The Artists

Paul Atzmiller
Paul started in art by writing and illustrating 5 children’s Little Buffalo picture books. The books, T-shirts and baby bibs are sold at the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown, ND and he donates all proceeds to the museum. Paul now focuses on his “I Will Draw Your Dog” fundraiser. This charity effort has benefited 9 Colorado shelters/rescue groups for over 8 years, and he recently completed his 311th drawing! It works like this: Dog owners take good quality photos of their dog, send them to Paul, and he creates a FREE, 9”x12”, B&W, pencil drawing of the dog’s face. When Paul sends the drawing, in lieu of any payment, he requests the owners make a financial donation in the amount of their choosing to the shelter/group they want to support. Paul does not ask how much was donated and makes no effort to ensure a donation was sent – it’s completely on the honor system.
You may contact Paul at 303.933.4924 or via email..

Cheryl Baker
Cheryl was born in Southern Ontario and grew up in rural Northeast Ohio. She moved West in 1997 and has been a Roxborough Resident since 2000, where she lives with her husband, Shaun.
After a long hiatus, she is returning to the visual arts with a focus on digital painting with some photography.
Artist Website or email.

Jim Bennett
Jim has been taking pictures since about age nine, when he got his first box camera for Christmas. After taking photography classes in high school, his interest in photography grew even more.
With all of the distractions of being married at 21, working and then raising two sons, photography ended up being limited to short trips and vacations. It wasn’t until he got the opportunity to go to Anchorage, Alaska with a ski journalist group for a week with a friend as his photographer that he really started to think more seriously about improving his photography skills.
Jim has had his photos accepted into the Lone Tree Photo Show and received awards from the Lakewood Arts Council for his work. In addition to the Roxborough Arts Council, he is also a member of the Highlands Ranch Arts Guild, Highlands Ranch Photo Club and the Lone Tree Photo Club.Artist Website or email.

Ed Bocko
“I have attempted to capture an appreciation of what is uniquely American in my painting, “Midwestern Heritage.”
I graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art in 1975 and have been involved in the arts for the past 35 years. In the capacity of president and owner of Insignia Architectural Signage, Inc., I designed signage for both local and national commercial entities. In coordination with the Federation of the Blind, Insignia developed a prototype for Braille signage in compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
My career has provided me the opportunity to be involved with both commercial and fine art. I feel fortunate to have traveled to Paris and London to observe and study the works of world renowned artists displayed in the Louvre and the National Gallery in London.
I believe that the artist is not a neutral observer. It is through observation and reflection that my artwork allows me to express my interpretation of the subject selected utilizing various media. Artist Email

Carol Broere
Carol and her husband, Larry, moved from Montana to Colorado in 1994. She has been an artist for 37 years, working in oil, watercolor and pottery. Her handmade, one of a kind pottery pieces are made using real leaves that are native to Colorado. She says that without the help and consideration of her husband, she would not be able to work so much at something that she loves to do. “I have more ideas in my head than I am able to make.” While continuing to make traditional pottery, Carol is now branching out towards more decorative pieces. Carol and Larry own Grace Gallery Fine Art in the heart of the Santa Fe Art District. Artist Website and Email

Colette Brooks
Experiencing the ambiance and absolute beauty of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, and Switzerland, Colette felt compelled to paint what she fell in love with. Her painting process starts with an emotional connection with the image and begins on an appropriate size canvas. Her award winning style has landed her commissioned paintings of Europe, pet portraits, and Colorado landscapes. She’s also been called upon to jury several exhibits. Colette is the featured artist in the 2006 November issue of North Light Book Club magazine as the ‘Member of the Issue’. “It is when we, as artists, connect with our Divine maker’s intention, finally realize the purpose of what we’re doing. I’m on a path meant to be and will stay the course.” Artist Website

Rita Campbell
Rita Campbell is a long time resident of Littleton, Colorado. When she retired from the University of Denver her husband B.G. gave her a gift certificate to Judy Patti’s Painting Studio in Littleton. This was her very first introduction to painting and she enjoyed the experience so much that she continues lessons and attends various workshops by renowned artists.
Watercolor and experimenting with its various textures and styles is her favorite art medium. She also enjoys the creative nature of encaustic (wax) art (pictured). She has given presentations on the history and demonstrated working with encaustics. Animals, especially her pet golden retriever, and florals are her expressive subjects.
Rita is also a member of Heritage Fine Arts Guild, Monday Morning Artists, and has been accepted for hanging at a Colorado Watercolor Society State Exhibit. She has won various awards in local juried art shows. Her art is signed with her nickname “Reet” and her work is on display at the Jasmine Chinese Cuisine in Englewood, CO. Artist Email

Thomas Cooper
Thomas Cooper’s images are diverse, poignant and unforgettable. A professional photojournalist with over 25 years of experience, photography is Tom’s career, adventure, passion and contribution. His professional experience extends beyond commercial work; through his art, he is on a quest to preserve precious parts of the world that are fast disappearing.
Immersing himself in each assignment so that he can see the world through the eyes of his subjects, he has an instinctive sense of timing and willingness to push the boundaries in pursuit of the image. The result is a string of awards attesting to his ability to capture news, wildlife, fashion, commercial projects, intimate weddings, and famous people.
Tom’s work has been featured in over 30 publications in the U.S., from National Geographic to the Boston Globe, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine, and numerous international publications. Artist Website or email

Chuck Danford
Colorado native Chuck Danford is widely recognized for his work in graphic design as well as fine art. A graduate of the Colorado Institute of Art, Danford started his commercial art career with stints as art director at a Denver television station and designer for the Denver Research Institute at the University of Denver. In 1967, he co-founded a graphic design studio in Denver. After 35 years in graphic design Chuck began a second career as a watercolorist. Inspiration for his painting comes from his travels in the US, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Ireland and Africa. Chuck has earned countless local, regional and national awards and distinctions for his work including the first person named to the Colorado Institute of Art Hall of Fame. He is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and teaches classes and workshops for various art organizations in Colorado and elsewhere. His work has been represented in the Colorado Governor’s Invitational Show in Loveland and his work is found in many public and private collections. Artist Website

Greg Dye
Greg has been a freelance illustrator for over fifteen years and has created commercial illustration work for IBM, Mc-Graw Hill Publishing, Coors Light, Kodak International, Bolle', Leo-Burnett U.S.A., American Express, Marlboro and many more. The last few years he has been creating a series of oil paintings of the Southwestern U. S. A that have been shown at Mirada Fine Art in Evergreen and at the Art Students League summer show. He is looking for gallery representation and also teaches classes in Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop. Artist Website. You can reach Greg via email or phone: 303-502-7743.

Robert Gray
Robert Gray is a Colorado artist born in Denver. He paints in several mediums, keeping his style loose with plenty of action and color. While he leans towards Western works, his primary focus is on technique rather than subject.
To refine his watercolor skill, Robert has attended workshops by noted artists Charles Reid, Frank Francese, Eric Wiegardt, Don Andrews, Tony van Hasselt and William Condit.
He owned a private gallery and studio in Littleton from 1998-2003, and now conducts watercolor workshops throughout the Denver area. His award winning works can be found in several countries, and corporate collections across the U.S. You may contact Robert via email or phone: 303-791-2361.

Annette Gutierrez
Originally I started out doing watercolours, and then coloured pencils. I've neglected my painting for too many years, but with work it was difficult to find the time. I also do stained glass, which is another hobby that is time consuming, and requires a lot of dedicated space.
I started taking photographs years ago with my 35mm camera, intending to use them as inspiration for my watecolours. Then I discovered digital. I love the instant gratification, and the fact that I can take hundreds of shots and pick only the ones I like best. With all the photo editing programs out there, a whole new world has opened up. I can work on a photograph for as long as I like, save what I've done, and pick it up again when I have time. Photography has been a very rewarding and satisfying outlet for my creative urges, and fits well into a busy lifestyle. Artist Email

Erica Hollander
Erica Hollander is a lawyer, Ph.D., psychodramatist, and a teacher who took up painting and drawing in the great Denver blizzard of 2003. After being housebound for a week or more, she found that painting, which she had not tried since she was a child, had simply captured her imagination. She now works in watercolor, ink, pastel and acrylics. Her aim is to generate what might be called emotional resonance in the viewer, and she tends to use direct statement, and strong color and line to try to achieve that. Among her favorite subjects are people, landscapes, and animals. She will work with a client to try to make an image both she and the client enjoy. Artist Website

Rick Hunckler
I was born in southern Indiana and was sketching wildlife and my pets constantly. Since moving to Colorado in 95, I found the abundance of wildlife very inspiring to paint and photograph. Now I enjoy painting wildlife, florals, urban scenes and really anything that I may be commissioned to paint, in my style of detail with the excitement of color!
I am self taught which means I have taught myself so much through trial and error and believe me, there has been a lot of error to learn from. But I enjoy the challenge of creating life on canvas and portraying the soul of my subject. Large canvasses is what I really prefer to paint on, giving me the luxury of expanse to accomplish what I am trying to convey.
I find it interesting that no two artists paint the same and that each of us is unique in our own way. And that an artist is utilizing the talents given to them to share with others the beauty of our world! Artist Website

Patricia Jenkins
Patricia Jenkins and her husband, Jeff, have been residents of Roxborough for 14 years; they have two grown children in the Denver area.
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Ms. Jenkins earned her BS and MS in Art Education and taught art in public schools for twenty years. For the past five years, she has run a successful mural painting and faux finishing business called Fauxto Finish.
Her favorite media is bronze sculpture and she often works in pastel and watercolor.
Public displays of her work can be viewed at Tony's Market, Visions Hair Salon, Vinos del Mundo, and the Corner Coffee Shop all located at the Village Shopping Center at the SE corner of Happy Canyon and Santa Fe. She has also worked with Arvada Ridge Liquors and the offices of Pinon Family Practice on Balsam Way in Littleton. Artist Website and email.

Karen Kennedy
Karen Kennedy found that fine art is her passion when she studied drawing, painting, and sculpture with four professional artists during the late 1970’s. She developed a small business that included private instruction, exhibiting, and sales of her art in various venues.
As the extra-curricular demands of their children increased, Karen started a second career in accounting and later as a business systems analyst. Retired from the business career now, she is fully focused on evolving her fine art skills. “It brings me a tremendous joy to be creating drawings and paintings again” she says.
Karen’s “Snow Deer” painting was accepted in an all Colorado show at the Wildlife Experience Museum in July of 2008. She won a Best of Show award for her “A New Beginning” painting in the juried SPRING FORWARD show, April of 2009. Her paintings hang in various private collections throughout the United States.
The painting shown here is from the Roxborough Arts Council Plein-Air painting day held in the Firehouse parking lot, July 2009. Artist Website and email.

Stephen Köblös
Stephen's interest in nature photography began in high school over 30 years ago. With a nature loving family, he grew up with an abiding passion of the great outdoors, and spends most of his time hiking and photographing the awesome beauty of the back country. In his work, Stephen's passion is to capture the personality and strength of distinctive trees, and the beautiful, often intense, displays that nature provides in storms, mountain landscapes, wildflowers, clouds and waterfalls.
Stephen and his wife DebraLee have two grown children and have been married for nearly 20 years. They currently reside in breathtaking Roxborough, Colorado, where his day hikes to the beautiful Roxborough park are just outside his own back yard.
Artist Website and email.

Beth Lancaster
Beth Lancaster's Grandmother taught her how to sew when she was just three years old. Since then, quilting has become such a part of her life that things are out of sorts if she can't make time for it! For the past ten years, she's owned and operated Moonlight Quilts, a referral-based business inspired by her mother, which specializes in custom quilting and t-shirt quilts. She works with clients to produce quality hand-cut quilts that will provide decades of enjoyment.
Artist Website or email.

Maryann Leake
"I flunked watercolor in college. I have worked hard to prove that teacher wrong ever-since. Edwin Leake, my grandfather, an artist, introduced me to the possibility of being an artist." Maryann's artwork mainly encompasses four areas of design: Nest, Floral, Koi and Roxborough. Each having a philosophical theme telling the relationship of man and God. She is a signature member of Colorado Watercolor Society. She has been exhibiting her work consistently throughout Colorado. Her latest commissions are for children's books. "I married my high school steady, Mark Baisley. We are living in Roxborough Park where my studio is visited by my children and grandchildren and two border collies." Artist Website

Lisa Mallory
Art has been a large part of my life since I was a child. Becoming a professional artist has been a joyful and challenging experience that always inspires me to create. As a Colorado native, I strive to portray the beauty of our state's natural resources in my photography. I enjoy enhancing the color, light, shadow and texture that appear in and around subjects I'm photographing. I sometimes digitally enhance or hand etch the photos to resemble eye catching and enlightened paintings, pastels or drawings. My endless hope is that each person who views my work finds they have gained a greater respect and appreciation for the natural world around us.
You may contact the artist at 303-340-3153 or via email. Artist Website

Mike and Jyl O'Neal
Mike and Jyl O'Neal have lived in the beautiful state of Colorado since 1983 and in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains since 1997. They have been working with glass since 1982, and almost exclusively with kiln formed glass since 2002.
They have received training in both stained glass and fused glass. But as most glass artists will acknowledge, the best training is from years of experimentation and understanding how glass behaves in a kiln - or oftentimes misbehaves! 
They enjoy working with clients to find colors and designs that complement the ambiance of their home.
You may contact the artists at 303-948-8964 or via email. Artist Website

Jennifer Riefenberg
I am a photographer and painter. I restrict many of my photographs to a particular, large, limited size and I prefer to work in black and white, though I certainly shoot color. As a painter, I only sell original paintings– no glicee’, silkscreen, prints, or other copies of my work. Though dilution of artwork through mass copy is usually driven by economics, I believe in retaining the integrity of the art as a rare beauty. The prices may be a bit higher at times – but the artwork is more precious. You can be assured that you will have something unique. Please enjoy your visit to my website and feel free to contact me for commission work. Artist Website

Stacy Robinson
Stacy’s acute sense of whimsy, joy and playfulness helped her to develop her unique style. She creates contemporary art dolls or what she calls, Soulful Soft Sculptures. She is a native of Oklahoma and studied interior design at the Art Institute of Atlanta. She had a successful career as a decorative painter for interiors in Georgia, Texas and Colorado. Stacy also created a unique line of jewelry for Gossamer Wings Studio. She currently has her studio nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, located in Roxborough Park. She can be found there, happily pursuing the art of creativity. You may contact Stacy via email..

Steve Schader
Steve Schader is a Colorado native who, after graduating with a BA in Design and Illustration in 1985, followed a career in graphic design that has taken him through the ranks to ownership of his own company, Eagleye Creative. He has worked together with companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Coca-Cola, Ralston Purina, Dominos, and the John Elway Dealerships.
Steve creates fine art using a few different mediums including pencil, colored pencil, watercolor and digital. Steve started creating digital illustrations in the late 1980s. His recent works have a vintage travel poster feel and since the creation of the Royal Gorge campaign for an ad agency in Colorado Springs, he has been commissioned to produce pieces that were featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine. His most recent poster was created for the Roxborough Park area.
Artist Website and Email.Phone: 720.981.8655

Judie Seyffert
I have concentrated my love of painting on pastels, rich in color and pigment. My experience has spread well over 20 years with emphasis on the diversity and beauty of the land and mother nature's impact on it. My studies have been enriched by working with such notable painters as Barbara Brown (multimedia artist), Ben Konis (PSA), Vicky Clark (PSA) and Christina Debarry (PSA). I find constant renwal of the senses in my relocation from the TX/NM Southwest to the diverse state of Colorado, our own red rock formations and the majesty of the mountains. I am honored to have my work hanging in homes and offices from California to Florida.
Artist Website and Email

Paul Stafford
Paul started woodturning in 1987 when he became aware of the wonderful grains and patterns existing in nature's woods. Attendance of seminars by internationally known woodturners provided his constantly honed skills, coupled with his drive to remain eclectic results in his unique designs. He received a NICHE award, many others at Colorado Art shows, been published in Woodturning magazines, and has displayed in prestigious festivals such as the Bellevue Arts Fair and Cherry Creek Art Festival. Venues include: Northwest Fine Woodworking Gallery, Seattle; del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles; Art on a Whim, Breckenridge, CO; American Association of Woodturners Gallery, St. Paul, MN; Art on the Street Gallery, Castle Rock, CO; and Shidoni Gallery, Tesuque, NM. Artist Website

Todd Wells
"My intention is to inspire the viewer with images that feed the heart and soul, instilling a since of peace and joy." An Aurora resident and business owner since the early 90's, Todd is grateful he is able to give back to the community he loves on a professional level. Working as a professional painter since age 14 has allowed him to hone his eye for detail and interact with a variety of colors, styles and space. His passion for photography came along as a tool to capture a moment, or share an incredible place. He loves everything from the beauty of Ansel Adams to the mystery of Salvador Dali. Painting mostly in acrylic, Todd captures the inward journey through bold, colorful expression. Whether in photographs or acrylics, he draws from the present moment an awareness of his surroundings to form his creations.
Artist Website, Phone: 720.234.7300 and Email

Jennifer White
My love of photography is something that has grown over time. I used to take pictures so that I could document the moment/occasion but then something changed. I started seeing my surroundings through a different “lens”. Going on hikes that used to take a couple hours turned into day hikes. Taking leisurely strolls around the neighborhood and surrounding areas turned into leisurely strolls that included my camera, on the off chance that something would catch my eye. Now I love discovering the little nuances that Mother Nature provides and to share them with others. Artist Website orArtist email.

Kate Wyman
I have always enjoyed art and “creating.” I am mainly a self-taught artist; but, I have taken workshops and classes by several accomplished artists, and learning is an ongoing process that I enjoy. I like working in watercolors because of their clean, fresh look.
Although I have lived in Colorado for most of my adult life, I grew up at the Jersey Shore and love painting seascapes and lighthouses, as well as other compositions.
I am currently a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, member of the Castle Rock Artists Guild, the Park Hill Artists, RAC, and the Littleton Fine Arts Guild. My paintings are in corporate and private collections across the country.
Gallery affiliations are with the Colorado Artworks Gallery in the Denver Art District, the Art on the Street Gallery in Castle Rock, and The Depot Art Center and Gallery in Littleton, Colorado. I also have a large display at the Destination Kitchen store in Norton, Kansas. Artist Website

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