Meet the Artists at the Blue Gallery!

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Ashli is the owner and creator of The Soap Goddess. After an accident 24 years ago that changed the plans she had in life, she found herself needing an at-home career to support her three children. She began her journey into soap-making and now offers products for sale at the Dancing Spirit Gallery as well as offering special orders for weddings, birthdays, baby showers, quinceaneras and more. Orders can be placed at 720-300-8101 or ashlipope1000@gmail.com

Cynthia's studio is surrounded by the majestic La Plata Mountains to the north and east and the colorful high desert to the west and south. There is never a shortage of art inspiration!

She likes to say, "My work tells a story, be it real or imagined."  and considers herself an eclectic artist often combining different mediums and techniques within her paintings.

She teaches classes on a regular basis at local galleries, public libraries, and in private group settings.

Shawna grew up near Denver, lived in Arizona and Utah, but has recently retired  to Hesperus, Co. She has experience with many different mediums. In 2004 Shawna received a pottery wheel and she now has a small studio where she makes her creations, as well as teaching at Dancing Spirit. She usually makes items that are useful, but  "Not everything works as planned, and that is what makes pottery fun." One of her favorite things is creating different designs on her pieces.

Glenda was born and raised in Allison, and received a B.A. in Art Education, Painting and Psychology from the Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo. She has a great interest in art and she finds watercolor to be a great way for her to express the way color and natural light are everchanging.  Sunsets, sunrises, the outdoors and Southwest scenery is her favorite to capture. Glenda is also a silversmith, a jeweler, and knits and crochets. 

Gerry has a passion for nature, outdoor adventures and creativity. When Becky moved here, she fell in love with the same things, and met her soulmate. Gerry is a lapidary artist, making unique stone art as well as upcycled jewelry made from the waste from producing Surfboards and automotive paint.  Becky enjoys painting and picked it up again after 35 years thanks to Gerry's constant encouragement. Together they enjoy creating and sharing their art at festivals, events and in local shops.

 Kasey was born in Castro Valley, CA and was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She graduated from high school with Art Honors and went on to study art at the San Francisco and Alaksa universities. For Kasey, art allows her to be able to release her own expression for her personal wellbeing. Kasey is active in the community and is the Executive Director of Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts. She is always willing to jump in to teach pottery classes to youth and adults alike.