Sebnem Duzgun

Sebnem Duzgun draws inspiration from the Mediterranean coast, where she spent summers with her family in Fethiye, Turkey. Her work reflects an intimate connection with rocks, soils, and other earth materials—a relationship shaped by her career as an international mining engineer.

Sebnem’s unique sculptures feature elements that stand as individual pieces, thoughtfully assembled into designs and forms that defy traditional antecedents, offering a fresh and original artistic perspective.

Find her on Instagram at @sbnmdzgn

Gabriela MarBlanco

Gabriela became a metalsmith years ago in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Since then she has created organic, modern, & sacred pieces which incorporate her Oaxacan blood as well as her energy and passion for Mexican ancestral style. Her new collection consists of hand made, wearable art that connects with the heart.Metals and precious stones are a fundamental part of Gabriela's collections. Her goal is always to create "timeless art" that embodies grace, sophistication, and lasting beauty.

Follow her on Instagram at @marblancodesigns

Margaret Rinkevich

Margaret Rinkevich is a dedicated artist and art historian with a B.A. in Art History from the University of Arizona, where she specialized in Italian Renaissance art. She has taught art history at the university level, contributed to museum docent education, and has written extensively on tribal art and culture.

Margaret's career includes archaeological work in Umbria, Italy, and research for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, where she focused on African tribal art. She has also authored publications on various tribal art topics, including a notable article on Eskimo snow goggles for TRIBAL Magazine.

Now based in Telluride, CO, Margaret has exhibited her work locally, including a solo show titled BLUE at Gallery 81435. She opened Rinkevich Gallery in 2018, where she showcases her abstract paintings and tribal sculpture. With over 20 years of painting and collecting tribal art, Margaret’s work reflects the profound influence of tribal art on Modernist movements and her appreciation for the interplay of abstract expressionism and tribal aesthetics. Her work is held in numerous private collections across the United States.

Visit his official here | Follow Margaret’s artistic journey on instagram @rinkevich_in_the_abstract

Kirk Drogsvold

John Kirk Drogsvold is an artist focused on computational design, digital fabrication, and music. He explores new frontiers where art and technology meet, creating innovative works that blend authenticity with advanced techniques. John values collaboration and is eager to work with other artists, designers, and creatives to bring unique, bold visions to life.

Learn more at johnkirkcreative.com, follow his journey on Instagram @johnkirkcreative, and click here for more details!

Ingrid Oliphant

Ingrid Oliphant is a savant artist whose creative journey began unexpectedly in 2022, echoing her earlier awakening to the capacity to heal through touch in 2009. Drawing from her work as a shaman, Ingrid channels what she calls the "Language of Creation" into her paintings, offering viewers a deeply mystical and multi-sensory experience.

Her works are known to evoke feelings of peace and wonder, with some sensitive viewers even reporting physical sensations, emotional shifts, or connections to ancient stories and the energies of the land and water. Each piece evolves organically, shaped by the energies within and around her, emitting a unique sensory rhythm and tone.

Experience Ingrid’s captivating and transformative art, where every piece invites you to explore the unseen and feel the profound beauty of creation.

Website: ingridoliphant.com
Instagram: @ingridoliphant

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Bash Jelen

Bash Jelen is a self-taught photographer with roots in both the United States and England. His passion for travel began early, moving to England at the age of 8 and exploring Europe before embarking on a six-month journey through South America prior to university. After settling in Colorado post-graduation, Bash pursued his passion for photography, investing in his first professional camera and honing his skills amidst the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's South Island.

Initially recognized for his breathtaking mountain and skiing photography in Colorado, Bash has since broadened his creative scope, working with individuals and companies around the globe. His portfolio reflects a deep connection to the travel lifestyle, capturing moments that inspire a sense of adventure and exploration.

Bash continues to grow as an artist and traveler, driven by his love for creativity and connection. Explore his work at bashjelen.com or follow his journey on Instagram: @bashjelen.

Sari Levy

Sari Levy lives in Telluride with her husband and son. She has been making art since 1999. Known for her exploration of form and color, Sari's subjects range from children to those in the later stages of life. She works with a diverse array of materials, including oils, acrylics, oil pastels, graphite, and more, creating thought-provoking pieces on wood, paper, and canvas. Her portraits offer a deep reflection on the human experience and the passage of time.

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Sarah Lewiecki

Sarah Lewiecki creates oil paintings in a multitude of unique forms that incorporate her distinct lexicon of symbols and iconography. Her work fuses beauty with wretchedness in order to reveal their harmony. She brings a variety of mediums into her practice as a painter, including the traditionally male dominated craft of woodworking, masonry, and ironworking. Lewiecki has recently exhibited work at the Torrance Art Museum in Torrance, CA, Below Grand Gallery in New York, NY, Telluride Arts, Telluride, CO and at the Silver Bell Mine in Ophir, CO. The artist lives and works in Los Angeles, CA, and Telluride, CO.

Visit the official site here | Follow her on Instagram @svnlew_studio

Mary Ervin

Mary is a skilled bead jeweler who creates unique pieces without relying on patterns. Her work primarily features abstract and geometric styles, reflecting her artistic versatility. With over a decade of experience, Mary honed her craft under the guidance of professional jewelers in Durango, CO, before progressing to selling her creations. She has showcased her work at various markets across Colorado and has been a proud participant in the Telluride Farmers Market for the past seven years.

Karen Kokjer

Karen Kokjer has been passionate about drawing and painting since childhood, where early exposure to art included classes at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City and inspiring art teachers throughout her education. While minoring in painting and graphics in college, she also majored in Chemistry, balancing her artistic creativity with technical expertise.

Her professional journey began with designing packaging, manuals, and advertising materials for a computer company, as well as posters for Denver music venues and game boards for inventors. She later became an Art Director for May D & F department stores, refining her skills in graphic design and creative direction.

In 1992, Karen relocated to Telluride and quickly became an integral part of the local art scene, working in graphic design for the Telluride Times Journal and renting studio space at the Ah Haa School for the Arts, where she also taught for many years. Her work has been exhibited in various locations in town, showcasing her versatility across mediums and styles.

Now based in Montrose, Karen continues to push creative boundaries, exploring diverse subjects and techniques. Her work reflects her joy in artistic expression and her gratitude to collectors and supporters who inspire her to keep creating.

Follow her journey on Instagram @karenkokjer.

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Josie George

Josie George is a watercolor artist originally from Baltimore, MD, now based in Telluride, CO. She specializes in private commissions for weddings, gifts, and special events, while also curating her own portfolio. Many of her creations are available as greeting cards at local shops around town.

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Joanie Schwarz

Joanie has been known in the publishing world for over 25 years, for portraiture as well as fine art. Creating art and clothing that is imbued with unconditional love brings her life meaning. Her work has been on the covers of Time, Us News and World Report, NY Times Magazine and the LA Times. She now splits her time between Westfield, NJ and Telluride, CO, where she owns Atelier. Located at 215 East Colorado Ave in Telluride, she is creating art and contemplating the magic of life on planet Earth.  

Follow her on instagram @joanieschwarz

Justin Criado

Rev. Justin Criado is an award-winning journalist, editor and indie author. His work has been featured in the Denver Post, Westword, Boulder Weekly, New Noise Magazine, Salt Lake City Weekly, Phoenix New Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He currently writes and resides in Telluride, Colorado. For more strangeness, visit justincriado.com

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Doris Tinsley Nadel

Doris Tinsley Nadel paints with passion the expressions of her life experiences with positive negative space, color, form and texture.  Her paintings illuminate positive vibe expressing powerful energy with vibrant colors and strong sculptured brush strokes. Tinsley Nadel’s interplay with positive negative space creates multiple images as an illusion of images within the images engaging a viewer on multiple levels of energetic movement. Each painting has a different level of energy and movement, speaking to an individual in a unique way. She would like viewers to see the world through the window of her eyes in a positive perspective, be inspired, empowered, feel the energy and uplifted by the expressions of her life journey through her art.

She began painting during her childhood using oils on canvas painting landscapes, flowers, animals and won awards for her paintings.  In college studied architecture, art history, figure drawing, watercolor painting, commercial art, marketing and business. After college she focused on professional marketing/sales business career while painting in her spare time.  While working at an internet start-up company Broadcast.com in 1995 she was inspired by the creative tech environment and began exploring painting minimalist abstract style in acrylic medium on canvas. She has exhibited her paintings in solo art exhibitions, group art exhibitions, curated her own solo art exhibition, business building lobbies, corporate offices, hotel, art fairs and sold paintings over the years. She recently left her professional business career to focus on her artwork expanding her acrylic painting series, creating new painting series and experimenting with other mediums such as color pencil drawings, digital drawing and video.  

Explore Doris Tinsley's portfolio here and follow her on Instagram at @doris.tinsley.nadel

Emily Johnson

Emily Dawn is a graphic and jewelry designer who creates unique pieces crafted from collected coins and crystals. Since 2015, she has been dedicated to designing one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry intended to bring healing energy to those who wear it.

Her design philosophy celebrates individuality, creating versatile and meaningful pieces that reflect the uniqueness of each person. Many of her designs are multifunctional, offering stylish options for festivals, special occasions, or everyday wear.

In addition to her jewelry, Emily curates "Future Dawn Found," a collection of recycled vintage clothing. Each item is thoughtfully handpicked to celebrate timeless craftsmanship and sustainability, ensuring every piece finds a new life and owner.

Emily’s work combines creativity and intention, offering distinctive jewelry and fashion that stand out and inspire.

Visit the official site here | Follow her on Instagram @futuredawndesigns

Daniel Kanow

Daniel Kanow is a visual and kinetic artist based in Telluride. Known for his dynamic and contemplative landscapes and abstractions, Kanow employs a wide range of mediums including acrylics, oils, canvas, wood, plexiglass, and unconventional tools. His creative process is deeply influenced by Asian philosophical and spiritual concepts, exploring themes of detachment, impermanence, creation and destruction, and the beauty of imperfection.

Visit his official here | Follow Daniel’s artistic journey on instagram @danielkanow.fineart

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Brittany Miller

Brittany A. Miller’s mixed media creations blend fine pencil drawings with three-dimensional objects to craft thought-provoking shadow box displays. Her clean compositions invite viewers to explore metaphors of time, care, and the golden threads connecting our inner and outer worlds.

A longtime Telluride resident turned Ridgway local, Miller’s work delves deeply into the human spirit, intertwining symbolism and reflection to inspire personal narratives. Don’t miss her captivating pieces, rich with meaning and artistic depth!

Explore her art here and follow her on Instagram at @bamurhere

Angela Carter

Angela Carter, raised in Redvale, CO, found her passion for crafting through her grandmother, Melba, who instilled in her a love for creativity. From embroidery to crochet, Angela learned a variety of skills passed down through generations. Now, as a mother of two, she continues the tradition of crochet, honoring her grandmother’s legacy and hoping to inspire her own children to embrace the joy of crafting.

Brendan Forrest

Brendan Forrest

Brendan Forrest is an award-winning Americana artist from Chicago’s Northside, now residing in the picturesque Southwest Colorado. His music reflects a deep connection to both his urban roots and the rugged beauty of his new surroundings.

Featured at The Heart of Winter Market, Brendan’s album, Back to Bodhi, is available as a limited edition vinyl. This nine-track collection showcases his soulful Americana style and includes standout collaborations, like "Grown Child" featuring Sam Trump. Packaged in a deluxe gatefold jacket with captivating artwork by Javier Piñon (Girl With Hummingbird), it’s a piece as visually striking as it is musically rich.

Vinyl Tracklist:
Side A

  1. Flower Bed

  2. Jack Gautama

  3. Can’t Force a Fire

  4. No Knowing

  5. Kiss the Earth

Side B
6. We Done Thru
7. Grown Child (feat. Sam Trump)
8. When You Wake Up Tomorrow
9. Lament

Visit The Heart of Winter Market to purchase your copy of Back to Bodhi.

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Andrew Dines

Andrew Dines explores themes of progress and power through his paintings and multimedia works, focusing on landscapes and infrastructure in states of transformation. Using techniques like oxidation, pale washes, and textured surfaces, his work reflects the fragility and contradictions of human development, inviting contemplation of both decay and renewal.

Andrew earned an MFA from the University at Albany, SUNY, and a BA from Middlebury College. He has received awards such as the Rauschenberg Overseas Culture Exchange Emerging Artist Award and the Creative Spirit Award. His work is held in private and public collections and has been exhibited nationally. Andrew lives and works in southwest Colorado.

Explore his official here | Follow him on Instagram @andrewdines