Cora Sexton Wheeler

Denver, Colorado

The goal of my art is to engage viewers through multiple sensory outlets, primarily visual and 
tactile. The saturated colors are playful, inviting and warm. The palette, along with the heavy 
texture, encourages a closer look and even a touch. My body of work is heavily influenced by my 
heritage and upbringing in both the city and on a ranch in Durango, Colorado. The paintings tell a 
story that reflects American history, especially in the West. Every piece starts with sculpting a 
landscape or image onto canvas with lightweight paste. Then,