I gave myself one week to write and draw my very first manga — all while traveling through Japan. From hunting art supplies ...

A lix Hillmer's passion for creatures like witches, monsters and mermaids shines through in her work thanks to vibrant use of ...

For first-time visitors, the North Hollywood Swap Meet can seem overwhelming, but a few strategic approaches help maximize that $30 budget. Arrive with a general plan but remain flexible—some of the ...

Artisan/Santa Fe, a 50-year-old art supply store on Cerrillos Road, has a decades-old memento from its most famous customer.

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of shopping for the holidays? Try one of these small, independent stores in Los Angeles where you can enjoy refreshments while you pick up gifts.

Plateau Creative Arts Center invites the public to experience Drawn Together: The Art of the Plateau Sketchers, a vibrant and ...

For the ultimate cost savings, you can check out books from the library. Most libraries have free e-books or audiobooks that ...

Gekkoso is an art supply store with a retro atmosphere located along the Hanatsubaki Street in Ginza 8-chome. It was established in 1917. A lot of foreign people come here, too. There are about 90 ...

This was one of the weeks when is was hard to get motivation to do a column. Could it be from a bad head cold, writer’s block or burnout from 627 trick-or-treaters on Halloween? Sadly it is from ...