Denise Richardson

Growing up on a Utah ranch, I found solace in painting landscapes and wildlife. This passion, which has been a part of my life for 18 years, helped me communicate visually outside hearing loss and provide a creative outlet. Now living in rural Colorado, my work features vibrant surreal westerns informed by a bit of O'Keeffe (my favorite artist), speculative fiction, and photos of American parks I've visited.

My art aims to bridge the gap created by my hearing impairment and connect with viewers visually, and engage with those who want to share their American West travel stories and childhood memories.

B.S., Colorado State University

Kashi Kari Gallery & Cooperative | Denver, CO
Studio Artist & Member
Jul 2017 – Present

Athena Project & Dairy Block Women in Their Infinite Forms Installation | Denver, CO
Selected Artist
Mar 2023

Art Students League of Denver Flagpole Project
Grant Recipient & Artist
Jun 2022

Biennial of the Americas “Covid-19 Memorial” | Denver, CO
Virtual Open Show
Jun 2021

R Gallery “Circles & Squares” | Boulder, CO
Open Show
Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

Littleton Museum “Liberating Humor” | Littleton, CO
Open Show
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

Harvest Moon Women’s Retreat | Elizabeth, CO
Art Instructor
Jul 2019

Colorado Mills Shopping Center “50 for 50” | Lakewood, CO
Open Show
Apr - Sep 2019

CORE Art Space “Grande Petit Deux” | Denver, CO
Open Show
Nov 2016

Minneapolis St. Paul Int’l Airport: Concourse C National Arts Program | Minneapolis, MN
Open Show
Nov 2012 - Apr 2013