Los Angeles Art Retreat: Illustration, Animation & Comics in the City (FULL PAYMENT)

$1,500.00

📍 Los Angeles, CA
📆 September 1 - September 5, 2025
👩‍🎨 2 of 12 spots available

‼️ The total cost of this trip is $1,500. A deposit payment of $300 secures your place, and the remaining $1,200 is due two months before the trip (July 1st, 2025). Deadline to join is August 1st, 2025!

Join me for a 5-day immersive art retreat in Los Angeles, where we’ll explore diverse neighborhoods, sketch together, and dive deep into the business of being a visual artist. Whether you’re interested in illustration, comics, animation, or growing your brand on social media, this experience is designed to help you hone your artistic skills, gain industry insights, and build connections with like-minded creatives.

Unlike traditional group trips, accommodations and transportation are NOT included, making this retreat ideal for LA locals or those arranging their own stay.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to two months before the trip start date.

🌟 What to Expect:

  • Sketching & inspiration in iconic locations like The Broad, Huntington Library, Santa Monica Beach, and Echo Park

  • Hands-on workshops on making money as an artist, networking, and pitching a graphic novel

  • Behind-the-scenes insights on working in animation, illustration, and comics in 2025

  • Portfolio review sessions with peer feedback

  • Group dinners, meet-ups, and optional social events to foster your creative community

📌 What’s Included:
✔️ All workshops & portfolio reviews
✔️ Admission to museums, gardens, and all group activities
✔️ 2 group dinners & planned optional events

❎ What’s NOT Included:
❌ Hotels & accommodations
❌ Transportation
❌ Meals outside of group dinners & personal expenses

📍 Los Angeles, CA
📆 September 1 - September 5, 2025
👩‍🎨 2 of 12 spots available

‼️ The total cost of this trip is $1,500. A deposit payment of $300 secures your place, and the remaining $1,200 is due two months before the trip (July 1st, 2025). Deadline to join is August 1st, 2025!

Join me for a 5-day immersive art retreat in Los Angeles, where we’ll explore diverse neighborhoods, sketch together, and dive deep into the business of being a visual artist. Whether you’re interested in illustration, comics, animation, or growing your brand on social media, this experience is designed to help you hone your artistic skills, gain industry insights, and build connections with like-minded creatives.

Unlike traditional group trips, accommodations and transportation are NOT included, making this retreat ideal for LA locals or those arranging their own stay.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to two months before the trip start date.

🌟 What to Expect:

  • Sketching & inspiration in iconic locations like The Broad, Huntington Library, Santa Monica Beach, and Echo Park

  • Hands-on workshops on making money as an artist, networking, and pitching a graphic novel

  • Behind-the-scenes insights on working in animation, illustration, and comics in 2025

  • Portfolio review sessions with peer feedback

  • Group dinners, meet-ups, and optional social events to foster your creative community

📌 What’s Included:
✔️ All workshops & portfolio reviews
✔️ Admission to museums, gardens, and all group activities
✔️ 2 group dinners & planned optional events

❎ What’s NOT Included:
❌ Hotels & accommodations
❌ Transportation
❌ Meals outside of group dinners & personal expenses

ITINERARY

  • We’ll kick off our retreat with a casual meet-and-greet at Pan Pacific Park, where you'll get to know fellow artists and set your creative intentions for the trip. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a group dinner and an optional post-dinner hangout to soak in the energy of the city. This is a great chance to connect, share your artistic journey, and get inspired for the days ahead!

  • We’ll start the day drawing at The Broad Museum, focusing on the relationship between scale and human presence in our sketches. Afterward, we’ll explore Little Tokyo, taking in the neighborhood’s rich culture and history while finding artistic inspiration along the way. The afternoon wraps up with an art career workshop on networking, where we’ll discuss how to connect with industry professionals and build meaningful relationships in the creative world.

  • Today’s adventure takes us to The Huntington Library, where we’ll immerse ourselves in nature and challenge ourselves to design characters inspired by plants. After sketching and exploring the gardens, we’ll dive into a workshop focused on monetizing your art career, covering key strategies for turning your creativity into a sustainable income. The day concludes with an optional visit to a local gallery for more artistic inspiration.

  • We’ll start our morning with beachside sketching, focusing on composing scenes with varied horizon lines to create dynamic compositions. In the afternoon, we’ll hold two industry-focused workshops: one on pitching a graphic novel and another on what to expect in an animation or graphic novel career in 2025. These sessions will provide insider knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the creative industry.

  • On our final day, we’ll meet in Echo Park for a storytelling challenge, creating a 4-panel comic or an illustration based on a favorite memory from the retreat. In the afternoon, we’ll have a portfolio and peer review session, offering feedback and guidance to help refine your work. We’ll celebrate our creative journey with a final group dinner, and for those who want to end on a high note, an optional goodbye karaoke party!