone Photography
Natalie Heller, Ridgway, CO – Author of award winning “SWC-Southwest Colorado”. Heller exhibits her photographs, cards and books at local galleries & retail stores. Her work has…
Pat Brown
Painter
I am mainly a realistic painter working in ink, watercolor or oils, depicting light and shadows, color and patterns. Animals, florals and architecture are my favorite subjects. My husband and I previously …
Penny Heuscher
Photographer
As a nature and night sky photographer, I seek to capture the beauty of flora, fauna of our land and also night skies. Travels through Scotland, Europe, Canada, Alaska and Western U.S. have…
Rick & Jill Myers
Photographers
Travel Photographers Rick and Jill Myers have had a passion for photography for many years. After retiring from careers in education, they now spend their time traveling the world and sharing their…
Robin Farkash
Mixed Media
Art!!! Art!!! Seems I have been doing art my whole lifetime. Learning, exploring, growing…..putting my heart into the pieces I do, my spirit. I am filled with gratitude for the gifts that I have been…
Roxanne Morris
Watercolor
I took my first art class by accident 25 years ago and have been painting ever since. I am a signature member of Western Colorado Watercolor Society and the Colorado Watercolor Society….
Sandy Martin
Mixed Media
I am a basket maker and gourd artist. I also do needle felted and wet felted art pieces. I use a variety of natural fibers to make what I think of as vessels. I especially enjoy the challenge of making…
Sharon Pilcher
Watercolor
My name is Sharon Pilcher .I paint mostly in watercolor. I like to experiment with other mediums, such as pastels, acrylics, ink & colored pencils. I am self taught for the most part but have taken some…
Stephanie T Rody
Watercolor
Stephanie has been practicing and developing her art since elementary school. Watercolor is now her medium of choice; she creates pieces of art that speak to the viewer and draws them in…
Susan Humphrey
Watercolor
I am a native of Montrose, Colorado. The beauty of Colorado is my spirit! For someone to enjoy my art, is like looking into my heart and sharing something that is so personal, I keep it guarded at…
Timothy Brady
Watercolor
I practiced chiropractic in Grand Junction for 31 years and during that time I took art classes at the Art Center. I studied with Jac Kephart, Jerry Fritzler and Fealing Lin to name a few. I prefer using
Tresa Jaskunas
Jewelry
I am a native of Montrose and have been making jewelry in my home for over 20 years. My designs are original and one of a kind. It is my sincere wish to provide beautiful jewelry…
Vince Farnsworth
Photographer
Since moving to Montrose, Vince has concentrated his efforts on photographing the Black Canyon and the landscapes of southwestern Colorado. He has written a book on how to…
Virginia Blackstock
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I Published in 8 watercolor books and articles. 65 solo, month long featured exhibits in museums & art centers. Painted Delta mural 17′ x 40′ honoring Cattlemen. Achieved Signature …