Author Archives: Peggy Cloy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/aTLmR6EtZC8″ title=”Dan Groth Testimonial~Save the Arts Save Ecology Event 2019″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dan Groth, Collage Artist, Painter 2016 Durango Arts Center Scholarship “My residency at Willowtail was a transformative experience, where I was able to focus all my attention on art and the creative process.  The solitude I experienced in the wonderful cabin, as well as theContinue reading “Dan Groth”

Judy Richardson, Sculptor from NYC, 2016 Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation Scholarship Judy came to Willowtail as an extremely experienced, energetic and knowledgeable professional artist. As an already recognized sculptor, opera set designer, painter and teacher with boundless processes at her disposal. She was also very generous during her time here to teach a wonderful classContinue reading “Judy Richardson”

Carol Meckling 3 Dimensional Mixed Media and Painting “This was my first residency.The anticipation included “What if I don’t make good use of my time? What can I accomplish in a week?” However, the time immediately turned into a prolific, creative and exciting time.I already knew Willowtail was a special place, but I did notContinue reading “Carol Meckling”

Suze Woolf, Seattle, WA. Plein Air Painter, Sculptor, Mountaineer, Scientist Installation view  of Twelve watercolors on torn paper.  Trees are all from twelve national forest and national park burns Epoxy resin and laser cut wood. from Lingua Larvae [Language of the Grubs] Series, inside book view Laser cut wood , Max Block photograph, pyrography onContinue reading “Suze Woolf”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kit Frost, Durango CO. Photographer 2016 Durango Art Center & New Face Productions Scholarship Whether capturing still images, recording time-lapse and video sequences or chasing the light at our National Parks, Kit Frost’s photography is emboldened by grand and intimate landscapes. Kit’s preferred work method is to explore landscapes over an extended period of timeContinue reading “Kit Frost”

Ann Salviazul, Durango CO. Visual Artist 2016 Durango Arts Center Scholarship

Crystal Hartman Watercolor, Pen and Ink, Jeweler Crystal came to study and record two of the wild bee trees in Willowtail woods. She began to study other bees and pollinators while she was here. The series of long [up to 25 ft.] scrolls on rice paper with watercolor are truly exquisite and ethereal. “When I came toContinue reading “Crystal Hartman”

Mariposa Velez Sentner Art form 2015 Durango Arts Center Scholarship “Willowtail has been such an inspiration to me.  From the beautiful stillness of the surroundings to the wise words of Peggy.  I am so blessed to have had this experience.  To concentrate solely on the artistic process is invaluable to me.  The focus that anContinue reading “Mariposa Sentner”

 Rebecca Koeppen Photographer, Pastel artist 2015 Durango Arts Center and New Face Productions Scholarship Rebecca has been taking photos and working both at Willowtail sites and around Montezuma County. “Over tea and treats, left for me, I watched the wild ducks and winter birds begin their day. Vases of flowers, antiques and art filled myContinue reading “Rebecca Koeppen”