Every artist works differently and has what I would call "an artistic process". In college, my artistic process was a bit different than it is now. I had a studio space that I completely filled up with every material I found inspiring - wires, old wood, paint chips, rope, insulation, building materials, garbage. I found a lot of my materials in dumpsters and old, abandoned factories. It was awesome. Currently, I live in a very small apartment and do not have a studio space, so I'm utilizing my apartment as though it is my studio. I have a drafting table where I can make a mess, but other than that I keep my apartment spick and span and highly organized. After all, it is my living space and my studio. The walls are covered with my art, ideas for art, and images that inspire me. Previously, I worked with oils and messy materials, but now I work with acrylics because they are easy to clean up, highly versatile, and do not give off toxic fumes. I've also been working a little bit smaller due to space restrictions. I'm discovering that no matter what the situation is, I can adapt my artistic process and still make art. Oftentimes, I think art is a reflection of the artist who makes it, and if the viewer can gain extra insight about the artist's life by observing the way the piece was made, that can have the potential to make the art more powerful!
I guess what I'm ultimately saying is, don't let life's changing circumstances get in the way of making art! Embrace those changes and integrate them into your work!
Here are some images of new ideas I'm working on! It's all a work in progress, but I want to share my work as it evolves.
I guess what I'm ultimately saying is, don't let life's changing circumstances get in the way of making art! Embrace those changes and integrate them into your work!
Here are some images of new ideas I'm working on! It's all a work in progress, but I want to share my work as it evolves.
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