This is the studio of illustrator Julia Rothman and her husband, filmmaker Jan Oliver Lucks. But it is also a place for all of us - to be creative, meet other fun people, draw, dance, talk, experiment. The space is located at 543 Union St at Nevins in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
upcoming events
Please arrive on time. Entry is only possible during the 20 minutes before the event starts due to building access restrictions.
THU | April 2 | 7 - 9pm
Speed Portrait Night $30
Imagine speed dating but drawing instead of talking! Also nix the romance. We will sit in pairs across from each other and rotate after 6 minutes until everyone has been drawn. We will share all the portraits on the wall and see how everyone saw everyone. This is gonna be super chaotic in all the best ways! Please bring loose paper for this- not bound books so we can hang all the portraits at the end. And whatever supplies you want. Beer and seltzer is complimentary. Ticket non-refundable.
THU | April 9 | 7 - 9pm
Show & Draw with Julia $25
Bring an object no larger than a loaf of bread, something curious, ordinary, meaningful, or mysterious. We’ll begin by briefly introducing the objects we’ve brought, then settle into a fast-paced, drawing round.
Each object will get drawn by each artist- seven minutes to sketch, then pass your object to the next person. Each object gets drawn on its own piece of paper. At the end of the night, we’ll hang all the drawings together arranged by object to see how a single thing can multiply into many visions. Every object will be interpreted again and again, through different eyes, styles, and marks.
All materials and skill levels welcome. Bring your object and your favorite drawing materials. Ticket non-refundable.
Sun | April 12 | 6 - 8.30pm
Nude Life Drawing $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
MON | April 13 | 7 - 9pm
Speed Portrait Night $30
Imagine speed dating but drawing instead of talking! Also nix the romance. We will sit in pairs across from each other and rotate after 6 minutes until everyone has been drawn. We will share all the portraits on the wall and see how everyone saw everyone. This is gonna be super chaotic in all the best ways! Please bring loose paper for this- not bound books so we can hang all the portraits at the end. And whatever supplies you want. Beer and seltzer is complimentary. Ticket non-refundable.
WED | APRIL 15 | 7 - 9pm
Seen Here: CONTORTIONIST $35
Join us for a drawing session featuring contortionist model Anna Venizelos and witness the incredible range of the human body. Anna will hold striking poses that will seem impossible. From backbends to splits to seemingly gravity defining movement, we will capture her sculptural beauty in our drawings.
As always, our guest will be in conversation with journalist Joshua David Stein, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the life in circus arts. Anna toured with Cirque du Soleil, appeared in the film The Greatest Showman, and performed in the Metropolitan Opera's production of Cosí Fan Tutte.
This is part of a drawing night series celebrating unexpected subjects. Each event features someone with a unique craft or story and gives you a chance to draw them as they work or perform. It’s part interview, part figure drawing, and always something a little different. Please bring your own materials. Drinks provided. Ticket non-refundable.
Sun | April 19 | 6 - 8.30pm
Nude Life Drawing $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Sun | April 26 | 6 - 8.30pm
Nude Life Drawing $30
Join us for a nude life drawing event featuring dynamic poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. Artists of all skill levels are warmly welcome—just remember to bring your own materials! Beer and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
