Jeffco Graduate

Thomas Scharfenberg, graduated from Arvada West High School in 2003, is an artist and plant enthusiast known for his experimental practices, murals, use of color, and geometry. Growing up in West Arvada, he spent his days exploring local landscapes by bike and skateboard, from open fields and abandoned farms to greenways and construction zones. Inspired by childhood memories of helping his parents care for houseplants and backyard gardens, Thomas has worked with several Arvada and Alma greenhouse operations since the early 2000s. Now based in North Denver, he works in garden maintenance, finding creative parallels between plant care and art installation.