It's All About Passion...For Western Colorado Artist June Estep

By
Real Estate Agent with Cedaredge Land Company

It's All About Passion...Western Colorado Artist June Estep. For most of us our work is our passion, so we can relate to how Western Colorado Artist, June Estep, approaches everyday. June calls the little town of Olathe, in Montrose County, her home.

It's All About Passion...Western Colorado Artist June Estep

I first met June Estep about four years ago when she decorated the windows of our real estate office. They came out beautifully and really got us all in the holiday spirit. Since that day, I've noticed June's work up and down the Western Slope.

 

June remembers back to the days when she started drawing with pencils and broken crayons. Her drawing and painting passion has been with her for as long as she can remember. June never had any intention of making a career out of her passion. About 15 years ago, a persistent person in her life got her to go public. Her artistic endeavors were something that were private to her. By keeping her talent to herself,  no one had to see the mistakes, but when you are painting in public...the mistakes are there for everyone to see.

 

I think June is being too hard on herself. I wouldn't know her mistakes. It all looks good to me. June told me if she goes a day without a brush in her hand, it's a rare day. Now that's passion.

 

June has branched out into teaching art classes. She also has her custom painted glassware in several stores up and down the Western Slope. Her talents range from the window painting you see her doing in the picture, to custom artistic wall painting, indoor and outdoor murals and photo to art portraits. The list goes on. June is very talented and is using her ability to express herself in many different ways. Remember It's All About Passion... For Western Colorado Artist June Estep.

 

I've lived on Colorado's Western Slope for over 22 years. I love this area and all it has to offer, and I enjoy sharing what I know about my home. As a real estate broker, I also love to share my expertise in this area as well. If you need any real estate information for Montrose County, or Delta County, Colorado...please give me a call.

Debbie Laity

GRI, SFR, REO Specialist, CNE, AHWD, BPOR, e-Pro

Broker Associate, Cedaredge Land Company

970-589-2886 Cell

For a complete list of Delta County and Montrose County property for sale click here.

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Comments (33)

Fred Strickroot
Fred Strickroot - HomeNet - Tampa Bay Area - 727-478-8997 - Trinity, FL
Tampa Bay Area Homes For Sale

It is definitely a good thing when you enjoy your work! God bless.

 

Dec 06, 2012 11:45 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Debbie,  She certainly does have a knack for making windows beautiful.  Boy I wish I could do that!

Dec 06, 2012 11:45 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Elite Team...Thanks for stopping by. I believe pursuing your passion is important.

Hi, Fred...When you enjoy your work, it's easier and the time goes by quicker. I love my work.

Hi, Belinda...June is amazing. I don't have this kind of talent. You should see the hand printed wine glasses she did. I just love them.

Dec 06, 2012 11:48 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Debbie~Would love to see more of June's work.  Guess I'm going to have to make that trip to the Western Slope, huh?

Dec 07, 2012 12:31 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I admire that kind of talent so much. Art and Music are things I can "appreciate" but can't do. 

Dec 07, 2012 01:22 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Donna...I'll be looking forward to a visit from you.

Hi, Tammy...I don't have much artistic talent either. My husband is a bluegrass musician, though. He plays guitar and dobro.

Dec 07, 2012 01:48 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

We always enjoy getting to know area artists.  It makes it much more interesting when you purchase their works.

Have a very productive week and be sure to have your camera in hand to capture the special moments.


Dec 07, 2012 02:37 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Roy...it is neat to know the person behind the art. It's great to have a story to tell when you have the art displayed.

Dec 07, 2012 03:02 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Debbie that is a great story about June. I have to say most artists I know get hard on themselves while creating such beauty. Have a good night.

Dec 07, 2012 08:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debbie, June definitely has the talent to show off the picture window of a business!    She is really good!

Dec 07, 2012 09:55 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

You hit another home run with this post about June Estep, Debbie Laity.  You know all the events, places, people and real estate in Montrose and Delta County, Colorado! Have a great weekend, too!

Dec 07, 2012 10:55 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Nice portrayal of your local talent.  It is always good to show case the hometown people.

Dec 07, 2012 12:24 PM
Gloria Todor
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Newtown Square, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Hi Debbie, I enjoy hearing stories about people following their passion which brightens up the lives of others.  That's great that she had someone pushing her to go public.

Please share more of her work!

All the best.

Gloria

Dec 07, 2012 01:12 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Scott... June is as beautiful inside as her paintings are. Thanks for stopping by.

Thank you, Joan. June does awesome work.

Hi, Don...and thanks for stopping by. June deserved this attention. I actually ran into her before Thanksgiving, and it's taken me this long to get around to writing about her her. Bless her patience.

I will have to agree with you, Bill. Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 07, 2012 01:19 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Doug and Gloria...that's a great idea. I will have to do another blog on June and her painting.

Dec 07, 2012 01:21 PM
Anonymous
June Estep

Thank you Debbie for creating this blog. Thanks to all the responders who have said such nice things about my work.  I do have glassware available at Around the Corner Gallery on Main St in Montrose. The collection of local artwork in the Gallery is jaw dropping so well worth a drive to Montrose.   

The holiday season is winding up right now for windows, but, if you enjoy the windows, please tell the merchants.  They are wanting to attract your eye, and we can enjoy window art because of all of them.

Merry Christmas to all who read this.  

 

Dec 07, 2012 10:06 PM
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Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Debbie. great post and thanks for sharing.  Our 14 year old granddaughter is starting to paint.  She'll be next

Dec 08, 2012 01:11 AM
Dorte Engel
RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD
ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Debbie,

Artists are great for a community. I am glad that public buildings need to allot a little something for artists. Nothing compared to walking around some old European cities, where art seems to have been much more central to everyday living, but it's a start and a leg up for artists like June.

Dec 08, 2012 02:38 AM
Rob Renk
Center Street Lending - McKinney, TX
AE | Fast Fix/Flip Loans for Residential Investors

Thanks for sharing June's story.  I love Colorado and the Western Slope is so big and beautiful.  We miss that wonderful place tremendously.

Dec 09, 2012 08:41 PM
Tina Turner
Ormond Beach, FL

Geez!  all those great praises of June's real artwork and no pics for us to see.  Does she have a website?  if not, can you pls encourage her to create one?  that way, all the world outside Western CO, can see her work.  I'd love to.

Dec 10, 2012 05:22 PM

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