Virginia is a Colorado native, born and raised in Denver. Since childhood, Gini has maintained an active interest in art, and attended Arapahoe and Denver Community Colleges. In addition, she has studied under many nationally known artists.

She paints in various watermedia, including transparent watercolor, gouache and acrylic. These media are often combined to achieve more luminosity. Flowers and plans dominate her paintings, displaying her love and fascination for nature. However, her subject matter is still diverse.

Gini has been a successful watercolor instructor since the late 1970's. she is a member ofthe Littleton Fine Arts Guild, the Foothills Art Center and Park Hill Art Club. Her work has been accepted and received awards in many area shows, and is presently on display at Long Gallery in Scotsdale, Arizona and the Van Natter Gallery in Englewood, Colorado.

Virginia Clayton's work has been purchased by collectors and art lovers throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.

Karen Rohde Haley is a local artist who has exhibited widely throughout Colorado including the Colorado History Museum, Temple Buell Theater, DPAC and the Botanical Gardens, Denver, CO.

Ms. Haley graduated from the University of Colorado and taught Gifted and Talented clases in Cherry Creek School District. She has been an active member of her community and is currently serving on the Arts and Humanity Council for Curtis Art Center. She is represented by Framing Creations - Van Natter Gallery in Greenwood Village and Michael Newton Gallery in Copper Mountain, Colorado. She has recently been accepted as an associate member of the prestigious Oil Painters of America.

Artists Statement:"Throughout my life I have been interested in art. I have integrated my artistic talents in all aspects of my life. My artist eye is present while designing magazine covers, painting murals for community projects, working with young students and private moments of inspiration. My interest in "plein air" painting has been inspired by the beauty of the Colorado landscape. I live in Greenwood Village, Colorado with my husband."

"I still receive a thrill eery time a project is finished. an frequently that old peaceful feeling sows up in my art to remind me of the gift given to me from my ancestors....Like an old friend come to help make everything better."