ARTIST AS MUSE: SURREAL LILFE DRAWING w/ Elena Stonaker
An immersive drawing experience rooted in observation, imagination, and quiet discovery.
Step into a lush, serene environment created by artist Elena Stonaker—a living vignette of sculptural forms, painted models, and evocative textures designed to awaken curiosity and invite creative exploration.
This is self-guided drawing with no formal instruction and no pressure—simply space to observe, create, and immerse yourself in the act of making.
Whether you are a practicing artist or simply creatively curious, this experience welcomes all.
What to Expect
Within Elena’s carefully composed world, drawing becomes more than technique—it becomes a meditative practice of seeing.
Participants are invited to:
- Observe sculptural forms and live painted models
- Create intuitive sketches and visual responses
- Slow down and engage deeply with the senses
- Explore imagination, symbolism, and personal narrative
- Connect with the reciprocal relationship between artist and muse
This is a quiet celebration of the human form, creativity, and presence.
No instruction. No critique. No pressure.
Only space to create.
About the Artist
Elena Stonaker is a multi-media artist whose practice spans interactive textile installations, painting, sculpture, design, video, and participatory experiences.
Her work explores the intersection of art and healing, creating surreal feminine worlds rooted in archetypal imagery, softness, beauty, and comfort—spaces that feel safe for both growth and vulnerability.
Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Old and New Art, and in collaborations in Oaxaca with Zapotec master ceramicist Adrian Martinez Alarcón and Rodrigo Trevi.
What to Bring
- Your preferred drawing / mark-making materials
- Comfortable clothing
- Optional cushion or floor mat
- Open curiosity
Community Supported Pricing
This experience is offered on a sliding scale of $20–$40. Choose the tier that feels right for you. All ticket levels include the same experience; higher tier purchases help support accessible community programming.
