Our Story: Colores de Napa Valley

¡Hola! I’m Erika Solis. I’m a teacher, an artist, and a mamá born and raised right here in Napa. For me, opening an art studio in the same community where I once went to school is a full-circle moment.

I’ve always lived and played in my imagination. Growing up in the Valley, I often felt caught between worlds—never feeling like I completely belonged here or there. Art and storytelling gave me a language of my own; it was a way to express myself when I didn't have the "perfect" words.

What we do at Colores is an extension of that journey.

For over ten years, I’ve taught as a teacher including four at Unidos Middle School, helping students find their own voices through art and writing. That love for art, education, and mentorship has finally found its own home: Colores de Napa Valley Studio.

This is a bilingual space where creativity, culture, and community grow side by side. We mix more than just paint here—we mix our stories, our traditions, and our dreams. Whether we are painting fall leaves or butterflies, our workshops celebrate the colors that make Napa Valley—and each of our young artists—completely unique.

We’re here to help the next generation believe in their voice. We can't wait to create with you.