Today is Galentine’s Day and to celebrate the occasion, I recently visited Shot of Art in downtown Los Angeles with two of my friends.
Shot of Art has several different art packages to choose from. We participated in what’s called “Fluid Art” where you create cool patterns from acrylic paint, silicone and a torch burner. Admittedly I am not that great at painting, so this form of abstract art really helped me get over my creative block!
First our paint instructor had us choose 4-5 colors.
(Paint cannisters displayed in lobby)
Then we assembled our paint station.
Our paint instructor, Ozzy, guided us through the steps and soon we had a canvas full of paint!
After tilting and turning our canvases, we got it to where we liked what we saw. Then it was time for Ozzy to use the torch burner on our paintings.
It might be hard to tell, but the torch creates a cool pattern on the painting. I think it has to do with the heat and how it affects the paint. He explained it but I was so mesmerized by the process that I can’t recall exactly how it works. All I know is that I loved the effect!
After we were done with painting our canvas, we were allowed to paint the walls of the room and take photos!
The whole experience takes about an hour. They have other types of art experiences that range from painting a bear figurine to ‘Shooting & Spinning’ where you shoot down water balloons that are filled with paint onto your canvas. You can even host birthday parties for up to 40 people! One thing to take note of is that your painting will need a minimum of two days for drying. So you’ll have to go back to Shot of Art after a couple days to pick up your masterpiece! 😉
I was told that they will hold it for a maximum of two weeks, so I plan on picking it up this weekend. I can’t wait to see the finished product.
It’s a super fun experience and great for a date night, Girls Night Out or even a team building event! This Galentine’s celebration allowed me to spend time with friends. Having a creative outlet was a great reminder that love can be expressed in so many ways and to celebrate the good things in your life! Thank you, Shot of Art, for hosting us. We had a great time painting our canvases!
LOCATION
Shot of Art LA
801 Mateo Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
(Parking: There are parking spaces in front of the building. It’s free to park, but there are limited spots.)
For more information and to book your tickets, visit the website here. Also, make sure to check out their Instagram account to get the latest updates!
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received complimentary tickets which helped facilitate this review. All images and opinions are 100% my own.
That looks like fun!! I love those round art pieces… beautiful!!! I wish we had things like this to do in our area.
This is so cool! I love all of the colors. Galentine’s day is the best. I prefer it to Valentine’s Day, honestly.
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I think this is my favorite adventure I’ve seen you take…looks super fun!
This place is perfect for creating canvas art for my bedroom. I like the way these look.
This Shot of Art place looks amazing! My husband and I love art, and this would be so much fun. It would be nice if we had something like this in our area.
An art class sounds like a ton of fun especially painting. I’ll have to take a class like this in my area one day.
this looks such a fun place and definitely a great way to spend time with friends..
I love how they offer different art experiences, catering to various interests and skill levels.
I love how you highlighted the various activities and experiences offered, from painting and crafting to mingling with friends and making new connections.
Shot of Art LA provided the perfect setting for a memorable Galentine’s Day celebration.
Oh wow, this looks like such a fun and different way to celebrate Galantines day. It sounds like they have a varied selection of things to do there.
This sounds like such a fun and unique way to celebrate Galentine’s Day! I’ve been looking for something different than the usual dinner and movie night with my girlfriends, and Shot of Art seems like a perfect place!
This studio looks like it was a lot of fun to get creative, cut loose, and get messy!
This looks so fun and creative! It is nice to find something different to do. Looks like you guys had a blast!
Ohhh that really looks fun! Very colorful backdrops! Low brow art is cool!