Emily Saldivia- Slam Poet & Artist

Emily Saldivia specializes in slam poetry and the written word with a passion for shedding light on her personal experiences. Living in Los Angeles, she hopes to one day be able to share her works with as many people as possible.  . . . . . . . . . . “Holding...

Henry Taylor Museum

. . . . . . . . . . . . At Painted Brain, we love to step outside of the center to appreciate and get inspired by the amazing museums and galleries Los Angeles has to offer. Last week, 10 of us from the community center went to MOCA on Grand for the Henry Taylor...

Downtown Women’s Center – Los Angeles

Wreath Making Class: . . . . . . . . . . Before the Holidays, Painted Brain had the opportunity to facilitate a wreath making class at the Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles. Melissa Hernandez and Christina Reynolds from our community center hosted the event. The...

The artwork of Luis Castaneda Zacarias

. . . . . . . . . . This amazing work is made by this up and coming artist. The blending and shaping of these different objects create depth and shades in the illustrations. Color Pencil Illustration by Luis Castaneda Zacarias Color Pencil Illustration by Luis...

Sleep Hygiene

By: Douglas Meron Sleep Hygiene is about putting yourself in the best position to sleep well each and every night. There is a direct link between mental health challenges and sleep. Studies have shown that mental illness and sleep disruption share common and...