If you're feeling colorful and in a painting mood, sign up to help paint spheres for the Portraits of Hope project! The last time they were here, all the lifeguard towers became bright and colorful in what seemed like an overnight transition for a summer. I didn't realize this organization was behind it. And now they're back and it's an opportunity not to be missed!
Headquarters will be in El Segundo for the next three months or so until all the spheres are complete (I believe there's a thousand or more?) and will then be taken and displayed at MacArthur Park in Downtown LA.
Essentially, you get to paint giant beach balls with pre-lined forms on them. It's fun, it's creative, it's colorful, and it's just happy. You just have to paint somewhat inside the lines (which is harder than it looks) – but even that isn't a qualifying condition. You just need to be able to paint. Or watch paint dry.
It was seriously so fun to be a small part of this Los Angeles community project. It's for people of all ages so kids to not-kids are able to participate.
