Category Archives: Residents

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”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Roxie Mitchell Experimental Digital Photography 2015 Durango Arts Center Scholarship “I really appreciated the time and space that Willowtail allowed me to dive deep in my creative process and produce work.  Although Willowtail is close to my home geographically, it felt like a whole different world. The Studio, Bungalow and property were full of opportunities to meditateContinue reading “Roxie Mitchell”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jeremy Pataky Writer, Photographer 2015 Willowtail Scholarship “Peggy smiling on the porch and Lee’s kind laugh across the lunch table at the Mancos Bakery, the endless formal variation of juniper and the pale orb of their berries fallen to the ground, a writers heaven. The white faces of coots paddling the lake and the flash ofContinue reading “Jeremy Pataky”