ARTY ADVENTURES…read more Discovered this funky, boho space in Valley Village when a friend was sharing one of her hilarious 15-minute stories here. Loved the hippy-dippy vibe, the resident dove, the roomy seating and the low lights. There are all kinds of creative happenings here, but if you want to be emotionally moved and entertained, check out the incredible Story Salon on specific Friday nights for about $10. Doors open at 7PM, and the show begins at 7:30PM. Four people presented their tales for fifteen minutes each. On most Wednesdays at 7:30PM, you can also catch a variety of folks trying out their 5-minute pieces. You never know who will perform, and there are all kinds of complimentary snacks. Hit the parlor for an arty evening.

I was invited to a birthday party at The Art Parlor and i had a blast. It was the most fun I had in…read moreages. We had wine, we played musical painting (sort of like musical chairs but with paint and you get to add your beautiful colors and styles to other's canvases - and you paint to really awesome tunes), we created vision boards, had delicious cakes and Chinese gourmet food delivered, had henna tattoos created by Merritt (so talented) and caricatures drawn. I highly recommend Merritt and her team and to check out the events they have going on here. The studio has a positive light and energy there - so conducive for being creative. I'll definitely be back. Thank you for a creating an incredible event filled with so much love, fun, and laughter.

Great gallery with high quality artists. Rachelle was kind and friendly and had a charity event to…read moresupport Japan funds. I invited our meetup group members to attend the exhibit: http://www.meetup.com/artgalleriesinLA/ Left Coast Galleries has moved to an exciting new location at 11734 Ventura Blvd. Stop by and join them for a celebratory toast at the new gallery between La Loggia and Firefly restaurants, across the street from Spark Woodfire Grill and CBS Studio at Radford. I look forward to viewing the new gallery location in the heart of Studio City.

This art gallery is a wonderful discovery. Finally a 'over-the-hill-standard' gallery in the…read morevalley! I was stunned by the quality of the artists represented. Listed artists whose works hang in museums around the world! It is a hard to spot behind the trees that line the popular stretch of Ventura Boulevard. It sits on the south side of the street between Laurel Cyn & Coldwater Cyn, next to the famous 'Ivy' antiques center. The owner was lovely and chatted with us for a long time, no 'too-cool' frosty attitude here as usually given by galleries. From smaller drawings to huge paintings, photography and silkscreens, there's many beautiful pieces hanging on the walls!! I ended up buying a gorgeous painting and the owner actually drove it to my house and hung it for me! AND the frame was included in the price of the piece!!! Incredible service!!!!

Amazing experience. Lynne helped me track down a lost print…read morefrom a vague, blurred memory from 20 years ago. I didn't even know the artist's name, but Lynne's eye and passion for art made the impossible happen. I was lucky enough to purchase the piece directly from the artist, and naturally brought it to Decor Art Galleries for framing. The result is a stunning, elegantly framed work I've been longing to reclaim for years. I'm so grateful to Lynne for her kindness, intuition, and love of art and local history. She helped me pick the perfect frame with matching textures and highlights and the entire process was efficient and joyful. I highly recommend working with her and her lovely staff, Decor Art Galleries is a treasure!

If you're looking for historic Los Angeles photos encompassing everything from Hollywood, Beverly…read moreHills, the Valley, Santa Monica, or any other nook and cranny within La La Land--this is your place. Lynne has an immense collection of photos that anyone can find appreciation in. We came to her looking specifically for old photographs of the Hollywood and West Hollywood area. After selecting two prints, we used Lynne's custom framing services and have to say they're a real treat and always a conversation starter when people come to our home. We also had a historic California state flag framed and the outcome was incredible. We had no idea how to go about framing a flag since it needs adhesive to be held in place. She took care of everything. Regarding pricing, we did the framing almost two years ago and I neither recall it being expensive nor cheap. In all honesty though, the framing came out so immaculate that we were happy to pay for the quality. Not sure why it took us this long to write a review but just wanted to make this place known since it's a real gem in Studio City.

"Paint it! Paint it black!!!"…read more My go to local small art supply, art gallery, art happenings and creative vibes stores. Carter Sexton Artist Materials is located in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley within the Valley Village/Studio City area and resides on Laurel Canyon Boulevard/just a beat down from Chandler Blvd and the Laurel Canyon Metro Station for the Orange (aka G) line. It's got lots of fun nooks and crannies with great materials, supplies, service and sales (including 40% off, clearance items and more). It was easy for me to follow a lot of their played out pricing for canvas (10 years in retail, though it's been almost 10 years since I walked away from it and yet still retain so much lol). I ventured into the "Come (On) In" area and discovered some complimentary artist guides, incredible artwork and extra items I was seeking for a sketching event I hosted over the weekend. Love coming in on Saturdays, though it's been several months since I was last in, hoping to change that, check out more of their events, including some great some shows this holiday season like their Medley. I don't have much to submit by their deadline, but highly recommend you do if you're an artist, aspiring artist or creative. They definitely are neighborhood feel with some cool regulars. Caught some warming interactions and references to Cheers (the 80s to early 90s series) between the staff and a really nice returning customer. I'm not sure if Kelli was there when I stopped in, but I've had some greatest response with her in the past online when inquire about things. Everyone is super knowledgeable, mindful and respectful. Ready to assist, but also let you take your time exploring and feeling out all they have to offer. Street parking primarily with a 1hour limit from 8am to 6pm. Some limited spaces in their back alley parking, that I'm sure is super great for their staff/ the Carter Sexton family. Its first come first serve, but you might get lucky. Open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday weekly with some variations for holidays. A must whether a local, passing through or seeking out a small biz to support that does great things for the area, and showcasing a spotlights artists of all walks of lives and ages. Even Bob Ross on display wants you to check out this great supportive Art spot. "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

One of the iconic treasures of the LA art world. It has an amazing history (it's the oldest art…read moresupply shop in Los Angeles), it has materials I've literally not been able to find elsewhere. Also, it fosters community, hosting monthly art exhibits which local artists can submit to. The prices are very reasonable. The staff are helpful and kind. Each month's exhibit has a theme, and there's always an opening reception. Unlike many art shows, Carter Sexton's shows don't ask for money just to submit your work. Only if your work is accepted and you choose to participate do you pay a modest fee ($15) which is a great deal, because the shop clearly spends a lot of time making placards for each piece with the artist's name and mini-bio, and then hanging the work. You can sell your exhibited work and/or sell prints of it. I'm so grateful for the community this place fosters!

Love what owner Karen Sarrow is doing to promote art and artists!!! Amazing!!!! Thank you as it's…read moreso important!!!

From the owner: artHYPE promotes and collaborates with visual artists and artisans around the nation.read more

Called this place and asked if it was the art studio as it sounded like i just woke someone up…read more Then she hung up on me lol wont go here now!

I take private art classes at the Robert Grigori Studio around 10 months. Now I am mastering the…read moretechnique of watercolor. Robert talantivy great teacher and artist, having a lot of patience and a good heart. In his classes, I feel very comfortable and cozy. He is very attentive to his students always continue a cup of delicious Armenian coffee with Russians sweets or a cup of delicious tea. Robert works with children and adults. I am very thankful that I met really masters of their craft! If you want to learn how to draw or move in to your skill, the best teacher you can not find in LA.

Situated on busy Ventura Blvd, if you are a Disney fan - this is a must! Their collection of old…read moreand even new Disney items is immense with prices from afforable to OMG - something for everyone. My friend was in the hunt for a specific figurine - the staff was so helpful in answering questions and giving advice on the best time to see new items in the store. For me, i just enjoyed walking around and seeing all the treasures old and new. While Disney is a part of the gallery, they do also have other "fan" items like bullwinkle and rocky among others!

I stroll around this area of Ventura Blvd. in Studio City and noticed Van Eaton Galleries for a…read morewhile, never had a chance to check it out till recently. It is located in the old Pier 1 space, the place is big, well lit, a small museum of memorabilia, especially animation, a nice gallery and auction house. They have the catalogue on line as well. It is free to visit and there are several rooms to explore and browse, lots of cool items on display: posters, big props, toys, photos, animation sheets, press kits and so on. There are some non-animation film related items as well, from the James Bond series for example. They have an exhibit till the end of June and they also showcase other artists' work from the entertainment world. Nice staff, it is closed on Sunday. Lots of film history in here, if you are looking for some collectibles, artwork for your wall, some items are in the 200-300 range, some more as you can imagine. Nice visit, I'll stop by sometime to check out what is new here!

What an absolutely wonderful little place this is for the creative littles, adults and really…read moreanyone who is interested at trying their hand at creating art :) Susan Manders is a pretty well known artist herself and on Tuesday afternoons, Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings, she opens her talents and love of teaching up to those interested in learning. So if you have been secretely yearning to draw, paint, shape or what have you then pop on by and get started. Life's too short not to just jump in and live it! Check out the website for more details :)

This is an outstanding class. I started painting with Susan - first time ever - last fall while I…read morewas on maternity leave. I knew I needed something outside of the house that would allow me to focus and have a mental break from the demands of my new life with a baby. From the first class, I painted something I wanted to hang on my wall. Susan's style is unstructured in the sense that there is not a formal topic presented every week. But she takes time with each student during the course of the class so her instruction is extremely customized and individually tailored to each person. She also knows when a student is getting stuck and encourages us to keep going even if we aren't sure about what we are doing. She always says, "oil is very forgiving," and "you can't mess it up." She does stress the importance of the initial drawing and encourages us to follow the same process with each new painting from priming the canvas to completing the drawing in charcoal. Over the last several months, I have seen new students start who, like me, have never picked up a paint brush. Everyone becomes an artist with Susan's encouragement and help. This class is also a lovely community - we all encourage each other and get excited when someone completes a work. I can't imagine starting my Saturday without this class.