workspace & processes

hamlett has done a great job capturing the artistic process in his photographs of studio visits. there are a lot of recurring objects in these studios, including canvases, paint and brushes, mixed media materials as well as large, open walls. each studio has it's own unique look while maintaining the materials necessary to make art. i like that hamlett takes pictures of his feet in various studios. these photographs show the vast differences in environments. some of the rooms are carpeted while one, joey slaughter from monroe, la, appears to be outdoors with a ground covered in gravel. i think that an artist's space depends entirely on their own personal taste. while some prefer overly decorated studios, others find inspiration from a clean, open space. in the end, the art produced depends entirely on the artist, not their studio. while hamlett compares art studios in his collection of photographs, he also manages to capture the artist's work. this is important to include because an artist's job is to produce their own original pieces in their own environment. personally, i would love to have a small, quaint space that is clean, organized and covered in my own art. a window over my desk would provide good lighting along with a view. however, i certainly wouldn't want a lavish studio for myself. making art for a living is based on the outcome, not necessarily the location of the process. as long as i can produce meaningful pieces, i don't care where i am.