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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Human Arts Photography

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Andy Manz | amanz@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Kate Manz | kmanz@lifestylepubs.com PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Lit From Within This month we proudly present our annual women’s issue, where we focus on several outstanding females in our community, who are trailblazers in their industry. Have you heard of the 10,000-hour rule? Some experts theorize it’s the magic number required to achieve true expertise. While it’s not been scientifically proven, there seems to be at least an ounce of truth in the theory. Spending 10,000

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Donna Ironside | donna.ironside@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Emily O'Brien | emily.obrien@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kelsey Huffer | kelsey.huffer@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Kelsey Huffer | kelsey.huffer@lifestylepubs.com INTERN

hours at something you’re truly passionate about could only serve to help build a

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foundation that operates—and radiates—from a point of purpose. Why else would

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you devote so much time and energy to something?

Lisa Moyer AD DESIGNER

These female entrepreneurs and business professionals are unified by sharing the same collective spirit: work hard and good things will come. The women captured on these pages illuminate the community and beyond—building their careers, lives, families and communities from the inside out. Women not only brightening the path for themselves but for others.

Rachel Chrisman L AYO UT DESIGNER

Sara Minor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Lisa Van Horne, Jessica Mordacq, Allyson Reedy, Cassidy Ritter, Savanna Jaggears CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

This issue we toast with an enthusiastic glass clink to all the exceptional women in our town who have spent countless hours honing their gifts—who are out there making their mark in their own unique ways. Cheers to a job well done.

Kimberly Gavin, Kayla Jones, Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer, Amanda Proudfit

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

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OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 24 Home Sweet Hygge A Historic Home Remodel in Denver’s South Park Hill by Factor Design Build

32 Women in Businesses These Entrepreneurs Share Their Trials and Tribulations, Life Mottos and More

46 Graced by Elisabeth Grace This Denver-Based Artist Uses Yoga To Inspire Collaging Workshops

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54 Slopeside Luxury Hotel To Experience Mountain Lavishness at Its Finest, Consider a Stay at The Little Nell

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

24 Open House 40 Hot Spot 46 Artist’s Palette 54 Travel Destination 60 Parting Thoughts

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A U T O M AT I O N

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LIGHTING

NETWORKS

GOOD TIMES

Cherry Creek North Food & Wine, Presented by Cambiar Investors From August 11-14, 2021, Cherry Creek North Food & Wine brought the community together in celebration of the district’s diverse and vibrant restaurant scene. The event offered a lineup of intimate dining experiences, small bites, seminars and demos each day, all building up to the Grand Tasting session on Fillmore Plaza. PHOTOGRAPHER: CHERRY CREEK NORTH

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Smash Fine Arts Festival Smash in the Square held another successful event last August 28-29 in the exquisite Fillmore Plaza—the center/heart of the Cherry Creek North District. The classy outdoor art exhibit was sponsored by LIV Sotheby's International Realty, and featured top shelf fine artists and live violin and piano music. They'll see you in 2022! PHOTOGRAPHER: ANTHONY CONSTANTINO JR.

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AROUND TOWN the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in July 2021, offering an assortment of house-made cookies and house-churned soft serve, in addition to Thai-style ice cream sandwiches. “Melted is all about having fun, being decadent and enjoying life’s simple pleasures,” Bryan says. “We are taking the food seriously, but we’re not taking ourselves too seriously." Photographer: Jamie Jaye Fletcher

MAX SEIGAL, PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY AT THE ST. JULIEN HOTEL Max’s passion for photography began while working as a biologist on conservation projects around the globe. He now works as a full-time photographer and has spent most of his career with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. Max’s images have been featured in numerous exhibitions worldwide, and his acclaimed work has become a cornerstone in the fine art photography market. His work is currently on display locally at the St. Julien Hotel near the Pearl Street Mall. MaxWilderness.com

ELEMENT 79 CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY OCTOBER EVENTS Step into autumn with two remarkable designer events at Element 79 Jewelry. The first is a trunk show with designer Todd Pownell of TAP October 7-10. Come meet the TAP team as you join us for cocktails and light snacks on Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Next up is a three-day trunk show with local Boulder artist Todd Reed from October 22-24. He will be in store at an evening event on October 22 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

DAIRY BLOCK & DENVER MILK MARKET HOSTING 4TH ANNUAL FALL FLANNEL FESTIVAL Dairy Block—LoDo’s vibrant micro-district—and Denver Milk Market, the 16-concept all-local food hall by Denver Chef Frank Bonanno, are once again celebrating the changing of the seasons with the

MELTED AT THE SOURCE—SOFT SERVE, COOKIES, THAI BUNS ARE BACK!

from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Held in the Dairy Block Alley, this community

The latest opening from Restaurateur Bryan

event will feature a festive line-up of events for all

Dayton is sweet—literally! Melted is a dessert

ages, including live music, a balloon artist, inter-

shop located inside Denver's acclaimed epicurean

active fall activities, a photo booth and scarecrow

marketplace, The Source. It originally opened in

art installations.

December 2019, and closed in March 2020 due to 18

4th annual Fall Flannel Festival on Sunday, Oct. 17

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OWN THE STOKE THIS WINTER, ADVENTURE IS YOURS

It’s on. You and 6 of Colorado’s best, together again. Froth mode, engaged. Time to crew up, drop in, lap it and laugh about it. Winter’s hitting, and with the Ikon Pass, from local to worldwide adventure, it’s all yours.

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Denver Milk Market & other Dairy Block establish-

ghouls at Terminal Bar! Tickets include a pumpkin,

ments will be serving seasonal food and drink spe-

all the Jack-o-Lantern carving necessities and one

cials all day long, and each child will receive a bag

spooky seasonal cocktail! This event is 21+.

full of individually wrapped candy to enjoy at home.

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BOONION STATION TRICK-OR-TREAT PARADE AT DENVER UNION STATION

ORLY MARCEL TRUNK SHOW @ A-LINE CHERRY CREEK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Orly Marcel—one of Denver’s own fine-jewelry

All of Denver’s little superheroes and princesses

Designers—will be at the A-Line Cherry Creek

are invited to take part in the BOOnion Station

location for a Fall Trunkshow of spiritually inspired

Trick-or-Treat Parade on Thursday, Oct. 28 from

collection of pendants, stacking rings, brace-

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. This FREE community celebration

lets and necklaces. For more information, please

will feature trick-or-treating, mini-train rides, bal-

contact Info@OrlyMarcel.com.

loon artists, face painting and more. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best overall and best group/family costumes. UnionStationinDenver.com/Event

DENVER UNION STATION CARVING & COCKTAILS On Sunday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., bring your mad carving skills and turn some gourds into 20

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RECONNECT BACK TO NATURE

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All of these elements are made from classic, very durable materials put together in a very modern aesthetic.”

—JOSH FIESTER

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FOR DENVER-BASED FACTOR DESIGN

façade, roof line and front door in place, add-

BUILD, MARRYING FORM AND FUNC-

ing our really modern elements to the back

TION IS A GUIDING LIGHT THAT STRIKES

of the home. We didn’t want to butcher the

THE PATH FOR THE TEAM THROUGH-

old house and instead focused on restoring

OUT EACH OF THEIR PROJECTS. It’s a

and modernizing it.”

principle that is put on particularly stunning

The Factor Design Build team set out to

display in one recent home remodel in

achieve these goals through a number of

Denver’s South Park Hill neighborhood—the

purposeful, strategic design elements. The

revamping of a historic Tudor-style home

main living area now ties into the kitchen

to better match its inhabitants’ styles and

with new solid oak beams and modern

everyday living needs.

windows—helping to breathe volume into

“The homeowners came to us to help cre-

the space. A second story was added,

ate and execute a vision for their home,” says

which includes a primary suite with vaulted

Josh Fiester, co-founder of Factor Design

ceilings, a bright, loft-like feel and a custom

Build. “They were looking for real cohesion

barn door. The mudroom is tucked beneath

between the design and construction phases

the enclosed glass, solid metal stringer

of the project, which we specialize in.”

staircase with three-inch floating rises—a

The goals for this home remodel included

striking statement feature of the home—and

maximizing the abode’s functionality—add-

the kitchen boasts custom walnut cabinetry.

ing more usable spaces and more purpose-

“All of these elements are made from

ful areas to facilitate effortless daily life

classic,

such as a finished basement, home office

together in a very modern aesthetic,” Josh

and true primary suite. Additionally, the

says. “We were able to achieve a beautiful

team looked to modernize the home’s style

Scandinavian feel while respecting the

and embrace the Scandinavian influences

restored nature of the house.”

very

durable

materials

put

and design concepts that the homeowners

In all, 1,400 square feet were added to the

gravitated toward. Meanwhile, the team

home, plus the addition of a larger garage.

was also conscious of ensuring that the

It’s a process that the Factor Design Build

home remained true to the surrounding

team and homeowners collaborated on

neighborhood, not sacrificing the historic

extensively—a process that Josh notes was

charm synonymous with its locale.

attentive, enjoyable and resulted in a bril-

“We wanted to keep the street presence

liantly livable abode.

of the house in tune with the neighborhood,” Josh says. “We kept the existing brick

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922 S Clarkson Street 4031 W Conejos Street

3347 W 23rd Street

5347 Osceola Street

2215 Newton Street 241 Garfield Street

5216 Tennyson Street 1065 S Madison Street

2545 S Jackson Street

2311 King Street 1028 31st Street

3926 Yates Street

169 S Ogden Street

233 Garfield Street

2031 Irving Street

4749 W Moncrieff Place

33 S Washington Street

155 Steele Street, #617

Ranked as one of Denver’s Top Producing real estate agents since 2015, LIV Sotheby’s Deviree Vallejo provides exceptional customer service and extensive market knowledge to create a seamless home buying/selling experience. With 17 years of experience and an unwavering work ethic, 95% of her clients are referral-based, as relationships form the basis for Deviree’s success.

DEVIREE VALLEJO 303.931.0097 Deviree@SeeDenverHomes.com SeeDenverHomes.com @deviree

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THESE ENTREPRENEURS SHARE THEIR TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS, LIFE MOTTOS AND MORE

SHARING STORIES IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO LEARN FROM OTHERS. Stories motivate us to innovate, create and chase after our own dreams. Each of these Cherry Creek women, business owners and change-makers have their own unique stories—ones that convey a sense of hope and liberation. As you learn more about these strong women, we hope you feel inspired and empowered to live your best life. 32

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W O M E N I N

B U S I N E S S E S

Katerina Jeng CO-FOUNDER AND STRATEGIC DIRECTOR AT SPECTACLE

CR: How did you get started in marketing and what led you to Spectacle? KJ: I fell into marketing after graduating early from Cornell University with degrees in English and music. My first job out of school was marketing for Yahoo and Flickr, and while I gained necessary experience working in tech, I realized I did not fit into the corporate world...I was also experiencing my own identity journey and discovering what it means to be a queer, first-generation, FilipinaTaiwanese-American woman. Making the decision to become my own boss was pretty easy. Once I founded Spectacle, the focus on representation and inclusion in marketing came organically. I’ve always been passionate about cultivating a community for people who don’t thrive under dominant systems of power, and when the pandemic and the largest racial uprising of our generation hit in 2020, there was a collective awakening to the importance of this, too. Since then, we’ve taken off. CR: At Spectacle, you focus on inclusive marketing. What does that mean to you? KJ: Inclusive marketing means representing people of diverse races, gender identities, classes, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and perspectives; and making them feel recognized and validated through content and campaigns. This includes being at the forefront of ever-evolving inclusive language, visually showcasing people of all walks of life, understanding our current socio/political/ economic landscape, partnering with people of marginalized groups, and most importantly, ensuring inclusive values are at the heart of a brand, and that organizations are taking concrete action towards collective liberation. CR: What’s something people don’t know about you? KJ: I am weird! As I learn to shed my people-pleasing tendencies, I find I have less and less tolerance for code-switching and “performing” the person I think I should be. When I feel safe around someone, I’m silly, playful and wild. As someone who works in media, I think it’s crucial to remember that what you see is a projection of what people and companies want you to see. While I strive to be as open and vulnerable as I can online, you simply can’t capture the weirdness and multiplicity of a person in an Instagram post. CONTINUED >

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“I h ad a cre ative vision to br ing everything b eautifu l and wond erf u l to geth er in one p l ace .” —An u s c hka Pashe l

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Anuschka Pashel FOUNDER OF BLOOM BY ANUSCHKA

CR: Tell us about your entrepreneurial journey. AP: I started Bloom out of my garage when I first came to Denver in 1999. While I'd worked in studios and workshops prior, this was my first business. I had a creative vision to bring everything beautiful and wonderful together in one place. When I had the opportunity to add a retail location, I worked hard to bring it to life. I bought from all over the world—candles

from

Morocco,

pillows

from

Uzbekistan, jewelry from India—so that people in Denver could have a truly unique and beautiful environment. I started designing my own jewelry for the shop. Now, I'm starting to take up painting, so who knows what will be next. CR: What’s something most people don’t know about you? AP: Before I met my husband, I was first friends with my mother-in-law. She made gorgeous pottery that I wanted for my shop. CR: What are you working on now? AP: We’re moving into a gorgeous new space in Cherry Creek North, just over on Second Avenue and Steele Street. There’s a lot of work that will have to be done, but once everything is set, it’s going to be stunning. We’re hoping to open our doors at the end of October.

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Alicia Mo ore FOUNDER OF TENTH & SPRUCE

CR: What led you to a career in fashion and design?

CR: What does a blazer mean to you?

AM: I’ve always had a love for clothing, but for me, it

AM: To me, a blazer is a confidence cloak. It's some-

was less about "fashion" and more about how clothes

thing you can put on, over just about anything, and it

make me feel. That said, I do not have a background in

instantly transforms your outfit. Maybe it's the strong,

fashion or design. I have a background in marketing. I've

angular shoulders or the straight line of a lapel, but it

worked on behalf of some amazing lifestyle brands. I

somehow justifies whatever else you are wearing and

study brands, founders, and their stories, so I've always

makes you look like you have it all together.

known I was going to start my own company. My ah-ha moment happened one ordinary day when I was putting

CR: What’s a quote you live by?

on an old blazer that I got from a thrift store. The blazer

AM: "I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight

was a man's coat, which at some point was tailored to

of the stars makes me dream," by Vincent van Gogh.

fit a woman. It was made by a company called Saint

As an entrepreneur it's all about the dream—the

Laurie, which as far as I know only ever made clothing

dream to create something, to build a better future,

for men. That is when it dawned on me that women don't

to contribute to society in a meaningful way. It also

have the same quality sports coats and jackets that men

speaks to the fact that we don't have to have it all or

have. I saw this need and decided it was time to give

know it all. We just need to have an open mind and be

women the blazer they deserve—jackets to not only rival

willing to dream.

the men’s but surpass them in design and quality. In 2019, Tenth & Spruce was born. 36

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Amy K. Wright OWNER AND FOUNDER OF AMY K WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY/TELL IT WELL GREETING CARDS

CR: Why did you add cards to your business? AKW: When I first started my business, I wanted to provide photography services, and I was passionate about creating a product that could provide a tangible way for me to create good in the world. In 2016, Tell it Well Photo Greeting Cards was created with the mission of helping other female entrepreneurs around the world through small business micro-loans. A percentage of every card purchase goes to provide small business loans to women in poverty in the US and around the world through the Whole Planet Foundation. It has been a dream come true for me to share my art through my cards and provide a way for people to connect through the act of giving and receiving a handwritten note. CR: What makes the perfect photograph? AKW: This quote from photographer Paul Caponigro sums it up: “It's one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it's another to make a portrait of who they are.” CR: What motivates you? AKW: My passion to empower other business owners to tell their story well through beautiful, authentic images that reflect their spirit and personality, engage their customers and grow their business is the heart of what motivates me.

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Deviree Vallejo REAL ESTATE ADVISOR AT LIV SOTHEBY INTERNATIONAL REALTY

CR: What’s your greatest accomplishment? DV: I have been a top producing real estate agent in the Denver market for many years now, which was a goal from the day that I became licensed. The majority of my business is from referrals, which is extremely important to me because it means I am providing a positive enough experience to my clients that they continue to refer me to their friends, families and co-workers. On a side hustle note, my development partners and I currently have about 200 units in planning or under construction, ranging from townhomes to an extended stay hotel. Development has always been a strong interest of mine. CR: What would your dream home look like? Where would it be located? DV: My dream home will be in close proximity to both mountains and water, so we have many options for outdoor activity. I want to own acreage for my kids and dogs to run around as well as accommodating my massive vegetable garden and my desire for more animals. The actual house isn’t as important for me as the location. I can appreciate many different architectural styles and types of homes. CR: How will you know you’ve made it in life? DV: I look at it as a daily occurrence and always ask if I am being the best version of myself. Hopefully, I say yes more than no. I’m a work in progress but the goal is to always be improving. ABI instead of ABC is way more important in my book. 38

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HOT SPOT

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Raising ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KAYLA JONES

The Bar

WHY WE CAN’T FORGET FORGET ME NOT

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It was built specifically to showcase the talents of cocktail whiz Nicole Lebedevitch, and the drinks and space converge so beautifully that Forget Me Not has become an instant classic.

SWANKY COCKTAIL LOUNGES TEND TO HAVE A FEW THINGS IN COMMON. They’re posh, yes, but they also seem to favor dark and masculine; trying to capture that shadowy speakeasy feel. That’s what makes Forget Me Not so unexpectedly delightful. It’s equally—if not more—luxurious than that boys’ club vibe, but bright, cheery and filled with elegant feminine energy. It also just might be serving the best drinks in the city. Forget Me Not opened in early spring, following a three-year renovation of a former flower shop on Clayton Street. Its oversized purple leather bar stools, long red velvet banquettes and rose gold feathered chandelier are arguably just as lovely as the blooms that used to occupy the room. It was built specifically to showcase the talents of cocktail whiz Nicole Lebedevitch, and the drinks and space converge so beautifully that Forget Me Not has become an instant classic. It helps that there’s a spacious, picket fence-perimetered patio, a gorgeous floral mural, that stunning interior space, and an eclectic food menu, but what you’re coming back for are the drinks. Each is better than the last, and you’ll have a hard time choosing between the house-favorite La Pina with blanco tequila, smoked pineapple, cucumber and jalapeño, and the boozier Come Clean, a blend of aloe liqueur, vodka, maraschino and rhubarb bitters. The non-alcoholic Green Machine— Seedlip, cucumber and salted lemon—is just as carefully created. If you need guidance—and you will, because again, everything just sounds so good—the main cocktails are helpfully divided up into categories ranging from Refreshing to Something to Sip On to Citrus and Spice. Or you can entrust the talented bartenders to make you something of their choosing. Bigger groups can share the punchy large-format cocktails, which are a lot of fun and a lot of drink. You really can’t go wrong no matter how or what you order. It’s just that kind of place. When you need a bite to wash down your drink, you’ve got some options. The cheese and salumi boards are packed with both local and international creations, and they’re rounded out with addictive fruit compote and violet mustard. There’s also a healthy selection of tinned fish, caviar and, depending on the night, oysters, or a line-up of small plates running the gamut from Marcona almonds and ultrafresh crudité, to, well, a hot dog and lobster roll. Forget Me Not is surprising in the best possible way. It’s blazing its own dazzling, sunny trail in Cherry Creek, proving that lounges don’t have to be dark to be luxe, or masculine to be impressive. It’s a breath of fresh air, made even better by that breath coming with a side of incredible cocktails. ForgetMeNotDenver.com

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ARTICLE JESSICA MORDACQ PHOTOGRAPHY AMANDA PROUDFIT

THIS DENVER-BASED ARTIST USES YOGA TO INSPIRE COLLAGING WORKSHOPS

Graced by Elisabeth Grace ARTIST ELISABETH GRACE SPENT HER CHILDHOOD OUTSIDE, BUILDING MICRO-ENVIRONMENT FORTS OUT OF HER BACKYARD’S TREE BRANCHES AND BUSHES. She’d hide away in her detailed structures, studying the grasses and flowers surrounding her to escape from reality. Forever fascinated by nature’s detail, Elisabeth still reflects this inspiration in her collages, paintings and art installations today. Elisabeth sells three-dimensional succulent mandalas on her online store, but her collages focus more on untouchable nature—space, the deep ocean and mountain peaks—with leaves and colorful flowers sprinkled throughout. Collaging was a side-hustle while Elisabeth worked at Anthropologie for five years after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder in oil painting. She focuses more on this medium since leaving the clothing store, known for their elaborate, hand-made window and store displays, at the start of the pandemic.

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In 2016, Elisabeth started completing 200 hours of yoga teacher training and developing her Visual Vinyasa collage workshops that instill yogic principles through visual art. “When I started collaging, I realized how creatively freeing and meditative it was,” Elisabeth says. "I thought, if I can create a world within the boundaries of this page, I have the ability to do the same type of creation within my life." Motivated by the same childhood desire to surround herself and the built world with natural imagery, Elisabeth collaged to embolden herself to paint abstractly and create her physical art installations. She started offering workshops in the Denver area and on Zoom, wanting to offer the same sense of encouragement to others. She opens workshops with a yoga review and how it applies to the private group, like a small business or bridal party, she workshops with. In Sanskrit, “Vinyasa” translates to “place in a special way.” As yoga has key principles of mindfulness and intention, so does collaging, allowing creatives to focus on the present moment and meditate while crafting an aesthetically pleasing composition. “Collage is such an accessible art form,” Elisabeth says. “My favorite part is seeing people have those creative revelations.” She prompts private Visual Vinyasa participants with unique themes or ideas to spark inspiration, like life transitions or intentions for the following year. Then participants choose their subject matter and take home their art to remind them of their manifested intentions. Elisabeth has also held public collaging workshops at yoga studios and taprooms like Improper City in Denver. When Elisabeth collages on her own in her home’s spare room studio, she starts by printing out photos taken on her phone or cutting out those in beautiful magazines and coffee table books she often buys from estate sales. Elisabeth then categorizes images by color and size. When inspiration hits, she chooses photos from her natural, feminine image archive and arranges them to portray the look she’s going for.

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"I thought, if I can create a world within the boundaries of this page, I have the ability to do the same type of creation within my life." As businesses anticipate the world reopening after the pandemic, Elisabeth ramps up her installation art piece production for the world outside her garage, where she paints and works with bulkier, larger materials. She recently constructed light-up clouds made from paper lanterns and cotton stuffing in one of Fort Greene Bar’s rooms in Denver. Elisabeth plans to continue offering collaging workshops to help people realize their creative power and take a moment to breathe during their busy days. ElisabethGraceArt.com

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