Colorado Artist « Mickey Baxter-Spade

Broadmoor Golf Clubhouse Entrance

My thought process in creating the first of four hand painted archways for the Broadmoor was to create continuity between the original artwork in the Main building, which was painted in 1918, and the newly constructed areas. Many of the artists were brought to Colorado by train from New York to work when the hotel […] […]

Broadmoor Spa Logo

The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs has a wonderful spa with incredible amenities. This subtle, yet elegant sign in the lobby of the Golf Club House directs guests to the Spa area. The Spa logo is actually painted in blues but with the other two arches that I have painted in this area the blues […] […]

New Christmas Cards!

Inquiries about new Christmas cards have been coming in. The three below are the new ones for 2008. They can be ordered from my website. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed painting them. Happy Holiday! 0801 Inside reads: May the joys of nature bring a smile to your face this holiday season. 0802 Inside reads: Wishing you a beautiful […] […]

Update that Resume

As a follow-up to an earlier post entitled “Be Fearless”, I did get the commission for the painting in the Birthing Operating rooms in a local hospital. Still, it amazes me the care they give to assure the comfort of their patients and staff. To learn more about this special hospital and its services read […] […]

Greeting Cards for Thanksgiving

Autumn and all its splendor is such a glorious time of year. Colors of green, gold, burgundy, warm browns, yellow, orange, and red fill the landscape. The Colorado Aspens, interspersed among the tall pines on the mountainside, have brilliant golden leaves in the fall and with the slightest breeze they seem to glisten in the sunlight. This really […] […]

Calling all Spirited Women!

Well here I go again, coloring outside of the box. Recently I decided to advertise on a website at the recommendation of a dear friend. After emailing for information I received a phone call from a very Spirited woman by the name of Nancy Mills who produces that website, The Spirited Woman. It was only […] […]