Where it all started…

Madeleine Greeson is a local artist living and working in Crested Butte, CO. She began her artistic journey 15 years ago when she first moved to the valley, intrigued by Gunnison County’s beautiful landscapes, deep snow, and unique mountains. Through her love of nature and the outdoors, she grew her passion for color, multi-medium art, and found a much sought-after connection to her community.

Self portrait, lockdown 2020

Exploring the desolate beaches of WA

Person riding a bicycle on a sandy, wet beach with footprints, under a bright blue sky near the ocean.

Black and white photo of a woman with curly hair and glasses, sitting indoors in front of a wooden wall.

"I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from a single thing that I wanted to do."

-Georgia O’Keefe

A woman with long, curly brown hair holding a large animal skull, partially covering her face, with a half smirk. She has earrings and rings, and the background shows a cloudy sky and natural landscape.

A woman with curly brown hair, wearing a black hat with a red band, sunglasses, black sleeveless top, and black pants, sitting relaxed on a bright yellow chair in a lavender field during daytime, holding a sprig of lavender and smiling.

Madeleine when she owned her former company, Paragon & Bone. A handmade bone & gemstone jewelry business.

Immersed in a lavender field in Hood River, OR

Community Found…

Madeleine finds much of the inspiration for her art from her local peers, friends, and artists alike and enjoys teaching art classes, connecting with other small business owners, and intertwining her love of community with her need for expression.

Person standing with arms outstretched in a desert landscape with sand dunes and a clear blue sky.

Exploring the Great Sand Dunes National Park

A Nerd Turned Creative…

Interested in gemstones, fossils, and specimens at a young age, she fell in love with Colorado's unique rock formations, prehistoric quartz river beds, and the surrounding area’s geological history. She used this pallet to create her unique and brightly colored designs, illustrations, and printed goods.

A black-and-white portrait of a woman with dark hair, wearing an earring and a nose ring, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

Self portrait, 2021

Black and white photo of a man and woman wearing beanies and jackets, with the man also wearing glasses on his head.

Fall in love with yourself, with life and then with whoever you want.

-Frida Kahlo

Two people joyfully jumping in the snow on a mountain with a clear blue sky and some clouds.

New Belgium Brewing Photo Booth

Reaching the summit of Hahn’s Peak, CO

A Mountain Home…

Madeleine creates most of her work in her tiny, one-room studio inside of her mountain home she shares with her partner and fellow artist, Anthony Todd Wilson. Together, they travel the world in search of inspiration for both their businesses and personal artistic journeys. In their spare time they enjoy hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and searching the United States for the best craft beers.

Meet owner and artist, Madeleine Greeson