Paddleboard Afternoon

The scenes I capture in my art carry you beyond the landscape toward a stylistic embrace of nature and the emotion of an outing.

This piece was inspired by a perfect day on the Animas River, paddling with friends and watching the clouds billow and float across the sky. The blue-green color of the Animas' waters is my favorite color, and the quest to capture its essence drives me to paint even more river scenes.

"Paddleboard Afternoon"

48" x 24" | acrylic on canvas

Southwest Trauma Training Brand

I was recently granted the opportunity to redesign the brand, logo, website, and printed material for Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW, of Southwest Trauma Training. Her therapy work incorporates cutting-edge principles of polyvagal theory, neurobiology, attachment-based perspective, and resilience. These concepts are proven to better assist clients and patients as they develop resiliency and profound transformation in all areas of life. Ruby Jo wished to have a beautiful, professional business identity that reflected both peace and confidence. She's making such a positive impact on this world. Visit her site at www.swtraumatraining.com.

Zhoug!

What’s better than connecting with others over a shared meal? If you’re like me, you’ll agree that food is love, and food is life. In 2011, I started a food blog to record our best-loved meals and flavors. I thought I'd share my favorites with you!

This sauce is addictive! Zhoug is a Middle Eastern spicy cilantro sauce I discovered while researching sauces to serve with lamb shawarma. Similar to a spicy chimichurri, this secret culinary weapon will make your meats, veggies, and breakfast eggs sing!

Noel Night at the Smiley Building

Friday, December 2, 2022

10am - 9pm

Smiley Building ArtRoom

1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Make your list and check it twice for this year’s Noel Night, December 2nd, 2022! Artists and local businesses throughout the Smiley Building are taking part in this community-wide celebration kicking off the holiday shopping season and encouraging folks to shop, eat, and love local during the holidays. Enjoy special offers, live music and entertainment, especially festive events, and treats crafted just for you at the 20th Annual Noel Night!

The ArtRoom Collective Holiday Exhibition and Market

Saturday, December 10, 2022

10am - 5pm

Smiley Building ArtRoom

1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301

See creation in action! The ArtRoom Collective is Durango's working studio gallery where 22 artists, jewelers, potters, and others create and sell their handmade goods. Quarterly ArtRoom Collective Exhibition and Markets feature artist spotlights with multiple demonstrations to teach and inspire.

Demonstrations throughout the day:

Cindy Miller Atchison Design | Art — #17

11 am — Oil and acrylic comparison in 2 cloudscape paintings

Heather Leavitt Martinez — #11
Let's Letter Together Studio

12pm — Hands-on holiday lettering demo.
Free markers and accompanying video!

Ray Martinez Photography — #10

1pm — photographic headshot demo

Stacy Eileen, Stacy Eileen Art — #20

2pm  – charcoal portrait demonstration

Diane Thornton — #7
DKTDesigns Fine Beaded Jewelry

3pm — Resin jewelry demonstration

My Smiley Building ArtRoom studio is small but mighty, containing works in progress, finished art pieces, and items to purchase. It's my place to develop my personal artistic style, explore mediums, and share my passion of pursuing beauty in our world.

I welcome you to visit my online art portfolio or drop by the Smiley Building ArtRoom to say hello when you're downtown.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving,

and I hope to see you soon.

Warmly,

Cindy