Tina Medina | Colorado Artist and Nature Creative

Flutterby Mountain Soul: Public Art by Artist Tina Medina In 2023, Colorado artist Tina Medina, Genízaro descendant, mother, and advocate, created Flutterby Mountain Soul, a public art installation that became the centerpiece of the annual SpeakUp ReachOut Memorial Ceremony in Eagle County. This sacred event is held each September during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, bringing together survivors of suicide loss to honor their loved ones. Attendees wrote the names of their beloved family and friends on paper butterflies, which were then placed on the wooden butterfly artwork designed by Tina Medina. Over the course of the day, Flutterby Mountain Soul transformed into a collective memorial filled with love, remembrance, and resilience. For Tina Medina, the creation of Flutterby Mountain Soul was both artistic and deeply personal. As a mother, artist, and advocate for healing, she believes in the power of art to create sacred spaces where grief...

Welcome. I’m Tina Medina , an artist, mother, and nature-lover rooted in the wild beauty of Gypsum, Colorado. This blog is a reflection of the creative, quiet side of life I’ve cultivated among the mountains, forests, and wildlife that surround me. As someone who finds deep meaning in simplicity, stillness, and sacred landscapes , I created this space to share what moves me, and to connect with others who feel the same pull toward nature and creativity. Living in Gypsum, I’m constantly inspired by the rhythms of the land: elk grazing at dusk , rivers winding through tall grass , morning fog lifting off the peaks . These moments aren’t just beautiful — they’re healing. They remind me to slow down, breathe deeper, and honor the cycles of life. As a Colorado artist, I work with paint, photography, and mindful practice to turn these inspirations into art. I believe creativity is a way to come home to yourself, and that sharing beauty can be a form of restoration, both personal and collec...