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Barrie Lynn Bryant – Lucky Skunks Studio

About the Artist:

With over 35 years as an independent artist (30 in Wyoming), Barrie captures people, livestock, and landscapes across the state. His work focuses on themes of isolation, melancholy, and beauty in the everyday. He’s currently documenting the Arapaho Ranch and Wyoming’s sheep and wool industries. Every image is his own from capture to print—each one a story of Wyoming.

Medium & Style:

Fine art photography printed and framed by hand. Barrie designs and creates custom picture frames- some carved and gilded- and prints his work on traditional and hand-gilded paper.

BJ Edwards—Bewildered Ottoman Studio

About the Artist:

BJ is a shepherd, mother, and land steward who has spent over a decade living and working across Wyoming. Originally from Southern California, she found early inspiration in wild landscapes and the animals that inhabit them. After earning degrees from the University of Wyoming, she immersed herself in regenerative agriculture—using livestock to care for land and community. Her work is rooted in deep gratitude for Wyoming’s beauty and the connection between place, animals, and art.

Medium & Style:

BJ’s work centers on her Icelandic sheep, whose wool and hides inspire handmade goods that are both practical and beautiful. She specializes in felting and also practices spinning, leather tanning, and other traditional crafts. Self-taught and hands-on, BJ shares her skills through hide tanning and felting workshops, creating art that reflects a deep connection to land and livestock

Professional headshot of BJ Edwards, a man with short brown hair and a neatly trimmed beard, wearing a light gray button-up shirt and smiling against a pale background
A person wearing blue jeans, platform boots, and a fringed wool sweater dances or balances playfully in a grassy field under a dramatic sky filled with puffy clouds. The image is taken from a low angle, capturing motion and energy, with a colorful lens flare effect adding a dreamy atmosphere.
A woman with long, wavy auburn hair stands outdoors under a partly cloudy sky, wearing a vest or garment made from naturally colored, textured wool. She smiles softly at the camera, with open grassland and a wire fence in the background.
A large, dark wool hide with long, curly fibers in shades of black, gray, and cream lies spread out on a patch of green grass. The sun highlights the natural color variations and textures of the fleece, showcasing its unprocessed, organic state.

Lynne Jones– Lynne Jones Studios

About the Artist:

Lynn Jones is a painter and illustrator inspired by the everyday magic of nature. Whether it’s light pouring through aspens or storm clouds rolling across the plains, she finds potential paintings everywhere she goes. A lifelong gardener and observer of Wyoming’s landscapes, Lynn blends realism with a touch of fantasy in her florals, drawing influence from Georgia O’Keeffe and Van Gogh. Her subject matter often reflects local flora and wildlife—recently including a series on Canada geese and a mama moose spotted along her favorite hiking trail.

Medium & Style:

Lynn works in professional colored pencil, watercolor, and pastel. Colored pencil is her primary medium—ideal for balancing creative momentum with life’s demands. Her florals are vivid, detailed, and often larger-than-life, while her wildlife pieces capture the quiet presence of the natural world. Though it can be difficult to source professional materials locally, she makes every effort to do so.

Professional headshot of Lynn Jones, a woman with short gray hair, glasses, and a multi-colored scarf, smiling gently in front of a light-colored indoor wall
A vibrant painting of four blooming orange-red poppies with dark centers, surrounded by lush green leaves. One flower bud hangs above the others on a gently curved stem, all set against a rich violet background.

Rose Gardner—Rose Gardner Art + Design

About the Artist:

Rose Gardner is a Laramie-based visual artist whose work blends spiral inkwork, acrylic flow painting, collage, 3D mixed media, and whimsical digital creations. Deeply connected to her Wyoming roots, Rose draws inspiration from the meditative beauty of places like Vedauwoo, the Snowy Range, and the Medicine Bow Mountains, while also exploring personal themes of identity, grief, and chronic pain. Her eclectic and expressive style spans from surreal digital designs to intricate ink drawings and richly textured mixed media works.

Medium & Style:

2D visual art incorporating traditional, mixed media, and digital techniques. Rose’s work is both place-based and deeply personal, weaving together natural landscapes with emotional narratives. Her art has been exhibited in galleries and venues across Wyoming, Colorado, New York, and Barcelona, and has been recognized in national competitions and media features.

A woman stands smiling on a dirt trail surrounded by golden prairie grass under a wide, open sky. She wears a teal shirt with a colorful design and holds a walking stick. In the distance, a cabin sits on the horizon, and a small white dog stands on the trail. A wooden sign labeled “HORN” with a painted landscape detail is partially visible in the foreground on the right. The scene is bathed in warm evening light.
An abstract watercolor landscape featuring bold, layered hills in shades of green, red, and pink, topped by a jagged mountain ridge rendered in intricate black-and-white swirling patterns. Above the mountains, a dynamic sky swirls with blues and purples in curling, wave-like forms.
An abstract mountain landscape composed of layered peaks in vivid blues, greens, and golds, filled with intricate swirling patterns. The sky above glows with warm pink, orange, and yellow tones, with circular, ribbon-like shapes adding movement and energy.

Kellsi Daniels – Kellsi Daniels Art

About the Artist:

Kellsi paints from the heart of the American West. Her work reflects deep reverence for Wyoming’s vast skies, wildlife, and values—faith, simplicity, and stewardship. Every brushstroke honors her love for the land and aims to inspire conservation and gratitude. To Kellsi, art is more than a practice—it’s a calling rooted in hope and devotion to the Creator’s masterpiece.

Medium & Style:

Watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings inspired by Wyoming’s wild beauty—landscapes, animals, and the western spirit.

Woman in a turquoise shirt, cowboy hat, and vest standing beside a tan horse with a blue halter in a sunlit rural landscape.

Santosh Rasaily– Wyoming Landscape Painting

About the Artist:

Santosh Rasaily is a watercolor artist whose work reflects the cultural spirit and natural beauty of Wyoming. His paintings often feature the Grand Tetons, Square Top Mountain, and Mount Moran, alongside wildlife such as bison, elk, bears, and wild horses. Deeply inspired by Wyoming’s western heritage, Santosh also portrays scenes of rodeo, cowboy life, and Native American horsemanship—capturing the dynamic relationship between people, animals, and the land.

Medium & Style:

Santosh works exclusively in watercolor, using the medium to bring landscapes, animals, and cultural moments to life. His style combines realism with expressive detail, often focusing on iconic Wyoming imagery like horse riding, bull riding, and cattle ranching. Whenever possible, he sources his materials locally to reflect and support the region that inspires his work.

A dramatic watercolor action scene of a rodeo steer wrestler leaping from a galloping horse to grab a steer by the horns. The rider’s dynamic pose and the dust cloud add intensity to the moment.
A watercolor painting of cowboys on horseback herding cattle across a grassy plain. A misty haze softens the middle ground, with distant pink and purple mountains rising under a soft orange and blue sky.

Rebekah McLain – Rebekah McLain Fine Art

About the Artist:

Inspired by life in Wyoming and the beauty of the American West, Rebekah brings emotion and texture to her work—capturing wind in manes, the glint in a horse’s eye, and the quiet power of ranch life. Her love for black and white art and bold contrast allows her subjects to leap off the page. With every pencil stroke, she aims to share the joy and spirit of the West with her viewers.

Medium & Style:

Graphite pencil drawings focused on the cowboy lifestyle, Western wildlife, and emotional realism in black and white.

Lee Lane– Lane Studio

About the Artist:

Lee Lane is a painter who draws creative energy from the natural world, interpreting landscapes through oil, pastel, and watercolor. His work reflects both the literal and abstract—ranging from realistic representations to geometric interpretations that invite viewers to explore the relationship between form and space. Each piece reflects his desire to merge observation with aesthetic intuition, using the medium itself as a language of expression.

Medium & Style:

Lee primarily works in oil, while also incorporating pastel and watercolor. His approach varies depending on the subject, tailoring technique and material to evoke texture, light, and mood. Whether rendering sweeping landscapes or deconstructing forms into abstract geometries, Lee seeks to make each work a personal and immersive translation of nature.

Professional headshot of Lee Lane, a woman with short, light brown hair and glasses, wearing a chambray shirt, standing outdoors near trees
Realistic landscape painting by Lee Lane depicting a rocky shoreline lined with evergreen trees, reflecting in the calm green water of a lake under a clear blue sky.
A dirt path cuts through a vast green prairie, curving gently toward distant hills and a muted horizon. The open space and subtle tones reflect the quiet expanse of Wyoming’s grasslands.
peaceful stream flows through a forested area with dense green vegetation on both sides. The sunlit grasses and dark shaded trees create contrast in this tranquil, detailed scene.

SANDRA PICKARD– Independent Artist

About the Artist:

Sandra Pickard is a creative recycler with a passion for transforming everyday materials into functional art. She specializes in making lariat rope baskets, sourcing her materials directly from cowboys and feedlots. Each piece reflects her love for rural life and her commitment to giving well-worn ropes a second, beautiful purpose.

Medium & Style:

Sandra’s work centers on coiled lariat rope baskets—each one unique in its texture, color, and history. Her process is hands-on and resourceful, emphasizing craftsmanship and sustainability through upcycled materials.

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Smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a purple jacket, holding a small black and white dog in a pink vest and a handwoven bowl, standing behind a table displaying colorful coiled rope baskets at an outdoor market
A round, deep basket crafted from blue and gray rope with a knotted loop and bead embellishment near the rim. The piece is displayed on a cardboard-covered table, suggesting a work-in-progress or artist’s studio setting.

Sarah Konrad– Sarah Konrad Art

About the Artist:

Sarah Konrad is a printmaker, scientist, and Olympian whose art is shaped by a life spent exploring nature. Inspired by the trails, trees, and wildlife of Wyoming, she captures essential forms and movements through hand-carved linoleum and woodblock prints. Her journey into printmaking began with a chance encounter at a local art show—and quickly grew into a passionate practice that blends observation, curiosity, and creativity.

Medium & Style:

Sarah primarily creates linoleum block prints and occasionally works with wood. Her process favors bold shapes over fine detail, capturing the energy and essence of her subjects. Her art often reflects themes of outdoor adventure, natural patterns, and the quiet moments found in motion.

Professional headshot of Sarah Konrad, a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, smiling brightly, wearing a white collared shirt with silver earrings, against a soft indoor backdrop.
A stylized print of a hunting dog running through a golden field of tall grass, its fur rendered in bold, textured lines of brown, white, and black. In the sky above, a pheasant is captured mid-flight against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, with dark silhouettes of trees lining the horizon.

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