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Current Members of PPPAP
chris alvarez
Patricia Brannan
Patricia Brannan
Chris began drawing at an early age, but it wasn't until after serving in the U.S. Army & spending years with art as his "side-gig" did he answer Art's call. He obtained his BA in Fine Art from UCCS and then taught at UCCS. He studied with Skip Whitcomb, Kim English & others & taught classes in the Pikes Peak area while building his reput
Chris began drawing at an early age, but it wasn't until after serving in the U.S. Army & spending years with art as his "side-gig" did he answer Art's call. He obtained his BA in Fine Art from UCCS and then taught at UCCS. He studied with Skip Whitcomb, Kim English & others & taught classes in the Pikes Peak area while building his reputation and collecting awards with his painting. He owns the Alvarez Art School in Colorado Springs & continues teaching and painting. For more on Chris check out
Patricia Brannan
Patricia Brannan
Patricia Brannan
Patricia dabbled in art in college, then chose a different career. Ten years ago, she began to sense a "calling", which brought her back to art. She began painting after work, then taking classes with artists she admired. Her medium is oil, she loves the texture & forgiving nature of it. Patricia became interested in PleinAir sometime ag
Patricia dabbled in art in college, then chose a different career. Ten years ago, she began to sense a "calling", which brought her back to art. She began painting after work, then taking classes with artists she admired. Her medium is oil, she loves the texture & forgiving nature of it. Patricia became interested in PleinAir sometime ago, & immediately signed up for the PleinAir class in Woodland Park deciding to take her art outdoors! Patrica says, "I enjoy being out in nature, painting from life, and the comradery of other artists".
Melissa Bruce
Patricia Brannan
Melissa Bruce
Melissa is a retired speech-language pathologist and university clinic director. As a child, she participated in private art lessons. Decades later, while employed at University of Vermont, she took periodic watercolor classes with Anne Gordon, and subsequently, classes at the Houston Watercolor Society. Since retiring and moving to Woo
Melissa is a retired speech-language pathologist and university clinic director. As a child, she participated in private art lessons. Decades later, while employed at University of Vermont, she took periodic watercolor classes with Anne Gordon, and subsequently, classes at the Houston Watercolor Society. Since retiring and moving to Woodland Park in 2020, she has taken acrylic classes from Frank Glass, and oil classes from Michael Gault. She a member of a local watercolor group, and The Mountain Artists.
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LEE CABLE
Patricia Brannan
Melissa Bruce
A nationally recognized and highly acclaimed Western and Wildlife artist, Lee has enjoyed several decades painting his favorite subjects while exploring nature and living the Cowboy Way of Life. He has been Featured Artist at numerous national art shows and garnered many awards along the way. Lee has completed in excess of 2,000 works for
A nationally recognized and highly acclaimed Western and Wildlife artist, Lee has enjoyed several decades painting his favorite subjects while exploring nature and living the Cowboy Way of Life. He has been Featured Artist at numerous national art shows and garnered many awards along the way. Lee has completed in excess of 2,000 works for his collectors, galleries, art shows and museums. Lee is a popular art instructor for the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation at susankblackfoundation.org.
Lee's website: www.leecableart.com
Rita Cirillo
Julie Cutting
Julie Cutting
Rita, is a self-taught oil painter who studied at Cottonwood Art Academy in Colorado Springs and with Kim English, Skip Whitcomb, Jay Moore and Lorenzo Chavez. She has been painting for 45 years and her work has been juried into several exhibitions, including Windows to the West and American Women Artists Annual. Rita is a published arti
Rita, is a self-taught oil painter who studied at Cottonwood Art Academy in Colorado Springs and with Kim English, Skip Whitcomb, Jay Moore and Lorenzo Chavez. She has been painting for 45 years and her work has been juried into several exhibitions, including Windows to the West and American Women Artists Annual. Rita is a published artist, of Oil Painting: a Quick and Simple Guide to Learning the Basics: Book 1: Values and Colors which which is available through Amazon. For more on Rita go to
Julie Cutting
Julie Cutting
Julie Cutting
Julie was always drawn to art and has painted most of her adult life. She was an educator for 30 years before trading in the classroom to pursue her passion of oil painting. Julie is active in her local art community and can be frequently be found in local studio classes and paint-outs. Her work focuses on landscapes, florals and dog port
Julie was always drawn to art and has painted most of her adult life. She was an educator for 30 years before trading in the classroom to pursue her passion of oil painting. Julie is active in her local art community and can be frequently be found in local studio classes and paint-outs. Her work focuses on landscapes, florals and dog portraits currently and she has recently found a connection to nature through the plein air experience. She exhibits in galleries locally & has won several People's Choice Awards.. For more on Julie-
Tim Deibler
Julie Cutting
Jerry Edwards
Tim has a life-long passion for art, studying with many local artists during high school. He graduated from the Art Institute of Colorado. He's an award winning artist, best known for his stunning portrayals of nature, who loves painting rugged mountain peaks, desert canyons and the pounding surf. He is a published author of Capturing th
Tim has a life-long passion for art, studying with many local artists during high school. He graduated from the Art Institute of Colorado. He's an award winning artist, best known for his stunning portrayals of nature, who loves painting rugged mountain peaks, desert canyons and the pounding surf. He is a published author of Capturing the Seasons in Oils published by North Light Books & a popular teacher and instructor. Tim enjoys portraying his experiences in nature & wants his viewers to say "I'd like to be there."
Jerry Edwards
Julie Cutting
Jerry Edwards
Jerry is an engineer who has always done art. He started out drawing, and then began his pursuit of watercolor. 2024 brought an opportunity to study oil painting which he enjoys and now he's discovered PleinAir and he's convinced he's found his artistic path. Jerry is respected as one of the best watercolorists in the region. Jerry's futu
Jerry is an engineer who has always done art. He started out drawing, and then began his pursuit of watercolor. 2024 brought an opportunity to study oil painting which he enjoys and now he's discovered PleinAir and he's convinced he's found his artistic path. Jerry is respected as one of the best watercolorists in the region. Jerry's future holds a straight path from engineer to artist whatever medium he utilizes. His works include landscapes, cabin scenes, animals, birds and wildlife. For addition info:
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
Lisa has pursued art all of her life, and her Best Christmas Present Ever, was an easel she receivedwhen she was 6. She grew up near New York City & gallery visits were frequent occurrences. Her creative journey began seriously 10 years ago with constant classes & workshops, under many professional artists, including Jacob Aguilar. She at
Lisa has pursued art all of her life, and her Best Christmas Present Ever, was an easel she receivedwhen she was 6. She grew up near New York City & gallery visits were frequent occurrences. Her creative journey began seriously 10 years ago with constant classes & workshops, under many professional artists, including Jacob Aguilar. She attended the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) in 2023 and IAPS in 2024. Lisa began her artistic professional career a few years ago, and exhibits locally in galleries and in the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. www.LisaFahertyArt.com
Michael Gault
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
Michael is an award winning artist, with extensive gallery history & 50 years of PleinAir experience. He was traditionally trained with a BFA & MA in Studio Art. A life-long professional artist he's taught college art classes in Missouri, Iowa & Colorado as well as continuing education art courses. Drawn to the mountains as a child, he
Michael is an award winning artist, with extensive gallery history & 50 years of PleinAir experience. He was traditionally trained with a BFA & MA in Studio Art. A life-long professional artist he's taught college art classes in Missouri, Iowa & Colorado as well as continuing education art courses. Drawn to the mountains as a child, he has painted from his Colorado studio for 30 years & is active in Woodland Park's art community, as an artist & mentor, He is a member of Oil Painters of America and Plein Air Artists Colorado. For more information go to: www.MichaelGaultStudio.com
George Hart
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
George Hart
George has a BA & MA from the University of Illinois, & was a counselor who taught high school & college for 35 years. He began his creative journey studing under several outstanding artists including C J Chadwell, Stan Loewenkamp, Michael Gault, Chuck Mardosz, Ray Vinella, Fran Dodd & Tim Deibler & primarily paints "en plein air". Viewer
George has a BA & MA from the University of Illinois, & was a counselor who taught high school & college for 35 years. He began his creative journey studing under several outstanding artists including C J Chadwell, Stan Loewenkamp, Michael Gault, Chuck Mardosz, Ray Vinella, Fran Dodd & Tim Deibler & primarily paints "en plein air". Viewers see an extra bit of Colorado in his paintings as dust and grit add to the colors. He's a member of Pikes Peak Pastel Society, the Pueblo Art Guild and a member of the Springs 7.
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Kent Kerns
LISA FAHERTY-VANCE
George Hart
Kent started his artistic career as an art teacher for the Harrison School District. He's been an artist for the past 20 years and has painted regularly for the past 10 years. His medium of choice is watercolor and while he is primarily self-taught, he has taken several classes with Jeremy Serna. One of Kent's favorite art experiences was
Kent started his artistic career as an art teacher for the Harrison School District. He's been an artist for the past 20 years and has painted regularly for the past 10 years. His medium of choice is watercolor and while he is primarily self-taught, he has taken several classes with Jeremy Serna. One of Kent's favorite art experiences was painting at The Broadmoor Hotel with watercolorist, Alvaro Castagnet. Kent exhibits with Reserve Our Gallery in Woodland Park, CO and is a member of the Mountain Artists organization, also in Woodland Prk. Kent's website is; www.KentKerns.com
HANK MAERTENNS
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
HANK MAERTENNS
Hank was a minister and counselor before finding his creative voice six years ago. He began taking workshops and classes and has studied with local artists, Ken Shanika, Ian Roberts, Chuck Mardosz and Michael Gault. Hank's first experience selling his work brought the realization that his art could profoundly affect a person's life when t
Hank was a minister and counselor before finding his creative voice six years ago. He began taking workshops and classes and has studied with local artists, Ken Shanika, Ian Roberts, Chuck Mardosz and Michael Gault. Hank's first experience selling his work brought the realization that his art could profoundly affect a person's life when the collector wanted it to be the first thing she saw each morning. He is active in Woodland Park's local art community, participates in local gallery exhibitions & is a People's Choice Award winner!.
Linda Marie
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
HANK MAERTENNS
Lisa Marie is a self-taught artist who grew up in Portland, Oregon, where she developed her appreciation & love of animals and nature. Her interest in art started when she was in second grade. To her teachers chagrin, she spent class time drawing. As an adult in her early 20's, she found success as an artist and ceramicist. For many yea
Lisa Marie is a self-taught artist who grew up in Portland, Oregon, where she developed her appreciation & love of animals and nature. Her interest in art started when she was in second grade. To her teachers chagrin, she spent class time drawing. As an adult in her early 20's, she found success as an artist and ceramicist. For many years she had a yearning to paint with oils and recently she made the decision to pursue this desire and has jumped in with both feet to do it. She is now expressing her love of creation on canvas. Linda is empowered by her can-do-anything attitude and is determined to "Learn something new every day. Follow Linda on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550013337046
Ed McKay
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
Ed began in computer graphics, long before personal computers and was a creative directive in video, animation, multi-media, internet, publications, and exhibit design while painting in his spare time for his own pleasure. Occassionally he submitted a painting to a competition and won awards as a result.
In 2016 he retired to Colorado Spri
Ed began in computer graphics, long before personal computers and was a creative directive in video, animation, multi-media, internet, publications, and exhibit design while painting in his spare time for his own pleasure. Occassionally he submitted a painting to a competition and won awards as a result.
In 2016 he retired to Colorado Springs where the atmosphere, seasons, and abundant wildlife provide endless inspiration. He is a member of several professional organizations and shows in several local GalleriesEach of these has led to many artistic opportunities, contacts, shows, and awards. For more information on Ed & to see his work go to:
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
MICHELLE MELVILLE-SPECK
Michelle's interest in art began early in life and continues today. She began working in watercolor, taking classes and workshops through a community college in Wyoming. Eventually she pursued acrylic painting and later found her calling as an oil painter. Michelle is an active member of the Woodland Park Art Community and has received se
Michelle's interest in art began early in life and continues today. She began working in watercolor, taking classes and workshops through a community college in Wyoming. Eventually she pursued acrylic painting and later found her calling as an oil painter. Michelle is an active member of the Woodland Park Art Community and has received several commissions, including a cowboy portrait of Lloyd Maynard Larsen on his horse, a series of paintings of the national forest Fossil Beds National Monument and a mural of a historical California scene.
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BRIDGET O'HARA
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Sharon Stephenson-Black
Bridget's art career started with a great high school instuructor who was. very inspirational. She is an oil painter and has been an active plein air painter for the past 20+ years. And she's a regular, enthusiastic participant in the Victor Celebrates the Arts plein air event held annually in Victor, Colorado and has won awardsf for her
Bridget's art career started with a great high school instuructor who was. very inspirational. She is an oil painter and has been an active plein air painter for the past 20+ years. And she's a regular, enthusiastic participant in the Victor Celebrates the Arts plein air event held annually in Victor, Colorado and has won awardsf for her plein air paintings.. Bridget has studied with many regional artists, including Laura Reilly, Kathryn McMahan, Tim Deibler and Michael Gault and paints plein air with several art groups in the area.
Sharon Stephenson-Black
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Sharon Stephenson-Black
Sharon Stephenson-Black is a self-taught painter who uses several mediums and is known for her vibrant use of color in her Realistic, Abstract and Impressionistic work. She's recently drawn to plein air and also works in her studio to produce her landscapes. She's a native of the Colorado Springs and actively participates in various Color
Sharon Stephenson-Black is a self-taught painter who uses several mediums and is known for her vibrant use of color in her Realistic, Abstract and Impressionistic work. She's recently drawn to plein air and also works in her studio to produce her landscapes. She's a native of the Colorado Springs and actively participates in various Colorado Plein Air events and has won awards in several county fairs as well as the Colorado State Fair. Sharon's work is exhibited in several local galleries. For more info on Sharon go to:
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SCOTT YEAGER
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Scott is an avid outdoorsman, who offers a visual diary of his love for the outdoors through his paintings. In his youth he filled sketchbooks with drawings and paintings of nature. Scott studied at the prestigious Scottsdale Artists School in Arizona, and has sought individual study with other renowned artists. Scott's art has been juri
Scott is an avid outdoorsman, who offers a visual diary of his love for the outdoors through his paintings. In his youth he filled sketchbooks with drawings and paintings of nature. Scott studied at the prestigious Scottsdale Artists School in Arizona, and has sought individual study with other renowned artists. Scott's art has been juried into many prestigious shows across the U.S. He travels throughout the country painting and exhibiting his landscapes. Scott is a proficient plein air artist. Information on Scott and his galleries can be found at
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Kenneth Shanika. Emeritus Member
Ken Shanika, is a 2nd generation artist, following in his father's footsteps. He's an Emeritus Member of PPPAP currently living in Missouri after living in Colorado for many years. He's a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute and an artist, teacher and mentor for many artists of all ages while living in Colorado. Ken is a savvy busine
Ken Shanika, is a 2nd generation artist, following in his father's footsteps. He's an Emeritus Member of PPPAP currently living in Missouri after living in Colorado for many years. He's a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute and an artist, teacher and mentor for many artists of all ages while living in Colorado. Ken is a savvy businessman, owning galleries and collecting art through the years and was PPPAP's leader for many years. Ken was invited to join the Susan K. Black Foundation and received their highest award, the “Rose Award”,
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