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.
TUE | August 12 | 7 - 9pm
Speed Portrait Night $28
Imagine speed dating but drawing instead of talking! Also nix the romance. We will sit in pairs across from each other and rotate after 5 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, wine, seltzer is complimentary. Ticket non-refundable.
Sun | AUGUST 17 | 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, wine, and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Model: Emily
Thu | August 21 | 7 - 9pm
Seen Here: Opera Singer $30
In this edition of Seen Here, we welcome a professional opera singers Opera Collective for an evening of expressive poses, costume drama, and larger-than-life presence. Expect sweeping arms, intense emotion, and maybe even a high note or two — all ready to be captured in your unique drawing style. Our guests will be in conversation with journalist Joshua David Stein, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life on the operatic stage. From warm-ups to wardrobe, we’ll get the inside scoop while you sketch the spectacle. Not a nude session.
THU | August 28 | 7 - 9pm
Speed Portrait Night $28
Imagine speed dating but drawing instead of talking! Also nix the romance. We will sit in pairs across from each other and rotate after 5 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, wine, seltzer is complimentary. Ticket non-refundable.
SUN | AUGUST 31 | 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, wine, and seltzer is complimentary. Age 18+. Ticket non-refundable.
Model: TBD
