OUR WORK

Let the work of The Social Elevation speak for itself.

*live streaming client Instagram feeds + websites + branding/logos*

Social Media

Pro Tip 🪄 @thesocialelevation

How to transform a still shot image ➡️ an 𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒍 in less than 2 minutes!

**this is also a great way to jazz up an image in your stories!

Comment ➡️animate⬅️ and I’ll send you the step by step to keep handy!

#socialmediamarketingtips #digitalmarketingtips #socialmedia #reels #instagram

It’s International Women’s Day! 🔅

Not that I need a special day to celebrate these incredible leading lady clients of mine, but I’ll take any chance to sing their praises.

Erin @sutherland_connor_law
Abi @themiracleshop.golden
Heidi @hwendling
Taylor @ Renu Reunion

Here’s to all women - near & far!

#womanownedbusiness #internationalwomensday #bossbabe #grateful #instagood

🚨 New Client 🚨

Sharing all the 𝕃𝕆��𝕍𝔼 for my new client @maxflowart

Max’s art is fresh, captivating & mountain immersive! It’s an honor to share his work & story with you @maxflowart 🎿 *thanks for the follow!*

#valentinesday #art #newclient #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #love #ski

Celebrating 6️⃣ years of @thesocialelevation !!

My gratitude runs deep for the countless clients, colleagues & supporters of this labor of love. Partnering with my clients truly puts wind in my sails everyday for your business’s success. Trusting in me to be an extension of your voice & your advocate is something I hold in great regard. And let’s not forget the happy dances I do for you with every like, follow & share.

This is more than a business to me. This is what gives me joy, motivation & purpose. I’m humbled by these 6 years & cheers to decades more as your partner in the digital marketing space!

With Gratitude,
Alison 💃🏻

#socialmedia #digitalmarketing #womanownedbusiness #gratitude #professional #anniversary

Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Inclusion 🖤 @thesocialelevation

#mlkday #integrity #inclusion #values

These are what my perfect days are made of…

🎳 signed at new client•Split Happens Bowling Center in Salida, CO @thesocialelevation
🎿 took some very frigid laps @monarchmountain
🏈 watched my @chiefs take it to da AFC house • with all of my dudes wearing red (no easy feat IYKYK) #letsgo3peat

My heart is so full, grateful and proud! 🫶🏽

#todaywasagoodday #grateful #hustle #worklifebalance #LFG

The future of @tiktok is changing by the minute & setting the social media news ablaze. 🔥 The Supreme Court upheld the ban-or-sale law planned to go into effect Sunday Jan 19 (if not sooner). This would bar the app from the US in its current format and ownership.

And the masses seem split in being team-TikTok or team-bye bye. Which side do you land on? And will you miss it?

#socialmedia #tiktok #controversy #supremecourt #digitalmarketing

Thank you, 2024! I’m so grateful for this past year [& love a great #topnine to recap!] My appreciation runs deep for my clients @thesocialelevation ✨

Social Tip: visit TopNine.co to see your top 9️⃣ for 2024 for FREE!

#topnine2024 #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #happynewyear

WOW! 2024 you’ve been something else ✨ the best year yet for @thesocialelevation and my gratitude overflows. To my clients, referrals, and circle of supporters, thank you! My appreciation for you all is so very real and I don’t take an ounce of it for granted.

Cheers to 2025! May the horizon be bright for us all ☀️

Extra special shout-out to my current clients 👏
@reliablemechanicalservices @timothyfaustphotography @themiracleshop.golden @sutherland_connor_law @creativetopher @hebcoinc @maxflowart @hwendling @renureunion @tajaesthetics_mobilebotox

#socialmedia #digitalmarketing #2025 #businessgrowth #womanownedbusiness #thankyou

Merriest of holidays to you! From my festive little crew to yours, may your season be bright!

With love, appreciation & overflowing gratitude 🤍 Alison + @thesocialelevation

#merrychristmas #happyholidays #peace #love #gratitude #womanownedbusiness #digitalmarketing

Yowza! 🤩 During the third quarter of 2024, Meta reported 3.29 billion people were using at least one of the company’s core products (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, or Messenger) every day.

More than 77% of internet users are active on at least one Meta platform.

Are you taking advantage of this business potential with your strategy, presence & growth on social media? 📈

Stay connected @thesocialelevation for tips & assistance in growth for your business in the digital marketing space. 2025 is the year! 🪩

#digitalmarketing #socialmedia #meta #businessgrowth

My gratitude overflows for my clients & the incredible partnerships I have with truly amazing people. It’s been fun over the last couple weeks to get unprompted photos of my clients with their little holiday gifts from @thesocialelevation like this one from Brad @hebcoinc 👋

I take a lot of leadership tips from my Kansas City kin Ted Lasso and as I always say, “I appreciate you.”

Happy Holidays!

#happyholidays #clientappreciation #grateful #digitalmarketing

P R O tip on the web! 🔗 @thesocialelevation

⬆️Capitalize the first letter of each word in your web address url.

Example:
thesocialelevation.com
vs
TheSocialElevation.com

The capitalized url is much more clear. Less opportunity to mistype. And wait for it…memorable!

Also, heaven forbid you get into some very confusing, awkward misunderstandings when the words all blend together. 😬

Allow me to entertain you:
itscrap.com (business: IT Scrap)
speedofart.com (site: Speed of Art)
teacherstalking.org (group: Teachers Talking)

So, I encourage you to always capitalize when typing out your web address url. Avoid the confusion 💩

Stay connected for more digital marketing tips @thesocialelevation ✨

#digitalmarketing #website #protip #business #success #online #url

Gratitude 🤍 from my crew to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you space for gratitude, joy and peace - today & everyday. 🍁 @thesocialelevation

And always grateful for a little vacay humidity on the lens 📸

#thanksgiving #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #womanownedbusiness #gratitude

A little happy dance moment 💃🏻 It’s been a wild week, but gratitude & joy prevails. 2 new signed clients @thesocialelevation • stay tuned for more exciting news…

**UPDATE: make that 3 clients! Just signed another new fantastic business today. ✨

#focusonthepositive #happydance #clientappreciation #socialmedia #digitalmarketing

Social Media Tip! ⚡️ You should never be asked to pick your top 10 favorite memories…30 makes much more sense! You can now add 30 photos/video clips (up from 10) when creating your Instagram Reels. Please note that the duration length is still capped to 60 seconds so choose & edit wisely. Happy sharing!

More content. More memories. More smiles. 😊

Stay connected for more digital marketing tips for success @thesocialelevation 💃🏻

➡️Facebook Reels: A Facebook Reel can have up to 50 photos or videos. If you add more than that, the display time of each photo or video will be adjusted to fit the 90-second reel limit.

#digitalmarketing #socialmedia #reels #instagramreels #tipsforsuccess

I spy @creativetopher 🖼️ 👀

What a joy to be out in the world with family & friends this weekend in Golden, CO @the_golden_mill and what do we see?… the beautiful work of my artist-client-friend @creativetopher ✨ “Bryce Canyon National Park”

There’s nothing like Fall in Colorado 🍁💛 @thesocialelevation

#community #art #clientspotlight #goldencolorado

🎬Lights • Camera • Action 🎥

No better way to spend a Tuesday than a full media day with my clients & friends @sutherland_connor_law in Fort Collins, CO! Content galore with such an incredible team ⚖️ It’s a true honor to work together & showcase their incredible services for the community.

Be sure to follow @sutherland_connor_law for exciting updates, local happenings & a new FAQ series coming soon ✨

#socialmedia #contentcreator #attorney #estateplanning #womanownedbusiness #fortcollins #northerncolorado

ℙℝ𝕆 𝕋𝕀ℙ from @thesocialelevation ✨

Have you looked at your Page’s Facebook bio lately? 🧐 Although the update was made 2 years ago, it can be easy to overlook that your bio may have been cutoff. Take a look to ensure your bio is complete & professional outward facing for your followers & clients 🤝

Stay tuned for more tips to take your digital marketing & social media to the next level 🚀 @thesocialelevation

#socialmedia #digitalmarketing #professional #instagood #tipsforsuccess #facebook

What better to way to kick off Fall! @thesocialelevation

🥾 family hike
🍁 leaf peeping
👩‍🌾 farmers market

Recharging with the fam in order to have renewed energy for my clients! It’s my favorite season 🧡

#itsfallyall #autumnvibes #leafpeeping #mountainlife #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #womanownedbusiness

𝕒𝕦𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕔 • 𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤

The #1 way I find to create those genuine connections is fairly easy, yet imperative to growth on social media.

Once a week, set a reminder to look at new followers to your accounts. Then send a quick, genuine direct message thanking them for the follow & connection. Auto-replies are so obvious, disingenuous & easily deleted.

Create that dialogue. Build relationships. Don’t miss your opportunity. Grow your business.

✨ @thesocialelevation ✨

#socialmediamarketing #connected #socialmedia #professional #growyourbusiness #success

I spy…a beautiful moment when 2 of my clients collide! 💫

One client: @sutherland_connor_law is at an Elder Law Conference @thehythevail • when to their pleasant surprise, they happened upon this 2nd client’s @creativetopher beautiful art “Vail Lights” & sent me a joyful photo to share.

What a shining, happy-dance moment for @thesocialelevation to celebrate two brilliant teams/clients/friends ✨

I care. We care. We are better together.

#gratitude #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #art #attorney #colorado #cometogether

Quality over Quantity A L W A Y S 💫

To my 500 (+1) followers @thesocialelevation I want to send you my most sincere thank you! Your support means the world to me and I do a little happy dance cartwheel combo with every follow, like & supportive sparkle. Here’s to you and here’s to us! 🤸‍♂️

TheSocialElevation.com

#gratitude #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #qualityoverquantity #qualityconnections #womanownedbusiness

ıllıllı PROUD ıllıllı

Work isn’t work when you do what you love : with magical people. 💫 @thesocialelevation

Wrapped up an incredible week @intersectartanddesign in the magical gem of Aspen, CO supporting my client, friend & brilliant artist @creativetopher

My pride for him & the team runneth over in my grateful cup. And the new personal connections I’ve made truly make my heart smile with a side of cartwheel 🤸‍♂️

Crank up the volume because the future is bright…and I’m grabbing my sunnies 😎

#socialmedia #digitalmarketing #aspen #grateful #art

And that’s a wrap on the series: 10 ways that social media is important @thesocialelevation

1. Communication
2. Networking
3. Branding
4. Marketing
5. Customer Service
6. News
7. Entertainment
8. Education
9. Activism
10. Personal Growth

Which way do you use social media the most throughout your day?

Stay tuned for more helpful series and free tips @thesocialelevation ✨

TheSocialElevation.com

#socialmedia #tipoftheday #socialmediamarketing #helpfultips

Recharge 🔋☀️🏔️

Working hard necessitates playing hard too.

Balance. Peace. Brainstorm. Smile. Succeed. @thesocialelevation

#recharge #balance #workhardplayhard #beavercreek #digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketing

@influenster @takisusa #complimentary #Takis #TakisReview

Have you been following along on the 1️⃣0️⃣ ways social media is important? @thesocialelevation

Drumroll… 🥁 🥁 it’s time for #10…

10. Personal growth: Social media provides a space for people to share their experiences and connect with others who have similar interests, leading to personal growth and self-discovery.

On a personal note: I can say with great certainty that as a (working) mom of young twin boys, having a space to connect with other moms of multiples was a life-saver. Cheers to personal growth & space to facilitate!

How has social media assisted in your personal growth?

#socialmedia #digitalmarketing #personalgrowth #professional #instagood #twinmom

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Did you know we have more than just bowling @splithappensco ?

🏎️ arcade games
🎱 pool tables
🍟 food & snacks
🍺 full bar
🎶 karaoke
🎳 & much more!

See you soon @splithappensco

Your hometown bowling alley & fun center for Salida & Chaffee County!

#bowling #arcade #familyfun #community #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

Happy 5️⃣ Birthday to Michael! ��🎳 Thank you for celebrating with us @splithappensco & letting us host your fun party!! 🥳

Birthday • Business • Family • Friends • Let’s Celebrate!

Schedule your party package today! ☎️ (719) 539-6436

#bowling #birthdayparty #celebration #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.

🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

And with the wind around these parts, we certainly hope it’s at your back. 😉

Sláinte from all of us @splithappensco

#stpatricksday #irish #bowling #bowlingball #salidacolorado

Party time! Excellent!! 🎳

Huge thank you to @soggysurfersalida @salidabrewingcompany @pizzariosalida @boathouse_salida for having us host your party with us and sharing your great feedback. We appreciate you!

Looking forward to a party location spot? Look no further than @splithappensco 🎉

☎️ (719) 539-6436

#bowling #partytime #supportlocal #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

✌️ for Tuesday!!

N E W special @splithappensco 🎳

2 for Tuesdays! You get 2 games for the price of one, $5.50 for 2 games. See you soon!

#bowling #supportlocal #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty #promo #tuesday

New shoes, who dis?!

We are so excited to shuffle in the new fleet of rental kicks @splithappensco 🎳 These are sure to increase your game skills!*

*no guarantees 🤞but at minimum, you look good!

••••

Karaoke this Saturday 🎤 8pm. Time to flex those golden pipes! See you soon!

#bowling #bowlingshoes #karaoke #newshoes #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

Meet the Team 🎳 say hello to Kay!

To know her is to love her & she is truly a pillar @splithappensco

Join us in saying hi & a huge round of applause to Kay. We appreciate her so much & hope you do too! Come say hi for a visit soon.

#meetheteam #bowling #appreciationpost #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

Have you seen the @salidacochamber sign this week? 👀

It’s time to BOWL!
Split Happens Bowling 🎳
Details online: link in bio & comments
See you soon! @splithappensco

#supportlocal #community #bowling #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

Thank you! We sure do appreciate the 5-star review & kind feedback about our staff. We truly care about our community & visitors. Big thanks from @splithappensco 🎳

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#bowling #googlereview #supportlocal #gratitude #salidacolorado

What is you go-to karaoke song? 🎶

Come see us @splithappensco this Saturday 2/22 8pm to flex those golden pipes!

Bowl • Sing • Fun!

#bowling #karaoke #supportlocal #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”
- Abraham Lincoln

Happy President’s Day 🇺🇸 @splithappensco

We’re open today! Monday: 1-10 PM

#presidentsday #bowling #fun #salidacolorado

GLOW 🎳 BOWL

Tag someone who needs some FUN in their life!

Light it up every Friday & Saturday 8:30p-close @splithappensco ⚡️

The perfect Valentines date night or fun with friends & family!

Reserve online: 🔗 in bio & comments

#bowling #glowbowl #valentinesday #datenight #salidacolorado #salida

It’s always FUN o’clock @splithappensco 🎳

Come join us for leagues, family fun, glow bowl, birthday parties, karaoke & more!! 🕺

Monday: 1-10 PM
Tuesday: 1-10 PM
Wednesday: 1-10 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 1-11 PM
Saturday: 1-11 PM
Sunday: 1-10 PM

Stay tuned & connected on Instagram & Facebook for specials. See you soon!! 🎉

#salida #bowling #familyfun #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty #mountainlife

🎳 @splithappensco 🎳

Salida, CO & Chaffee County’s only Bowling Alley! Visit our redone lanes with HDTV’s, LED monitors, pool tables, arcade games, USBC Leagues, glow bowling Fri/Sat, Karaoke nights, and Food+Bar Menu featuring 25+ bottles & cans of beer! And a full-service pro shop!

See you soon!

#bowling #supportlocal #usbc #salidacolorado #chaffeecounty #colorado

Meet Rick 👋

Rick is the proud owner of @splithappensco since 2018. {Happy 7th Bday, Split Happens!} 🎉

We are the only bowling alley in Salida, CO & Chaffee County. And we are so proud to be your local, community bowling alley bringing fun to our neighbors, friends & visitors.

We look forward to seeing you soon! 🎳 Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon….

#bowling #supportlocal #salidacolorado #community

Exciting updates coming soon @splithappensco 🎳

Follow along & join the fun!

#bowling #salidacolorado #familyowned #community

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Come along with me for : Discovery + Art. @creativetopher

What an honor to be @scottsdaleferrariartweek showcasing my new art collection with @axiomcontemporary

It’s also such a treat to provide small, yet meaningful, hidden elements in my work. 🏎️ 🖼️ 🌵🧐

Can you find them?…

#art #contemporaryart #artcollector #porsche #ferrari #secret

Introducing… “Man Cave” @creativetopher

What is life without fun?! This new piece in my Storyscapes collection is a nod to Kitt 🏎️ in Knight Rider with some serious Hoff energy.

Can you envision “Man Cave” in your man cave? Enjoy!

Debuting now @scottsdaleferrariartweek with @axiomcontemporary 🌵

#knightrider #art #contemporaryart #thehoff #scottsdale #mancave #mancaveart

Sold! 🔴

What an abundance of gratitude & creativity. I’m here @scottsdaleferrariartweek March 20-23 debuting my new collection series @creativetopher with @axiomcontemporary 🖼️

I hope you’ll come by for a visit, immerse yourself in art, and enjoy some desert dreams 🏜️

#ferrari #art #scottsdale #artcollector #contemporaryart

“There’s a wild beauty to the American Southwest-where the Arizona desert sky ignites at sunset, painting the mountains in vivid hues of violet and crimson. This piece captures that untamed spirit, setting one of the world’s most iconic machines against a landscape as timeless as the road itself.” - Topher Straus

A fiery red 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso winds through the legendary Apache Trail, its curves echoing the rhythm of the rugged Sonoran terrain. Towering saguaro cacti stand like silent guardians, their green arms reaching skyward as twilight deepens. The jagged silhouette of distant mountains rises in a mosaic of purples and blues, their surfaces kissed by the last light of day. A road bathed in warm desert tones stretches ahead-inviting adventure, speed, and the thrill of open-air freedom.

Do you have a love for art, engineering & adventure?

Enjoy the timeless icons in my new Collection: CarScapes. Now showing @scottsdaleferrariartweek…

#ferrari #art #scottsdale #artcollector #carcollection #contemparyart

Arriving in Arizona for the Scottsdale Ferrari Art & Design Fair with Axiom Contemporary

Just touched down in Arizona for the Scottsdale Ferrari Art & Design Fair, and I couldn’t be more excited! Before heading to the event, I stopped by Axiom Contemporary in Phoenix to check out the incredible gallery representing me for this prestigious show. Walking in and seeing all my artwork beautifully displayed was an unforgettable moment—such an honor to be featured among so many talented artists.

This weekend is all about the fusion of luxury, speed, and art, and I can’t wait to connect with collectors, car enthusiasts, and fellow creatives. If you’re in Scottsdale, be sure to stop by and experience the energy of this one-of-a-kind fair.

Here’s to a successful event filled with inspiration, great conversations, and of course, breathtaking Ferraris!

Follow along for updates, and if you’re in town, come see my work in person at Axiom Contemporary!

#ScottsdaleFerrariFair #AxiomContemporary #LuxuryArt #FerrariArt #ScottsdaleEvents #ContemporaryArt #ArtCollector #FerrariDesign #TopherStraus

CarSCAPES! Combining a zest, passion for art with speed & beauty.

The 3rd new piece in this collection is pretty spectacular:

1966 Lamborghini Miura on Washington Street, Brooklyn by @creativetopher

And it’s the first day of the @scottsdaleferrariartweek so come see this new collection for yourself!

#art #lamborghini #artcollector #new #carcollection #brooklynbridge

“Few roads in the world are as legendary as Highway 1. This painting is about more than just the drive-it’s about the feeling of wind rushing past, the scent of salt in the air, and the way the light dances on the ocean as you hug every curve of the coastline.” - Topher Straus @creativetopher

A yellow 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS speeds along California’s Highway 1, hugging the cliffs of Pebble Beach as the Pacific Ocean stretches infinitely beyond. The sweeping composition captures the rhythmic dance between land and sea-crashing waves, rugged cliffs, and the sculptural elegance of a windswept Monterey cypress tree framing the horizon. The Porsche, a symbol of pure driving pleasure, gleams under the golden light, its vibrant yellow body a beacon of motion against the cool blues of the sky and
ocean.

My new collection: Carscapes by Topher Straus is a celebration of design, adventure, and place. With a painter’s eye for detail and a filmmaker’s sense of composition, each piece transforms automotive history into a timeless, modern masterpiece. These are
not just paintings of cars-they are windows
into a world of possibility passion and the pure joy of the drive.

Enjoy, 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS on HWY 1, Pebble Beach…

#art #artcollector #porsche #carrera #contemporaryart #pebblebeach

NEW Collection 🖼️ @creativetopher

I’ve been working tirelessly with great excitement to bring you an entirely new art collection: Carscapes! This is unlike anything I’ve done before and I’m so proud to share it with you. These new pieces of iconic vehicles will be showcased and released during the Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week Fair @scottsdaleferrariartweek March 20-23, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The first of the collection: 1962 Ferrari 250 GT on SR 88, Apache Trail by Topher Straus

**if you are a subscriber to my exclusive emails, you already had access to this insider info ✨

Stay tuned for the reveal of the 2 other pieces in this collection…

#ferrari #art #newcollection #arizona #scottsdale #carcollection

Spoiler alert 🚨

Winter isn’t over yet…so we may as well enjoy the beauty of the season…

“Winter Bells” by @creativetopher

#maroonbells #art #nature #contemporaryart #artcollector #colorado #aspencolorado

Counting down to @scottsdaleferrariartweek March 20-23 ⏰

And I have some exciting *exclusive* news headed your way very soon!

🖼�️ 🌵☀️🏎️

Stay tuned…

#art #contemporaryart #scottsdale #ferrari #artcollector

PC: @phxmagazine

Ski. Ride. Nature. Art. Love. ❤️ @creativetopher

The slopes are my muse, my playground, my connection. Enjoy my take on the slopes… 🏔️

Which one in this collection is your favorite?

#mountains #art #contemporaryart #artcollector #poll

It is with my deepest gratitude that I thank @slategraygallery & the beautiful gem we know as Telluride, Colorado.

My heart is full 🤍 & it’s always the perfect time to spread aloha vibes - near and far 🤙🏾 @creativetopher

#telluride #art #gratitude #artist #artgallery

#Repost @slategraygallery + @creativetopher
・・・

…we are hosting an interactive artist talk and demonstration with @creativetopher this SATURDAY 3/8 from 4-6pm. Topher will share his painting practice via VR headset. Topher will explore the way he constructs evocative imagery through color and line while visually traversing his landscapes with a digital ‘brush.’

“The Ride” by Topher Straus, 2024. Sublimed on Aluminum. 36 x 72 in.

#telluride #ski #art

TONIGHT!

Take a magical WALK. Explore stunning ART.

Thursday 3/6 from 5-8pm in Telluride is the monthly art walk. I’ll be @slategraygallery so come on by and say hello! The snow is falling & it’s going to be incredible.

See you soon! @creativetopher @telluridearts @slategraygallery

#art #artegallery #artwalk #telluride #muse

The countdown to Telluride…

Will you be joining us @slategraygallery this Saturday 3/8 at 5pm?

Backcountry & Brushstrokes – Artist Talk with @creativetopher

Event: Backcountry & Brushstrokes: The Wild Terrain of Digital Art
Date & Location: Saturday, March 8th at 5:00pm MST
Slate Gray Gallery
130 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435
This artist talk will be a warm, engaging, and thought-provoking conversation about what it means to be a digital artist today—all while embracing Telluride’s après-ski culture. With a hot toddy in hand, Topher will share his journey, creative process, and insights into the ever-evolving digital art landscape.

#art #artgallery #telluride #contemporaryart #artcollector

Smile 😊

It’s a new month, the sun is shining & the happs are happening! Stay tuned in March for new art, exclusive events, beautiful exhibits & a lot more (it’s wild!) @creativetopher 🖼️

…& don’t forget to share that contagious smile! 😊

**will you be in Telluride this weekend? Be sure to pop into @slategraygallery for my artist talk 3/8 & let’s hit the slopes together!

#artist #art #contemporaryart #telluride #smile

Did you see? 👀

Enjoy this excerpt from the current March 2025 issue of @boulderlifestyle Boulder Lifestyle Magazine. And as you’re enjoying this beautiful publication, be sure to take a pitstop on pages 20-21 for @creativetopher …

Topher Straus: A Leading Voice in Contemporary Digital Art

Pushing the Boundaries of Art and Technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary art, few artists are redefining the intersection of creativity and technology like Topher Straus. A multigenerational Coloradan, Straus captures the majesty of the natural world through a bold, innovative digital process that transforms landscapes into vibrant, high-energy compositions. While his tools may be digital, his vision, technique, and artistry remain deeply rooted in the traditions of painting. Every brushstroke is intentional, guided by his artistic eye and years of experience, proving that technology is simply an extension of the artist’s hand
— not a replacement for it.

**and don’t miss my upcoming expanded artist talk on these topics & more @slategraygallery in Telluride March 8th!

#art #contemporaryart #boulder #bouldercolorado #artist

Do you ever catch yourself daydreaming about your next great adventure?

You know I do! 🌎

I’m so proud to collect and share so much of my art and adventures in one place. My book! It’s an honor to share this with you.

Explore & shop the book at the link in bio & comments. Enjoy & thank you 🙂

#artist #books #coffeetablebooks #contemporaryart #artcollector

𝕋𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕖 𝕋𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 by @creativetopher

Telluride is special. Telluride at twilight is exceptional.

Explore this and my full collection online. 🔗 in bio + comments

**the countdown is on for my artist talk @slategraygallery in Telluride on March 8th. See you soon!

#art #telluride #twilight #artgallery #nature

Behind the scenes…

I have been working day & night on this N E W art for the @scottsdaleferrariartweek 🚘 my new series: Car Scapes!

This is the 1st year of this unique art fair & event in Scottsdale, AZ March 20-23, 2025. With the exceptional @axiomcontemporary + @creativetopher 🖼️

Will you be there in the desert? You do not want to miss this! Get your tickets now 🎫

#art #ferrari #scottsdale #artfair #artcollector

Yosemite National Park 🖼️ @creativetopher

It’s an honor to paint this beautiful place. It’s an honor to know this place. It’s an honor to love & celebrate our National Parks.

Have you been to Yosemite?

#yosemite #art #nationalpark #artist #nature

The snow is falling in Colorado (& across the country)

Looking out the windows, we’re in our own little snow globe. ❄️ 🩵❄️

Snow Globe by @creativetopher is one of my latest paintings and it’s wraps you in the magical beauty of winter.

Is it snowing where you are?

Scroll to see all three sizes for comparison: The Original (only one created) at 45” x 90”, The Limited Edition (run of 40 paintings) at 30” x 60”, and the Special Edition (run of only 10 paintings) at 32” x 76”.

#snowglobe #art #wintertime #snow #vail

Our Treasures. Our National Parks.

My passion @creativetopher for America’s National Parks has been lifelong, inspiring my unique collection of landscape paintings.

From Key Biscayne in Florida to the rugged beauty of Gates of the Arctic in Alaska, each park is meticulously rendered in my distinctive style. My journey to immortalize these natural wonders continues, with every canvas reflecting the essence and beauty of our cherished National Parks.

“Rocky Mountain National Park” shown here is one of my most treasured as it’s closest to my home and my heart. ♥️

#nationalpark #rockymountainnationalpark #nationalparkservice #conservation #art #colorado

I dream of…Telluride 🤍

This mountain town gem holds a magical place in my heart. And I’ll be there soon!

Fabulous @slategraygallery will be hosting me for an art talk on March 8th in Telluride, Colorado. Mark your calendar, come for a visit & let’s hit the slopes!

#artgallery #arttalk #contemporaryart #artist #telluride #ski

Denali National Park 🖼️ @creativetopher

My work is inspired by exploration, nature, and a strong commitment to environmental preservation.

Have you been to this beautiful National Park?

#denali #nationalpark #alaska #art #nature

Happy Valentine’s Day- every day, really. LOVE of self, nature and people. Surround yourself with joy that fills your heart and inspires you. What a joy to be sking with Kendra Krauss ❤️☃️🏂

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Adventure awaits!

Honored & grateful to showcase my art @wild_willow_outfitters located in @hoteljeromeauberge on Main St in Aspen, CO.

Get out and explore the Roaring Fork Valley with an experienced guide who is eager to share the love of the outdoors on an unforgettable fly fishing or hunting trip in Aspen and Western Colorado.

Many thanks to a great spot & great friends • @maxflowart !!

#art #aspen #hoteljerome #mountainlife #ski #aspencolorado

Huge shout out to @hoveyandharrison in Edwards, CO for your support @maxflowart showcasing 3 of my pieces:

•Gentem Rider
•Flying in a Dream
•Flying Pink

…and for hosting another awesome upcoming pop-up art event with @nearandfar.vail Friday March 21st 6-8pm! See you then!

#art #artshow #mountainlife #ski #artcollector

2in1. 🪄

What’s better than one piece of art? Two in one!

Black light mode: ON

🖼️ @maxflowart

#art #ski #springbreak #blacklight #mountainlife

What a win-win! @maxflowart

Happy collectors + supporting an important cause. It’s an honor to bring art into the world while contributing to organizations that make an immeasurable impact like @coavalancheinfo @friendsofcaic

“My boyfriend is the one who bought your painting at the CAIC event. I wanted to reach out and tell you how much joy this painting has brought him. Every time he looks at it he gets a giant grin on his face and exclaims “That’s such a cool painting! ....And can you believe he gave us the blacklight too!” The blacklight was an excellent touch and provided instant gratification! Thank you again, I know it’s a big deal for artists to donate their work.” Nora

#art #ski #caic #donate #givewhereyoulive #blacklight #artcollector

My gratitude knows no bounds for my collectors, supporters, & lovers of the arts! Many thanks 🙌

“Mellow” by @maxflowart 🔅

#art #ski #powpow #mellow #artcollector

Happy Place by @maxflowart

Beyond the pieces that are excited to hang on your walls, the extra shopping options are pretty fun too!

📱 phone cases
🛋️ toss pillows
🧩 jigsaw puzzles
🚀 & more!

Check out all of the options online! 🔗 in bio

#art #decor #mountainhome #vail #phonecase #puzzle #creative

Black Light. 💡 Activate!

Art is so transformative. Even more so daylight vs black light. Multiple pieces in one. Dive into the experience @maxflowart 🖼️

Explore my gallery & shopping options in bio 🔗 & comments. Thanks for connecting!

#blacklight #art #ski #artgallery #mountainlife

What an honor to paint this special commission piece of this pup. 🖼️ 🐾

Do you have a commission piece you’d like to discuss? Let’s connect @maxflowart

Ski. Nature. Pets. You name it! Let’s get creative!

#art #commissions #germanshepherd #artist #nature #giftideas

“Laws change; people die; the land remains.”
- Abraham Lincoln

🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

Shrine Mountain Pass by @maxflowart

#shrinemountain #eaglecounty #colorado #vailpass #painting #art

L O V E @maxflowart

Which piece do you love the most?

🩷Flying Pink
❤️Perfect Landing
💙Stomped
💜Flying in a Dream

{left to right}

Drop the heart of your favorite in comments!

#ski #snowboarding #art #nature #love

A huge thank you to @nearandfar.vail for the incredible show Saturday & for everyone that came out to support. Our community is pretty exceptional & the art scene is top-tier!

My @maxflowart pieces at the show:
🎿 Flying Pink
🏂 Gentem Rider

Check out my full collection online 🔗 in bio.

🎥 @nearandfar.vail

#art #mountainlife #ski #vail #artshow #artcollector

This SATURDAY!

#Repost @nearandfar.vail + @maxflowart
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We are so thrilled to be adding Max Rowe to our line up of talented artists!

Local to Vail, Max’s work is such a fun celebration of the outdoors and what it means to enjoy the incredible skiing we have in our backyard!

Come check out his art in person at our show next Saturday Feb 8th!

2/8 6-8pm
Hovey & Harrison

DM to inquire! 💫⛷️🏂

#coloradoartist #coloradoart #skiart #mountainart #skiing #snowboarding #snowday #mountainlife #mountainmodern

G L O W•U P @maxflowart

I have a special technique with exceptional paint materials that takes your piece from WOW to YOWZA!

Alexa: “turn on black light” 💡

#blacklight #art #ski #mountainlife #artist

Mark your calendar 🗓️

#Repost @nearandfar.vail + @maxflowart
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We’re back!!! So excited to announce our first show of 2025!

We’ll be back at @hoveyandharrison on Saturday Feb 8th from 6-8 pm with new art and a great time!

Mark your calendars and invite your friends - We can’t wait!

Will we see you there?

#vail #vailcolorado #popupshow #vailart #vailevents

Baddie Braids @maxflowart 🎿

Original piece hung in an awesome client’s home. 🖼️

Shout out to the ladies that keep crushing the hill…and life!

Full gallery & collection 🔗 in bio

#art #mountainlife #ski #snowboarding #baddie

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” •Martin Luther King Jr•

🖼️ Montana Moose @maxflowart

#justice #art #mlk #nature

BEST SELLER @maxflowart 🖼️

• White Room • is a chart topper piece of art in my full collection.

Have you had one of those epic days on the mountain? I hope White Room can bring you back to those moments forever saved in your memories.

Check out my full collection at the 🔗 in bio!

#mountainlife #art #ski #painting #colorado #vail

Did you know you can explore & purchase my full art collection @maxflowart online? Consider yourself in the know!

Check out the link 🔗 in bio.

Do you have a favorite? Drop it in comments & send it! 🎿

#art #sendit #ski #powpow #mountainlife

About @maxflowart • The Colorado outdoors are a major influence on Max’s life. Skiing is a lens for interpreting the world. Through his art, Max conveys the vividness that he sees in nature. From animals to gravity, his colorful and stylized approach is a reminder that the natural world is not just around us, it is a bright light that lives within us.

🖼️ “White Room”

Check out my gallery & flow on my site. 🔗 link in bio.

#art #mountainlife #ski #sendit #painting

#Repost @steamboatmagazine + @maxflowart
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For the premier edition of Steamboat Magazine’s Eye Candy section, we’re celebrating ski art from talented artists all over. These pieces capture perfect turns and the soul of skiing and snowboarding in every brushstroke. From David V. Gonzalez’s vibrant ‘Slope Adventure’ to Max Rowe’s tribute to the art of carving in ‘Gentem Rider,’ each painting tells a unique story of mountain spirit and passion. Explore these stunning works from artists like Topher Straus, Pete Caswell, and Mark McMahon, and immerse yourself in the essence of ski culture.

Tap Link in Bio for Full Story!

Slope Adventure, David V. Gonzalez
Bar-U-E, Pete Caswell
Gentem Rider, Max Rowe

https://www.steamboatmagazine.com/2025/01/02/518668/the-art-of-skiing

#SteamboatMagazine #SkiTownMedia #VisitSteamboatSprings #YampaValleyArts #FirstFridayArtwalk #SteamboatSprings

Here’s to the new year!! ✨

Stay tuned for some fresh content + exciting updates @maxflowart in 2025!

#art #ski #2025 #coloradoartist #mountainlife

Happy birthday baby!! Love you @char.lotte.lin

We had our first ski day together. Charlotte did great!!

So much fun this summer at all the art festivals. I met a lot of amazing artists and patrons. CO had a great scene.

I’ve been getting so much painting in this month, I love it! I’m dialing in the black light paint, it’s really fun to make two paintings in one. I think they look best when there is a combination of regular light and black light together on the painting, but it’s hard to see through a photograph. Maybe I’ll get enough together for a full show so you can see it in person….

Surfs up. New snowboarder on the house. Inspired by #gentemstick their riders have so much style.

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