Blue’s Approach to Art
I am a figurative oil and watercolor painter. I focus primarily on pairing realistic details with oversaturated hues to create more-real-than-life depictions of queer folks by manipulating color to emphasize their expressions and emotion. I aim to depict a range of experiences, from the moments we are most connected to those we feel most alone.
Whether celebrating queer love or confronting pain and suffering, my paintings put a spotlight on folks who are often misunderstood and misrepresented by others. Through my art, I want to contribute to a growing visual vocabulary that encourages viewers to see the depth of queer lives beyond tired stereotypes.
CV / Resume
Education
2015 - 2018
Red Rocks Community College
Studio Art AA
2018 - 2021
Colorado College
Sociology BA
Internships
MCA Creator's Studio 2022
Currently On Display
Permanent Collections
Red Rocks Community College
Publications
2017, 2018
Obscura
Red Rocks Community College
2019
Cipher
Colorado College
2020, 2021
Leviathan
Colorado College
2022
MCA Creators Studio for Emerging Adults : Article
Denver North Star
2022
Artists Responding To : Calendar
London
Exhibitions
2018
"Literally Figurative" : Group Exhibition
11th Street Gallery
2021
"Transgender Day Of Visibility" : Virtual Gallery
Denver Element
2022 - 2024
Denver Art Society : Co-Op
Santa Fe Art District
2023
“RRCC Alumni Exhibition” : Group Exhibition
Red Rocks Community College
2023
“Pancakes and Booze” : Group Pop Up
Sports Castle, Denver CO
2024
“Folklore” : Solo Exhibition
Townhall Collaborative, Denver CO
Contact me.
Please feel free to reach out about collaborations, commissions, questions and more!