Painting LC Live

Born and raised in Mexico City, Carla C. Gamboa Sanchez comes from a multifaceted family of artists, spanning dance, writing, painting, and architecture. Her artistic education began at an early age, deeply influenced by her creative upbringing. Over the years, she has showcased her work in both solo and group exhibitions across North America, South America and the Caribbean. Having lived in Fort Collins for over 10 years, she has collaborated with the City on projects like Pianos About Town and community murals, bringing vibrant, joyful contributions to the Hispanic community. 

Marina Avila Gamboa, born in Puerto Rico, is a talented writer and artist. She began working on community art projects alongside her mother, Carla, at age six, forming a creative and dynamic duo. At 14, she published her first fantasy novel, a saga where she also illustrates and sculpts the characters. Now 16, Marina continues to blend storytelling and art in both English and Spanish, sharing her creativity across various mediums and pushing the boundaries of her craft.
 

Ryan Guillaume is the most memorable artist in his recent memory. He creates therefore he is, maybe. Ryan draws inspiration from emotions, often the beautifully tragic aspects of being alive, juxtaposed with the hilarity of taking oneself so seriously. A Fort Collins native, he has a Bachelor of Fine Art degree with an emphasis in painting from Colorado State University, but he remains in a constant pursuit of wonder beyond limited dimensions. You can find him most days working on The Lyric as the Art Czar since 2017.
 

Jennifer Ivanovic’s colorful paintings emerge from her unique pouring and “blowing” method, showcasing her flair for innovative methods and unconventional utilization of acrylic paint, often consuming numerous gallons. Her work has been included in corporate collections across North America, and she enjoys working with public art commissions, especially in her hometown of Fort Collins, where she has 16 public murals. Jennifer’s artistic journey has been recognized with the prestigious $10,000 Arrow 5 Year Out Art Challenge. She has resided in five US states, South Africa, and New Zealand, and is a graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design, Ohio.

Terry McNerney, a local artist/illustrator, has worked professionally in Fort Collins for over 30 years. He is primarily known as a mural artist, creating over 100 murals indoors and out, the most recognizable being Jazz Alley in Old Town Fort Collins. He has shown at The Lincoln Center, painted 6 Transformer Cabinet Murals for the City’s Art in Public Places Program, and was honored to paint the 400th Transformer Cabinet Mural in in 2023. Of late, he has turned his attention to illustrative artwork, specifically anthropomorphic critters carrying on in unusual settings. His goal is to make the viewer smile, or laugh, hopefully, as he does while he creates them.
 

Aerica Raven is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in murals, illustrations, and immersive environments. She received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Sculpture from Wichita State University, Kansas, and has since devoted over 10 years installing murals and interactive installations across the country. Defined by vivid colors and striking line work, her practice conjures nature-inspired dreamscapes founded in storytelling and the exploration of human experience. Outside the studio, Aerica actively works to bring art to the public by creating artwork for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits.