Black and White

At first I didn't understand the Facebook post that I was challenged  to post a black and white photo of my work for five days and nominate someone new each day to do the same.
I decided to accept the challenge and have fun with black and white.

I painted over a small painting 6x6 and only used black and white paint. The scene is of Dyer street a scene I'm familiar with. I painted this scene from memory changing the scene to fit my composition and so forth.

So Much can be gained by painting or sketching value patterns and I think is helpful when you apply color later on.

The second day I posted a screen print that I am working on. The image is of me and it's a photo emulsion technique. I also drew with a sharpie on parts of the photo I wanted to be dark. 

I plan on creating some color later on with the print. My inspiration is Andy Warhol who's work inspires me.

A Small Studio to Work In

This time every year is when I take a day to reorganize my studio.  I find I'm more productive in my studio when I know where everything is.

My studio has north light which produces cool controlled light and value shifts. It have had many studio's in Provincetown and there where all different types. There are 'North Light studio's " in town because  there are many professional artist's that work here.

My studio is small and it's all I can really afford. My ceilings are high and storage can be built.
I have built two lofts in order to have frames and canvas stored. I have shelves for books and still life objects.

North Light is generally and creates dramatic light effects.

Where to put everything is the challenge and takes sometime to plan out. Accessibility is key. My organizer is Astranda Gamsey, she has organized several studio's in Provincetown for me.  Astranada has a real gift for knowing exactly where things should be located in accordance to how often they are used. All brushes are in one spot and tools in another. I also have an area for printmaking in my small studio.

Once everything is off the floors there is room to paint,  stand back and look at my work.

Now to keep it that way!