something's gotten into me lately. -_-
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(my work environment circa 2005-2006)
this is mostly for my own record, since i'm not sure
if anyone would be interested to know...
browsing through my iphoto last night, i thought maybe i'd document
evolution of my studio space.
matthew and i used to both live and work in a tiny 350 sq.ft. apartment,
where you can see my work space of about 3ft x 2ft area (top above).
the bottom photo shows how i used to sketch, on the floor.
then i moved to a 2x larger apartment here in brooklyn,
where i had a whole dining nook for a nice studio area...
which used to look so empty and desolate in the beginning :
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(last photo being the current setup).
i can't believe how i used to work in my tiny, old work area.
it seems that i've changed the layout of my new studio around
about 4-5 times... -_-;;
then i saw some older works i've done, as experiments and process,
which also evolved over time, if not jumped around :
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first real painting attempt (study). done on the floor crouched, too. (2005)
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study on found wood - charcoal and gesso. (2005)
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my first piece done only in oil paint. (2006)
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some painted eggs i did in 2006.
and these, i don't think i've never shown before.
some vinyl dolls for girl i'd designed when i worked as a toy designer :
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they were designed in... 2002-2003, i believe.
all parts (heads, hair, top bodies, shoes, clothes, legs) are interchangeable.
basically knock-off pinky dolls.
i used to have to do a lot of knock-offs, it can't be good for your soul...
it's amazing how different life seems only a few years ago sometimes.
i wanted to remind myself of that.
cool. thanks for letting us in on a slice of your world. Love those eggs!
ReplyDeleteYour studio space looks like ther perfect place! I also like seeing how your artwork has evolved.
ReplyDeleteYour photos remind me how badly I need an easle!!
Love you work :)
I really love your first paintng done on the floor, there is something spontaneous in this work. I am fan of your eggs too.
ReplyDeleteWe can see consequencies between the space where we work and our art... That's why it is very difficult to feel good in a workspace and to manage it.
I love those eggs!!! Do you sell any of them...one of these would make someone I know very happy!
ReplyDeleteLove all your work by the way....incredibly envious I am right now!
xx
thanks for such kind comments,
ReplyDeleteand for putting up with my posts... -_-
the eggs were from 2006 and i haven't made them anymore.
if i do, in the future, i'll definitely let the world know. ^^
♪(゚▽^*)ノ⌒☆ Hello.
ReplyDeleteI think that you are very good at the picture.
Hereafter, please make a good work.
sola - thank you! ^_^
ReplyDeletei hope to, as well...
I used to design knock offs too :( I made cheaper versions of hot at the moment footwear for Walmart. You're right. It isn't good for your soul, especially when mass market has very bad taste. Now I design toys :)
ReplyDeleteAlways interested to see artist's workspaces!-
ReplyDeleteAnd I like your take on Egon Sheile's Portrait of Wally better than his original!
peace
Tim D
hello stella! your work and your space is very inspiring. i was wondering what kind of lamp and bulb you use? i love to work late at night but i can't seem to find just the right daylight lamp for true color matching. thank you for any tips you might have!
ReplyDeletecheers,
monique