Jill Farrington

There are some days that feel like they glow from the inside out — and our Guinea Pig Painting Fundraiser  was absolutely one of them. What started as a simple idea to bring people together for a good cause blossomed into a room full of laughter, paint‑splattered aprons, tiny masterpieces, and a shared sense of purpose. Thanks to everyone who joined us, over $1,000  was raised for Cavies & Canines Animal Rescue . Walking into the studio that afternoon felt like stepping into a little pocket...

Friday’s Art Walk was one of those evenings that reminds me exactly why I love sharing art with the world—warm faces, curious conversations, and the kind of energy that only happens when a community gathers around creativity. From the moment the doors opened at the Global Village Museum, the night felt alive. The lights glowed against the deep blue sky, the “OPEN” sign flickered with invitation, and people stepped inside ready to explore, connect, and celebrate local art. A Welcoming Start at...

There’s a funny thing that happens when you spend your days painting in Colorado — surrounded by mountains, soft winter light, and the gentle chaos of creating whimsical guinea pig paintings that somehow make people smile before they even know why. Folks will look at one of my furry little muses or a Colorado landscape and say, “Jill, this is sick,”  or call me an “epic painter.” At first, I laughed and thought, What does this even mean?  I grew up with “sick” meaning the opposite of a...