Lulie Crawford’s Wildflower and Watercolors

As a tribute to local pioneer artist Lulie Crawford, the Tread of Pioneers Museum shares the story of Lulie and her pioneering family, followed by watercolor instruction with professional artist Dona Steele of the Steamboat Art Museum. Then the program participants paint their own wildflower watercolor masterpieces, just like Lulie!

The program is free and takes place at the Yampa River Botanic Park – 1000 Pamela Lane. Participants should meet at the large umbrella in the center of the park. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on. All painting supplies are provided by the museum, and reservations are not required. Ages six and up with caregiver onsite.

When Lulie Crawford was eight years old, she came to the Yampa Valley in 1876 with her family from Missouri. She loved to be outside exploring and finding wildflowers. From these experiences, Lulie developed a love of the natural beauty of the Steamboat Springs area and its wildflowers, which she captured in her watercolor paintings.