Tag: SF artist

  • Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Pear, 2026, oil pastel on paper, 6×5”
  • Artist Studio Visit + Gallery Tour

    Artist Studio Visit + Gallery Tour


    Private Studio Visit & Curated Gallery Afternoon.

    Step into an afternoon designed to connect, inspire, and elevate your art collecting journey. This is more than a studio visit, it’s a personalized experience.

    What Awaits You.

    • Private Studio Tour: A one-on-one visit with the artist in their studio.
    • Two Curated Gallery Visits: Explore handpicked exhibitions alongside the gallerists.
    • An Intimate Connection: Learn insights, stories, and artist perspectives in an afternon tailored for meaningful conversation and discovery.

    Reserve Your Afternoon.
    To reserve your spot, or learn more contact Nate directly at nate@natemahoney.com or text (415)238-7743

    Spaces are limited to ensure the highest level of privacy and personalization.

    $160 paid in advance.

  • Art Workshop: Seasonal Planning for Artists and Creatives

    Art Workshop: Seasonal Planning for Artists and Creatives

    My Seasonal Planning Workshop leverages the Double Diamond design process as a foundation to explore, define, and align priorities for the year.

    Participants use this structured approach to identify key goals, evaluate ongoing initiatives, and strategically prioritize and reprioritize work for each quarter.

    Held seasonally, the workshop is most impactful when conducted at the start of the new year and again mid-year in June or July, ensuring priortities remain adaptive, focused, and aligned with evolving creative needs and business opportunities.

    • Date, time, and RSVP link will be added soon!
  • Art Workshop: Experimental Filmmaking.

    Art Workshop: Experimental Filmmaking.

    Join us for an experimental filmmaking workshop.

    I’ll screen my short art films, get hands on with direct animation, and we’ll make a collaborative film that gets spliced together and keeps growing every workshop. It’s become a living artwork built by the community.

    All materials will be provided.

    • The next workshop will be June 30th in West Marin at Black Mountain Ranch.
    • RSVP link will be added soon.
  • Artwork in progress: Chalk pastel experiment.

    Artwork in progress: Chalk pastel experiment.

    Dolphin, 2026, chalk pastel on paper, 5”x6”
  • Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Artwork in progress: Oil pastel experiment.

    Sail Away: Dark and Stormy, 2026, oil pastel on paper, 12x11x1”
  • Celebrating Lunar New Year: Artists’ Dinner in Chinatown

    Celebrating Lunar New Year: Artists’ Dinner in Chinatown

    I recently hosted a vibrant and heartfelt artist’s dinner in the heart of Chinatown. It was to celebrate Lunar New Year and benefit CCSC a local non-profit organization.

    Soon, more photos from the event will be added. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this memorable night!

    This special evening united talented artists from the recent Urban Romance art show. It was a night filled with community, culture, and creativity. Our venue was filled with the warm energy of friends and collaborators. The tables were adorned in festive Lunar New Year colors. The décor reflected the celebration.

    Guests enjoyed sharing stories about their artwork. They shared the inspirations behind their pieces. They also reveled in the joy of coming together for a meaningful cause. The highlight of the night was the sense of connection.

    Artists and supporters gathered to celebrate Lunar New Year. They also supported vital community programming through the non-profit partnership. Delicious dishes and lively conversation set the tone for an evening that felt both intimate and inspiring.

  • Happy Birthday Maria! Personalized, Artist led Walking tour in Downtown San Francisco.

    Happy Birthday Maria! Personalized, Artist led Walking tour in Downtown San Francisco.

    I ended 2025 on a high note with one of the most joyful birthday celebrations ever!

    Link to book my Downtown San Francisco walking tour, personalized just for you.

    🎂 Maria celebrated her special day in the most unique way, by booking my Downtown SF POPOS Walking Tour! 🌆

    I had an absolute blast personalizing the tour with little surprises and delights along the way, think hidden rooftop gardens, secret art corners, and some sweet birthday touches just for Maria. 🥳💐

    Seeing Maria light up with her family and friends as we explored the tucked-away gems of San Francisco’s skyline made the day unforgettable.

    Thank you for letting me be part of your celebration, Maria, what a way to start 2026! 🥂✨

    Here’s to more adventures, more hidden city magic, and more joyful moments in the year ahead. 💛

    #HappyBirthday #POPOSTour #SanFranciscoAdventures #HiddenGemsSF #BirthdayGoals #NewYearVibes

    Link to book my Downtown San Francisco walking tour, personalized just for you.

  • Open call for art. Urban Romance: A Love Letter to city life.

    Open call for art. Urban Romance: A Love Letter to city life.

    CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

    Urban Romance: A Love Letter to city life

    Opening February 5, 2026

    Urban Romance is a public love letter to city living told through art, music, and collective expression.

    Set inside the underground Union Square Muni transit station, this show explores what it means to love in cities, with them and through them.

    We’re seeking original visual work that captures the emotional landscape of city life:

    – Where do you find softness in the noise?


    – Where do you see beauty hiding in plain sight?


    – What about the city makes you swoon?

    • Original artwork ready for hanging (any 2D medium, not heavy, ideally smaller than 16×20″)
    • A short artist bio or statement (2–4 sentences)
    • A short statement about how your entry relates to the group show theme. (1 paragraph)
    • A high-res digital file (300ppi) of your piece to be included in a postcard series for sale in the kiosks.

    Apply before midnight on January 15, 2026.

    To apply, fill out this form.


    Pop Up Gallery Opening
    February 5, 2026, 5-9PM at the kiosks inside the Union Square MUNI station.

    Curated by Ariana Wolf
    Hosted by Nate Mahoney, The Urbanist.
    In collaboration with Flight Design Co.

  • Happy Holidaze. 2025 Art Card.

    Happy Holidaze. 2025 Art Card.

    Holiday card for December 2025.

    Dear friends and family,

    Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season. May the new year inspire your creativity and fill your days with love and connection!

    Love, Nate