Artist Meetups Los Angeles

Men's Naked Drawing WEST LA Session Thursday 12/03/26

Nature drawing w/ Friends of Elysian Park @ Marian Harlow Grove | Sat Nov. 14th

We're partnering with our pals at [Friends of Elysian Park](www.elysianpark.org) for a morning of outdoor drawing at the test plot at [Marian Harlow Memorial Grove](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mq5AojrVRy9cf1dX8) in Elysian Park on Saturday November 14th 9am-11am. **Info:** All ages and skill levels welcomed. Sessions are unguided and creative exploration is encouraged. **What to bring:** Limited supplies will be provide but guests are encouraged to bring their own preferred mediums. The area is well shaded but bringing sun protection is encouraged. We suggest brining a blanket to sit on, sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. **Getting there:** Park along the end of Park Dr where it meets Avaon Park Terrace- Along the edge of the road there is a staircase leading down to the trail. We will be stationed by the dog watering station. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. **Follow Bring Your Own Pen and Friends of Elysian Park on Instagram** [www.instagram.com/elysianparkla](www.instagram.com/elysianparkla) [www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen)

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Thurs. Nov 19th 2026

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Thursday November 19th 6:00pm-9:00PM** for our monthly drink and draw. 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

**December Craft Night: Show & Tell ✨** This month, we’re celebrating what we’ve made. Bring a project to share: a finished piece, a work in progress, a happy accident, or the thing you swore you’d finish three winters ago. Knitting, sewing, paintings, embroidery, weaving, whatever your hands have been up to this year. Tell us how it came together, mistakes you made, or just why you love it. There’s no judging and no pressure to have something polished. This is a night to admire each other’s work, swap stories, and remember how much we’ve made together this year. And because a celebration needs something sweet, we’ll have a gorgeous cake by [alebrije_dulce](https://www.instagram.com/alebrije_dulce/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet) to share, plus vegan and gluten-free treats so everyone gets a bite. RSVP on [Luma](https://luma.com/user/SoftSeduction)

Holiday Party 🎄

Come hang out with us for a fun and festive Holiday Party on Thursday Dec 15th from 7-9pm! We'll be serving hot cocoa, holiday cheer and also have an ornament decorating activity! All goodies and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring a jacket as we'll be on our outdoor patio. Whether you're new to LA, live in the area, or just want to meet some new people- come hangout with us for the night and have the best time. See you there! 2131 Hillhurst Ave, Los Feliz CA 90027 This event is sponsored by the Los Feliz Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. As always, free parking available in our lot! 🚗

Easy Origami: Fold, Create & Have Fun!

$12 per person. Cash, Venmo or Zelle will be accepted at the event. Come, relax, fold and have fun with us😻💖🎉 We’ll make some fun and easy origami together. No experience is needed - beginners are very welcome! Origami paper and supplies will be provided. Please purchase a drink or something from the Village Bakery to support our lovely host venue. All ages are welcome! Come join us for a fun, creative afternoon!

Free Discussion: Visualizing the Cosmos: Science | Art | History

**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/visualizing-the-cosmos-science-art-history/](https://wendemuseum.org/event/visualizing-the-cosmos-science-art-history/) ***Visualizing the Cosmos: Science \| Art \| History*** is a panel presented by the Wende Museum and the History of Science Society. **Nobel laureate and astrophysicist Kip Thorne,** artist **Lia Halloran**, and NASA historian **Lois Rosson**, co-curator of the exhibition ***Competing Cosmologies: Interpreting the Sky*,** discuss how visual artists and scientists have inspired each other to build a deeper understanding of the universe and the forces that shape it. History of Science Society president **Soraya de Chadarevian** and the Wende’s Chief Curator **Joes Segal** moderate. How did we arrive at the images in astronomical reference books, and what aesthetic decisions stood behind them? How have scientists developed their work through collaborations with artists? And how have the interactions between artists and scientists changed over time? **Kip Thorne** is an astrophysicist and author. He shared the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics with Rainer Weiss and Barry C. Barish for their contributions to the LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) detector and the observation of gravitational waves. Thorne was the Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech from 1991 until 2009. He was a longtime friend and colleague of Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan and a scientific consultant for Christopher Nolan’s films *Interstellar* and *Tenet*. In 2018 he received the Lewis Thomas Prize for science writing. **Lia Halloran** is an artist who often incorporates science and nature to create projects that draw from scientific materials, flying, skateboarding, historical influences, and identities. She has taken part in a wide range of interdisciplinary collaborations with scientists and architects, including a book with Kip Thorne, *The Warped Side of Our Universe*. She lives in Los Angeles, where she is represented by Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, and is a professor in the Art Department at Chapman University, where she teaches painting and courses that explore the intersection of art and science. **Lois Rosson** is a historian of science and technology based in Los Angeles, where she is a field historian in the NASA History Office. Her current book project traces the impact of Los Angeles’s art and special effects industry on the look of the space environment in planetary science and popular culture. She has held the Guggenheim Predoctoral Fellowship at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the Octavia E. Butler Fellowship at the Huntington Library. Her work has been supported by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Berggruen Institute, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Southern California. **Soraya de Chadarevian** is the president of the History of Science Society, an elected member of the European Academy of Sciences, and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of History and the Institute for Society and Genetics at UCLA. She is a historian of science, technology, and medicine with a background in biology and philosophy. Her main areas of interest are the life sciences in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. **Joes Segal** is the Wende Museum’s Chief Curator and Director of Programming. *As this event takes place during museum open hours, guests may check in at the front of the museum. The garden side gate will open 30 minutes before the start time and is available for ADA access and check-in. Theater doors open 15 minutes before the start time. Seating is first come, first served. An RSVP does not guarantee admission once capacity is reached. No late entry.* **Image**: Lia Halloran, *Andromeda, After Mollie O’Reilly*, from the series *Your Body Is a Space that Sees*, 2017, cyanotype, United States. Courtesy of the artist and Luis De Jesus Los Angeles.

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

The Other Side of the Moon: Private Gallery Reception & Artist Talk

Join **Women of Culture LA** for an intimate after-hours evening with artist **Katie Shapiro** and a private viewing of her exhibition, ***[The Other Side of the Moon](https://www.hannahsloan.com/exhibitions/katie-shapiro-the-other-side-of-the-moon)*** at Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory. **[Advance registration required here](https://luma.com/1iy8fpta)** With the gallery closed to the public, we’ll experience the exhibition alongside Katie as she shares the stories, ideas, and personal experiences behind this deeply autobiographical body of work. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with the artist, ask questions, and explore the work through conversation. In *The Other Side of the Moon*, Shapiro pushes photography beyond the traditional image, combining photographs with glass, mirrors, obsidian, jade, and other sculptural materials to explore the spaces between the **seen and unseen, physical and psychological, intimate and cosmic**. Her lunar imagery becomes a lens for considering motherhood, memory, healing, transformation, and the cyclical nature of life. Katie’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in public collections including LACMA, The Huntington, and the California Museum of Photography. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Drinks and light snacks will be served, with plenty of time to mingle, connect, and meet fellow **Art-full Angelenos** who share a love of art and culture. Come for a special evening of **art, conversation, and connection**—with rare access to both the exhibition and the artist in an intimate setting. *** **Full Schedule:** **6 PM \|** Arrival & mingling **6:30 PM \|** Artist talk & exhibition walk-through **8 PM \|** Close **Location:** Hannah Sloan Curatorial & Advisory 5613 San Vicente Blvd. Please note that parking is avaiable on the street only, so it's advised to allow extra time to find a spot, or take a rideshare. **[Advance registration required here](https://luma.com/1iy8fpta)** **______** **Note about tickets/ RSVP's:** * RSVPs on Meetup do NOT count as official registrations for this event, and the RSVP count on Meetup may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To attend, you must purchase a ticket, which guarantees your spot, regardless of whether you RSVP here. * All paid and confirmed attendees will receive an email from [[[alex@womenofculture.org](mailto:alex@womenofculture.org)]([mailto:alex@womenofculture.org](http://mailto:alex@womenofculture.org))]([mailto:alex@womenofculture.org](http://mailto:alex@womenofculture.org/))] 1–2 days before the event with further details, including a link to a WhatsApp group for important updates. If you do not receive this email (make sure to check your spam as well), it likely means you did not complete registration or payment. ***

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

Collab for NOVEMBER - LA's Best monthly Art Salon & Creative Networking Party!

Where can you go to hang out with over 100 awesome LA creatives, makers and doers every month? Where can you see amazing artists, performers, DJS and speakers while enjoying drinks and food? Collab of course! **What is Happening This Month at Collab?** **We are putting together another great line-up for November, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Message us if you'd like to speak, screen, present, do live art, perform or DJ this month at Collab!** **GUEST SPEAKERS** **T**BA **PERFORMERS** **T**BA **LIVE ARTISTS** **T**BA **DJs/all night musical guests** **T**BA **FOOD + DRINKS** COME HUNGRY! **Chef Sion** is serving delicious sliders in all your favorite styles! Have one... or two or three! And his delicious signature potato wedges! Mmmmmmm!!! And as always, the **sodas and wine are free** at Collab! **PLUS:** Grab a seat at our (soon to be) famous **OneStoolBar** for a unique drink experience! **WHAT IS COLLAB?** **Expect a room full of:** **Artists · Designers · Filmmakers · Builders · Entrepreneurs · Musicians · Creative Technologists · And people doing things that don’t fit in a boxReal people building real projects share what they’re working on—and what they need.** **It’s not just inspiration… it’s collaboration in real time!** If you’ve been looking for your people in LA - this is where they are.Collab is part art salon, part creative mixer, part idea incubator. For 20 years, it’s been a space where artists, founders, makers, and curious minds come together to connect, collaborate, and spark what’s next. **Want to showcase your work?** Email to collab@collabproject.org to be included! **First Time?** Perfect. Collab is designed to be easy to walk into—even solo. People are open, curious, and actually talk to each other here.Collab works best with new faces, so if you can, bring a friend! **Details** $5 minimum suggested donation (but we ALWAYS welcome larger donations! Your generosity is what helps us keep Collab going!) **Dystopian Studios II** **341 South Avenue 17, Unit A** **Los Angeles, CA 90031** **TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th** **7:30 PM – 11:30 PM** Keep the Momentum Going November 10 - topic TBA December 8 - topic TBA Follow us to stay in the loop.

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