Lauren Poppie, 30, grew up in Hopkins Minnesota. My childhood revolved around being outdoors and spending time at the water and in the woods. I attended the University of Wisconsin Stout which led me to Aspen in 2018. I have found true inspiration in being surrounded by the beautiful landscapes and people that make our home so special.

I happened upon “relief printmaking” by accident. A happy accident, at that. Finishing up my senior year in school left me with a sense that I had always wished I pursued studio art as a degree. I took an introduction to woodcut relief print course in college as a credit requirement. Although I had always had a passion for art, I was going to college for “hotel restaurant and tourism management.” I immediately connected with the medium and found that I was able to convey my perception of different landscapes in a way that I never could with any other medium. This lead to me staying an additional year and graduating with a degree in studio art with an emphasis in relief printmaking. I have continued my art journey after moving to Colorado. I have done small carvings and prints, large custom carvings for private homes and restaurants such as PARC aspen, and even completed a custom ski line with Wagner Sis. Always exploring new way to push the limits of this medium by introducing different mixed medias, and expanding in size and detail.