The Artist

My name is Monica Beltran del Rio. I was born in Mexico City, Mexico and I have now lived in Colorado for about 23 years! I have been painting on Recycled Glass for 17 years now and I hope to continue to share my art for many years to come!

I enjoy creating new patterns and starting a new project whenever I can! I have four daughters and a very loving husband that keep me very busy! We love to enjoy the Rocky Mountains and the beautiful sunsets we are so lucky to have! I love to hike and walk my Chihuahua “Ham” whenever the weather is nice.

Colorado has given me the inspiration to paint my own vision of nature. I love seeing the color and the detail that is unique to every single flower, and that is why you will find every flower that I hand-paint has its own unique touch. I appreciate color and shape and texture and I love discovering any new creation I can paint in my own vision. I may not have the greenest thumb, but luckily, the flowers in my glass garden are everlasting and never wither away.

I have been painting ever since I was a little girl. I have always loved to do Arts and Crafts and I love when I get to share that passion with others! I remember drawing on any piece of fabric I could find and painting the walls all over my childhood home! I hope you enjoy my art, as I enjoy the art of Nature. Welcome to my Glass Garden.