Peak One Art Studio takes its name from the Peak 1 trail in the Ten Mile Range in Summit County, Colorado. It is the artist's favorite Colorado hike, for many reasons. It is a place where life's trials + joys collide every time she sets foot on the trail. Much like tree blazes on hiking trails that mark the way to go, Summit County's Lake Dillon and its surrounding mountain ranges have been that blaze for her. It is in that small pocket of earth where she has been led to embrace the throes of life, and where God has revealed Himself most beautifully + clearly, since her memorable visit in the winter of 2004.

Peak 1 symbolizes the triumph of overcoming, the celebration of beauty, and the willingness to embrace the journey.

Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee in the Appalachian Mountain region, Dana has always known the mountains to be a place of fun exploration, solace + peace. Since moving west in 2016, the Rockies have won her heart and Denver has become home. She enjoys gleaning creative inspiration from the beauty of the surrounding peaks and southwestern landscapes beyond. Her German Shorthaired Pointer pup, Wendell, often joins in on many of the outdoor excursions.

Wendell’s thirst for movement and adventure are invaluable pieces of Peak One Art Studio’s mission to seize every opportunity to explore the outdoors, taking note of all the surroundings—high and low—along the way.