OUr artists
Jennifer Baker / KILN-FORMED GLASS
Jennifer is a glass artist in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She lived in the Midwest before moving to Colorado in 2007. Her creative instincts would not be fully realized until she was immersed in the colors, lights and shadows of the rich mountain landscapes, expansive skies and crystal waters of the west that inspire her work.
That inspiration is best expressed in the medium of glass. The subtlety of the colors, the reflections and the translucency of light on and through the glass, and the uncertainty of the final piece bring that world into works that range from impressionistic landscapes to sculpture. Fascinated with a process that can be unpredictable, Jennifer manipulates the placement of the glass to represent major shapes, and then layers and/or casts to create textures and interferences that scatter light.
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Jill Bergman / LINOCUT AND MONOTYPE PRINTS
Jill Bergman’s linocut relief prints use texture, line work, pattern, and contrast to create dynamic and playful images. Relief prints are created by carving artist linoleum with small tools. The image is drawn backwards and the areas that won’t print are carved away. Ink is rolled onto the raised image, paper is laid over the top, and it is run through an etching press. The final print can be painted with watercolor.
The Colorado landscape, wildlife, and decorative illustration influence Jill’s style. Her original prints and illustrations are in demand in the Steamboat Springs area and she often works with non-profits promoting environmental awareness. The summer of 2019, Jill completed an 850 square foot mural for Friends of the Yampa. This project brought 120 community members together to help paint and install the Yampa Is Wild mural in downtown Steamboat Springs.
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ATTILA FESZT / ACRYLIC, GRAPHITE, AND INK
Attila Feszt was born in Nassau, Bahamas, in 1976 and has drawn for as long as he can remember. He studied in the UK and graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BA (Hons) in History of Art and Design with Graphic Design in 1999.
By observing the natural world around us through a background of drawing, screen-printing, graphic design and comic book illustration, he seeks to bring attention to simple objects that are familiar, yet presented in a way that bypasses our preconceived notions about what the object is. In this modern age we are so used to seeing the world around us in its infinite and often chaotic state, these defined shapes can get lost in the beautiful noise of our lives. To turn a well known idiom around - we can’t see the trees for the woods.
Shining the spotlight on certain parts of our world makes them stand out against the background. Through this exploration of organic shapes and patterns, he seeks to present these objects in a way which leads to seeing them with fresh eyes.
His work is inspired by the motto 'By reducing the world we make it larger.'
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SANDY GRAVES / BRONZE
Sandy’s stylized sculpture is about energy and movement. Each piece starts with an emotion, the place where the being and their essence cross. The play between negative and positive space allows room for the viewer’s imagination to roam while accenting the parts that define the subject. Exaggeration of proportion coupled with open negative space creates a feeling of movement in bronze, which is traditionally a heavy and stagnate medium. It is Sandy’s hope that viewers feel the emotion that she felt as she created each piece.
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SUSAN GILL JACKSON / OIL
Susie was born an artist. Always pursued art. Through mediums including pencil, pastels, watercolor, stained glass, trompe l'oeil and oil paint, she has grown obsessed with painting en plein air. Being in the elements, trying to capture the fleeting moment is a constant challenge.
Next to her three children and adorable dog Darby, painting is Susie's passion.
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Abby Jensen / NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Abby Jensen of Jensen Photography is best known for her ability to create a connection with her subjects through the lens. Steeped in purity of purpose, Abby chooses to do the hard work in the field. Time, patience and command of the camera are essential for Abby; she does not photoshop her work. Her goal with her photography is to connect the viewer with nature and wildlife. Abby has an enduring love and respect for the wild places in the world and strives to bring that alive in each piece.
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PAULINA M. JOHNSON / PAPER ON EDGE
Paulina’s work is rooted in a minimalist design aesthetic and a genuine love of paper. She is inspired by nature and strives to capture its complexity and beauty with the simplest of elements—such as circles and lines. In her studio, she sees herself as a maker. By working with her hands, she finds a meditative sense of purpose. She believes paper has the ability to be both the story and the storyteller in a work of art. Much of what Paulina does is fueled by a curiosity to listen as strips of paper interact with their environment when pushed beyond the flat surface and out into the three-dimensional world of light and shadow.
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Dedi Knox / WATERCOLOR AND OIL
Dedi Knox received a degree in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin with a watercolor specialty. She taught art for ten years, and learned that no matter the age, each artist brings their own life experiences to their artwork. As an instructor, she learned that fine materials, simple, motivational instruction, and practice are key to good results.
Whatever the subject, Dedi focuses on composition, texture, size, and color. Each painting has a unique process, fast or slow, opaque or transparent, light or dark, but discipline while painting can result in a type of magic.
Dedi moved to Steamboat Springs in 1994. She has had many shows, and received awards in Colorado and Wisconsin. She has been represented by Steamboat Springs galleries for 25 years, including Wild Horse Gallery, Circle Seven Fine Art, and now Pine Moon Fine Art. Dedi currently lives in Hahn’s Peak Village, a small community 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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JILL LEESON / MIXED MEDIA
Jill Leeson is a mixed media artist with an emphasis in water media. In art, water media is the combination of mediums that can be diluted with water. In her current collection, Jill uses acrylic, casein, gouache, watercolor pencils and oil pastels. With controlled spontaneity, thinned acrylic is poured onto canvas or wood panel and allowed to blend, then dry. Jill continues the painting by defining areas with brushwork to create realistic images.
Jill moved to Steamboat Springs in 1992. She finds inspiration for her paintings when she is outdoors skiing, cycling or hiking. She hopes to share hidden beauty with her viewers. Some things that may not be considered beautiful or worthy of an audience, like an old barn, a dandelion or a forest after a fire, she helps to remind us of nature and beauty that might otherwise be forgotten or looked over.
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JOANNE ORCE / oil on Belgian linen
Joanne Orce loves to paint subject matter front and center, local scenes mainly, welcoming you into the color and texture of her daily life. Working from life, outside painting an old barn, a ski mountain or a moose, is her true passion. Joanne attended Pratt Art Institute in Manhattan in the early 2000's for illustration but soon discovered the complexity and luminosity of oil paints and mediums. She has paintings in collections around the world and welcomes commissions. Joanne is also a mom to 3 children and an athletic coach.
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SANDI POLTORAK / GRAPHITE, CHARCOAL AND PENCIL
Sandi Poltorak moved to beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado from Nashville, Tennessee in 2013. She works predominantly in pencil, but occasionally includes some charcoal and colored pencils. After earning a BS from Florida State University and spending 29 years working in forensic science and forensic art, Sandi knew that the art world was her future and is happy to be part of the Pine Moon Fine Art Gallery family. Sandi has earned several awards for her artwork in Tennessee and has been accepted into shows featuring a western theme. In 2015 she placed third in the Art Steamboat contest with a drawing of a native american mother and child entitled, “In Her Arms.”
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TIBBY SPEARE / JEWELRY
Tibby began creating jewelry in elementary school, put herself through college jewelsmithing in the puka shell era, and her enthusiasm remains strong. She has designed and handcrafted thousands of pieces of distinctive jewelry utilizing high quality metals and materials from around the world.
She is committed to deepening her knowledge of gemology and honing her metalsmithing skills. Through intensive design and fabrication, forging and hammering, stamping and soldering, and a little bit of magic, pieces emerge as they are truly meant to be. Her favorite gem (and color!) is Turquoise, but she absolutely enjoys working with all gems and minerals.
Wearing Tibby Jewelry energizes, empowers, surprises and delights as the beloved piece magnifies one’s inner beauty, grace, joyfulness, and love.
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SILAS AXTELL / OIL & GRAPHITE
Silas Axtell (B.1998) is an American artist living in Colorado. He can be found in his studio in North Routt County or traveling in the untouched west in search of pristine landscapes. Silas began draftsmanship when he was young. He continued his studies at Colorado Mountain College where he received an Associates of Arts degree. Silas attended Grand Central Atelier in New York City from 2019 to 2022. There, he was taught in the french classical atelier style which included figurative drawing and painting. Silas is hopeful to connect the timeless nature of Realism to the remnants of the West. He works in oil paint and graphite and believes in a fastidious observation of the natural world, continuing a perpetual conversation with master painters that came before.