Enjoyed a fun show by Metalachi at Levitt Pavilion in Macarthur Park.
Read MoreAdunni and Nefertiti and Martha Redbone at Grand Performances
Dropped by Grand Performances to see Adunni and Neferetiti and Martha Redbone for another show and some painting on saturday.
Read MoreNina Simone Tribute at Grand Performances
I went to a beautiful free concert at Grand Performances in tribute to Nina Simone. It was a great night of classic Nina Simone songs played by a great group of musicians.
Read MoreMalathi Iyengar's Love Trajectory at Grand Performances
I went and Malathi Iyengar's "Love Trajectory" at Grand Performances. Here are some sketches from the night.
Read MoreFishtank Ensemble at the Levitt Pavilion
I went over to join the wonderful folks from Art Division, who were creating a community mural. It was fun drawing with artists from Art Division and with them, encouraging little kids to join the fun. Afterwards, I watched Fishtank Ensemble perform at the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park. Summer has begun!
Alan Broadbent - Heart to Heart Album Cover
Two time Grammy winner, Jazz pianist and composer Alan Broadbent's new solo piano album "Heart to Heart" is out now, featuring a watercolor sketch of mine on the cover. I painted it live at the Catalina Jazz Club during a performance by the Charlie Haden Quartet.
Read MoreElephants with Guns at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles 2013
I checked out a short set with the new lineup of the band Elephants with Guns at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles' Rhythm Village, put on by Rukus Avenue. It was a short and powerful set. I can't wait to see a longer set by the band. I managed a few quick sketches of Jayson Joseph and Nikhil Cooper.
Art of Music Night 3: Pakistan
Two weeks after the last Art of Music event, we held our third night time event in the series at the Levantine Cultural Center. This time, I focused on Pakistan. The story turned from traveling in countries and connecting to cultures I had never met before, to going home.
Read MoreRupa and the April Fishes at the Mint
Watercolor sketches from Rupa and the April Fishes at the Mint
Read MoreSheetal Gandhi "I Am You" at the Annenberg Community Beach House
I went to see my friend Sheetal Gandhi perform her new piece "I Am You" at the Annenberg Community Beach House along with Meena Murugesan. Here's a watercolor I did during her wonderful performance.
Read MoreEncounter at East West Players
Here's a sketch I managed in the dark during the "Encounter" show at East West Players in downtown Los Angeles tonight.
Read MoreSaul Williams at the Hotel Cafe
I had the pleasure of seeing Saul Williams at the Hotel Cafe last night with my friends Tyme and Jayson. Here are some watercolor sketches I managed while being inspired by some powerful spoken word performances.
Read MoreEWG at Sofar LA
I managed a sketch during each short set by York, Tyler Lyle, Elephants with Guns and Chasing Kings.
Read MoreEWG at Tuesday Night Cafe
I got to see my friends Elephants with Guns perform at the Tuesday Night Cafe, and managed this quick sketch.
Coastal Beauty
Stopped along the coastal highway to take in some of the breath taking beauty on the way to San Francisco. I managed this watercolor while being battered by the wind. My fingers were sore from holding on to the paper by the time I decided to leave, but it was worth it to stop off the highway, and hike down through thick shrubs and flowers to spend some time admiring nature.
Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan (S.A.R.A.)
Sketches of Sounds and Rhythms of Afghanistan (S.A.R.A.) performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall courtyard.
Read MoreOmar Kazmi of Elephants with Guns
A watercolor sketch of my friend Omar Kazmi of Elephants with Guns
Read MorePandit Hariprasad Chaurasia Bansuri/Flute Concert at the Skirball Center
Watercolor sketches of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia playing bansuri/flute at the Skirball Center part of the World Sacred Music Festival.
Read MoreNiambi Sims at Soul Kitchen
Niambi Sims performs at Mark Anthony Benson's Soul Kitchen at the Industry Jazz Cafe in Culver City. A watercolor sketch of the performance.
Read MoreJourney to Sindh
A journey to Sindh to seek out folk musicians to record music for a short film turns into much more. The people and culture of Sindh made this journey.
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