About the Artist
Ariana Barnstable is a western contemporary artist based in Denver, CO. Aside from creating her Lazy Cowgirl series she is also heavily involved in curating immersive art experiences and events such as her Lazy Cowgirl Saloon a collaboration with disco installation artist Lauren Young and RiNo Art District, House of Bloom; a western contemporary pop up gallery showcasing 11 female artists at the Banshee House, and Canvas in the Clouds; an annual live painting and live music event set on the rooftop of EDIT in the RiNo Art District. She has completed art residencies at prestigious boutique hotels like The Mollie Aspen and The Ramble Hotel and she currently is the art and events director for the Edit building where she hosts monthly art parties highlighting local artists.

The Mollie Aspen: artist in residence
During her residency at the Mollie, Ariana created her Aspen cowgirl series, highlighting, local establishments, and capturing Aprés culture. She also live painted her Heart in the Mountains piece from her black-and-white series and hosted a Lazy Cowgirl brunch in their restaurant with an artist talk and complete art take over.

Lazy Cowgirl Saloon
The Lazy Cowgirl Saloon was an immersive art installation created by Ariana Barnstable and Lauren Young showcasing the Lazy Cowgirl series, western disco sculptures and handpainted murals inside of a hand built saloon facade and structure. The show witnessed 1000+ patrons during its temporary install.

House of Bloom
In her debut art curation, Ariana hosted a two day western botanical popup gallery featuring the artwork of eleven female artists. This event showcased large scale works of art including her 13ft Luscious Cowgirl Lifestyle piece on crushed velvet, abstract floral paintings by Ashley Joon, a floral art installation in collaboration with abstract work from Mila Garcia, hand painted Stetson cowboy hats by Parrott Paints and so much more including music, beverage sponsors, and local businesses.

Canvas in the Clouds
Ariana curates an annual rooftop art party showcasing live painting by local artists accompanied by live jazz music overlooking the rockies. Canvas in the Clouds is a an elevated celebration of local talent bringing together community through collaboration, cocktails and gorgeous summer sunset vistas.