Uc Sepia @ozjuahsepia
Uc Sepia is an artist and graffiti muralist. She has been painting for more than 20 years with over 300 murals in the Denver area. Uc Sepia paints whimsical female characters with white opalescent faces, pink puffs around their eyes, castles and teapots on their heads, and colorful clothing. These characters are queens, princesses, warriors, and guardians. She loves to tell stories through her artwork, expressing ideas of love, hope, happiness, and all the challenges people face in a beautiful way.
Rachel Crosby @leannaraesart
Rachel Crosby, the artist behind Leanna Rae's Art, is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in portraits and illustrations, working with acrylic, oil paint, and mixed media. Rachel strives to create art and educate the younger generation in hopes that they can see and appreciate themselves in our world. Rachel lives and works in Denver, Colorado, and continues to flourish as an artist and an inspiration for up-and-coming young creatives, composing a narrative where WE are included.
Pher01 @pher01
Pher01 has been creating outdoor murals in Colorado for more than ten years. He is passionate about community and events that spark conversation and creative stimuli. Pher01 believes that artistic expression can heal and plays an important role in community growth and conversation.
Nems @artbynems
Nems is a queer Denver-based artist who specializes in realistic nature-inspired paintings. Her work often incorporates resin layers throughout paint to create depth and shadows within the piece. Nems loves the challenge of painting realistically and learning how to use different art mediums such as acrylic, spray paint, and oil paint. She frequently turns her original paintings into wearable merch items to offer her art to wider audiences! Nems is currently working out of Walnut Workshop in the RiNo Arts District.
Kirstie Connon @kirstie.connon.art
Kirstie Connon is an artist living in the mountains of Colorado. She is deeply inspired by the feeling of nature, closely connected to the landscape of the Rocky Mountains. Her artwork reflects the changing of seasons and different textures found in nature, including wildflowers, snow, and expansive vistas. Kirstie’s artwork blends realism painting with a mystical approach as she infuses her work with geometry to highlight the contrast of organic natural textures with sharp symmetry. She has a deep calling to express her passion for growth and healing, integrating her paintings with the feeling of connection she explores through meditation and yoga.
Jennifer Chaparro @amazingstreetpainting
Jennifer Nichols Chaparro was born into an artistic family in Michigan. She attended UCLA, graduating with a degree in Design. She continued to pursue painting while working in advertising and raising her two daughters. In 2004, Jennifer and her daughters began participating in the Street Painting Festival in Lake Worth, Florida. In addition to chalk art, Jennifer has worked with a variety of media such as pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, ceramics, and fiber.
Eric Pflug @_garbajio
Eric Pflug is a visual artist working his way up Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs through creative expression. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he now calls Colorful Colorado home and draws influence from its mountains, rivers, flora, fauna, and culture. Eric experiments with the mediums of paint, clay, metal, wood, and language. His work shows great breadth; there is something for everyone in his creations. His art encompasses visionary themes through geometric patterns, organic forms, and surreal imagery. Eric uses his creative practice as a mode to foster a personal and interpersonal connection to divine, creative intuition.
Chandler Dolan @chandlerbreeart
Chandler Dolan is an artist who grew up in Denver, Colorado. She has been drawing and painting since she was a child and aims to spread joy and happiness through her work. With a versatile skill set that encompasses animation, painting, drawing, and various other mediums, she hopes to delight anyone looking at it. In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, Chandler seeks to be a beacon of light, offering moments of respite and joy through her whimsical creations.
"Bird" J. Hernandez @birdhere_art
"Bird" J. Hernandez is a visual artist based in Denver, Colorado. He honed his acumen for design while in California before moving to Colorado. With a focus on paintings and murals, Bird transforms canvases and urban landscapes into vibrant narratives that captivate the imagination.
3rd Version @3rdversion
Ben Patterson, a.k.a. 3rd Version, began in construction but evolved into a full-time artist with over a decade of experience across four states. 3rd Version is not just a moniker, but a reminder to continually evolve, grow, and push his limits as an artist because the next version is always better.