Kathy Spratford has lived in the Indian Peaks area since 1979 when she moved to Ward.  For the past two years, she has lived in Nederland where her work is currently available at the Mother Earth Gallery and the Old Town Bookstore in Nederland. 

Kathy Spratford hiking  near  Ward

 Quiet, Kathy Spratford 2006

Initially Kathy worked in various crafts and has become known for her beautiful work in pine cones (her wreaths are available during the holidays or by special order during the year).

 

 Kathy Spratford with her pine cone wreath

 

Northern flicker, Kahty Spratford 2006

 

Currently Kathy paints in pastels and water colors and has exhibited in Boulder, Nederland, and Gilpin.  In 2006, she received  awards for her painting "Northern Flicker" and for her drawing "Cape Hatteras Shore".

Kathy Spratford  on the Switzerland Trail

 

In addition to painting with the Nederland Ladies Group, Kathy has assisted in directing plays and musicals for the Nederland High School and currently does set and costume design for local productions.  She has co-facilitated a Parent Support group through the Boulder Valley School District and sings in her church choir, Revelations II. Her love of nature and her beautiful surroundings inspire her painting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kathy Spratford in Rocky Mountain National Park 

 

 Patty's yard, pastel 2006