A Creative Journey EXHIBITION
A Creative Journey
A Creative Journey celebrates the creativity, growth, and diverse perspectives of students and instructors throughout Douglas County. Featuring artwork in a variety of mediums, the exhibition brings together artists at different stages of their creative journeys and highlights the talent being developed, taught, and inspired within our local community. It honors the many paths that lead artists to create, from first-time beginners to seasoned professionals finding new inspiration.
This exhibition brings together students, instructors, artists, and the community united by one idea: that creativity is a journey worth celebrating at every stage. From bold experiments to refined mastery, each piece on display reflects a personal step forward — a moment of growth, discovery, or self-expression captured on canvas, paper, and beyond.
Awards
Students: 16-20 Years Old Category
FIRST PRIZE - Ryan Lindquist
“True Passion”
Oil Paint
12” x 9″
NFS
SECOND PRIZE - Kira McDowell
“Lost Time”
Graphite
11″ x 14″
$200
To purchase: Hhawkins5@hotmail.com
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - Isabelle Ramirez
“Basking in the Glow”
Digital
16″ x 22″
NFS
Students: 21+ Years Old Category
FIRST PRIZE - Abigail Collins
“Morning Calm”
Acrylic Paint
11” x 14″
$175
SECOND PRIZE - Debbie Lush
“Take Back Your Life”
Mixed Media
43.75″ x 33″
NFS
Instructors Category
FIRST PRIZE - Brian Hubbell
“Moment of Grace”
Oil on Canvas
24” x 36″
$3,950
SECOND PRIZE - Leigh Anne Lewis
“Rise Up”
Pastel
20″ x 16″
$450
Entire Exhibition
Jacqueline Shuler
“Floating Orbs”
Acrylic
40″ x 30″
$1,800.00
To purchase: jackie@n6media.com
Aden Barnes
“Where the Ridges Breath”
Photograph
12″ x 18″
$150
To purchase: Adenbarnes08@gmail.com
Jai Ravyn
“Cold Eye”
Photograph
18″ x 24″
$100
To purchase: ravenintheglade@gmail.com
Brooke Speegle
“Man”
Oil
36″ x 48″
NFS
Armita Motallebi
“Colors of Fall”
Acrylic
16″ x 20″
$95
To purchase: 720 951 3883
Jami Lopeman
“Colorado Gold”
Mixed media
18.5″ × 22.5″
$250
To purchase: Jami.lopeman@yahoo.com
Brian Hubbell
“Glistening Wave”
Oil on Canvas
30″ x 40″
$4,900.00
To purchase: brianhubbell@comcast.net
Abigail Collins
“Wildflower Dance”
Acrylic
11″ x 14″
$150
To purchase: abigail@abigailrcollins.com
Blake Saloom
“Ripple”
Photography
13″ x 19″
NFS
Robert Quimby
“Approaching Storm”
Watercolor
20″ x 16″ (framed)
NFS
Jonathan Lutz
“Loneliness Found in the Fields of Gray”
Digital Photograph
13″ x 19″
NFS
Kit McLaughlin
“Bramblefolk: The Birdwatcher”
Digital Illustration
11″ x 14″
$180
To purchase: emmelinebramble@gmail.com
Tamara Andersen
“Hold On!”
Acrylic
24″ x 16″
$350 To purchase: tfacreativearts@gmail.com
Abigail Collins
“Lake View”
Acrylic
11″ x 14″
$150
To purchase: abigail@abigailrcollins.com
Reese Mitchell
“Fleur”
Mixed Media
20″ x 16″
To purchase: jkathrynmitchell@gmail.com
Clara Benzley
“Anchored in Flowers”
Photography
12″ x 18″ (unframed)
NFS
Brooke Speegle
“Art Universe”
Acrylic on wood skateboard
8″ x 24″
NFS
Elle Smith
“Beauty of Imperfections”
Photography
18″ x 12″ (unframed)
NFS
Brian Hubbell
“Horsin’ Around in the Canyon”
Oil on Canvas
30″ x 40″
$4,900.00
To purchase: brianhubbell@comcast.net
Abigail Collins
“An Enchanted Meeting”
Acrylic
20″ x 20″
$275
To purchase: abigail@abigailrcollins.com
Leigh Anne Lewis
“Looking Out”
Pastel
20″ x 16″
$450
To purchase: leighannelewis84@yahoo.com
Brooke Speegle
“Crazy?”
Scratchboard
8″ x 10″
NFS
Kiera Searle
“Always and Forever”
Oil painting
20″ x 24″
NFS
Ryan Lindquist
“Rainbow Eye”
Oil Paint
10″ x 8″
NFS
Kira McDowell
“Merciless”
Oil painting
24″ x 36″
$500
To purchase: Hhawkins5@hotmail.com
Sawyer Duplantis
“Golden Experience“
Graphite
15″ x 12″
NFS
Jami Lopeman
“Eerie”
Mixed media
24″ x 20″
$250
To purchase: Jami.lopeman@yahoo.com
Molly Binning
“Zebra Shark”
Acrylic on canvas
12″ x 9″
NFS
Abigail Collins
“Crimson Passage”
Acrylic
16″ x 20″
$215
To purchase: abigail@abigailrcollins.com
Robert Quimby
“Cowboy Cool”
Watercolor
16″ x 16″ (framed)
$685
To purchase: robert@quimbyart.com
Debbie Lush
“Drop the Baggage and Rise”
Mixed media
24″ x 12″
NFS
Jacqueline Shuler
“Inspiration”
Acrylic
24″ x 36″
$1,800.00
To purchase: jackie@n6media.com
Jami Lopeman
“Changing of Seasons”
Acrylic
12.5″ x 15.5″
$100
To purchase: Jami.lopeman@yahoo.com
Sawyer Duplantis
“Eris”
Graphite
15″ x 12″
NFS
Abigail Collins
“Ma’am”
Mixed Media/Acrylic
16″ x 20″
$215
To purchase: abigail@abigailrcollins.com
Prospectus and Jurors for this Exhibition
Dive into the details of this celebrated exhibition! Read the past prospectus to learn about the submission process and get to know our jurors, whose knowledge and vision helped to shape this show.