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3375 Motor Ave,  Los Angeles 90034

Colorful abstract art with 'Artist Studio' text encouraging creativity.
A person's hands are shown painting landscape art prints on a cardboard sheet, holding a reference photo of a sunset field and using a paintbrush on blue watercolor swatches.
A person painting a landscape scene on a canvas mounted on an easel, with a smartphone held above the canvas showing the painted scene.
An open watercolor paint set with multiple color wells, several paintbrushes, a small spray bottle, and several painted landscape and abstract paper sketches arranged on a light wood tabletop.
A watercolor painting in progress on a white paper sheet, showing a purple and blue spiral with a yellow bird, alongside a finished abstract painting in a white frame. Nechrol watercolor tubes and paint brushes are visible on a metal workbench.
A person painting a portrait of Albert Einstein on a canvas set on an easel, with the artist's hand and blonde hair visible in the foreground.
A person in a red painter's apron sits at an easel, holding a paint palette with green botanical artwork. A finished painting of green leaves on pink paper is displayed on the easel, alongside an open sketchbook and a tablet, in a studio setting.
Colorful abstract art with 'Artist Studio' text encouraging creativity.
A person's hands are shown painting landscape art prints on a cardboard sheet, holding a reference photo of a sunset field and using a paintbrush on blue watercolor swatches.
A person painting a landscape scene on a canvas mounted on an easel, with a smartphone held above the canvas showing the painted scene.
An open watercolor paint set with multiple color wells, several paintbrushes, a small spray bottle, and several painted landscape and abstract paper sketches arranged on a light wood tabletop.
A watercolor painting in progress on a white paper sheet, showing a purple and blue spiral with a yellow bird, alongside a finished abstract painting in a white frame. Nechrol watercolor tubes and paint brushes are visible on a metal workbench.
A person painting a portrait of Albert Einstein on a canvas set on an easel, with the artist's hand and blonde hair visible in the foreground.
A person in a red painter's apron sits at an easel, holding a paint palette with green botanical artwork. A finished painting of green leaves on pink paper is displayed on the easel, alongside an open sketchbook and a tablet, in a studio setting.

The Artist Studio - Monthly Art Workshop for Adults, Sat 11-2

$70.00

Work and grow as an artist while being supported by a vibrant creative community. 


The Artist Studio is a monthly art workshop for creatives seeking artistic support, community, and technical guidance in an intimate small group setting. Explore personal projects and creative questions with the help of your instructor and fellow artists. Each session is unique. The interests of the group guide the discussion. You’ll leave each lesson feeling creatively reinvigorated and inspired.


In each workshop you’ll receive personalized technical instruction in your medium of choice while being encouraged to explore your own creativity. Acrylic paint, gouache, watercolor, and traditional drawing mediums (colored pencils, ink, graphite, pastels, etc.) are welcome and mixed media exploration is encouraged! Please be aware that*we can not accommodate oil paint or aerosols at this time*


Students are encouraged to arrive with a project, question, or simple goal in mind. Some common choices include: 


  • Technical Questions (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.)

  • Color Theory & Color Mixing

  • Constructive Critique

  • Finding Inspiration

  • Overcoming Creative Block

  • Exploring Mixed Media

  • Sketchbook Work & Creative Exploration


The Artist Studio is intended for individuals with some experience working with a traditional medium. If you are new to drawing or painting, we recommend starting with one of our beginner courses before joining this workshop.


Students are responsible for providing their own materials. This includes paints, brushes, sketchbooks, paper, canvases, etc.11x14 canvas boards are available for purchase on site as needed. For supply recommendations from your instructor,Click Here.


Standing easels and table work space is available. Standing easels are first come first serve. 


Please arrive ready to create and engage with other artists. You’re welcome to bring food and drinks to the class. Price is for one 3-hour session.

Instructor: Gretchen Ou @lushdesert 

If the class says "sold out", please check back soon -- dates are added periodically.

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