by Kevin Jokipii | Feb 1, 2023 | Event, Past
On January 20, 2023 Painted Brain had its first art show of the new year. It was a very successful art show at Painted Brain’s Community Center at 5980 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. The art exhibition was called Beyond the Surface and it had quite a turn out. Along...
by Kevin Jokipii | Oct 20, 2022 | Event, Past
Painted Brain in collaboration with local artist and musician Jennie Lawless had a great night of painting on September 29, 2022. Lawless’ first time teaching was a success, and she did an excellent job leading participants through the process of creating their...
by Kevin Jokipii | May 5, 2022 | Behavioral Health Empowerment, Mental Health, News
The simplistic notion of the “mad genius” can bring with it the image of the reckless, bold, frenetic, and gifted visionary creating amazing art. Ernest Hemingway, Beethoven, Virginia Woolf, and Vincent Van Gogh are some of the many creative geniuses who also had...
by Kevin Jokipii | Aug 28, 2021 | Event, Past
The pandemic has been a major source of a sometimes overwhelming sense of uncertainty. Art has allowed us to communicate when we’re far apart, generating positivity, gratitude, and hope during the trying times of COVID-19. It’s a way to free your mind and express your...
by Kevin Jokipii | Aug 28, 2021 | Event, Past, Recovery Stories
Discovering a Place for Us is a great collaboration that Painted Brain uses to give people a welcoming place to express themselves and their experiences through art. This has become a gift for those involved, to be able to heal and share through the arts. The talented...
