I have been doing these cartoons of studio doors for about 50 years. It has been a long theme for me. I think it became an icon for me because I have always felt great love for studios. They are places where magic occurs.
I’ve had about fifteen different studios in my long career. I have visited hundreds more, owned by other artists, interior designers, industrial designers, graphic designers and food designers.
All are special to their owners. Having a studio is a privilege. We each have our own tastes. I am a minimalist by nature. I like white walls, plain floors, very little ornamentation. It is pretty industrial in feel. I keep my studio tidy for the most part. My palette and brushes are ready to use every day with no messiness left over from my last session.
I had a ceramics friend years ago. Her studio was an absolute mess and yet her pieces were delicate, atmospheric and finely crafted. Some fine work is produced by very messy artists. Each artist’s personality is reflected by their studio. It is a safe and happy space in a sometimes frightening world. My cartoons remind me of the wonder of our studios and my imagination makes that secret space as fun as can be.
Country painters love their studios……
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