About Maddie
Maddie is a contemporary artist based in Colorado. Her artistic journey began with a formal education in studio art at Northern Arizona University. This foundational training was further enriched by two years of full-time workshops and mentorships with her art idols, who have helped shape her into the artist she is today.
Maddie’s work is characterized by a deep-seated passion for storytelling and an attempt to capturing the complexities of life. Her oeuvre, primarily realized through oil paint and charcoal, reflects a unique synthesis of time-honored techniques and modern sensibilities. By blending the methodologies of the old masters with contemporary materials and narratives, she creates evocative and expressive pieces that resonate with emotional depth and technical precision.
A hallmark of Maddie’s artistry is her innovative use of materials. She frequently experiments with unconventional techniques, such as incorporating embroidery on paper and carving into her paintings, to add textural and dimensional elements to her work. This experimental spirit allows her to push the boundaries of traditional media and engage viewers in a dialogue about the intersections of art, materiality, and narrative.
Exhibition History (and More)
// 2022, “Myths and Old Magick,” Blue Tile Gallery
// 2024, 29th Annual Gateway to the Rockies, Denver, CO
// 2024, LAA National Fine Art Show, Louisville, CO
// 2024, Inspiration Ignites, Cantril, Castle Rock, CO
// 2024, Curtis Center, All Colorado Show, GWV, CO
// 2023, Dairy Arts Center, Portrait Exhibition, Boulder, CO
// 2023, Center for Contemporary Arts National Exhibition, Abilene, TX
// 2023, LAA National Fine Art Show, Louisville, CO
// 2023, EDGE Gallery, “ON EDGE”, Denver, CO
// 2023, Core New Art Space, “Once Upon a Time”, Denver, CO
// 2023, Shockboxx Gallery “Not! An Art Fair”, Hermosa Beach, CA
// 2022, SPACE Annex “RISE”, Denver, CO
// 2022, Schoolhouse Gallery “What I Love”, Parker, CO
// 2021, Core New Art Space “Beyond the Surface”, Denver, CO
// 2020, DAB Art Gallery “Art in the Time of Corona” Global Exhibition
// 2024, 2nd Place – LAA National Fine Art Show, “Pestilence”
// 2024, Advocate for the Arts – Castle Rock Artist Alliance
// 2023, Artistic Achievement Award – LAA National Fine Art Show, “Your One Precious Life”
// 2020, 1st Place, Art and Photography – From Whispers to Roars
// 2024, Castle Rock City Lifestyle, Cover Art and Nonprofit Feature
// 2022, ShoutOut Colorado, Meet Maddie
// 2022, Voyage Denver, Inspiring People
// 2021, Create! Magazine, Art Queens Member Feature
// 2020, From Whispers to Roars, Best in Category, Volume 3, Issue 1: 2020
// Northern Arizona University – Studio Art – 2009
// Pushing Colored Dirt – 2021
// Mentorship with Angel Ramos – 2022
// Workshop with Tracey Russell – 2022
// Mentorship with Julian Tejera – 2022 – 2023
// Nicolas Uribe Workshops – January – April 2023
// Mentorship with Carrie Stanley – 2023
// Misha Gollo Workshop – 2023
// Amy Dury Workshop – 2023
// Jennifer Pochinski Workshop – 2023
// Board of Directors, Tri Arts Project, 2023 – 2025
// Board of Directors, Women’s Caucus for the Arts Colorado, 2021-2022
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Ancillary Work
Maddie’s creativity extends beyond the canvas. In addition to her art, she’s the creator of Art unBlocks, a game designed to help artists break through creative block and sold nationally at various museums and retailers. Maddie is also a passionate advocate for the arts through her work with Tri Arts Project.
Maddie has always looked for ways to spark creativity and help other artists overcome creative blocks. One of her proudest projects is Art unBlocks—an art game she created and manufactured to help artists get out of their own way and begin creating. The game features four dice, each with prompts for subject matter, medium, design elements, and mood, encouraging fresh ideas and new approaches to making art. Maddie has been fortunate to partner with several notable organizations to share Art unBlocks, including all Meow Wolf locations, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Guiry’s, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver. This project has been a rewarding extension of her passion for creative exploration, and she’s thrilled to see it helping artists unlock their potential.
Maddie was a key member of the small, dedicated team at Tri Arts Project that launched Castle Rock’s first art center. From 2023 to 2025, she served on the Board of Directors, playing a pivotal role in raising over $250,000 to support the project. Through tireless efforts in fundraising and community outreach, Maddie helped establish a lasting partnership with the Town of Castle Rock to transform the historic Cantril School Building into a vibrant hub for the arts. Today, Tri Arts Project at Cantril School is a place where people of all ages can come together to learn, create, and experience art. Maddie’s work on this initiative reflects her deep commitment to expanding access to the arts and supporting community-driven cultural growth.