1450 Ocean presents: Plein Air Drawing with Gary Geraths of Otis College

Saturday, October 26, 11am-2pm - Cost: Free! Make a reservation here or drop by. Call 310-458-2239 for more info.

Plein Air Drawing - a collaboration between 1450 Ocean and Otis College of Art and Design, presented in conjunction with The Big Draw.

Derived from the French, en plein air means 'in open air'. Take inspiration amidst the breezes of Palisades Park, surrounded by lush views of the landscape, ocean, and pier, as well as the bustling street life of Ocean Avenue. In this lightly guided day of drawing outside, Gary Geraths, artist and instructor from Otis College of Art and Design, will be on hand to help you put pencil to paper. Wear sun protection and comfortable clothing. Includes drawing supplies. 

Gary Geraths, Associate Professor, Otis College of Art and Design; MFA, Claremont Graduate School; BFA, California State University, Long Beach.  Clients include Disney and Mattel; sketch artist for the OJ Simpson criminal trial. Exhibitions in the U.S and abroad.

Remember when you used to draw? Reconnect with your inner doodler or current draftsman in this free Big Draw event! October is Big Draw month in twenty countries, and over 200,000 people take part in this immense drawing festival. Thousands of drawing activities connect people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists - and each other. The Big Draw was started in the UK in 2000 by the Guild of St. George, a non-profit group founded by 19th century artist, critic, and educator John Ruskin. Since its launch in 2000, The Big Draw has highlighted the power of drawing to help people see, think, invent and take action. The Los Angeles edition of The Big Draw has been presented by Ryman Arts since 2010. thebigdrawla.org.

Thanks to Mittel's Art Center for their generous contribution of art supplies! mittels.net
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1450 Ocean offers arts, crafts and culture classes year-round. Polish your writing, take a better picture, learn how to make paper, knit, sew, or maybe make some chain mail! 

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