Like many artists, I feel I was born to create and began painting in primary school at the age of six. After earning my degree in Art, Psychology, and Early Childhood Education from the University of Northern Colorado, I combined my professional life with my love of travel. My extensive travels and life experiences continue to inspire my work. My early training established a strong foundation in the Impressionistic tradition, focusing on painting shapes of light and color with loose, expressive brushwork. I also studied at the Loveland Fine Art Academy, the Art Students League of Denver, and with several accomplished artists. I paint primarily in oils. While I enjoy a variety of subjects including still life, landscape, cityscape, and figurative work, my individual paint application and vibrant color create a consistent and recognizable style. Collectors often say they can spot my work from across the room.

Workshops, Private Lessons, Paint & Sip, Celebration Lessons & Painting from the Heart for all levels, including beginners!

Dawn's artwork is currently on display at:
Horton Fine Art Gallery - Beaver Creek, CO
Creative Framing & Fine Art - Louisville, CO
Chrysalis at the Stanley - Estes Park, CO
Earthwood Collections - Estes Park, CO
Colorado Furniture Gallery - Conifer, CO
Old Town Art & Framery - Fort Collins, CO
Deselms - Cheyenne, WY

Proud member of:
OIL PAINTERS of AMERICA

FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove
June 5, 2026 5-8pm
Earthwood Collections, Estes Park
https://www.earthwoodgalleries.com/june-events/

Gold Coast Art Fair
June 20 and 21, 2026, 10am-5pm
Chicago's historic Grant Park
https://amdurproductions.com/gold-coast-art-fair/

The Millennium Art Festival
June 27 and June 28, 2026, 10am-5pm
Lake Street at Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL (just blocks north of Millennium Park)
https://amdurproductions.com/new-millennium-art-festival/

Art in the Park
August 8 and 9, 2026, Saturday 10am-5pm ~ Sunday 10am-4pm
North Lake Park, Loveland, Colorado
https://www.lincolngallery.com/art-in-the-park-visitors-info.html

Affordable Arts Festival
August 30, 2026, 9am-3pm
Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colorado
https://www.uncovercolorado.com/events/affordable-arts-fest/

Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show
September 5-7, 2026, 9am-5pm (3pm on Monday)
Bond Park, Estes Park, Colorado
https://estesartscrafts.com

18th Annual Loveland Art Studio Tour
October 10-11 and October 17-18, 2026, 11am-5pm daily
355 E. 2nd Street, Loveland, Colorado
https://www.lovelandcreates.org/loveland-art-studio-tour/

Browse all collections and find the piece that speaks to you.

Whether you're a beginner picking up a brush for the first time or an experienced artist looking to grow your skills, I offer a welcoming environment where creativity can flourish. Indoor classes, plein air painting adventures, and special workshops are offered throughout the year, with subjects ranging from Colorado landscapes and florals to impressionistic painting techniques.
Because class offerings and dates change seasonally, I invite you to contact me for current availability, upcoming opportunities, and waiting list information. I look forward to painting with you!

Classes & Opportunities Include:

• Indoor Studio Classes
• Plein Air Painting Sessions
• Special Workshops
• Beginner Through Advanced Instruction
• Landscapes, Florals, and Colorado-Inspired Subjects
• Oil and Acrylic Painting

Join the Interest List
To receive upcoming class announcements, workshop dates, and availability updates, please contact me and include your name, email address, and phone number.
Email: Tuscandawn@aol.com
Phone: 970-412-7755

My work is meant to capture not just what is seen, but what is felt-the quiet moments, the movement of light, and the emotional connection between people, place, and memory. Through expressive brushwork and vibrant color, I invite viewers into a moment where they can pause, feel, and remember something meaningful in their own lives. I hope to create connection - between past and present, between history and personal experience - through landscapes, the Stanley Hotel, and everyday beauty. Years from now, I want to be known not only for my paintings, but for the lives I've touched through teaching, encouragement, and sharing the joy of art.