Downtown Studios
Explore and learn more about the Artist's Studios Located in Downtown San Pedro. Clicking on the artist name will pop up a map so you can locate and visit the studio spaces, while clicking on the artist icon will lead you to their personal websites or social pages.
Los Angeles Harbor Art was founded in 1995 by a group of local artists who wanted to create a space where they could showcase their work and connect with other artists in the area. Over the years, the gallery has grown into a vibrant community of creatives, with regular exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops.
I do photo-based collages, along with straight photography. In terms of photography, what I find interesting are the myriad of tiny moments around us all of the time which, often busily engaged in our own personal monologue, dialogue, or multilogue with ourselves within our own skulls, we can so easily miss. I think that life is lived best in these small instants and much of my photography contains the record of the moments that have surprised me with their abrupt vivacities.
For over 30 years as a sculptor and collector, I’ve dedicated myself to exploring the relationship between art, design, nature, and architecture. As an alum of Alfred University, I started creating art with clay and metal, showcasing my work in galleries and design showrooms worldwide. Most recently at Altasea and House 1002, I merge design, materials and vintage treasures together to create new works. Now, I’m thrilled to embark on an exciting new project— the creation of the new Bone Yard at Alta Sea.
I consider myself to be primarily a landscape painter. I paint landscapes of Coastal California, as well as scenes from my travels throughout California and the Southwest. As a third generation California native, I have enjoyed beach trips, back-packing and camping since I was a child. In this increasingly chaotic world, I feel that getting back to nature restores sanity and serenity and that is what I try to bring to my artwork. Oil paint is currently my primary medium, since I love its richness and intensity, but I also use soft pastel, another rich and intense medium. I begin a painting by selecting a subject that excites me. My goal is to paint expressively, yet maintain a sense of realism, and to convey my deep appreciation of the beauty of nature. My goal in painting outdoors is to capture the ever-changing light and deepening shadows, and my studio work builds on the knowledge of nature's colors learned from observing and painting outside.
Mixed-media works on paper and sculpture exploring process. Much of his nonrepresentational and abstract work grows out of his experiences and nature. His work has been exhibited in China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, across the US. Friedman’s artworks are in public, institutional, municipal and private collections in Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America.
**Regina Argentin Studio** is a space where creativity and nature intertwine. As both a painter and the creator of an organic, vegan luxury skincare line, my work is inspired by the beauty of natural elements, textures, and holistic well-being. My paintings explore [themes—e.g., nature, emotions, abstract expression], while my handcrafted skincare reflects my passion for pure, sustainable self-care. During the Open Studio Tour, you’ll experience an immersive blend of art and artisanal skincare, with original paintings on display and thoughtfully formulated skincare available to explore. I invite you to step into my world, where artistry and wellness come together in harmony. Website: www.reginaargentin.com
I am an MFA graduate out of Art Center College on Design and have been an active participant in the greater LA art community for over 5 decades. I was an Assistant Professor of Art and the Gallery Director at Mount St. Mary's University. In addition, I was a Regional Representative for the Western Association of Art Museums, and was on the board of the Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art ( LAICA), all the while continuing to produce as a studio artist. I have been represented over the years by galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New York.
Hesh is a photographic artist based in Los Angeles and New York, he has worked in the commercial production industry for over 20 years. Born in California but raised in New England, Hesh's work has been seen in galleries, advertisements, and publications across the US and Europe. He has been commissioned by companies such as Gatorade, Amazon, The Glenlivet, 3M, and many others. Hesh has also worked occasionally as a college art professor, designer, a really terrible DJ, and a very mediocre tattoo artist. IG: @heshphoto
I am a fine art painter, sculptor and a muralist for the city of Los Angeles. I have been residing in San pedro for 10 years after moving from the arts district in downtown LA. I have lended my talent to several murals, DOT boxes and continue to pursue submissions for any upcoming city projects. It is important for me to be part of my community, to educate through art, and hope to work more with youth in the future and beautify our city. I am celebrating twenty-six years a living working artist and recently published my first art book of art and life for the past quarter century.
Exceptional Children's Foundation San Pedro Art Center
Creating Artistic Opportunities for Adults with Developmental Disabilities since 1968.
Luz Mack-Durini is a Southern California artist raised in the small and picturesque country of Costa Rica. Working with mosaics for over twenty five years she has won several awards for her mosaic art and has been granted scholarships from The Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, The Touchstone Center for Crafts in Pennsylvania, and the Society of American Mosaic Artists. Luz works with a variety of materials including glass, crockery, stone, metal leaf, re-purposed hand-made clay objects; incorporating different techniques to achieve unique effects in her work. Currently, Luz divides her time creating mosaics at her studio, continuing her education in the Arts, and functioning as a Commissions Manager and Lead Instructor for public and private projects at Piece by Piece, a Los Angeles based non-profit organization and Social Enterprise that empowers residents by teaching them mosaic skills and help earn supplemental income.
Angels Gate Open Studios
Angels Gate Cultural Center is home to 50 studio artists who will have their studio doors open for guests to come and see their works.
EarthFirst! Pottery
I am a ceramic artist, making hand made functional pottery as well as one of a kind sculptures in beautiful San Pedro, California. I have been a studio artist at Angels Gate Cultural Center in since 2017. My work is available to see in person and online at the Angels Gate Artist Emporium.
Lauren Hale is a ceramicist and painter who found her artistic home at Angels Gate in 2021. She has called the LA region home for 8 years and found her love for ceramics through the guidance of Roy Kunisaki. Her curiosity, respect and reverence for clay has deepened her relationship with the natural world and is reflected in this landscape-inspired collection. K.C. Libman is a photographer, musician and painter. Raised in northern Arizona, his work focuses on the scale, energy and drama of desert and oceanscapes alike, from Sedona to Waikiki and points between. Natural elements like found shells and boards recovered from local beaches serve as both frame and medium for his oil paintings, prints and installations.
artsy-ist who appropriates arts practice itself (artoiserie, philosphoiserie, wabi-sloppy, terrorism, etc.)
My studio is a Gallery of all my works: ceramic sculpture, printmaking, photography, creative sewing and collectibles from around the world.
I am a studio artist at angels gate cultural center in San Pedro California. I received my MFA from Otis College of Art and Design in 2023 and have been a resident artist at Angels Gate since 2019. My art seeks to facilitate encounters with strange images.
Melodie Reay is an artist and educator living in Los Angeles. She received her BFA in ceramics and photography at Concordia University in Montreal, and her MFA in ceramics at Louisiana State University. Compelled by the indexical nature of clay, her work explores ideas of documentation and preservation based on impressions of her surroundings. Throughout her artistic career she has worked as a ceramics technician, university adjunct professor, instructor for community outreach programs for all ages, assistant gallery director, and small business owner. Her work has been shown internationally and she has been the recipient of several scholarships and awards. She was the artist in residence at AARK in Finland in 2016, MAWA in Winnipeg in 2019, and Vermont Studio Center and Shadbolt Center for the Arts in 2024.
Vanessa Madrid Studio
As a multidisciplinary artist, I create work that responds to the natural world, memory and the body. My themes are inspired by the dynamics of energy flow, vibration and the physics of resonance. I’m interested in energy rooted in, around, and between places, objects and living beings. Edges are important, places between outer and inner, boundaries and borders. These liminal spaces are where the magic is. I look to the in-between stages of energetic shifts for inspiration. My practice includes painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking. I use the language of abstraction to avoid singular interpretations. Curiosity and direct observation are essential starting points to every piece. I work intuitively, choosing materials that feel authentic to each piece. I try different colors and shapes, changing position, sizes, and textures until the piece reflects some part of what is there, or what is not there. The design process of stripping away, leaving only essential elements, is at the core of my practice. IG: @vanessamadridstudio
Dennis Keeley has worked as an artist, photographer, educator, and writer for more than 40 years. He has exhibited in numerous one person and group shows and he is published internationally in studies concerning urban circumstance and condition. He began his career as one of a group of photographers in the field of music portraiture. His portraits of musicians were utilized in hundreds of record albums and cd covers. He also worked for the J. Paul Getty Center Conservation and Research Institutes. His book "Looking for a City in America won numerous awards and Keeley was commissioned by the Getty Trust to document the construction of the Getty center’s Central Garden by artist Robert Irwin. In addition to being the photo editor for the LA WEEKLY, Keeley was the chair of the Photography and Imaging program at Art Center College of Design for 18 years
Delora Bertsch , AGCC Studio Artist / Raku Pottery
Interdisciplinary installation and media artist working with site-specific materials, dirt, water, fungi, plants and ecological agents of repair
Phoebe Barnum
work in a variety of materials, including ceramics, jewelry, oil stick drawings and installation
Carla Erausquin Bayona
Carla Erausquin is a second-year MFA candidate in the School of Art who engages with the fluidity of meaning through the transformation of visual forms. Her work explores the intersection of graphic design and sculptural art, where symbols and signs undergo physical changes that challenge their original interpretations. By translating her drawings into inflatable sculptures, Carla investigates how shifts in scale, materiality, and context alter the perception of familiar forms, highlighting the inherent instability of communication.
Lowell Nickel Artworks
Self directed mixed media visual artist with a half century of exhibiting mixed media objects, paintings, videos, and installations. The content and or concept of the work often reflects my thoughts related to earth sciences and environment concerns.
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Memory and energy inform my artistic practice, these two ethereal concepts provide space to inquire introspectively about experiences that have shaped my present awareness. The abstract paintings I make, whether intimate or large in scale, interpret and translate personal narratives and their enigmatic energies. Recent exhibitions include The Pleasure of My Company (Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion), Time Being (Wonzimer), Within a Realm (Tyler Park Presents), Incantation (Orange County Center for Contemporary Art) and the 24 hour performance, For Baby's Baby (Transformative Arts). Recent awards include the COLA Individual Artist Fellowship (2020), the Hermitage Artist Retreat Fellowship (2018) and the Georgia Fee Artist Residency (2016, France). Recent acquisitions include the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, The Harper Museum and private collections.
Roy Kunisaki has been an Angels Gate artist since 1998 and it is his first studio. His inspiration comes from his cultural background as well as the coastline around the South Bay. He incorporates materials in the area to capture the beauty of nature into his body of work.
Crafted Artists
CRAFTED is a handmade shopping experience featuring the work of LA’s best artisans and craftspeople. Our tastefully restored 1940’s-era warehouses are home to hundreds of individual artists and makers and a craft brewery, each presenting their unique handcrafted goods in a vibrant patchwork of shop spaces. Shop, take a class and meet the makers every weekend.
Adewole Arts features handmade pottery inspired by the traditional clay work of African women, heavily influenced by California beaches, fabric and an undying love of color. From color selections, pattern and motifs, appreciation of tradition to embrace of modern techniques, April plays with textile and ceramic arts to our delight. She creates pieces to be lived with, be well used in whatever capacity you see fit and welcomes the opportunity to exceed expectations with custom pieces.
Crochet amigurumi and art studio. Drop in studio for make and take. Slime, beading, and painting. Safe place for kids to create and be themselves.
Crochet Boutique at Crafted Port of L.A. I design women’s clothing and accessories, teach classes and host meetups. IG: @lovepetalscrochet
fabric, yarn, embroidery and art supply store
I am Nida Amin, originally a textile designer from Pakistan. I earned my design degree at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. For five years, I was immersed in the Pakistani fashion industry, designing high fashion apparel. In 2008, I relocated to Los Angeles to pursue my artistic journey and start a family. During this time, I dedicated myself to arts education, teaching drawing fundamentals and art therapy in local school districts. Three years ago, I refocused my talent towards drawing, primarily using pencil for its simplicity and expressive potential. My style embraces abstract surrealism, influenced by nature and enriched by personal experiences. Engaging with various art organizations in the South Bay area fuels my creative spirit. I am new to the art world , with five exhibitions under my belt including a few awards. My work remains subjective, inviting viewers to find their own interpretations and meanings.
Evil Eye Design Inc
I create a mix of bold & beautiful abstract, pop art, modern, contemporary and fine art. I paint paintings on canvas and make digital art on Procreate. My designs and art are either on canvas, mugs, tote bags, t-shirts, prints & accessory bags. These items I sell in my shop located at Crafted. IG: @evileye_designinc
Evettro is a professional glass art studio fueled by a deep passion for creativity. We take pride in our commitment to handmade artistry, steering clear of mass production. Our creations highlight the vibrant colors, unique textures, and captivating visual effects of glass. By blending our skills with our clients' visions and feelings, we craft pieces that elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Wunderkammer is a collective of artists, antiques, vintage, relics, oddities and curiosities from the darkest and brightest parts of the world. The German word Wunderkammer means “Chamber of wonders”. It is a movement set to inspire young and old, and spark the divine light of creativity within your soul.
In-Home and Drivable Open Studios
While these Studios are a bit off the trolley route, we invite you to drive and explore these amazing artist studios. Click on the artists name to link to the map and explore what all corners of San Pedro have to offer!
Susan Eileen Jizba is an Award-winning Screenwriter, Short Story & Flash Fiction Writer, and Photographer based in San Pedro, California. She loves writing supernatural features and flash fiction for fun, especially tiny tales that are 250 words or less. Throughout her career Susan gained an understanding of the entertainment business working for Disney, Beacon Pictures, Sony, and Samuel Goldwyn Films. She currently leads a Writers Group in the Industry Organization, Greenlight Women. IG: @theweaverofwords
Ted Twine is a studio artist based in San Pedro. IG: @tedtwine
As a furniture maker, I design and build pieces that are complementary to the setting and functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. I use local woods as well as sustainable woods from around the world to create heirloom quality objects that will hopefully be passed on to future generations.
Laurie Steelink is a cultural practitioner, visual artist and curator. Steelink's art studio is located in the same building as their curatorial project space CORNELIUS PROJECTS (CP). CP's intermittent programing focuses on the artists and cultural history of the Harbor Area including the South Bay and Long Beach.
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I transform recycled steel and salvaged materials into evocative works that channel my deepest ideas and emotions. By blending mixed media sculpture and painting, I craft pieces designed not only to inspire reflection but also to invite viewers into active dialogue about environmental solutions.
If you are interested in visiting this studio, please reach out to Marie herself through her Instagram page linked above. Abstract painter Mariethibeault.com, IG : @Mariethibeaultart
with guest artist/photographer Tim Truby
My goal is to create stories that elicit an emotional attraction or repulsion. Images that appear specific to the viewer’s but for each viewer, the story differs. The current series blends my love of renaissance still life paintings with Japanese Rope Bondage (Shibari / Kinbaku-bi). Replacing the animals with people in these images is used to change the expectation of this genre. This is not “animal rights” but a comment on wasteful consumption and unmitigated destruction of our environments and the once was bounty of this planet. In a parallel series, shibari is used to create the human body as a vase. This is to carry Mapplethorpe’s Flowers further and intersecting with bondage as a fine art. IG: @rlsfoto