Let the Rain Fall Down....

Poor Annie Leibovitz. The ceiling leaked a little and while we were on spring break, some of the space in the studio got wet. The book now has "character" and smells a little moldy.
More wet Annie Leibovitz :(
The dripping wall.
PROTECTION. Just in case we covered our tables with garbage bags so our precious masterpieces don't have the possibility of becoming soaked with this ridiculous rain we have been having.
Garbage bags are super!

So Far...

Lots of color. YIPPIE
My workspace. Some different materials that I have experiment with. I have this idea in my head about the experimentation with different types of photography materials. Photography is a very unique form of art, where so much besides the final print goes into the process. With a painting, there is the brush, the canvas and the paint. Photography is made sure of countless elements. The camera, film, lighting, props, tri-pod, chemicals, darkroom, photo paper, everything. I think that these materials are an art within themselves. They are all such key parts of photography, and extremely interesting. I am not totally sure how or if I can test all these different elements, so right now, I am having fun with the boxes the film canisters come in. I have always thought how interesting their shape is, so I am having fun "bedazzleing" them.
Here is a sample of my embellishment of the film boxes.

Reading Response: Twyla Tharp

Problems are a big part of art. DUH. Just like any part of life. I have always run in bazillions of problems throughout my artistic life. so I guess if i had to list them:

1. Inspiration

2. Lack of Plan

3. Unlimited Resources (Kind of stole this from Leah but I will make it my own :)

I always have a tough time finding inspiration. Being in an art class, we are always expected to make projects surrounding specific themes and then turn them in with a deadline. I know last year, we were given a project surrounding the theme of environment and I struggled to find inspiration, and therefore turned in the project WICKED late. I was over thinking what I was trying to make, and therefore lost my inspiration. As stated by the reading, "The most productive artists I know have a plan in mind when they get down to work. They know what they want to accomplish, how to do it, and what to do if the process falls off track." I rarely have a plan. I usually work on the task I was previously working on, and therefore when a task is done, I hit a wall, and kind of go off track. I think with a routine and a plan I would be able to continue working as opposed to filling in the gaps with random busy work until I find inspiration again or start the next step. The problem of unlimited resources is a good problem but can become frustrating. when there are few limitations and boundaries it becomes hard to set your mind on something specific and then run with it. Narrowing down a focus can be helpful to maintain consistency surrounding a theme.

Artists at Work: workspace and process

Characteristics seen in many studios:

1. Lots of color

2. A sample of the artists work

3. A sample of work that has inspired the artist

4. Different materials necessary for making art

5. Little tokens or trinkets received and found

Why Reoccurring?

I think the studio/space an artist works in is a representation of the artists style and life. The choice of colors could reflect the artist personality and create a productive mood in the space necessary for work. Artist are often inspired by themselves and often find inspiration from previous pieces of their own and as well as other artists work. Having different gifts and fun junk can be a reminder of certain people that an artist finds important in his or her life, and create a home-y atmosphere for lots of good work!

How are these spaces developed?

These studios seen in the slide show seem to be "lived in". The artist has found what is helpful to him/her and has brought it to the studio to make for a productive environment. These artists have figured out what works for them in terms of how to become inspired, and know the proper tools to get the job done. Even if the artist is not a huge fan of the physical studio they have, each person creates the space into a unique and individual environment.