Meet the Graduating BFA Artists of the Exhibition: estorie: Past, Present, and Future
Susan Andrews
Painter
Born in Bryan, Texas and raised in the south, painter Susan Andrews moved to Colorado
in 1990. Before pursuing a degree in art, Susan worked as an airbrush artist and graphic designer. She received her Associate of Arts at Pikes Peak
Community College and is currently completing her Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting at Adams State University. Susan's love of wildlife and the environment is her passion. Research, writing and stories concerning the creatures of the Valley are her inspiration. Susan will pursue her Master of Fine Art degree at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in the fall 2020.
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John Curtis
Graphic Designer
John Curtis is a graphic artist from the San Luis Valley, Colorado, raised in Hooper. He is
currently working towards his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Adams State
University. John works in multiple artistic mediums, such as Photography, Sculptural, Ceramics,
as well as Metals and Jewelry. He uses his Military Service as inspiration for his works. John’s
current body of work is focusing on the tragic Veteran suicide rate. His plan is to continue on
creating art work from his military service.
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Irma Lucero
Photographer
Irma Lucero is a landscape photographer from the San Luis Valley, Colorado. Born and raised in the small town of Alamosa, she is currently working towards her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography at Adams State University. Irma works in both analog and digital photography, but also enjoys other alternative photographic processes. She plans on traveling and continuing to take photos with a large format camera.
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Alex Rodriguez
Graphic Designer
Born in California and raised in Colorado, Michael Alexander Rodriguez began his study in the
fields of art, writing and acting early in highschool. From there he continued his research through
college and pursued a bachelor's degree in graphic design with a minor in theater.
His preferred medium of choice is a mix of traditional pencil and ink, incorporated with digital
art of computer and pixels.
Inspiration for his work comes from the themes of fantasy and science fiction.
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