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A View From the Easel
“Pari, a dog I rescued and adopted from the street, hangs around while I stretch my canvases.”
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A View From the Easel
“I get to mindfully interact with the world outside — the wind, the sounds of leaves rustling, the butterflies gliding by, and the innumerable chirps and trills of various critters.”
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A View From the Easel
“My studio is between the fruit seller and the kiosk. When I leave the doors open on hot days, people walking by drop in to share their thoughts on my paintings.”
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A View From the Easel: Southwest Edition
“When working outside, en plein air, I wake up with a mission.”
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A View From the Easel
“Having more light and space immediately allowed me to make larger work, which I didn't even know I had in me.”
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A View From the Easel
“The best part of my studio is sharing it with a fellow artist.”
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A View From the Easel
“I'm reminded of events in the news or in books I hear when I look at certain areas of my paintings.”
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A View From the Easel
“When I am deep into the work, I no longer hear music, as it is pure muscle memory.”
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A View From the Easel
“Sometimes, I will finish discarded pieces months or even years later.”
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A View From the Easel
“One can never have too much natural light.”
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A View From the Easel
“Many times, chance, luck, and happy accidents play a part in my work.”
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A View From the Easel
“I very rarely invite people in, particularly when I'm working. It's a little like walking into my brain.”