Artist Meetups Los Angeles

Men's Naked Drawing WEST LA Session Thursday 11/05/2026

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Fri. Oct 30th 2026

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Friday October 30th 6:00pm-9:00PM** for our halloween themed draw of the month! **Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. We'll have some halloween treats, tunes and surprises throughout the evening.** Paper and markers will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies too. Sessions are uninstructed and creative exploration is encouraged. The event takes place on the back patio, seating is first come first serve, guest are allowed to draw inside the cafe as well. Free. Open to all skill levels. Bad Artist Welcome. Follow us on Instagram @[bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen/) or visit [www.bringyourownpen.com](https://www.bringyourownpen.com) for more info and photos from past events **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Nearest Public Transit lines.** 2, 4, 92, 93, 204 Street and paid lot parking available nearby, there are two lots behind the cafe on Lemoyne and Logan St.

Craft Night at Burden of Proof

First Tuesday Craft Night at Burden of Proof 🍸 It’s the night of craft, chatter and laughter. Bring your work in progress, be ready to get inspired by amazing projects fellow crafties are working on 🪄 Delicious N/A drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the shop 🍿 Please rsvp on [Luma](https://luma.com/user/SoftSeduction)

🖊️ DOODLESCROLLING

Meetup is not letting more than 10 signups! That’s okay! You can still show up (we have 20 spots)!! Feel free to message me on insta @zaglazaglazagla Also it’s Halloween special! 🎃👻 wear a fun hat or bring a ghost! Put down your phone. Pick up a marker. Instead of doomscrolling into the void after work, come doodle with us on a giant scroll of paper at Wild Parrot Brewery 🦜🍺. (You're also free to do your own thing, no pressure!) No agenda, no instructions, just art and good people. All skill levels are welcome. 🎨 Unstructured & freeform — draw whatever your brain needs 🍺 Grab something to drink and hang 🪑 Limited to 20 spots — grab yours before it's gone Paper & markers provided — bring your own supplies if you're feeling fancy! Let's create together and make some friends. Follow us @zaglazaglazagla on Instagram and visit www.zagla.co for more info about who we are :)

Los Angeles Build Realistic Shading Skills Fast

**🖌️ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. This session is **Realistic Still Life**: slow, careful observation and realistic shading of everyday objects. The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing. You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour. **Register through the link below** to book your place in this class. ### [✏️ BOOK YOUR PLACE ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchStillLife?city=Los%20Angeles&groupurlname=the-sunday-morning-sketch-and-social&productId=400601&startgmtdatetime=2026-11-01T03:30:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Reference images on screen while you draw - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step Your first drawing is an hour away. 🖼️

Free: Exhibition Opening: COSMOLOGIES: INTERPRETING THE SKY

**Free exhibition tour and artist talks** **Date: Saturday November 7, 12 pm** **Meet at entrance 11:30 am** **Venue:** **Wende Museum - A-Frame Theater** **10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230** **Free but you must register:** ***https://wendemuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-competing-cosmologies-interpreting-the-sky/*** **visit the Wende Museum for the opening of Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky on Saturday, November 7.** **12 p.m.: Curator-led tour** **2 p.m.: Opening speeches** **3 p.m.: Opening reception** **Co-curated by the Wende Museum’s chief curator Joes Segal, associate curator Emma Diffley, and NASA historian Lois Rosson, Competing Cosmologies explores how new discoveries in space exploration during and after the Cold War have inspired visual artists around the world. Its four sections, Astronomy, the Space Race, Futurisms, and Aliens, bring together artists from the East, the West, and the Global South and trace how they responded to advances in space science and technology and connected these discoveries to their own cultural contexts.** **The exhibition combines historical artifacts, including a full-scale model of Sputnik-1, an original meteorite, and cosmos-themed sculptures, with contemporary and Cold War-era artwork inspired by the cosmos.** **Artists include Pyotr Belenok, Nuotama Bodomo, Chesley Bonestell, Beatriz Cortez, David van Eyssen, Bettina Forget, Chitra Ganesh, Mark Steven Greenfield, Lia Halloran, Jitish Kallat, Paul Laffoley, Alexei Leonov, Aaron Samuel Mulenga, Truong Minh Quy, Sun Ra, Leo Raudys, Ionel Talpazan, Fedir Tetyanych, and Li Tianbing.** **Competing Cosmologies is on view through October 17, 2027.**

Guitarist Jacques Lesure at The World Stage

**Date: Friday Oct 30, 8:30 pm** **Venue: The World Stage** **4321 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90008** **Tickets: $20 at the door** **Website: https://www.theworldstage.org/events.html** **We saw Jacques Lesure at the recent Coltrane tribute at UCLA.** **Jacques Lesure (often phonetically searched as "Jacques Leisure") is an acclaimed American jazz guitarist, recording artist, educator, and radio host with a career spanning over 30 years. Known as "The Guitarlospher" for his unique blend of music, philosophy, and spirituality, he has established himself as a major figure in the Los Angeles jazz community.** **Musical Style & Career Highlights** **• Roots and Influences: Born in Detroit, Michigan, Lesure originally cut his teeth playing gospel guitar at age 10 for legendary acts like The Clark Sisters and Commissioned. He transitioned fully to jazz in 1980, heavily influenced by traditional masters like Kenny Burrell, George Benson, Grant Green, and Wes Montgomery.** **• High-Profile Collaborations: He has performed and recorded alongside giants of the genre, including Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, Eric Reed, Warren Wolf, and Gregory Porter.** **• Silver Screen Appearance: Jazz fans might recognize him from his appearance in the Academy Award-winning musical film La La Land.** **Discography** **Lesure is a prominent artist on the WJ3 Records label, owned by drummer Willie Jones III. His notable albums include:** **• A Crenshaw Christmas (2010)** **• When She Smiles (2013)** **• Camaraderie (2015) – Feat. Eric Reed and Warren Wolf, earning critical acclaim and a 4-star review from DownBeat Magazine.** **• For The Love of You (2017)** **• Jacques Lesure Live At Lavender Blue** **Education & Community Leadership** **Beyond the bandstand, Lesure is dedicated to preserving jazz as a foundational African-American art form. He shares his knowledge as a lecturer in Global Jazz Studies at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Additionally, he serves as the Arts Commissioner for the city of Inglewood, California, and is the former president of the African American Jazz Caucus.** **Where to See Him Live** **If you are looking to catch a live set, he maintains a steady performance footprint around the Los Angeles area. He can frequently be found playing at local staples like Lavender Blue Restaurant and Lounge on Sunday evenings or The Historic Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach on Mondays.** **Are you looking for tickets or upcoming tour dates for Jacques Lesure, or did you want to dive deeper into his albums and song recommendations? Let me know how I can help!**

Art Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media with Thadius Taylor

**Art Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media with Thadius Taylor** ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj) ***or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **To Register**, call (310) 927-2436 or online ([https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj)) Learn the basics of oil painting through step by step projects. We use non-toxic materials, help you to develop your painting skills in color, light and form that will leave you ready to paint your own masterpiece. All ages & levels welcome. **You must bring your own materials.** Get the supply list here ([https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists](https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)) **KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART** **3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)** **[www.klineacademy.com](https://www.klineacademy.com/)** **Contact Information:** Artist@Klineacademy.com Staff@Klineacademy.com Office Phone: (310) 837-7194

Expand Your Classical Painting and Drawing Techniques... Classical Illusionist!

"Classical Painting II: The Classical Illusionist" With instructor Carlos Palazio *Every Monday, 6:30- 9:30pm* ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/The-Classical-Illusionist](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/the-classical-illusionist) ***or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **To Register**, call (310) 927-2436 or online [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/The-Classical-Illusionist](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/the-classical-illusionist) So, you want to be a portrait or figure artist? This class is essential for you. Speed up the learning process, “cut to the chase” and enroll in our new Sight Size measuring for the figurative artist and become a “Classical Illusionist” Painting the cast using Sight-Size develops the ability to see shapes and proportions accurately, by continuously comparing the drawn shapes with the cast. This class will develop the accuracy of drawing skills, the ability to correctly judge and paint values, and finesse transitional tones and edges to give the painting the illusion of three-dimensions. The three main objectives of this class: 1\. Drawing \- draw the shapes of the cast in correct proportion\, beginning with the big shapes then the smaller shapes\. 2\. Values\- Learn to correctly judge values by using 5\-7 tone scale which we will mix on the palette\. We will begin by first establishing the three major value relationships: the light shape\, the shadow shape and the background\. 3\. The Illusion of three\-dimensions: Finally we paint the transitional halftones and soften the edges of the form\. This step gives the painting three\-dimensional qualities\, and the form will take the 3D qualities of an object sitting in a space\. These are essential skills to have in your tool box as you move forward to painting portraits, still life, illustrations, etc. **What You'll Learn** Draw the shapes of the cast in correct proportion, beginning with the big shapes down to the small shapes. Learn to correctly judge values by using 5-7 tone scale. Learn to describe how light travels across the form (your cast) Turn and soften the edges of the form. Paint the cast to look like a three dimensional object on the canvas. Learn essential skills to have in your tool box as you move forward to painting portraits, still life, illustrations, etc. Live demonstrations and personalized one-on-one instruction

Abstract & Contemporary Landscape Painting with Scott Yeskel

**Abstract & Contemporary Landscape Painting** Instructor: Scott Yeskel **Every Monday 6:30-9:30pm** ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-abstract-and-contemporary-painting-workshop](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-abstract-and-contemporary-painting-workshop) ***or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **To Register**, call (310) 927-2436 or online ([https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-abstract-and-contemporary-painting-workshop](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/beginning-abstract-and-contemporary-painting-workshop)) Have you ever pondered the various ways of transforming your painting muse into an abstract expression of how or what you feel? Seems a bit complicated, but worth a shot, right? Take a photo of a specific scene that you are fond of, whether it's a downtown busy street, the ocean, a sweeping meadow, ect. and begin to understand its rhythm. Is it calm? frantic? Does it overlap in size and shape, is it warm or cool? Next, take your picture and crop it, blow it up, imagine it from a birds eye view. Starting to sound interesting? In this course with a working, professional artist, you will learn and develop a system of painting abstract imagery that will make your work grow leaps and bounds. Yeskel will explain the mesh between midcentury abstraction and realism and how it has evolved in today's art world. Learn to paint abstractly while staying in touch with traditional methods and techniques. **What you will learn** Learn a developed system of abstract painting Learn how to work with emotion, color, rhythm Learn how to maximize a provocative composition Learn to paint abstractly while staying in touch with traditional methods and techniques. Get an overview on building a body of abstract work for Gallery Representation **Both oil and acrylic painters welcome. Come and build your body of work... All levels welcome** You must bring your own materials. You can find the supply list for this class here ([https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists](https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)) **Scott Yeskel** is an acclaimed oil painter who paints both representational and abstract cityscapes mostly of L.A. In the tradition of Diebenkorn, Richter and De Kooning. This juxtaposition leaves the work diverse on many levels. Yeskel's abstracts, layered in thick strokes of oil, speak of incorporeal places that harken back a mood or feeling from particular environments he has been. The representational work, on the other hand, leaves an impression of a snap shot gone by. The work is balanced, both focused yet off kilter, sharp yet skewed. His bold color choices mix with various muted hues to pull together truly contemporary views of urban sprawl, and modern living. **KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART** **3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)** **[www.klineacademy.com](https://www.klineacademy.com/)** **Contact Information:** Artist@Klineacademy.com Staff@Klineacademy.com Office Phone: (310) 837-7194

IN PERSON: LA ZINE FEST

Emerging Artist Painting Workshop, All Levels with Cheryl Kline

**Emerging Artist Painting Workshop, All Levels with Cheryl Kline** **Every Thursday 11am - 2pm** ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/emerging-artist-painting-workshop](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/emerging-artist-painting-workshop) ***or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **To Register**, call (310) 927-2436 or online ([https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/emerging-artist-painting-workshop](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/emerging-artist-painting-workshop)) In this Contemporary Painting workshop...It's not about quantity...but quality. We offer a relaxed environment in which to explore your own ideas and interpretations using different materials and even the ones you are comfortable with. We don't necessarily "throw the baby out with the bath water" because even contemporary art follows principles of design, composition, rhythm and color. Students will expand their creative potential and have fun exploring the freedom in style and techniques of contemporary painting and drawing. Are you getting ready for a show? We can help you build your body of work so it is inspiring, cohesive and ready to hang. **What You Will Learn** Explore many styles or hone your own style Find your unique voice and build a body of work Learn how to take risks and discover endless possibilities- never stay stuck! Learn to paint contemporary images while staying in touch with traditional methods and techniques. Get an overview of work for Gallery Representation, and how to present Listen to epic Rock and Roll while you work Personalized one-on-one instruction **You must bring your own materials.** Get the supply list here ([https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists](https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)) **Cheryl Kline**, founder and owner of Kline Academy is a working artist whose works are found in the collections of noted individuals and institutions around the world. She has won numerous awards including an Honorable mention from the Portrait Society of America and Salmagundi Club of New York. She studied with master artist Jan Saether at The Bruchion School of Realist Art the same building as Kline Academy is located today, and at The Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Kline has a Degree in Commercial Art from Woodbury University. **KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART** **3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)** **[www.klineacademy.com](https://www.klineacademy.com/)** **Contact Information:** Artist@Klineacademy.com Staff@Klineacademy.com Office Phone: (310) 837-7194