Candace French is a professional Mixed Media Artist who blends brilliant colors, textures and light. Her paintings involve many layers of concealing, revealing and enhancing that capture the viewer’s eye and create a sense of mystery. Taking an intuitive approach when painting is vital to keeping her creativity and playful expression alive. Candace rediscovered her passion for art and the healing power of creativity after experiencing the loss of her brother. Now, with an ever-expanding range of mixed media, she is inspired to create and teach art for the joy of it and to bring joy to others.

 

 

As an art teacher, Candace’s approach is engaging and inspiring. Through one-on-one and group instruction, participants are encouraged to align with their truth and creatively express it. Individuals, small groups and teams have found the experience fun and for some, truly transformative. Certified as a Pébéo Mixed Media Product Specialist, Candace French is one of 25 global Pébéo Art Educators. She offers a variety of classes and workshops online and throughout the Denver metro area. 

  

Candace’s passion for teaching expands into non-profit organizations and corporations. As a best-selling co-author of the book Speaking Your Truth, Volume I, she is involved in special events and speaking engagements focused on the benefits of exploring creativity. For community involvement, Candace French is a member of the Art Students League of Denver, Contemporary Fine Art International and the Parker Artists Guild.  

  

Born and raised in Ohio, Candace now lives in colorful Colorado and is the proud mother of Lauren who attends college at The Ohio State University. Her artwork has been exhibited at galleries, public places, and is part of private collections. Candace’s artwork can be found at ROX Arts Gallery in Littleton, Colorado.

Current Representation 

2018 - Present:        ROX Arts Gallery, Colorado

Recent Solo Exhibitions

2020         “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2020” Solo Exhibit,  Denver, CO

2019         “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2019” Solo Exhibit,  Denver, CO

2018           “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2018” Solo Exhibit,  Denver, CO

2016           “To the Moon and Back” Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Denver, CO

 

2015            “Inspiration to Celebration” Pendleton Gallery, Denver, CO

 

2014            “Tragedy to Triumph” Pendleton Gallery, Denver, CO

                  “Partnering for a Cause” Racines Restaurant, Denver, CO

 

                  "From My Heart to Yours” Mortgage West Gallery, Denver, CO

 

 

Invitational Exhibitions and Events

2020         “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2020” Solo Exhibit,  Denver, CO

2019           Arapahoe Community College President's Gallery Exhibit

 

                “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2019” Solo Exhibit,  Denver, CO

 

                 "Growing Our Connections" Featured speaker at private group event, The Falls Event Center, Littleton, CO

2018           “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2018” Solo Exhibit,  Denver, CO

2017           "Worlds Collide Experiences in Mixed Mediums" Group Exhibit, Deep Space Gallery, Parker, CO

 

                  "Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2017" Duo Exhibit, Denver, CO

2016           “To the Moon and Back” Solo Exhibit, Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Denver, CO

 

                   “Greater Park Hill Garden Walk 2016” Solo Exhibit, Denver, CO

 

2015             Featured Artist for Mixed Media by Pébéo National Art Materials Trade Association Annual Convention (NAMTA), Denver, CO

 

 

Recent Group Exhibitions

2021          ACC Spectrum, Community Education Faculty & Student Exhibition

2020          The Best of PAG, PACE Schoolhouse Gallery, Parker, CO  

 

                 ACC Spectrum, Community Education Faculty & Student Exhibition

 

2019            Park Hill Art Club Fall Show, Denver, CO    

 

                  The Best of PAG, PACE Schoolhouse Gallery, Parker, CO      

 

                  Instructor Showcase, Greenwood Village Curtis Arts and Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, CO

 

                  TEXTURE: Candy for the Eyes, Westwind Artists, Tri Lakes Center for the Arts, Monument, CO

 

                 ACC Spectrum, Community Education Faculty & Student Exhibition  

 

                 Water Wise Art Exhibit, Westwind Artists, Aurora, CO

 

                   Women in Art Exhibit, Women In Kind, Denver, CO

 

                   Community Banks of Colorado, Parker, CO

 

                  Love is All You Need Exhibit, PACE Schoolhouse Gallery, Parker, CO

2018            National Arts Program Art Exhibit, Castle Rock Phillip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, CO

 

                   The Creative Edge, PACE Schoolhouse Gallery, Parker, CO

 

                   Park Hill Art Show, Denver, CO

 

                   Returning Artists Of The North, Tri Lakes Center for the Arts, Monument, Colorado

 

                   DUETS, It Takes Two, PACE Schoolhouse Gallery, Parker, Colorado

 

                  2XL Corpulent Compositions, PACE Schoolhouse Gallery, Parker, Colorado

 

                   Community Banks of Colorado, Parker, Colorado

 

                 "The Best of PAG", Parker Artists Guild, Deep Space Gallery and Event Center, Parker, CO

                  "Romancing the Arts", GCRAG and the Parker Artists Guild, Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock, CO

2017             Arapahoe County Justice Center, Centennial, CO

 

                  ACC Spectrum, Community Education Faculty & Student Exhibition

2016            "The 2016 Parker Artists’ Guild Annual Member's Holiday Exhibit", Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center (PACE), Parker, CO, Rose Fredrick, Juror

 

                  “Fiber Innovations II” Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center (PACE),  Parker, CO, Mary Ellen Williams, Juror

 

                   “DRIP” 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO, Carlene Francis, Juror

 

                   “Tales of Movement” Deep Space Gallery, Parker, CO

 

                   “From Abstract to Assemblage” Duo Exhibit Pendleton Gallery, Denver, CO

 

2015             "The 2015 Parker Artists' Guild Annual Member's Holiday Exhibit", Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center (PACE), Parker, CO, Rose Fredrick, Juror

          

                   “Denver Square Foot Art Show” Bell Gallery, Denver, CO

 

2014             “Denver Square Foot Art Show” Bell Gallery, Denver, CO

 

 

Awards

2020           Cal Turner Jr. Award for Vision and Technique "The 2019 Parker Artists’ Guild Annual Member's Holiday Exhibit" Parker Arts, Deep Space, Parker, CO

 

2019             Cal Turner Jr. Award for Vision and Technique "The 2019 Parker Artists’ Guild Annual Member's Holiday Exhibit" Parker Arts, Deep Space, Parker, CO

2018              Cal Turner Jr. Award for Vision and Technique "The 2018 Parker Artists’ Guild Annual Member's Holiday Exhibit" Parker Arts, Deep Space, Parker, CO

2016              Cal Turner Jr. Award for Vision and Technique "The 2016 Parker Artists’ Guild Annual Member's Holiday Exhibit" Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center (PACE), Parker, CO

 

                   Award of Excellence “DRIP” 40 West Arts Gallery, Lakewood, CO, Carlene Francis, Juror.

 

2015             Contemporary Fine Art International Monthly Artist Showdown, Second Place

 

Collections

                   Private collections in homes and offices throughout North America and Europe.

 

 

Other Art Activities

2017           Honored as 2017 Volunteer of the Year by the Parker Artists Guild, Parker, CO

 

                Invitational Speaker: Wings Over The Rockies, STEAM Event, Denver, CO

 

                Exhibiting Artist: Parker Artists Guild Art in the Park, Parker, CO

 

                Exhibiting Artist: Art Students League of Denver Summer Art Market, Denver, CO

2016          Invitational Speaker: Podcast with Tracey Lynn Cox featuring “Inspiration to Celebration”

 

                 Exhibiting Artist: Parker Artists Guild Art in the Park, Parker, CO

 

                 Exhibiting Artist: Art Students League of Denver Summer Art Market, Denver, CO

 

2015          The Artful Palate A unique cookbook featuring recipes paired with original artwork by artists. 

 

 

Recent Publications On-Line About and By the Artist

2015, October          INSPIRATION eZine Featured artist by Pébéo, Inc.

2015, September     “From Tragedy to Triumph” Interview by Tracey Lynn Cox

2015, March            Depth Psychology On-line magazine

2015, February       Art of the Abstract Artsy Shark Juried On-Line Art Journal

2015, January          Where ART Lives On-line magazine

 

 

Recent Art Activities

2018 - Present         Membership Chair, ROX Arts Gallery, Littleton, CO

2016 - Present         Manager of New Member Welcome Committee, Parker Artists Guild, Parker, CO

2015 - Present         Mentor - Coach of adult artists, Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

 

 

Current Memberships

2018 - Present        ROX Arts Council

2016 - Present        Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO

2015 - Present        Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO

2015 - Present        Parker Artists Guild, Parker, CO

2016 - Present        Windows to the Divine, Denver, CO

2014 - Present        Art Students League of Denver, Denver, CO

2010 - Present        Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO

 

 

Recent Teaching

2020 - Present      Online Art Classes

2019 - Present       Art Makers Denver

2016 - Present       Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Arvada, CO

2016 - Present       Greenwood Village Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, Greenwood Village, CO

2015 - Present       Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO

 

 

Education and Career Coaching

- Art Business Career Coaching: Cory Huff, Kimberly Conrad, Alyson Stanfield

- Certified Mixed Media by Pébéo Product Specialist, Pébéo, Inc. Cedex, France
- Individual studies with Katherine Chang Liu and various teachers at the 

Art Students League of Denver, Denver, CO

- Multiple Certifications in Life and Business Transformational Coaching and Consulting

- B.S. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH