As one of Los Angeles’ most historic, yet progressive properties, Hotel Figueroa has been a champion for women in the art and creative fields for nearly a century. The hotel was advertised as “an ideal stopping place for ladies unattended,” and served as a meeting place for practically every woman's club in Los Angeles.

“The idea of being present and really looking at a vista - a tree, a rock even, and seeing it change throughout a day was amazing,” she said about her plein air work around Chama last July.