Each month Equilibrium is excited to host a different local artist in our waiting room gallery.
February 2023 Henri S./ Leafeon Lover
Herni is a 15-year old non-binary individual, originally from Mississippi, who has loved the arts since the 2nd grade. They have participated in a variety of arts including Culinary, Theater, Choir, Acapella, Interior Design and Cosplay. Henri has helped run a Steampunk social group known as ‘Airship Iron Opal’ for 8 years. They are working with the Thompson Valley High School Theater Company in the production of Footloose. Henri’s family has a large range of history in different parts of the world, from being French and Cherokee on my mother’s side, to Russian on my father’s side, and Scottish, Irish, and English on both. Henri was raised to be an accepting person who values their work, as well as others, and work on helping others where they can. This is part of the inspiration for the collection currently showing at Equilibrium. Copies of prints are for sale, to purchase contact Henri email namelesscrossfire@gmail.com
January 2023 Amy Asche
Amy Asche is a conceptual photographer specializing in Fine Art, Portraits, Live Music, Event Photography and more. With over 25 years behind the lens Amy is a versatile and creative artist with an eye for unique portraits and art. Amy is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and a FRCC Graduate.
Read more about Amy and her many artistic projects on her website. https://www.residentrockstar.com/credentials Price List for prints displayed 12 x 12 $50 each 11 x 14 $75 each 16 x 20 $100 each Poison Apple Candles $15 each Cauldron candles $20 each Poison Apple Soaps $15 Large Pillar Candles $13 Medium Pillar Candles $6 Small Pillar Candles $3 Intention Candles $3 Bath vials $10 each Bath bombs $9 each.
December 2022 Jessica Garramone
This showing is completely different than any other showing we have done at Equilibrium! It is a 1 way showing, if there is a piece that speaks to you, let our staff know. If someone hasn’t claimed it already, then it is yours for pick up in January!
Thrifty Gryphon is the creator of bracelets, handmade gifts, and more from repurposed materials and the creativity of the mind. The owner, Jessica Garramone, has always been a creative person and enjoys arts and crafts of all varieties. She began Thrifty Gryphon as a way to continue to create and to join in the convention and festival community that she so enjoys. Through Thrifty Gryphon, she has made many “con friends” and has continued to enjoy creating. Thrifty Gryphon specializes in leather jewelry, upcycled boxes, and painted glass. However, Jessica creates so much more. She loves painting, pottery, and building with Lego. Showcased here are a couple of her paintings along with some from Thrifty Gryphon guest artists who donate their art to support Jessica in her business dream. Her wares are available for purchase at http://www.thriftygryphon.com she can be reached at jessica@thriftygryphon.com
Anna Pieruccini November 2022
Anna Pieruccini is a local mixed media artist who takes inspiration from the fantastical realms of steampunk, fairy tales, and folk lore. Her ornately detailed work features images such as anthropomorphic animals, skulls, and mythological creatures. You can find her work at http://www.facebook.com/eyeofspinx http://instagram.com/frogottenmoon9 or email her at dreamsnail@comcast.net She also sells at her wears at various local conventions and festivals, see her Facebook page for details on where she will be next!
ChaoticPairofSocks October 2022
ChaoticPairofSocks joined the Waiting Room Gallery for an encore showing in October! She is a level 1 high schooler who takes inspiration for her art from places such as Norse mythology, Zelda, the fuffy fandom, the book series Warriors, popular anime and the natural world. This showing is examples of what her work usually looks like, along with alcohol markers, watercolors, and plain pen and paper. If you’d like to see more of her work check out her Instagram @ChaoticPairOfSocks
She is also saving up to go to Japan with her school in June of 2023. If anyone feels so moved to help her reach her goal you can donate here: account.eftours.com/donations/Yob4By
M. D. Lee September 2022
M.D. Lee is a Loveland based multimedia fine artist. Her work varies from realistic to surreal. She enjoys utilizing multiple elements, such as stones, mirrors and multiple painting techniques at once in her works. She is a September birthday and is excited to share her work in the Waiting Room Gallery to celebrate. Find her work here: Instagram: @mdleeart & @mdlee.art Facebook: M.D.Lee Art & Design Twitter: @mdleeart Clubhouse: @Marianna914 Email: mdundas@live.com
Chaotic Pair of Socks September 2022
ChaoticPairofSocks returns for their 4th Annual Showing at the Equilibrium Waiting Room Gallery! Bringing along some new pieces inspired by her favorite childhood franchise- Pokèmon! She is a level 1 high schooler who takes inspiration for her art from places such as Norse mythology, Zelda, the fuffy fandom, the book series Warriors, popular anime and the natural world. This showing is examples of what her work usually looks like, along with alcohol markers, watercolors, and plain pen and paper. If you’d like to see more of her work check out her Instagram @ChaoticPairOfSocks
She is also saving up to go to Japan with her school in June of 2023. If anyone feels so moved to help her reach her goal you can donate here: account.eftours.com/donations/Yob4By
Fort Collins Comic Con August 2022
Fort Collins Comic Con is excited to return for 2022! It is A fun, locally-organized, affordable Con experience in Northern Colorado to encourage children’s literacy and increase access to art, culture, and local creators in our community. Fort Collins Comic Con has donated $95,000 to the Poudre River Public Library District by bringing together thousands of geeks, pop-culture enthusiasts, gamers, fans, artists, writers, creators, cosplayers, and more into the Northside Aztlan Community Center.
Information for this year’s convention is available http://www.fococomiccon.com
June and July 2022 There was not an artist due to life happening for the scheduled artist.
Katie Riedner May 2022
Katie Riedner is the Fox of Fox & Owl Tie-dye. She brings color to many forms of textiles, however, She most enjoys upcycling unique thrift store finds and creating tapestries. Each tapestry she makes holds a special place in her heart, and her hope is for each one to end up with someone who ‘knows’ it belongs with them. All her pieces are available for sale. For inquiries or commissions, email me at convertedcolor@gmail.comTo see what her partner(Owl) and she are currently creating, join them on instagram @foxandowltiedye
April 2022 Ash Bissell
Ash is 18 and has been doing photography for about 6 years. It is her creative outlet. She loves to be able to show emotions without seeing someone facial expressions. She mostly work as a fine arts photographer, mostly in studio and with photoshop. Her plan is to go to college to major in fine arts photography. She also dabbles in analogue/film photography and multimedia works. For commissions email ashbissell@hotmail.com
March 2022 Natalie Crawford
Natalie is a Fort Collins based artist who utilizes old and watercolor on canvas and fans. The fans are complete creations by Natalie, including the blades, the fan and the artwork. For commissions Natalie can be reached at natalie.crawford1997@gmail.com
February 2022 Alex Tankersly
Alex Tankersley has been creating one thing or another with any medium he can get his hands on since before he could remember. His favorite mediums are paint & brush-tip markers. He has amassed a portion toward a BFA degree with an emphasis in Illustration & hopes to finish in the future. His works tend to be an extension of things he wants to say, for which he can’t quite find the words. He dabbles in Disability & LGBTQ+ Positive messages & anything with a cat on it. He enjoys partnering with other talents to host classes with an artistic bent. He has experimented with videography & tutorials. For originals or any questions, please contact Alex Tankersley directly at: (970)692-1327 Prices are a starting point, & negotiable, if you really love a piece please call. https://www.facebook.com/mymarkstudio/ https://www.instagram.com/my_mark_studio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbdRu33z9R8Tql7S7gTKWw?view_as=subscriber
Prints for sale at Store Envy: https://www.storenvy.com/stores/961171-my-mark-studio
January 2022 Aleesha Greene
Aleesha was gracious enough to share her work with us for a 2nd month!
Aleesha lives & Works in Loveland, CO. She enjoys creating art in various mediums, preferring pencil and acrylic. Her favorite things to create are portraits. She takes a lot of inspiration from music and the art of Van Gogh. Contact: paintedkoi18@gmail.com for purchases
December 2021 Aleesha Greene
Aleesha lives & Works in Loveland, CO. She enjoys creating art in various mediums, preferring pencil and acrylic. Her favorite things to create are portraits. She takes a lot of inspiration from music and the art of Van Gogh. Contact: paintedkoi18@gmail.com for purchases
November 2021 Linda and Maximo Bustos
Linda and Maximo have been active artist in Loveland for over 40 years. They were part of the the Thompson Valley Art League in the 1980s and instrumental in the move of Art in the Park from Dwayne Webster park to it’s current location in North Lake Park. All the art in this showing was some of their earlier acrylic works and they have since moved on to other mediums.
October 2021 M. D. Lee
M.D. Lee is a Loveland based multimedia fine artist, who we are excited to welcome back for her 3rd annual showing! Her work varies from realistic to surreal. She enjoys utilizing multiple elements, such as stones, mirrors and multiple painting techniques at once in her works. Find her work online here: Instagram: @mdleeart & @mdlee.art Facebook: M.D.Lee Art & Design Twitter: @mdleeart Clubhouse: @Marianna914 Email: mdundas@live.com
October 2021 Machiah Brewer
Machiah a 20 year old artist working on figuring out life and what not. He does mostly drawings in ink, charcoal, and graphite but also likes painting and photography as well. He is hoping to also explore more 3 dimensional media such as ceramics and contemporary sculpture. Sometimes he sell prints of his art. Machiah also does commissions. If interested you can email machaihbrewr@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram @machiah_brewer
September 2021 Autumn J./ChaoticPairofSocks
Autumn J turned 14 on the 25th of September and is returning to our gallery for their annual showing! ChaoticPairofSocks usually works with pen and paper as well as some digital work. None of her pictures in this showing are for sale. This showing is examples of what her work usually looks like, along with alcohol markers, acrylic paint, watercolors, and a really cool high resolution printer her friend printed on of her masked cat digital pieces on. She wishes you enjoy the chaos of her work!
August 2021 Phera
Phera is a 13/14 non binary individual (they/them/potato) who is fueled by sodas and lack of sleep. They like and are inspired by Undertale, Underverse, FNAF, Marvel, Indie Games, making stories up and abandoning them! All of Phera’s are in this showing was done digitally then printed. Contact painted koi18@gmail.com for purchases.
July 2021 Kai Frawg
We are excited for the return of Kai Frawg, who was our 1st ever artist in the waiting room gallery in July of 2019.
Kai is a conceptual fine art photographer who creates work with a painted quality. She is strongly influenced by the works of Brooke Shaden and Jennifer Thoreson. Kai is currently working on over 20 new pieces for her followers. Most of her work has a dream-like fantasy feel. She wants her viewers to be engaged in each scene, to be drawn into each moment. She is originally from the Oregon coast, but currently lives in Loveland, Colorado with her special needs son and her fiancé.
https://kaifrawg.com https://www.facebook.com/KaiFrawgFineArt/
June 2021 Nate Libby
Nate Libby is a Maine-born, Colorado based artist whose work is centered around media culture and modern
portraiture. Trained as both a painter and studio photographer, his portrait works are often an intersection between the real and the absurd. Leaning heavily on pop-culture imagery, his artistic choices ask the viewer who and what is relevant and important. Nate works primarily in photorealistic ink and colored pencil drawings. With a deep passion for film and music, his subject matter ranges from cult movie icons, cinematic references, politics, and obscure moments in
time.
In 2015, Nate received his Bachelors of Art in Painting from the University of Maine in Farmington. He went on to be awarded Lewiston/Auburn, Maine’s 40 Under 40 Creative Genius award in 2019. He has recently moved his business from the east coast to Colorado, working as both a painter and photographer.
For prints, commissions and general inquiries, please email: nathaniel.e.libby@gmail.com
Online: http://www.fortyfourphotography.net – Fine Art Instagram – @fortyfour_photography or @nlib44
May 20201 Mildred Toepfer
Mildred is based out of Loveland Colorado and works with a variety of medias that range from traditional acrylic paints to digital painting to unconventional choices such as chalk mixed with glue. This instillation is all acrylics. Mildred’s artwork takes inspiration from stories, nature, and the magical bits hiding in the mundane. You can find her artwork by searching for Mab the Fey on Facebook or http://www.Society6.com/mabthefey
April 2021 Makayla Perkins
Makayla is a Northern Colorado based artist who loves to do art in her free time. The pieces in this collection are watercolors. Her works are not for sale at this time.
March 2021 Machiah Brewer
Machiah a 19 year old artist working on figuring out life and what not. He does mostly drawings in ink, charcoal, and graphite but also likes painting and photography as well. He is hoping to also explore more 3 dimensional media such as ceramics and contemporary sculpture. Sometimes he sell prints of his art. Machiah also does commissions. If interested you can email machaihbrewr@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram @machiah_brewer
February 2021 Kerigan Phillips
Kerigan is a Loveland native who is having her 2nd showing in the Waiting Room Gallery. This exhibition features paintings done by Kerigan in the past year. These pieces are for sale by contacting the artist at kerigan.phillips02@gmail.com.
There was no Artist for December 2020 or January 2021 due to closure of the waiting room due to Covid-19 restrictions.
November 2020 Jordan Hull
Jordan is a Northern Colorado Senior who utilizes a vareity of art mediums and techniques. The showing in the gallery this month features acrylic on canvas with embordery.
October 2020 Aaron Smith
Aaron Smith is 13 years old & a self-taught artist. His favorite mediums include watercolor painting & drawing but sculpture is also fun. He’s loved to draw ever since he was 4 & he still does! Letting others see his art & then be excited & happy about it makes him super happy because He enjoys when people enjoy the work that he puts out! 🙂 He hopes you enjoy his art!
September 2020 M.D. Lee
M.D. Lee is a Loveland based multimedia fine artist. Her work varies from realistic to surreal. She enjoys utilizing multiple elements, such as stones, mirrors and multiple painting techniques at once in her works. She is a September birthday and is excited to share her work in the Waiting Room Gallery to celebrate. She is hosting a silent auction in the office ending on 9/30/2020 for the pieces on display. Find her work online here: Instagram: @mdleeart & @mdlee.art Facebook: M.D.Lee Art & Design Twitter: @mdleeart Clubhouse: @Marianna914 Email: mdundas@live.com
September 2020 Autumn Johnson
Autumn is 12 years old and in 7th grade. She has drawn ever since she could hold a pencil. She loves cosplaying with her friends and expressing herself through art. Her dream is to be a professional artist and make a living off her creations. She is obsessed with Japanese culture and anime hence why she drew the Eastern Dragon and the Cat Yoki. She is also participating in Loveland’s Pastels on 5th for the 2nd year in a row. You can vote for her here: https://pastelson5th.org/vote (She is artist #68) Her artwork is not for sale at this time.
August 2020 Artist had to cancel
July 2020 Jessica Garramone
Thrifty Gryphon is the creator of bracelets, handmade gifts, and more from repurposed materials and the creativity of the mind. The owner, Jessica Garramone, has always been a creative person and enjoys arts and crafts of all varieties. She began Thrifty Gryphon as a way to continue to create and to join in the convention and festival community that she so enjoys. Through Thrifty Gryphon, she has made many “con friends” and has continued to enjoy creating. Thrifty Gryphon specializes in leather jewelry, upcycled boxes, and painted glass. However, Jessica creates so much more. She loves painting, pottery, and building with Lego. Showcased here are a couple of her paintings along with some from Thrifty Gryphon guest artists who donate their art to support Jessica in her business dream. Her wares are available for purchase at http://www.thriftygryphon.com she can be reached at jessica@thriftygryphon.com
June 2020 Adriana Moore
Adriana is a Senior at Central High School. She has been doing art since she could pick up a pencil, trying to master mixed media from color pencil to water color, her favorite being graphite. The collection she is sharing this month is hyper realistic in style. Overall her art is her passion and she hopes to develop her skills even more through her journey her works are not for sale at this time.
May 2020 H.C. Stillson
H.C. Stillson is a 7th grader in Loveland Colorado. His preferred style of art is Zen Tangle, though he enjoys a variety of mediums, especially cosplay. He also plays trumpet and is a Star ranked Boy Scout. He has shown artwork in the Thompson Valley School District office aft show in the past. His works are not for sale at this time.
April 2020 Megan Rich
Megan is an 8th grader who live in Loveland. She prefers using pencils be they colored or graphite for her artwork. She loves Furries. They are her favorite thing to draw and her favorite color is purple. Her artwork is not available for sale at this time.
March 2020 Delaney Williams
Delaney has been creating art for the past 5 years. Her inspirations for starting drawing is her older sister and the art style of Japanese Anime. She is 16 year old Northern Colorado 10th grader. Most of her art work is from her art class at school. If you are interested in purchasing any of Delaney’s items she can be reached via email at williamsdelaney475@gmail.com
February 2020 Kerigan Phillips
Kerigan Phillips is 18 years old and lives here in Loveland, Colorado. Each piece that’s on the walls has been taken/Painted in Loveland, because she wants to show the beauty of her home, as she see it. The items she has chosen to display offer nature’s beauty. She enjoys capturing different aspects of real life, like it’s realistic details, whether it’s sunsets, animals, open land, night or day, or even imaginary things, each of her pieces capture natures real views in a more creative aspect. She love enhancing color, whether it’s Photoshop or brightening colors with paint. She has been painting/taking photos for four years now, enjoys capturing realistic views.
January 2020 Alex Tankersley
Alex Tankersley has been creating 1 thing or another with any medium he can get his hands on since before he could remember. His favorite mediums are paint & brush-tip markers. He has amassed a portion toward a BFA degree with an emphasis in Illustration & hopes to finish in the future. His works tend to be an extension of things he wants to say, for which he can’t quite find the words. He dabbles in Disability & LGBTQ+ Positive messages & anything with a cat on it. He enjoys partnering with other talents to host classes with an artistic bent. He has experimented with videography & tutorials. For originals or any questions, please contact Alex Tankersley directly at: (970)692-1327 Prices are a starting point, & negotiable, if you really love a piece please call. https://www.facebook.com/mymarkstudio/ https://www.instagram.com/my_mark_studio/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQbdRu33z9R8Tql7S7gTKWw?view_as=subscriber Prints for sale at Store Envy: https://www.storenvy.com/stores/961171-my-mark-studio
December 2019 Mildred Toepfer
Mildred is based out of Loveland Colorado and works with a variety of medias that range from traditional acrylic paints to digital painting to unconventional choices such as chalk mixed with glue. Mildred artwork takes inspiration from stories, nature, and the magical bits hiding in the mundane. You can find her artwork by searching for Mab the Fey on Facebook or http://www.Society6.com/mabthefey
November 2019 Julia
Julia is 18, a recent high school graduate, and has been creating art as long as she can remember. This past year she took an AP Studio Art Class that challenged her beyond what she thought was possible and that is where most of the pieces she is showing came from She is still experimenting with different media and subject matter just trying to find her style. She hopes you enjoy her pieces and remember to never stop creating.
October 2019 Anna Pieruccini
Anna Pieruccini is a local mixed media artist who takes inspiration from the fantastical realms of steampunk, fairy tales, and folk lore. Her ornately detailed work features images such as anthropomorphic animals, skulls, and mythological creatures. You can find her work at http://www.facebook.com/eyeofsphinx or follow her on Instagram/forgottenmoon9 She also sells at her wears at various local conventions and festivals, see her Facebook page for details on where she will be next!
September 2019 M.D. Lee AND Autumn Johnson
M. D. Lee
M.D. Lee is a Loveland based multimedia fine artist. Her work varies from realistic to surreal. She enjoys utilizing multiple elements, such as stones, mirrors and multiple painting techniques at once in her works. She is a September birthday and is excited to share her work in the Waiting Room Gallery to celebrate. Find her work here: Instagram: @mdleeart & @mdlee.art Facebook: M.D.Lee Art & Design Twitter: @mdleeart Clubhouse: @Marianna914 Email: mdundas@live.com
She will be at the Bizarre Bazaar on November 30th in Loveland if you wish to purchase items in person.
Autumn Johnson
Autumn is a Loveland middle school student who takes inspiration for her art from folklore, the furry fandom, steampunk, popular anime such as Pokemon and the natural world. Her work evokes a sense of wonder and magic, that translates to all ages. This is Autumn’s 1st showing in a gallery. Her work is not available online at this time.
August 2019- Fort Collins Comic Con
Fort Collins Comic Con is A fun, locally-organized, affordable Con experience in Northern Colorado to encourage children’s literacy and increase access to art, culture, and local creators in our community. It has been going on for five years strong and Fort Collins Comic Con has donated $95,000 over the last four years for the Poudre River Public Library District by bringing together thousands of geeks, pop-culture enthusiasts, gamers, fans, artists, writers, creators, cosplayers, and more into the Northside Aztlan Community Center.
Tickets for this year’s convention are available https://www.fococomiccon.com/get/fc3-badges-2019/
July 2019- Kai Frawg
Kai is a conceptual fine art photographer who creates work with a painted quality. She is strongly influenced by the works of Brooke Shaden and Jennifer Thoreson. Kai is currently working on over 20 new pieces for her followers. Most of her work has a dream-like fantasy feel. She wants her viewers to be engaged in each scene, to be drawn into each moment. She is originally from the Oregon coast, but currently lives in Loveland, Colorado with her special needs son and her fiancé.
https://kaifrawg.com https://www.facebook.com/KaiFrawgFineArt/
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