Here are some archive photos of my original studio that I set up in a one bedroom Southern California apartment back in the mid 1970's. The top two are when I first moved in. Later, my art took over the entire living room as shown in the bottom image.
I had a similar studio in my one room apartment in Denver while I went to art school in the early 1970's. That place was tiny, only one room, and I slept on a fold out couch. When I started art school, I did art in the bedroom. When I was through with art school, I was sleeping in the studio.
Well, I'm back in the garage again. A year and a half ago I moved my primary studio from the garage into the living room. That was somewhat of a success and I enjoyed the time there, but it wasn't ideal. It wasn't cozy enough. I realized this when I would take my painting gear out there and paint on Saturday mornings. I loved the vibe: the glow from the warm wood of the pegboard, the open garage door, the relaxed hang out feeling. I finally made the switch. Everything is now back where it belongs.
And the living room studio? It now contains my collection of art and architecture books, and my model of Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House.
