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This summer I’m pleased to announce the launch the first volume of my ArtPlayPages coloring books series: “Green Mountain Falls History: ArtPLAYpages.” The book features coloring and drawing pages based on the historic photographs and local history of Green Mountain Falls and the Ute Pass, Colorado. Of the 44 ArtPLAYpages, 28 are my hand-drawn renditions of historic photographs. The remaining 16 are historic photos stylized for coloring and drawing. The captions and quotes bring the history of our idyllic town to life. Each page is a launching pad for a creative art collaboration, a relaxing, peaceful, non-screen pastime - and creation of a completed art project!
Designed for Ute Pass and Pikes Peak history buffs and/or complex coloring artist enthusiasts. Learn about the history and life experiences of the indigenous people, locals, and tourists who have treasured this steep green valley on the flanks of Pikes Peak from ancient time, through the railroad tourism age of the 1890s, and on until now.
Events
Here’s where you can find DrMike and his art this summer:
June 6: The debut of the S.O.S. Machine:
Green Mountain Falls & Chipeta Park
Firefighters Appreciation Day,
GMF Fire Station
11am - 2pm
Experience the debut of DrMike’s invention: The S.O.S. Machine. A neighborly old-school twist on the Dunking Tank, the S.O.S. Machine’s game is to hit the target, thereby releasing a cooling S.plash O.f S.ummer to help a neighbor cool off! Win a prize medal!
Come and be cooled off! To experience the S.O.S. Machine’s Splash of Summer, wear something that can get a bit - or a lot - wet and, maybe, bring a towel. The person sitting for a Splash of Summer chooses the amount of water dropped on their head!
June, July & August: Gnomes’ Second Home
DrMike’s whimsical diorama, “Gnomes’ Second Home” will be on display (and visible through the windows) in the historic Land Office in Green Mountain Falls’ Lake Park.
July 8 – 19: Green Box Arts Festival 2026:
Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
DrMike will host ArtVillage Creativity Space, a collaborative art studio for festivalgoers to create spontaneous art during this summer’s festival. The ArtVillage Opening Day Welcome Celebration will be Wednesday July 8, 10am-1pm. Visiting the ArtVillage does not require a Green Box ticket.
The ArtVillage Creativity Space collaborative art studio will be open for 12 sessions throughout the Festival, starting on Wednesday June 8. The festival begins on July 4 with a parade.
Come and Experience the ArtVillage Creativity Space!
Schedule:
ArtVillage Opening Day Celebration: Wednesday July 8: 10am - 1pm
July 8th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 16th and 19th: 10am - 1pm
July 10th and 17th: 5pm - 7pm
July 11th and 18th: 10am - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm
Saturday, July 25: Bronc Day
Bronc Day has been Green Mountain Falls’ traditional old-fashioned summer celebration since 1939.
Giant Bubbles: DrMike will entertain visitors with Giant Bubbles in GMF’s Lake Park in the afternoon.
Coloring Table: An outdoor Coloring Table will be open to all ages at the picnic tables in Lake Park in the afternoon. The Coloring Table will feature DrMike’s drawings of historic Green Mountain Falls and a wide variety of Coloring Books and coloring media.