“The object isn’t to make art but to be in that state which makes art inevitable.” - Robert Henri Ms. Gaston was born in Anniston, Alabama and is very proud of her southern upbringing. She came to Denver from Cincinnati, Ohio where she attended Mount St. Joseph University and earned a BFA degree with a concentration on painting along with a graduate degree in art education. She moved to Denver to be close to her daughter who is the love of her life. Ms. Gaston has spent a lifetime using her creativity in a variety of ways. Her mother was a quilt and needle work artist and taught her those skills. What she would love for students to experience is the ability to see a project through from conception to completion, and to appreciate the value of a peaceful meditative practice.

Fun Facts

• Ms. Gaston loves, loves, loves dogs. Her last dog, Birdie passed away peacefully in her sleep two years ago. It’s time for her to adopt a new fur baby.

• Ms. Gaston arrived in Denver at the end of last July. She’s looking forward to discovering all the good stuff Denver has to offer.