The 5 Best Artists Around Grand County

Mountain-inspired art takes many forms, from original canvas paintings to jewelry shaped around natural gemstones. Grand County artists draw on their surroundings while exploring materials and techniques that give their work a personal character. Recognized in the Best of Grand contest, these creators contribute to the local arts community through studio work, custom commissions, galleries and artisan markets. Their creations offer residents and visitors opportunities to bring Colorado-made art into their homes and everyday lives.

Beryl Harden | Royal Mountain Arts

Granby artist Beryl Harden creates original paintings, decorative crafts and custom functional art through Royal Mountain Arts. Her hand-finished work reflects the Rocky Mountain region, and she handles design, production and direct sales. Residents and visitors can find her creations through mountain artisan markets, community pop-up galleries and local retail spaces across Grand County.

Michaela Cross | Artist

Michaela Cross approaches fine art through visual storytelling, producing original studio work and regional crafts connected to life and the natural environment in Grand County. Based in Granby, she manages her creative process, custom commissions and exhibitions independently. Her work appears at regional arts events, seasonal artisan fairs, local business displays and community showcases.

Shannon Foley Henn | Uptripping

Bold pop art, mountain-themed canvas paintings and mixed-media pieces are part of Shannon Foley Henn’s portfolio at Uptripping in Winter Park. The artist, interior designer and co-founder also transforms repurposed ski equipment and vintage furnishings into functional art. Working alongside Steph Kopplin, Henn oversees gallery curation and custom projects while helping residential and commercial clients incorporate contemporary artwork into their interiors. Her community involvement includes supporting local visual artists and organizing public art initiatives.

Amanda Guffey | Artemis Moon Creations

Natural materials and life cycles inform Amanda Guffey’s work at Artemis Moon Creations, the Winter Park boutique and creative studio she founded. Her visual art includes framed butterfly and moth mounts, ethically sourced entomology displays, bone art and nature-focused taxidermy. Guffey also designs custom jewelry and makes soy candles and botanical apothecary goods, overseeing production and retail curation herself.

Callie McDermott | Stone & Summit

At her Tabernash studio, Stone & Summit, jewelry designer and metalsmith Callie McDermott creates wearable art inspired by mountain terrain, outdoor exploration and natural gemstones. She hand-forges custom settings, fabricates silver and gold pieces, and selects the stones used in her designs. Her jewelry is available through an online storefront, artisan markets and regional boutiques throughout Grand County.

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