Red Door Creations

About Us

Tara grew up on an acreage ten miles west of Sioux Falls, SD. She earned an Associate's Degree in Graphic Communications from Southeast Technical Institute. Afterwards, she lived in Fort Collins, CO for seven years. During that time, Tara completed coursework in jewelry, metalsmithing, and drawing. and design while attending Colorado State University. Over the years, Tara has trained with several artisans in metalsmithing and beadwork techniques.

Tara works part time for Rehfeld’s Art and Framing on Phillips Avenue in Sioux Falls, SD. Her jewelry has been exhibited at the Center for Western Studies, The Horse Barn Arts Center, the 30th Annual Artists of the Plains Show and 2010 Governor’s Conference on Tourism.
Tara’s jewelry is sold at the Corn Palace Gift Shop in Mitchell, SD, the Herrick Elevator Gift Shop in Herrick, SD and the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, SD. Tara enjoys selling Red Door Creations wares at festivals throughout the summer.

Andrew grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Painting from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Over the years, Andrew has developed his skills in woodworking and sculpture and has mentored students in painting, sculpture and abstract art.

Andrew currently mentors students in art through Washington High School in Sioux Falls, SD.

In his painting, Andrew is drawn to the mesmerizing beauty of the plains. He has studied the Impressionists and prefers to paint landscapes in his own unique Impressionistic style.