Meet Our Community Artists

Introducing our 2025 Community Artists – three inspiring local Colorado creatives who will join large group hike & paint adventures throughout the season!

Who we’re collaborating with:

• Eric Pflug is a Denver artist who specializes in mixed-media abstract art, with a touch of psychedelic whimsy. He works across several mediums from painting to sculpture and more – continuing to grow his craft through the vulnerability and curiosity shared across his work.  

• Jo Nova is an artist near Boulder who specializes in both realistic and interpretive landscape art. Harnessing the magic wrapped up in the natural world throughout her pieces, she works across several mediums from watercolor to oil painting and more.

• Katy Betz is an illustrator, fine artist, and art professor based in Denver. Her passion for studying nature, hiking and bird watching directly inspires her studio practice. Katy aims to create space for imagination in her work through the elements of curiosity and empathy.

These talented artists each bring a distinct style and background to our Colorado outdoor painting experiences, joining us in our outdoor studios as special guest instructors during team events, celebrations and more!

A Creative Twist on Team Building & Celebrations

Whether you’re planning a corporate team building retreat, a birthday celebration, or a bachelorette weekend in the mountains, Abstract Adventures offers an adventure to remember with mindfulness, connection and painting among the pines.

Your group will have the opportunity to learn directly from the artist’s easel while soaking in Colorado’s stunning landscapes. From palette knife peaks to expressive watercolor skies, our Community Artists will help guide your group through a plein air painting lesson that inspires you to reconnect to nature and celebrate your creativity – bringing their own plein air twist to the canvas.

Plan Your 2025 Group Adventure

These awesome guest artists will be joining us on large group hike & paint adventures (bookings of 8 or more), so if you’re looking to make your next event truly memorable, now is the perfect time to book.

Click here to explore available dates and learn more about our event and group experiences.

And stay tuned for upcoming Artist Spotlight events – we can’t wait to create with you trailside!

Trailside Team Building with Autodesk

Recently, Autodesk joined us trailside for team building and to paint among the stunning Flatirons in Boulder, CO! It was an unforgettable day filled with creativity, collaboration and play. 

 

Why Choose a Hike & Paint Team Event?

Are you tired of the usual happy hour and looking for a unique team-building experience? Our hike & paint adventures offer the perfect blend of nature and creativity, providing a refreshing alternative that encourages your team to think outside the box.

Tailored Experiences: We customize each event to ensure it’s perfect for your team. Whether your group is full of seasoned hikers or casual strollers, we’ll find the ideal trail that suits everyone’s comfort and skill levels.

Creative Flow: Our guided painting sessions are designed to be fun and engaging for everyone, regardless of their artistic background. This isn’t your typical paint-by-numbers activity – we’ll guide your team through a landscape painting, offering easy techniques while encouraging them to play, take risks, and follow their creative flow.

Lasting Memories: Each participant will leave with a unique piece of art they can proudly call their own. More importantly, they’ll take away memories of a day spent bonding with their colleagues in a beautiful natural setting.

Highlights from Our Autodesk Adventure

The Autodesk team came ready to explore and create! 

Special thanks to our guest community artist, Eric Pflug, who brought some seriously cool techniques to our outdoor studio. His guidance and inspiration helped everyone tap into their artistic potential and produce some truly unique works of art.

We couldn’t have asked for a better group to kick off our team events. Autodesk’s energy and creativity inspires us to look forward to the next one!

Ready to Book Your Team’s Adventure?

Our hike & paint adventures just might be the one-of-a-kind team-building experience your crew is looking for. Let us help you plan a day that your team will never forget.

Contact us to discuss the perfect trail and customize an experience tailored to your crew.