Artist's at Work: Workspaces and Processes (Powerpoint)

After going through the power-point again and reading through each artist's specific studios and needs as an artist, I can definitely see that an artist's space and time of working in the studio are each very important. In general, if an artist doesn't feel comfortable or able to work in their current mindset, their work will not be their best work. Artists talk about needing certain objects to work or the need to carry around a sketchbook or camera so that they can keep collecting inspiration throughout the day. I can see that these habits and rituals help artists feel as if they are ready and capable of doing their best work. Andy Rosen, for example, talks about how he needs to be in a space where he can let things get messy and work all over the floors and tables and just really spread out. Without the ability to do this, his work might not be his most free-spirited, authentic work. Similarly, Hamlett Dobbins wakes up early to do work. I believe that this is so that he can work as he gets settled for the day, be alone with his thoughts, and be able to fully focus on his work--- because if he did work later when his daughter was running around, he wouldn't be able to fully focus on his daughter or his work.