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After the Fire: Emily Araújo's "The Unknown" and the Resilient LA Arts Community
Opening June 7th at Shoebox, Araújo's first solo exhibition since losing her Altadena studio explores memory, loss, and the creative...
May 31


Artist Spotlight: Rhiannon Isabella Valenti
What does a day in your art practice look like? First, Thank You for inviting me to participate in this Art And Cake interview.😊 A...
Dec 27, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Liberty Worth
PC Patricia Fortlage What does a day in your art practice look like? I’m a part time high school art teacher and also a mother of three,...
Dec 18, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Rachel Berkowitz
What does a day in your art practice look like? Every day is different for me, which is why I love being an artist. Some days I dedicate...
Dec 5, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Amy Bauer
Headshot credit to Chris “CJ” Jeff – Instagram: @AkidnameCJ What would life be like without art? That I cannot imagine because for me...
Aug 3, 2024


Making It: David Lovejoy and The Los Angeles Makery
Photos Courtesy Dave Lovejoy “There is a quiet glory [in] merely making things, then sharing those things with an open heart and no...
Jun 15, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Joe Celli
What does a day in your art practice look like? I usually arrive in the studio around 9 and immediately settle in to emails,...
Apr 13, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Curtis Stage
Sending Smoke Signals Artist’s Studio The first step involves photographing everyday objects that will serve as the building blocks for...
Mar 29, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Linda King
Rain From A Vision 2023 Acrylic 60×60 What does a day in your art practice look like? On a day when all goes well, I start with coffee,...
Mar 26, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Mark Indig
Mark Indig Studio Photo by Mark Indig What does a day in your art practice look like? Many of my projects are road trip-based and in...
Mar 21, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Kate Kretz
Kate ripping stars out in front of the Trump White House, August 2020 (photo by Greg Staley). What does a day in your art practice look...
Mar 12, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Douglas Alvarez
Coffee Shop What does a day in your art practice look like? When not dealing with graphic design projects, I start my mornings working...
Jan 18, 2024


Artist Spotlight: Ben Cuevas
What does a day in your art practice look like? Sleep till 10am. Breakfast & shower. Work till 8pm. Dinner & relaxation (and maybe a...
Oct 4, 2023


Artists reflect on Success
Connie Rohman A 2018 study found that 60% of artists make less than $30,000 a year. Half of the artists surveyed make less than 10% of...
Aug 24, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Maya Kabat
Maya Kabat, “Pool Time/Super Spatial Los Angeles” Diptych, Oil on canvas on layered wood panels, 36×36 inches, 2023 What does a day in...
Aug 14, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Robert Soffian
Robert Soffian in his studio. Photo by Kristine Schomaker What does a day in your art practice look like? I usually paint every day. I...
Aug 1, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Mei Xian Qiu
Bio Pic taken by Ken Weingart What does a day in your art practice look like? It usually starts with reading a book and thinking of art...
Jul 17, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Ric Heitzman
What does a day in your art practice look like? I am usually up early, in fact, I don’t sleep much in general. I like to produce work as...
Jul 13, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Nancy Evans
What does a day in your art practice look like? Sweet spot for working in my studio is 3pm to 7+ pm. I rarely work before lunch, and it...
Jul 10, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Mary Anna Pomonis
Pomonis Studio Portrait, 2022 photo by Justin Stadel What does a day in your art practice look like? I spend a lot of time drawing on...
Jul 7, 2023


Artists reflect on Success
Amanda Maciel Antunes POLAROID Mount Wilson I’VE GOT TO TELL YOU SOMETHING self portrait I define success by the ability to contribute...
Jul 4, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Jeff Musser
What does a day in your art practice look like? After I have finished my morning routine of meditation, coffee, and emails, I turn off...
Jun 27, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Erika Lizée
Erika Lizeé at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum with the 2023 Installation of Seed of Life, Acrylic on Duralar, 8′ x 22′ x 3′ What inspires...
Jun 14, 2023


Artist Spotlight: Brenda Gonzalez
Photo of artist May 2023 Photo Credit: Patricia Gonzalez What does a day in your art practice look like? Currently, my art practice is...
Jun 8, 2023
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