I was walking down Main Street on the night of the November 12th Downtown LA Artwalk and came upon this show. The exhibit was at the Arty Gallery, 634 S. Main St. The artist featured was the Co-founder , past president and CEO of Aaron Brothers Art-Marts, Len Aaron. He usually sells his work between $500 and $5,000. This evening he was having a “Recession Sale” , some selling for as low as $50! He calls his paintins “primitive abstract mixed-media” paintings (oil, water-based, and acrylic paints) by pouring colors from atop a jungle gym ladder onto canvases below.

Time to add another toy to my collection! Renowned artist Coop unveiled his first vinyl toy, LIL MORT, at one of my favorite spots Munky King.

It was yet another successful night at the monthly First Friday Art Opening at the La Luz De Jesus Gallery, tucked in the back of one of my favorite historic shops, “Wacko” at 4633 Hollywood Blvd. The two artist’s in the spotlight that evening where Mitch O’Connell and John Puglisi. The unique style and complete contrast of work of these two individuals side by side made an interesting stew of onlookers and showcase.

It was a beautiful weekend and a perfect location for this amazing line-up of underground contemporary art galleries in the Los Angeles area. A picturesque setting nestled atop the Hollywood Hills is where the Municipal Art Gallery is situated. The artwork displayed this weekend was top notch! The showcase included several amazing artist’s as well as a series of portraits called “Heroes & Villains,” by Tatiana Wills and Roman Cho. You should NOT have missed this but lucky for you this will take place once again next year! Till then, I hope to see you all out at one of the many art openings scheduled throughout the year!

This past weekend, the Brewery ArtWalk, a semi-annual, open house art show hosted by live-in artists, took place at the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery. Uh, the brewery? Yes, that is correct. Built in 1902, the former “Edison Electric Steam Power Plant”-turned-Los Angeles historical landmark, serves as the ongoing home and studio for over 150 local artists. It’s 23 acres of industrialized grounds provide the canvass for the all-embracing hospitality offered to creative individuals, who not only use their spacious lofts as a place to lay their head but also their gallery, welcoming the curious and art-appreciating public inside their ever-inspirational homes.