My painting style blends abstract realism with a touch of magic. I work in layers, building depth through bold colors and rich textures that invite the viewer into the canvas. Each piece is created to spark joy and beauty, while evoking a sense of wonder and possibility. Through my art, I hope to inspire others to live fully and consciously, cultivating not only their own potential but also a deep reverence for Nature and the world we share.
The inspiration for my artwork comes from what I see in the world, the moments in time that seem to slip away quickly.
As a creative explorer dedicated to the technical mastery of classical realism, I look to funnel the “joie de vivre,” the joy of living, into my work. From classical to contemporary, no subject nor media is safe from my spontaneous interest and occasionally quirky and humorous point of view. My creative background includes graphic design and dance. This creates in my work an inherent love of line, rhythm, and clarity; action, expression and an enduring love for figure and portraiture. A storyteller, I paint with an economy of brushwork and attention to strong composition, symbolism, line and edgework. Color and… Read More »Mary V. Williams
Prospectus The BAA is excited to announce our second 2025 member exhibit, redwhiteblue/YOU. The BAA will be joining forces with other Wilderness Art Studios artists (and neighboring Boulder School of Fine Arts) for our 2nd First Friday event with music, art demos, treats and ARTful activities! In addition to the exhibit, there will be table space for 2 member artists to sell hand-crafted items during the July 4th First Friday event! It will be a fun, busy day for the entire Wilderness artist community and beyond! Our redwhiteblue/YOU exhibit has 3 components. July First Friday Events July 4, 4:00 –… Read More »2025 Summer Member Exhibit at the BAA Community Studio
Exhibit at BAA Community Studio from December through Mid-January The BAA has lots to celebrate!FREE! All are Welcome!WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 10, 6-8:00 pmWHO: YOU! All are welcome!WHERE: BAA Community Studio at Wilderness Art Studios2810 Wilderness Place Suite C Boulder COWHAT: Celebration & Small Works art opening. Join us for yummy treats, voting for our top 4 artworks, a community painting, laughter & fun. What are we celebrating? The BAA is a successful artist community – 100 years & counting! We had three fabulous member exhibits this year, a beautiful deck of artist playing cards, a new studio space, free & welcoming monthly meetings and more!… Read More »Celebration & Small Works art opening
Exhibit at BAA Community Studio from December through Mid-January Our Tuesday, December 10th Member Meeting will be a celebration hosted in our new BAA Community Studio. Only one thing is missing… YOUR ART! Got an unsold 8×8 themed artwork laying around – or any other small works (within 12×12″ including frame)? The BAA invites all member artists to submit one or two pieces to be displayed in our beautiful Community Studio for the month of December through mid- January. The process is a bit different this time around – more informal, less stress and more member involvement because our Artist… Read More »Call for Art: Small Works
Tuesday, November 12, 6pm – 8pm, (BAA Community Studio 2810 Wilderness Place, Suite C, Boulder, CO) An Unusual Evolution with puppeteer Betsy Tobin Betsy Tobin will share stories, images, and scenes from an ever-evolving career in puppetry and theatre made up from scratch. Betsy is an award-winning puppeteer who creates multi-media performances in a variety of settings. From the East coast to the West coast to France and across Europe, she worked her way partway around the world, eventually landing in Boulder where the Colorado landscapes informs her work. The presentation will touch on puppet-making, choice of materials, shadow theatre and video imagery, and the… Read More »November Member Meeting
Hello BAA Artists! Congratulations on picking a playing card! We have an exciting announcement for our Show Details, Key Dates & Deadlines We are thrilled to announce that BAA’s 100th Anniversary Exhibit will be held in OCTOBER at the NoBo Art Center (4929 Broadway unit “E”)! This historic event will align with three art-based non-profits for an unforgettable (and highly trafficked) event. NoBo First Friday: October 4th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM (Visit this LINK to learn more!) Open Studios Tours: First 3 weekends of October (5th &6th, 12th & 13th, 119th & 20th,, Noon – 5:00 PM) Boulder Art Association… Read More »BAA 100th Anniversary – Playing with a Full deck
Tuesday, September 10, 6pm – 8pm, (BAA Community Studio 2810 Wilderness Place, Suite C, Boulder, CO) Gretchen Acharya Demonstrates Portrait of a Tree with Soft PastelsAll are Welcome – FREE! What makes each tree unique? Painting a tree begins with careful observation. Ideally this is done in the field, but for my demo I will work in soft pastel from one of my many tree photos.I will explore the development of a tree portrait beginning with a basic contour drawing to define the shape of the tree and the composition of the painting. Next I do a value study to… Read More »September Member Meeting
Tuesday, August 13, 6pm – 8pm, Boulder School of Fine Art (2810 Wilderness Pl suite b · Boulder, CO) Got art – but don’t have a space to show & sell it? Join us Tuesday, August 13th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Kathy Beekman will tell us how!FREE! All are welcome! 8 Ways to Sell Your Art Without a GalleryYes, you can sell your art and make money without a gallery. You know you create good art, but do you know where to sell it? Galleries are no longer the only option for selling artwork. Discover the: who, what, where, when… Read More »August Member Meeting