“ Hello, I'm marta?looking for a group nearby. I have more than a passing interest in poetry and would like to join this group. ”

“ Hello Everyone,I´m Silk Artist and Interior Designer, love the beauty around us and learning new things,I would love to meet new people and make great friends. ”

“ I am composer/songwriter and I am looking to meet like-minded artists. ”

“ I just moved here from Ohio. I would like to know where i can find a good zine!!! Please help CA is crazy big :) have a great day every1 ”

“ Looking to network and meet other genuine people. ”

“ Hey everybody! I've decided. I need to get out more darn it! So here I am, wish me luck! ”

“ Hi! I'd to get into voiceover work & to network with creative people passionate about human potential, health, metaphysics, music, film & comedy near SGV. I'm also into doing music projects with other singers/musicans/producers. Good luck 2 all! ”

“ As a a writer and as Certified Massage Therapist, I'm often isolated in my philosophies as well as my social life. I would welcome the opportunity to discover more meetups in the future. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I feel so isolated away from my former group of artist friends. It would be great to share some sense of community. ”

“ I have always believed that, What art offers is space a certain breathing room for the spirit? John Updike ”

“ I have a tendency to "hole up" so I'm thinking it's time I peeked my head out and met some people who like what I like...although that has an inclination to change as well... ”

“ Writing meetups are one of the ways I get my writing done, and stay inspired! ”

“ Hello I am a novice and would like to learn more about macbook, iphone etc. Look forward to meeting other users in the area. ”

“ Hello all! Im an artist whos studying illustration at Art Center College of Design. Im also looking for an art communtiy I can be with. :o) ”

“ I want to work on my figure drawing skill as much as possible.. ”

“ I am a sculptor and the organizer for The Los Angeles Art Group. If you want to meet and hang out with cool people, join the LAAG. We have a lot of fun events. Museums, Shows, Bars, Photo Hikes, Wine tasting etc. http://art.meetup.com/228 ”

“ I have just moved to the USA from Cape Town, South Africa. I was very involved with ballroom and Latin dancing and helped out with the beginners classes. Being a single senior, friends are important in my life, so I now need to meet new friends. ”

“ I LOVE SETTLERS!!! ”

“ Hi I'm looking to find a way to express my creative side, and meet new friends. I'm going through a life transition right now and I am ready for new ways to find peace and have fun. ”

“ I want to read the Artist's Way in a discussion group. ”

“ I'm looking for other people who want to make music their life... ”

“ Hello, I've been creating art since I was a little girl. I keep a pencil and pad near me...just in case I have a moment to create something. Lately I feel in a rut and would like to be inspired by others that love art, as I. ”

“ You're welcome to these: 1: SWAP GATHERINGS all over SoCal http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LA_Swaps Free: Swap COSTUMES Clothes DVD CD Books Games Computers Fabric Records etc 2: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEWWAVE80sDarkWaveDancerParty ”

“ Hi - I am a writer, photographer, dabble in acrylics - make shoes and love to explore - I live somewhere between Mexico, B.C. & Ontario. Born & bred in Orillia - Stephen Leacock's home town - why am I signing up - inspiration! ”

“ I have fibromyalgia and work from home. It's nice to get out and have intelligent conversation and avoid the isolation trap that working from home and having an illness can often promote. I enjoy making friends, have lived abroad ”

“ Hello! I am poet and student of English Lit. I am working my way into the halls of academia and onto the coffe tables of poetry readers. ”

“ I'm a former journalist and part of a private family literary foundation now focused on the film business, producing, writing and more...Serious. Lived on both coasts and in Europe, travel extensively, many interests Glynda Gayle "Glyn" ”

“ Hi, i want to meet talented floral designers. ”

“ I am a nude male figure model and have been modeling for about 13 years for life drawing, painting and sculpture classes. I am interested in meeting to model for members interested in painting or drawing a nude model. Either for pay or fun. ”

“ Hi, my name is Glen, I want these local Meetups to meet open minded people who love the joy of being nude. Who would enjoy going to Palm Springs and sharing the sun at an exlusive nudist resort. ”

“ I've studied various arts medium. Love ceramics and photography and talking about them. CuriousCreations. com if you want to see more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to be a part of a think tank; share inspiration, p.o.v's, etc...artist community ”

“ Hi I'm Jim Hallowes and I'm the host of the "Highly Sensitive People" Meetup that is called Santa Monica, but happens to meet in the Marina del Rey area on the third Wednesday of each month at SHARE, 5521 Grosvenor Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066. ”

“ I'm a freelance Desktop Publisher, Web Designer, PowerPoint Specialist, Business Forms Designer, and Photographer. I'd like these meetups so I can stay up-to-date and network as well. ”

“ I'm a native of Los Angeles living in Eagle Rock. I'm a composer for film/tv, having just finished "Catscratch" at Nickelodeon. Lots more info on my website. Can't wait to meet all of you! ”

“ Artist with an entrepreneur spirit. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get expose to people who love to draw and paint so that I can have activity that will enhance my skill. ”

“ metaphysics...hmmmm..goood ”

“ Figure drawing always gets me motivated to be creative. I enjoy being around other like minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I believe in the arts. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because they sound interesting! ”

“ For twelve years I have taught the Artist's Way and other creativity workshops in the Los Angeles area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be a better writer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like being around like-minded artists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to surround myself with other writers. ”

“ I am trying to get in shape and welcome the challenge. ”

“ I'm interested. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I beieve the book, no matter which is on paper or sand, is the final destination of all beautiful minds, ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to help enhance my artistic ability ”

“ Hello, my name is Giselle ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to find a place to sit and draw and paint, have some figure drawing sessions and meet people who love art. ”

“ I want to find people like me! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a writer and a painter who doesn't get enough time to write or paint. I'm hungry for the company of other artist-writers. What are you doing that might teach me something new? ”

“ Hello Everyone, I am an artist , I am looking for models to pose for me, my website is www.paul-torres.com, myspace site,myspace.com/paultorresartist , I am in Alhambra , call me at 213-268-6843,decent pay, thank you, your support is appreciated ”