People talk of ‘heading west’ to freedom, wilderness and adventure. From explorers to Phish-heads, swarms of people throughout history have set out for the left coast in search of fame, glory, and a good ole-fashioned party.

But this time, I’m driving east to freedom, wilderness and adventure. But rather than seeking fame and glory, my quest is to make art, to dive into random adventures, and yes, to have a kick-ass (sunshiny) summer.

Leaving my cozy nest in San Francisco, I am hitting the road and heading back to Colorado to make and teach art in the wilderness all summer long as the Artist-in-Residence at the Eldorado Springs Art Center!

With a car packed full of paintings, I journeyed out on a roadtrip through the most beautiful lands and breathtaking skies, snapping photos along the way.

P.S. Boulderites! Come take part in some of the amazing happenings this month out in Eldorado Springs this month:

Thursday, June 2^nd, 8pm: “ACTIVATE” Performance Art Evening featuring Rachel Znerold and Lula Mae Day. Sliding Scale $11-111
Sat/Sun June 4^th & 5^th, 10am-4pm: “A Sense of Place: An Intuitive Painting Workshop” led by artist Rachel Znerold. Sliding Scale $150-$225
Monday, June 6^th, 6pm: Monday Night Supperclub featuring the culinary arts of Eric Johnson, executive chef at Greenbriar Inn. $50
Saturday, June 11^th, 7pm: ESAC 11^th Anniversary Art Exhibition, featuring art, fashion show, live music and dancing. $Free