Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style with Sustain Frame

Published February 13, 2024
Photography by John Leon Jansen

In a celebration of love and creativity this Valentine's Day season, we had the pleasure of joining Sustain Frame for an enchanting evening at Venus Space and Shop in Williamsburg. The Expressionist Workshop: Body Love Edition provided guests with a personal palette of watercolor pigments, meticulously crafted from an array of fruits and plants showcased in the delectable dessert offerings by the talented Zehra Mirza.

The sounds of Billie Holiday and Etta James swirled in the background as the small group of attendees delved into an exploration of artistic expression, capturing and painting their own designs and still life compositions. Guests were then treated to a captivating 30-minute figure drawing session, featuring the graceful presence of model Camille L. Blue. A floral-crafted photo booth, curated by photographer John Leon Jansen, allowed guests to savor the memory of the evening in style.

Stay tuned for future events where we continue to celebrate art, community, and self-discovery in partnership with Sustain Frame.

 
Three women are smiling and painting in front of a white washed brick wall. Flowers and candles are on the table in front of the women..
A woman is dipping a paint brush in a palette with a gold ring around her thumb.
A Black woman with braids is sitting and leaning against a silk covered stool posing for people who are drawing. Flowers and candles are around her.
A drink with a cherry and dried roses. A non-alcoholic spirit bottle with Gnista is next to it.
A white rose in the foreground with red velvet brownies and cookies on plates lined on a table. A white mannequin wearing a fur hat is in the background.

This evening was made possible by the following people and sponsors: