San Diego has a new neighbor to love! After a recent relocation from L.A., Erin Hanson celebrated the opening of her namesake gallery as the newest addition to San Diego’s art renaissance. The stunning 6,000-square-foot space was abuzz with art enthusiasts enjoying Hanson’s impressionist pieces—all classic, thoughtful and steeped in bold color and energy. While guests perused the oil paintings with refreshments in hand, the smooth tunes of The Happiness Jazz Band played in the background. Ever the adventurer, Hanson was thrilled to be welcomed with the city’s signature warmth and kindness as she kicked off her next chapter of in the Miramar Design District. –Allison Bawden 
Photos by Vito di Stefano