The Resource Exchange hosted an Art Show & Sale featuring an array of artists from the community, including professional artists, community members, TRE staff, and even members that TRE serves. If you weren’t able to attend, don’t worry! There are still many wonderful pieces to choose from. Learn more about the talented artists and their available artwork below. We know the pictures are small, so if you want a larger picture or to see the pieces in person, let us know! Available through October 17th.
Interested in purchasing a piece? Contact mdefalco@tre.org to schedule a time to pick up your piece
A.J. Tompkins
As a Social Worker and Therapist, I’ve long turned to art as a form of self-care, reflection, and healing. Through each intentional stroke, line, and moment of negative space, I find joy and grounding — transforming the emotional residue of daily life into something visual and meaningful.
Amanda Lane
I’m Amanda! I am a self-taught artist since the age of 10, i have been drawing for a good 10 years now! I really loved doing this art and it’s based on a story I’ve been working on all by myself! I really hope you enjoy this art as just as much as I do!
Angelica Dred
Angelica Dred is a queer, fat, digital and traditional artist based out of Colorado Springs, CO. She has been creating art for over 30 years, and has been specializing in fat-focused artwork for over 7 of those years. Angelica loves to create fat artwork as a means of bringing representation to a commonly underrepresented group. She typically paints in acrylics, and uses Autodesk Sketchbook for her digital creations.
When she’s not painting or creating digital pieces, you can find Angelica wiggling and teasing her audience in her local burlesque community. There, she remains steadfastly committed to bringing representation for fat bodies to the world.
Cindy Westfall
I was born in Duluth Minnesota, & I’m 62 years old. I’m a mother of one daughter and three sons with a grandson. I’m married and also have a partner of 40 years. I’m a retired direct entry midwife. I attended 300 births during my 16 year career. In 2005 I became a master gardener and I love to garden. I began playing ukulele three and a half years ago, and have written two original songs. I’m learning banjo as well!
I have always been creative and have taken up painting over the last two years. Landscape paintings are my favorite. I just completed a two year term as Chaplin with the Daughter’s of the American Revolution. I’m also a Minister of the Universal Life Church. At the age of 9 I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, and am currently legally blind. R.P. is a tunnel-like vision and you loose your peripheral sight. I use a white cane to ad in travel. Despite my disability I enjoy many activities out in the world.
Deborah Mohler
Born in Texas and raised across the U.S. and abroad in a military family, Deborah Mohler’s early exposure to diverse cultures and landscapes profoundly shaped her artistic journey. While living in Germany as a teenager, she began formal training in watercolor, pen and ink, pastels, and oils under the guidance of a local artist.
Her work is deeply inspired by the beauty of the natural world, with landscapes and animals serving as her primary subjects. While she works in a range of mediums, she is especially drawn to oils and pastels for their vibrancy, blendability, and expressive range.
Deborah accepts commissions but paints primarily for the joy and fulfillment that the creative process brings.
Ever Shine
Ever Shine was born and raised in Colorado Springs. In 2023 they came out as nonbinary trans. They have been enjoying life. Ever enjoys FaceTiming with their niece and nephews. And playing with Lulu and Loki the golden doodles.
Gareth Simmons
I started drawing art back when I was in elementary school. I kept on trying to perfect my style with pencil and colored pencil. I eventually shifted towards acrylic paint and then oil paints. I like creating all art styles with all art mediums. My art is my way of expressing myself and hopefully bringing joy and entertainment to whomever views my art.
Inez (Abb Kobhas)
Specializing in gouache, Abb blends their love for nature and their passion for art into captivating landscapes and depictions of the quiet, quirky world around us.
Jennifer Rusovick
Jen brings bold energy, endless creativity, and a contagious enthusiasm to every project she touches. Her artistic style is as vibrant as her personality—fun, expressive, and full of movement. Whether she’s working with paint, mixed media, or hands-on design, Jen approaches each piece with curiosity and heart. A natural at connecting with others, she creates an atmosphere where ideas flow freely and joy is part of the process. With Jen, art isn’t just a craft—it’s an experience.
Jari Staphish
It’s remarkable that 2.5 lb Jari beat the odds of survival on July 16, 1993, arriving into this world three months early by his parents Craig and Kimberely Stapish. Their medical journey was challenging but rewarding to watch him grow to an extraordinary child even though he doesn’t have the ability to read or write, although his math skills are compared to the Rain Man. Jari is an avid Nascar fan with knowledge of the stats of every driver, but his favorite is Kyle Larson. Jari’s faith portrayed through his parents and family has been his inspiration for his art.
Jennifer Rusovick
Jen brings bold energy, endless creativity, and a contagious enthusiasm to every project she touches. Her artistic style is as vibrant as her personality—fun, expressive, and full of movement. Whether she’s working with paint, mixed media, or hands-on design, Jen approaches each piece with curiosity and heart. A natural at connecting with others, she creates an atmosphere where ideas flow freely and joy is part of the process. With Jen, art isn’t just a craft—it’s an experience.
John Cosgrove
Hello, my name is John Cosgrove and I am a local artist! I’ve been living here my whole life and find beauty and influence amongst Colorados wonderful landscapes, street culture and the various people and places around town! I have a wide range of styles and mediums to work with as my most favorite is Oil paint and Spray paint artwork! I have painted a few murals around at various businesses and was chosen to do one of the storm drains right here in the springs downtown! Appreciative of the little things in life and always keep an eye out for what’s going to inspire a new piece to try my hand at, Thanks for looking over my art!
Judie Smith
I have always been interested in creating pretty pictures that will give meaning to the subject.
Lily Schlader
I’m Lily:) I’m born and raised in Colorado Springs, and have been in love with art since I was in school, including taking my art classes and participating in competitions. I love cats, reading and music.
My art piece reflects myself looking in to who I am now and how proud and happy I am of how far I’ve come.
Mark Cooney
Mark Cooney is a long time regional nature artist and poet from Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is now 57 years old and identifies as neurodiverse. He has described his art and poetry as his machete to cut through the jungle of confusion this condition has caused in the past. He finds his art and poetry a great boost for his self esteem
and giving him a sense of purpose to his life. He is published as a poet in various small periodicals including Colorado Life magazine. He hopes the sharing of his work in this art show gives the viewer positive inspiration.
Mary Simmons
I have been painting, since I was a little girl. I have written and illustrated four children’s books. I am a transplanted New Yorker and upon moving here,
I founded Scottish Terrier Rescue of Colorado Springs. Sales from my art, went to support my rescue and I help other rescues, with their fundraising. All my donated art prints sold on our PBS art auctions. I had three interviews on Good Morning Colorado. They were about my dog rescue, and they featured the art I had on my walls, to show that they help my rescue.
Mischelle Dawn Wright
Hello, I’m Mischelle Wright. My art is my therapy – A way to heal and process difficult emotions from my past. Creating art has been transformative, helping me express feelings and thoughts words alone couldn’t capture. Through painting, I’ve found calmness, clarity, and peace. Each piece represents a step forward in my healing journey. My art is emotional, honest, and imperfect – just like me. I share my art too: Inspire others who’ve faced similar challenges to find their own healing path. Show that emotions and struggles are valid and shared. Prove that creativity can be a powerful healing tool. My art is my story – raw, emotional, and honest. I hope it resonates with you and inspires your own healing journey. Thank you for witnessing my process and sharing this experience with me.
Nyelah Barela
Hello, I am Nyelah and I love doing art as a form of personal expression. I often do it as a safe space mentally to decompress from my own mind. It comes fairly easily to create makes of my own, and often safe spaces I image myself to be in to find peace. I hope my artwork inspires others to express themselves and cope in healthy ways. It brings me so much joy to see other beautiful people create more beautiful things in life, in all aspects. I hope you enjoy my pieces. 🙂
Paul G Privitera
I am just your typical person with a passion for art (Oil, pastel and water) I have been painting since my teenage years. Most of my art reflects Colorado’s beauty but also includes still life, cityscapes and portraits. This particular piece represents my idea of what a peaceful garden might look like. Serene places like this represent a place where I can enjoy deep reflection and solitude in this hurried world. In addition to this my imagination takes me to sun drenched beaches, Quiet mountain vistas and rain drenched forests. I hope this piece remains you of some of your favorite retreats as well.
Seoho Oh
Seoho Oh is a seascapes photographer primarily focusing on capturing the
beauty of the western Pacific coast. He was born in South Korea and studied Art & Photography since his high school years. Following his passion, he majored in Fine Arts at Chung-Ang University and after immigrating to the United States in 1982, he continued his education at the School of Visual Arts and The Germain School of Photography in New York City. During this period, he specialized in people and portrait photography. He moved from New York to California in 2007. It was this pivotal change that shifted his work’s focus and attention toward scenic and nature photography. He is dedicated to capturing the images of moving water flows. His photography has been displayed at several exhibitions and publications
Staci Harrell
Staci Harrell is a mixed media artist whose vibrant, colorful acrylic works reflect her joyful approach to creativity and life. By day, Staci is a dedicated full-time occupational therapist; by night (and any spare moment in between), she creates art simply for the love of it. As a wife and mom to three amazing kids, Staci finds constant inspiration in the chaos and beauty of everyday life. Her husband, her biggest supporter, encourages her to keep creating and sharing her passion with others. Staci’s work is playful, approachable, and full of energy—inviting viewers to connect with art in a way that feels welcoming rather than intimidating. She believes art should be fun, expressive, and accessible to everyone, no matter their background or experience.
Toby Gonzalez
I am a 14 year old artist who loves to work with many mediums including acrylic, watercolor, and ceramics. Most of my art is inspired by nature and I love to explore the outdoors. My mom works for TRE and their mission to serve others and the community is important and wonderful work.
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