SCIENTIST. ARTIST. CHEF.

Jo Situ Allen (aka DIRTY ERASER) plays with ink, watercolor, and food to nourish the spirit and energize the body. Since she was a young girl growing up in Chinatown, LA (in the 90’s!) - she’s been celebrating life through ALL of her highly attuned senses - dreaming up magic in vivid details/colors, scents, tastes, and textures.  

She graduated from UCLA and earned a Master’s degree in sustainable and regenerative systems. Her pivot from scientist to fine artist began when she wrote and illustrated a series of coloring books on California's native species titled “The Accidental Naturalist” inspired by her daughters.

Jo is a sought after creative for brands big and small. Most recently she was recognized as the Laguna Art Museum’s Director’s Circle Artist of the Year while co-founding Mo Mi Mei - a modern street food cafe in Costa Mesa, CA where she was executive chef.

She is currently alchemizing her love of art and food at her studio in Laguna Beach - in an intimate dinner series called “EAT LIKE AN ARTIST”.

JO SITU ALLEN

UPCOMING EVENTS

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EAT LIKE AN ARTIST - dinner series - 11.11.24 (sold out)

EAT LIKE AN ARTIST - dinner series - 12.12.24 (sold out)

EAT LIKE AN ARTIST - dinner series - 1.25.25

SERVICES

CREATIVE/BRANDING

This is where we merge your vision with my artistic gift.  I co-create brand colors, imagery, and designs with founders (like you) - connecting your spirit with your offerings on this plane.  In three to five sessions we will uncover YOUR visual essence.

With a sense of wonder and curiosity, we will drop into your personal mythology to birth your visual identity.  We'll paint, sketch, play, sculpt – I will be your creative spirit animal on this journey .  You will come away with the DNA of your brand in the form of visual assets. 

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Mother Mountain, By Karisse, To Tend and To Hold

ILLUSTRATION ART

Seeking a dreamy and thoughtful visual identity ?

You are invited to explore my treasure chest of creations to find a work that speaks to you.  I offer a range of licensing options to bring your book, product, service, or event to life.

See something that you love, but would like to add your own touch? Contact me for a custom creation.

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Gorjana, Maybourne Beverly Hills, ILIA

I am passionate about empowering every student of mine (of all ages and backgrounds) to embrace their inner artist through playing with textures, mediums, colors, and rhythm. 

Creating shifts us into a meditative state, calming the nervous system so that we emerge with clarity and grace.  I gently structure my classes around relevant, seasonal, and collaborative themes. I create a sacred community for my students to realize that they were born creative. 

My passion for exploring spirit, expression, and the wilderness makes for moving (and frequently sold out) experiences throughout Southern California.

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Rivian, Laguna Art Museum, Pelican Hill Resort

WORKSHOP FACILITATION

TESTIMONIALS

  • Jo has been a dream to co-create with. She listens deeply with her heart and soul to channel images that speak more than words. She deeply honors divine timing which allows the true image to reveal itself. I’m ever so grateful!

    – Liza E, Founder

  • Jo met me where I was in my creative process and nurtured a deeper vision of my logo and brand. I looked forward to every meeting and was instantly comfortable with the creative process. Jo’s experience, knowledge and abilities brought into being an exciting multitude of brand possibilities for my portfolio along with options that worked with my budget and overall concept. I highly recommend Jo for logo artistry, organizational, brand concept and marketing.

    – Jennifer B., Founder

  • It is so refreshing to work with Jo. Her talent is matched with a deep understanding of community needs and the way her gifts can positively inspire others. It is a joy to work with her in a museum setting for all these reasons and more!

    – Victoria G. , Deputy Director, Laguna Art Museum

  • Jo is both priestess and artist. She has a gift for channeling the spirit of your project and bringing it into visual form with beauty and reverence. Her art vibrates with the power of her lived wisdom, and it is this energetic vibration that transmutes her art into potent medicine.

    – Eileen R., Founder/Author

HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOU?

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I can’t wait to co-create with you!!!