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Sutton Studios & Gallery, 1890 Bryant Street (cross street Mariposa), Suite 306, San Francisco, CA 94110 (directions below)

Enjoy live musical entertainment from piano maestro Noam Eisen, accompanied by guest singer Veronica Malki.

7:30pm - 8:30pm Live digital portrait painting demonstration by Jeremy Sutton - see a painting created from scratch!

Works exhibited will include artworks created by Jeremy during his Picasso, van Gogh and Degas tableau vivant peformances at the de Young Museum. Also displayed will be recent figure drawings and documentation of the painted Heart on Union Square.

Throughout the weekend Jeremy will be drawing portrait sketches on paper. You can come along and sit for your own original hand-drawn portrait sketch. There will be a sittings reservation sheet at the studio to avoid lines.

Now is the time to invest in my art! A selection of my original paintings, drawings and fine art prints, including some earlier works never previously exhibited, will be on sale at special Open Studios pricing, only valid for the Open Studios weekend.

Sutton Studios & Gallery is on the third floor of an industrial building, 1890 Bryant Street, that used to be part of a Best Food mayonnaise factory (hence the “BF” on the entrance way floor). The building front door, on Bryant Street at the corner with Mariposa Street, will be open to the public for the duration of the Open Studios. Just come on up! 1890 Bryant is nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant historic Mission District amidst a vibrant community of artists, architects, film makers and vintners, Sutton Studios & Gallery is a beautiful 2,500 square foot facility with custom track lighting, 13' ceilings, 10' wide projection screen with surround sound, high speed wireless internet, wide format ink-jet printer, refreshment area, library corner, gallery, wet and digital painting areas, and seminar space. It is adjacent to excellent cafes (above Coffee Bar, one of the best in the city)and restaurants (Slow Club is close and delicous).

From the East take 9th Street/Civic Center exit, keep in middle lane and follow Harrison Street to Mariposa, turn left on Mariposa and Bryant is three blocks up.
From the South take Vermont Street exit off 101, left on Vermont, left on 17th, left on Bryant. The studio is on the right.
From the North take Golden gate Bridge to Lombard, then turn right on Van Ness. Follow Van Ness across Market until it becomes South Van Ness. Turn left on 17th, right on Bryant, studio is on the right.
Click here for map and MapQuest directions.

The studio is ten minutes by car from the city center, twenty minutes drive from San Francisco International Airport and is easily accessed by public transport (make use of the 511 Trip Planner). The 27 bus runs right in front of the studio door and the number 22 and 9 buses pass within two blocks. During Open Studios you should be able to find free street parking close by. Additionally there is three hour free parking at the Potrero Center two blocks away (16th and Bryant). Do not leave any valuables or bags on show in your car (a recommended precaution where ever you park in San Francisco).