May 22: Carolyn Matthews-Daut

Topic: Paint, Sweat, and Tears: Creating Art on Trail

Carolyn Matthews-Daut is an artist and thru-hiker who has been painting in the pen and watercolor ‘plein air’ style for close to a decade before she completed the Appalachian Trail in 2021. Her daily paintings illustrate a story of self-discovery and perseverance through the physical and mental challenges of a long-distance hike. Join this conversation with Carolyn as we learn more about her book: Paint, Sweat, and Tears - 150 Days on the Appalachian Trail, the hows of painting on trail, art as a daily routine, and tips for aspiring thru-hiking artists.

In addition:

• Have a chance to win giveaways from Gather Nuts

• Donate money during registration to support WISE, a domestic abuse shelter in New Hampshire