Art Inspired by Adventure

I'm Cindy Coleman, a pastel artist living in Durango, Colorado. I paint the places that make me stop, look around, and think, I want to remember this. I’m inspired by the landscapes of southwest Colorado—the way clouds move across the mountains, wildflowers brighten a rocky hillside, and the light can completely change a scene in a matter of minutes.

I work from my own photographs, capturing places and moments that have caught my attention while hiking, camping, or simply exploring the landscape around me. When I paint, I’m not just trying to recreate what I saw. I want to capture the feeling of being there—the light, atmosphere, sense of space, and those quiet moments that make me stop and take it all in. My goal is to create landscapes that feel familiar and real, but also invite you to slow down and experience them for a moment.