Stop by The Artist’s Gallery during Canon City’s First Friday Event!

First Friday, April 5, 2024

"Celebrating the Joy of Spring!"

4:30 ~ 7:30 pm

 We are spring-flinging open our doors to guests for an entertaining community evening of art,

hospitality, and music.

Appetizers served by our Member Artists!

Live Entertainment by Robby Fields!

Our Featured Artists for the month are ~

• Suzi Popkess,

Watercolor / Silversmith Jewelry

• Holli Thompson, Paper and Fiber Wall Hangings

• Cathey Young, Oil

Suzi Popkess,

Watercolor / Silversmith Jewelry

First influenced by her father’s art, Suzi Popkess has been painting for over 45 years. Concentrating her skills on watercolor scenes of Colorado, the Southwest, and Italian design, she renders splendidly rich landscapes and still-life paintings. Suzi says, “I especially enjoy working in watercolor medium for its deep earth tones and vibrant colors.” She is a gifted silversmith and also fashions exquisite jewelry!

Suzi creates her paintings and silversmithing in her home studio in the country outside of Florence, where natural Colorado beauty inspires her artwork every day.

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 Holli Thompson

Paper and Fiber Wall Hangings

I am a paper clay artist and a painter.

I love the challenge and intrigue of paper clay, from the beginning of the shredded paper stage to the rich, vibrant colors and textures in a finished piece of art. There is always something new to learn … pushing me on to the next creative piece.

My roots are in drawing and painting … the mere act of drawing fills me with happiness to this day. And, painting is such a wonderful adventure! I particularly love watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic. I feel as if I have barely scratched the surface.

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Cathey Young

Oil

My goal is always to leave enough to the imagination of the viewer that they will become engaged with the painting. So much more satisfying to complete the creation matching one's own desires.