Artist of the Month

Mary Tuck March 2026

Creating is life’s breath to me!  Even as a child I drew and colored on everything, books, walls, mirrors, my face etc.  My parents were not happy about most of it until they recognized my talent and encouraged it through proper channels.  I’ve never stopped learning and experimenting.  

Now the walls are murals, paper and canvas are painted, silk is dyed, and river rocks are pets or wildlife! 

The advertising industry called to me; after years of experience I became an adult educator teaching commercial art.  When I retired I moved to Crested Butte, my childhood stomping grounds. 

I still teach art, silver clay jewelry, and I am involved in the CB mountain theatre as actress, singer, and director.  My mother was a Hollywood starlet and big band singer, she trained me well.  My father was navy retired and a rancher in south eastern Colorado.  I have enjoyed CB when Elk Avenue was dirt with farm animals and wildlife roaming it.  Come to think of it the only change is the paving and tourists!

Life is a gift and so is this town.  Enjoy! 

Marytincb@gmail.com ”