Hand-painted glass and ceramic tile using mostly repurposed materials. Her pieces include bowls, candle holders, trivets, coasters, and wall art that celebrate clean lines, bright colors, and the character found in recycled surfaces. Each creation offers a blend of eco-conscious craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind artistry.
CAITLIN ARGYLE - ARGYLE HILL FARMS
About the Artist:
Caitlin Argyle is a fiber artist, natural dyer, and founder of Argyle Hill Farms, a small creative farmstead in southeast Wyoming. Her work draws inspiration from the Wyoming landscape, local legends, and the timeless traditions of handcraft. Passionate about community and creativity, Caitlin brings people closer to the land through hands-on fiber arts.
Medium & Style:
Weaving, natural dyeing, and block printing using regionally inspired colors and fibers. Visitors can explore fiber processing demonstrations and take part in “DIY” (Dye It Yourself) scarf dyeing. Her work blends agricultural roots with artistic expression, celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of handmade goods.
- Abundairy Farms at Pine Ranch
ELIZABETH RULLI
About the Artist:
Elizabeth Rulli is a glass and ceramic tile painter based in Wyoming, creating unique pieces under her studio name, Indian Paintbrush Studio. Her work is rooted in sustainability—crafted almost entirely from recycled window glass, factory bevels, mirrors, and discarded ceramic tiles sourced from Habitat ReStores and clearance aisles. Influenced by ancient cave paintings and petroglyphs, Elizabeth’s style favors bold simplicity and vibrant color, guided by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—the beauty of imperfection.
Medium & Style:
- Abundairy Farms at Pine Ranch
MEGAN KOETEMAN - Sewn seed beads
About the Artist:
Megan Koeteman is the beading artist behind Sewn Seed Beads, a jewelry studio dedicated to handcrafted earrings and bracelets. Based in Wyoming for the past 18 years, Megan draws inspiration from the region’s vibrant landscapes, rich culture, and bold colors. She discovered bead weaving in 2022 and has since immersed herself in mastering intricate techniques—stitching each piece one bead at a time with needle and thread.
Medium & Style:
Hand-sewn earrings and bracelets crafted from high-quality glass seed beads. Megan’s work combines traditional beading methods with modern palettes and patterns that reflect Wyoming’s natural beauty, resulting in colorful, story-rich accessories made with care and intention.
- Abundairy Farms at Pine Ranch
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.
- Abundairy Farms at Pine Ranch
Dustin Sipe
About the Artist:
Dustin Sipe is a seasoned Wyoming artist and educator who has spent over three decades shaping the creative landscape of the state. A 1994 graduate of the University of Wyoming with a degree in Art Education, Dustin has taught drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and photography to generations of students. His own artistic work blends technical skill with a surrealist vision, often exploring the intersection of humanity and the rugged Western landscape—both its beauty and its complexity.
Medium & Style:
Primarily pencil and printmaking, with additional work in painting and mixed media. Dustin gravitates toward surrealism, crafting imaginative compositions that go beyond what the camera can capture. His work invites viewers to see the West through a new lens—one shaped by curiosity, critique, and creative storytelling.
- Rabou Farms
Jessica Fritz
About the Artist:
Jessica Fritz is the artist behind From the Drawing Board, a creative studio focused on colored pencil artwork that celebrates wildlife and the natural world. What began as a casual exploration of a simple, portable medium in 2021 quickly turned into a deep artistic pursuit. Jessica’s drawings highlight the quiet moments and rich textures that evoke connection—between animals, their environments, and the people who view them.
Medium & Style:
Detailed colored pencil drawings, often portraying wildlife with emotional nuance and realism. Jessica’s work is grounded in empathy and storytelling, capturing everything from the grooves of a horn to the tenderness between a mother bear and her cub. Her pieces invite viewers to pause and reconnect with nature through art.
- Rabou Farms
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.
- Rabou Farms
- rebekahmclain.com
Ron Swearingen
About the Artist:
Ron Swearingen is a pastel artist and lifelong Wyomingite whose work captures the landscapes, wildlife, livestock, and traditions of the American West. Raised hunting, fishing, and working on ranches, Ron developed a deep connection to the land early on. A graduate of the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture in Range Management, he also spent summers in the early 1990s conducting Extension research across the state. His transition from science to art reflects a lifelong passion for portraying the beauty and stories of the Wyoming outdoors.
Medium & Style:
Pastel paintings that depict cowboys, horses, industrial sites, trains, and expansive western landscapes. Ron’s work focuses on honoring the disappearing scenes and enduring spirit of the rural West, inviting viewers to appreciate and preserve the culture and environment he holds dear.
- Rabou Farms
Texi Aos
About the Artist:
Texi Aos is the creative force behind Texi Grace Art, a Wyoming-based artist with a deep love for wildlife, Western landscapes, and storytelling. With roots steeped in legend—her great-grandfather is credited with creating the iconic Jackalope—Texi’s work carries forward a legacy of imagination and local folklore. She brings history and nature together through expressive, grounded artwork that reflects the spirit of the West.
Medium & Style:
Charcoal, oil, and acrylic works that merge storytelling with rich depictions of Wyoming’s wildlife and rugged terrain. Texi’s pieces are bold yet thoughtful, often infused with elements of local lore and personal heritage. Her art captures the beauty and mystery of the West in ways that are both nostalgic and uniquely her own.
- Rabou Farms
- Website
Delores Perkins – Tia Tiny's Treasures
About the Artist:
Delores Perkins creates Oshibana, the Japanese art of using pressed flowers and botanicals to craft unique, natural compositions. She began four years ago, starting with small ornaments made from flowers a friend gifted her, and has since grown her own gardens in Cheyenne to supply her art. Each spring and summer, she collects and presses flowers, then spends the winter creating pieces that capture the beauty of Wyoming blooms. Delores also practices mandala dot art, which she began as a heartfelt project for her niece.
Medium & Style:
Delores handcrafts pressed flower artworks on wood, sealing each piece to preserve its detail and color. Her Oshibana pieces highlight the natural shapes and colors of her garden-grown flowers, while her mandala dot art brings vibrant geometric patterns to life.
- Terry Bison Ranch
CALLIE LOPEZ
About the Artist:
Callie Lopez is a self-taught pencil artist whose work blends personal storytelling with playful creativity. A full-time early childhood educator, Callie draws inspiration from her students and often creates superhero portraits, self-portraits, and custom pieces by request. While she doesn’t consider herself a professional artist, her passion for drawing has led her to explore a wide range of subjects—from landscapes and cars to music and movie covers.
Medium & Style:
Hand-drawn illustrations using pencil, colored pencil, and pastels. Callie’s work ranges from detailed black-and-white sketches to vibrant, expressive color pieces. She values the opportunity to create for others, often taking suggestions and tailoring her art to bring joy and connection to those around her.
- Terry Bison Ranch
Cliff Brown
About the Artist:
Cliff Brown is a painter and graphic designer whose work is rooted in the imagery and legacy of the Old West. His art includes detailed drawings of Native Americans from Wyoming and vibrant paintings of the state’s diverse wildlife. Through his creative lens, Cliff honors the cultural and natural heritage of the region he calls home. Cliff is excited to share his artwork and connect with the community by teaching new artistic methods and showcasing his creative process.
Medium & Style:
Drawings and paintings that focus on Western themes, Indigenous history, and wildlife. Cliff blends traditional techniques with a designer’s eye for composition, creating powerful visual narratives that celebrate Wyoming’s past and present.
- Terry Bison Ranch
Deena Harkins
About the Artist:
Deena Harkins is a professional watercolorist and art instructor with a lifelong passion for painting and teaching. Now based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Deena brings decades of artistic experience and a love for the natural world to her vibrant watercolor work. Her subjects range from wildlife and marine life to diverse landscapes inspired by her travels and outdoor adventures. A former K–12 art teacher with a B.F.A. and M.Ed., she now teaches watercolor and drawing workshops to both adults and children—in person and online.
Deena is excited to connect with her new community, share her artwork, and offer teaching opportunities through the Ag & Art Tour. She looks forward to inspiring others with her passion for watercolor and the natural beauty of Wyoming.
Medium & Style:
Watercolor paintings and fine art prints that reflect the spirit of wildlife and the environment. Deena’s style blends precision with emotion, capturing the essence of her subjects in soft, luminous layers. Her work is informed by time spent hiking and photographing Wyoming’s parks, allowing her to translate firsthand experiences into visual stories.
- Terry Bison Ranch
- Website
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.
- Terry Bison Ranch
STEVE KNOX
About the Artist:
Steve Knox is a Wyoming-based artist whose work reflects a deep connection to the state’s rugged wilderness and historic landscapes. Working primarily in oil and mixed media—including an unconventional use of tea bags—Steve brings to life the ghost towns, wildlife, and open spaces that define Wyoming. His practice is rooted in exploration, often incorporating scavenged historical artifacts into his work to create layered, narrative-rich pieces that blur the line between past and present.
Steve is passionate about building connections between the arts and agriculture. Through this event, he hopes to foster a stronger creative community in Wyoming and create space where stories, land, and people can intersect in meaningful ways.
Medium & Style:
Oil painting, drawing, and mixed media on repurposed materials like tea bags. Steve’s art is driven by storytelling—each piece reflects his adventures and observations in the wild. With influences ranging from natural beauty to forgotten history, his work invites viewers into a dialogue about place, memory, and the untamed spirit of Wyoming.
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