Artist In Residence experience at the Vermont Studio Center this past June/July. There were too many photos to include in one post. Part 1 features the work I made, my studio and personal experience. Part 2 features the fun we had together in and out of our studios. I loved taking a break from painting to sit in the chairs scattered along the river. The building in the back is where my studio was.
We had lots of rain, almost every day for two weeks, which made everything green. This pathway leads to the river we swam in and collected rocks that glittered in the sun. ooohhlala-I brought some home and now they shine in my window.
Journey’s End, a popular hiking and swimming spot and a 4 mile hike from the studio.
The peonies were in full bloom-Looks at these beauties!
Walks with friends -I took this photo for my cousin, Mary Sue who loves France.
Another after dinner walk-
This is the building where we had breakfast, lunch and dinner all together-I was usually first in line and last to leave.
Look how fresh and creative the chef’s displays are. They painted with food and it was delicious!
Let’s toast to our Open Studio Night-with artists Edwardo Cabrer and Txaro Arrazola
Edwardo Cabrer in his studio
My kindred spirit, Wei Lun Ha (New Zealand) in his studio and on his first trip to the US. He came with an enormous tube of the stuff designers use inside collared shirts to make his ink paintings on. He was always pushing himself to make new work-very inspiring!
Aspen Golann, a furniture designer, jewelry designer and what can I say, whatever she touches it turns into something amazing. At VSC she made these airbrush drawings.
Jean Jones has been painting dresses in water for years. Now she is being commissioned to paint couples on their wedding day. What a lovely idea and lady!
Sweet and silly Alexandra Snowden wearing the T’shirt she drew on and the art she makes. For her birthday, she had an electric blue wig shipped to her. Hot stuff!!
Love this digital cityscape installation by Aideen Barry (Ireland). Mother of 3, I do not think she sleeps-She has done very well promoting her career and making really cool art.
My studio neighbor and buddy Loc Huynh.
Soledad Pinto (Sole) from Chile worked on making this 3-dimensional lion out of paper down the hall. I enjoyed some great conversations with this passionate and sincere artist. She said this lion will be mine one day….I am so excited!
My New York neighbor, Courtney Puckett walked past my open door like a speeding train throughout the day. She worked in sculpture and I always knew when she was working next to me. Loved her energy and artwork!
Jason Demarte’s dreamy photography pieces-As you can see, we had lots to talk about and “pick” in Vermont.
Galen Trezise, (in the green hat) with his sculpture. He was by far our most colorful resident. He always wore something bright-what a sense of humor he has-
Jessica Merchant working away in her studio. She taught me how to use the printing press-glad I tried this trial and error approach to making art!
I did not really get a chance to meet Rachel Walter until the last day, where we spent 6 hours with Isadora exploring Burlington together. What a beautiful day that was! She makes these compelling paintings of the night sky in Texas.
My flatmate and friend, Lea Anderson. She makes these incredibly layered paintings where she adds, beads, rope, fabric, even rocks to her paintings. She explained to me that the pieces are shields of protection- lovely!
Isadora Alexis, painter/printmaker taught me how she researches exhibition opportunities-very helpful indeed. Looking forward to having our paths cross in Santa Monica when she comes to visit her brother.
Bo Yoon in his studio-
Very talented and loving, fellow RISD graduate, made a sculpture with my 9 year old RISD apron. He was also our Sports Leader, inviting us to play volleyball, frisbee, walking, hiking and always offering car rides out of town.
Kelly Popoff kept me giggling the whole month-Amazing artist and loved seeing her process at play in the studio. You can see how she composes her images on the wall.
Jack Hogan, here he is sticking out his tongue, wish I could show you his amazing Camouflage Video Art project he filmed in New York City. Carmen Neely, our resident DJ, who invited us to 3 dance parties in the basement- I have never met more people in one place who love to dance -That’s her painting/installation in the back. She brought 4″ platforms to the wilderness-you go girl!
Jayne Struble made some really cool sculpture that balanced on itself-
Michal Hunter’s gorgeous figure painting surrendering to the water. What an image…and it sure feels nice-
Ben Yacavone, who tripped down a flight of stairs 2 weeks into our residency had to leave early. He made these great pieces that we all loved for their playful humor and bizarreness.
Evan Paul English’s juicy floral painting and our resident tattoo artist-He made 7 tattoos on our new friends. (Never going to be ready to get mine =).
My flatmate Sarah Nathaniel’s studio installation-really great! She made many of these works using tampons, dipping stamping, streaming etc.
Nasim Hantehzadeh’s large drawing and a group of us gathering in her space. Coincidentally, she is a UCLA graduate student. We all thought that her mark-making reminded us of the curls on her head. Very impressive works!
Loved being an Artist in Residence!!!!! Bye for now…..Hope you enjoyed the show!
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