The Arboretum Los Angeles

Kris Keys led two watercolor painting experiences at The Arboretum Los Angeles. She leads participants through an exclusive watercolor painting experience utilizing the therapeutic qualities of florals to catalyze self-discovery. Kris’ swift flow of painting focuses on the release of endorphins while she calmly imparts beginner water coloring technique. Through sharing the discoveries of her own journey, Kris cultivates a uniquely luxurious practice that both uncovers and deepens intrapersonal understandings of creativity, healing, and reflection in order to improve overall wellness.

“Watercolor painting helps you to release idea of being perfect. It's one of the only mediums that makes you take a backseat to the process. You become the student and the paint becomes the teacher leading you through each flow of color. Painting with watercolors is a practice of surrender.”

— Kris Keys

Here’s what people are saying about the class.

“My first class with a paint brush in my hand, and I loved it! Please, teach more classes for beginners. A series would be perfect for myself and a few friends. I just completed two months of botanical illustration, which I enjoyed and learned a lot-including my desire to use water colors and be more abstract.”

-Karen Rabwin

“Music and ambiance was relaxing and enabled me to focus on painting. I loved Kris's energy and support throughout the class.”

-Nobuko Kikekawa

“I went and bought more watercolors and paintbrushes that hold water. I watercolor my roses. It is very relaxing and helps shut off the mind. Thank you. Would love to watercolor a scarf.”

-Pam Frizel

Thank you to The Arboretum Los Angeles, and our sponsors Arteza, Viviva Colors for this partnership. To stay updated on Inner Discovery Classes in a city near you, sign up for our mailing list below.