Colorado Artist « Mickey Baxter-Spade

Wall Pocket Mural

August was yet another busy, creative month on my artistic voyage. I am so blessed to be working with beautiful people. These were the highlights of last month. • Finished murals in the lobby of Dr. Tonia Sabo’s offices in Broomfield, Colorado • Created ideas for signs for The Boutique at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs • […] […]

A Mural of Aspen, Poppies and Daisies

There was a presentiment of fall in the air this morning. The moisture and over-cast skies contributed to the feeling. A perfect morning to sit on the deck and talk to you about a portion of my latest project. Bella and I ventured to Broomfield, CO to create a relaxing atmosphere in the lobby of […] […]

Painting at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs

July was full of painting at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. This is my seventeenth year painting at the Broadmoor. Although I am only there a few times a year, as I approach the porte cochere at The Broadmoor I am still awestruck by the wonder and beauty of this resort. The month started off with a […] […]

Hand Painted Window Treatment

A Window Treatment that Reflects and Celebrates Your Surroundings Why not bring the outside in? The patio and deck were surrounded by scrub oak, pine trees, flowers and tall grasses. The strong, simple idea of painting scrub oak and ponderosa pine boughs with large pine cones served as my primary inspiration. So down came the heavy […] […]

Autumn Art

Wow, it has been a while since I’ve been in touch. I would like to thank everyone who stopped by last weekend to support Kristen and myself at my Autumn Art & Jewelry Show. It was great to see so many friends and I really enjoyed meeting those who were new to our work. The last […] […]

Rose Painted on Hardwood Floor, again!

As a follow-up to my previous posting . . . Upon returning home after finishing the painting of the rose on the hardwood floor in the aerobic room at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs I told my husband that, “If I had it to do over – I would have turned the rose around.” You […] […]

A Thank You for Inspiring Me

A quick little note for someone who inspires you. “Thank you for making me feel so special. Your thoughts and ideas inspire me. It is rare to find a friend who understands me and my goals so well.” I hope you are fortunate enough to have people in your life who inspire and encourage you. This card […] […]

A Thank You for a Kind Neighbor

Sometimes we are fortunate enough to have very good neighbors who deserve a special thank you note. Here is a suggestion for what you might say. ” Dear ‘neighbor’, It was heart warming coming home to a delicious plate of chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies after my long trip, my favorites by the way. Thank you so […] […]

Thank You for Caring Greeting Cards

It is always nice to let someone know how much you appreciate their friendship. Say it with vibrant color and in your own hand writing. Here is an idea for what you might say in your next special thank you card. “Thank you for your sincere caring. Your laughter is contagious and just when I need […] […]

The Mural in the Chapel

So very blessed am I. . . after receiving a call from the Chaplain at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs asking if I would consider a small mural project for their Chapel, we met, sat in the Chapel and talked about the things they envisioned for the entire area. The area to be hand painted […] […]