Monarch brings work reminiscent of Europe’s ‘old masters’ to La Jolla Monarch Gallery will present an evening with artist Regina Lyubovnaya on Nov. 19 in conjunction with the opening of Lyubovnaya’s new show. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests can enjoy wine an harp music by harpist and La Jolla Town Council secretary Sonya Marie Olivas while they watch a live painting demonstration as Lyubovnaya creates an original work of art. Lyubovnaya was born in Russia and developed a love for art when she visited the National Museum of Art in Moscow with her grandparents as a child. Her arts education took her from the Moscow Institute of Arts and Crafts to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. where she received her degree. She then studied at the Academy of Art in Florence, Italy and at the Arts Student League in New York City with acclaimed artist David Leffel. Today, she lives and works in Venice, Calif. Her paintings are said to have a traditional painterly feel found in the old masters of Europe. Lyubovnaya describes painting as “a state of meditation, translating reality into the language of paint.” Monarch Gallery is located at 1205 Prospect St., Suite A. For more information, call (858) 454-1231 or visit www.monarchfineart.com. Art show brings South Africa to Manhattan The Kelson Project — a company fostering ingenuity and originality — hosted an art show for local artist Narisa Broomberg at Manhattan of La Jolla on Nov. 13. “Manhattan Restaurant has been a long time supporter of Narisa and her artwork,” said Bill Wolf, co-owner of Manhattan of La Jolla. “It’s nice to see how much she’s grown over the years and her loyal following.” Broomberg has been creating art for Southern California homes, restaurants and boutiques for more than a decade. The art show highlighted some of her most popular pieces, in addition to unveiling new works. “I’ve been improving my style over the years and I’m enjoying connecting my viewers to the perfect piece that suits each individual,” Broomberg said. “My work is designed to be memorable and to invoke a sense of soulful passion or calming tranquility.” Broomberg’s next art show will be held at Urban Skin Care at 2326 India St. on Dec. 15. For more information, visit www.artbynarisa.com. — Staff and contribution