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!