Angie Nordstrum
Curator Emerita
Angie Nordstrum is a multi-passionate artist and maker who creates vibrant, colorful paintings on canvas, walls, windows and clothes. Her mission is to create art that inspires and maybe even sets your soul on fire.
Angie’s artistic journey has taken her to fascinating places, including the design and creation of eclectic decor for eight renowned restaurants across the country. Fueled by her love for public art, she has adorned numerous walls in Colorado with captivating murals. Sharing her expertise locally and internationally, Angie imparts her knowledge through engaging workshops.
She gives back to her local community through many family art experiences throughout the year and by mentoring high school students in the art of mural painting.
Angie’s passion for travel and adventure has led her to live in London, explore the culture of Paris, fly in a plane that landed on the beach, swim in jungle waterfalls and mountain surf the slopes of Colorado.
Angie’s work has been published in The Turquoise Iris Journal, Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself and Creatives Kids magazines and The Denver Post. Angie is based out of the scenic foothills of Colorado when she is not galavanting around the globe.
Content by Angie
Food and Creativity: Blending Art with Family Traditions
Explore the intersection of food and creativity through artful table settings, edible art, and vibrant family traditions that turn meals into masterpieces with Angie Nordstrum! There’s a peculiar charm in blending art with everyday rituals, and for me, setting the...
Bohemian Wreath for Fall
Oh dear! Did you forget to clean your paintbrushes again (like me!)? I hate to admit it, but this happens to me fairly often! I get so excited about moving on to the next step of a project that I forget to wash out my brushes. Paint Brush Bohemian Wreath Repurpose...
DIY Your Fall Decor with Painted Paper Mache Pumpkins!
Create your own unique, reusable fall decor with hand-painted paper mache pumpkins! Don’t tell anyone, but I may have a slight pumpkin painting obsession. I’ve painted my own pumpkins, led pumpkin painting parties, and coordinated dozens of large-scale pumpkin...
Tips for Choosing a Muralist
Are you thinking about having a mural painted in your home, business, or community? Are you wondering how to find a muralist and what questions you should ask? I can help you! As a full-time artist who has painted dozens of interior and exterior murals, I can tell you...
How to Host a Valentine Paint Party
Love is in the air and it’s time to make Valentines! Invite your friends over for a Valentine's paint party! Consider hosting your party as a “Galentines” event or a fun date night activity. Or make it a kid’s Valentine's paint party! Just for fun, keep the project...
Color 101: The Full Spectrum of a Colorful Palette
I’m obsessed with color. Especially big, bold vibrant colors. I use bold colors in my art, my branding, and my clothes. Magentas and oranges and juicy chartreuse light me up and make me smile. Pop on over to my Instagram and have a look at my colorful feed! Trends...
Hand Painted Boots : These Boots are Made for Painting!
Want to take your black boots up a notch? Hand painted boots make a bold statement and add new life to your footwear! Painted boots are a unique accessory or add flair to your style. The crisp fall air is here and that means it is boot season! When I pulled these...
Surviving Cancer During Pregnancy
Angie Nordstrum shares her story of surviving cancer during pregnancy and how laughter was an unexpected saving grace during a difficult time. You Are Stronger Than You Know “That's funny,” my doctor said. “When you laugh your thyroid bulges.” I had no idea what she...