I’ll be opening my workspace to the public as part of Portland Open Studios in the fall, but until then, here is a peek inside my studio in St. Johns. Here, I surround myself with photos and sketches to work from, past paintings and current inspirations, and all the tools of my trade.
I use a large glass palette for mixing my colors. Because I often paint using the technique known as impasto, I sometimes let paint dry a bit on the glass and then scrape it off to use for texture as I continue painting.
Sometimes I turn my paintings upside down or look at them in my studio’s large mirror to see them in a different way. Reviewing and revising each painting becomes a vital piece of the artistic process. I work from photos, building rough sketches, charcoal drawings, and eventually the finished painting in my studio space.
I also teach students in my studio. With true natural light coming in through the large window and skylight, it’s a wonderful place to convey my painting techniques. Here, we can look closely at all the different aspects of painting, find inspiration, and enjoy art.
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