#ThrowbackThursday We had a full house “Stitch & Stick” workshop that happened a few weeks ago, led by our amazing Exploring the Arts senior intern, Issella.🧵✨
We are so proud of Issella— for her growth over the last two years, creativity, and intention she brought to this internship and workshop. 💫
A huge thank you to @picnicstudiola for generously hosting us—we had such a lovely time in your space and are looking forward to more collaborations in the future. ✨
If you couldn’t make it to the event, don’t worry! Visit our Skillshare webpage— link in our bio to download the takeaway sheet Issella created and make your own plush keychain at home 🪡🧸
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#SideStreetProjects #Skillshare #CreativeCommunity #ArtistsWorkHere
REMINDER 🚨 This Saturday 4/18 @sidestreetorg is hosting a FREE ‘stitch & stick’ workshop at Picnic Studio! 10am-1pm. Open to all ages & all skill levels welcome. Register required (link in bio). 🧵🪡
Our second artist-designed shirt is here! Featuring Picnic Studio artist Anthony Perez’s take on the three Spider-Man lead actors: Tobey, Tom, and Andrew.
Originally painted in sumi ink, Anthony’s expressive brushwork reflects his love of Marvel and comic books, bringing a raw, energetic take to these familiar characters.
50% of each sale goes directly to Anthony, and 50% supports Picnic Studio, helping us continue building opportunities for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our first drop sold out quickly & limited quantities available. Shop now — link in bio!
Each shirt is hand screen printed by @risostudioarts
Our second artist-designed t-shirt is here! Featuring Picnic Studio artist Anthony Perez’s take on the three Spider-Man lead actors: Tobey, Tom, and Andrew. 🕷️🕸️
Originally painted in sumi ink, Anthony’s expressive brushwork reflects his love of Marvel and comic books. His unique way of interpreting form brings a fresh energy to these familiar characters.
50% of each sale goes directly to Anthony, and 50% supports Picnic Studio, helping us continue building opportunities for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our first drop sold out quickly & limited quantities available. Shop now ~ link in bio!
Each shirt is hand screen printed by @risostudioarts
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Photo 1: Picnic Studio artist Anthony wearing a Spider-Man mask and glove, posing in the studio while wearing his artist-designed shirt ‘Tobey Tom & Andrew’.
Photo 2: Anthony smiling and posing in the studio wearing his Spider-Man shirt design.
Photo 3: Anthony’s original drawing of the three Spider-Man characters on paper with a reference image nearby.
Photo 4: Anthony working on his Spider-Man drawing at a table using black ink and reference images.
Photo 5: Anthony pointing to his original Spider-Man drawing hanging on the wall next to him.
Photo 6: ‘Tobey Tom & Andrew’ t-shirt hanging in the Picnic Studio studio space.
Our first @picnicstudiola artist designed merch drop is almost sold out! Thank you so much for supporting Molly Rose and Picnic Studio. 🥹 Only 4 shirts left (1 Medium, 2 Large and 1 2XL). Link in bio! We’ll be sharing more artist-designed pieces (very) soon. 👀
Our first artist-designed t-shirt is AVAILABLE NOW! Link in bio! 𓅪𓅪𓅪
This shirt features six birds native to Pasadena, illustrated in colored pencil by Picnic Studio artist Molly Rose. Molly loves birds (and bird watching!) and is endlessly curious about the world around her. She’s always learning and observing, and this piece reflects her attention to detail and unique perspective as an artist.
This launch is especially meaningful to us because it’s one of the ways we support artists not just creatively, but financially. 50% of each sale goes directly to Molly, and 50% supports @picnicstudiola ~ helping us continue providing inclusive arts programming for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
+ More artist merch drops are coming soon! Stay tuned.
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1. Molly, the artist who drew the Birds of Pasadena shirt, stands outside wearing it and holding binoculars.
2. Brown t-shirt featuring six colored pencil bird illustrations labeled “Birds of Pasadena.”
3. Molly wearing the shirt and looking through binoculars in a sunny outdoor garden.
4. Molly drawing birds at a table with colored pencils and printed reference photos.
5. Molly sketching bird outlines at a studio table while working from reference images.
6. Bird drawings and reference photos spread across a studio table in progress.
7. Birds of Pasadena t-shirt hanging on display inside the studio.
Stitch & Stick! 🧶 🪡 Join our Exploring the Arts senior intern, Teaching Artist, Issella Martinez, in a hands on workshop that introduces crafting in a wearable manner! This workshop will allow attendees to learn how to use fabric to create special and unique plush pins or keychains of their choice. ✨🔑
Limited spots available, register today!
🔗 Link in our bio under “Events/classes”.
This event is free and open to all ages. All skill levels are welcome.
Picnic Studio
723 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Saturday, April 18th
10 am - 1 pm
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#SSP #ArtistsWorkHere #SideStreetProjects #PatchMaking #StitchAndStick
Huge thank you to BLICK Art Materials for donating art supplies to our studio! @blickartmaterials
Access to quality supplies makes such a difference as artists experiment, grow their skills, and bring their ideas to life at Picnic Studio. We’re so grateful for your support of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Photo 1: Artist smiling while painting a colorful artwork at a studio table surrounded by watercolor paints.
Photo 2: Artist seated at a studio table creating a colorful drawing with oil pastels.
Photo 3: Artist concentrating while coloring a large drawing with oil pastels at a studio table.
Photo 4: Artist posing with a paintbrush in the studio with artwork displayed behind her.
Photo 5: Artist resting her head beside a colorful painting and Posca paint markers on a studio table.
Photo 6: Colorful paintings with handwritten Whitney Houston song lyrics displayed on a studio table.
Photo 7: Artist drawing with colored pencils at a studio table surrounded by art supplies.
Photo 8: Artist painting a detailed illustration using watercolor paints at an easel.
Photo 9: Artist holding an oil pastel while working on a colorful painting at a studio table.
Photo 10: Two colorful paintings hanging on a line to dry in the studio.
Happy Monday ~ in the studio with Emanuel working on a commissioned vinyl collab and Brenda working on a chakras painting. ☀️
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Photo 1: Two artists standing in a bright studio space, smiling beside a table covered in artwork and supplies, with colorful paintings displayed on the walls behind them.
Photo 2: Artist seated at a wooden table drawing on vinyl record covers, with paint markers and artwork spread out, and paintings clipped along the wall behind him.
Photo 3: Close-up of two vinyl record covers covered in colorful painted drawings, resting on a paint-splattered studio table.
Photo 4: Artist seated at a table painting with watercolor, brushes and paint palettes in front of her, with artwork hanging on the wall behind.
Photo 5: Close-up of a watercolor painting of a human figure labeled with chakras, displayed on a wooden studio table with red paint in the background.
