"On an ideal day, I wake up around 8:30am and get to the studio before 10am. I find that my paintings suffer if I am working late at night, so I prefer to start early. If my schedule is clear, my sessions span anywhere from three to six hours with few breaks. Usually, I get so deep into my work that I don't realize how much time has passed."
"I am always listening to music in the studio and I advocate for standing sessions. I find that the movement generated from standing allows me to be more expressive in my painting. I usually have multiple projects to work on, so standing also helps me jump between them quickly."
"The studio is a shared space as well, which encourages me to bump shoulders with my colleagues. My studio is currently provided through Indiana University in Bloomington, so there is a thriving art community within my building. I love walking around the studio and peeking at what everyone is working on. It keeps me constantly inspired."
An artist working in a shared studio space at Indiana University describes their creative practice and workspace environment. They maintain a disciplined morning routine, typically working three to six hours in standing sessions while listening to music, which enhances expressiveness and allows quick transitions between multiple projects. Though the cramped space limits large-scale painting and canvas stretching, the abundant natural light and proximity to colleagues create valuable opportunities for inspiration. The artist regularly explores the studio to observe others' work and values the collaborative atmosphere. Despite spatial constraints, the thriving art community within the building provides constant creative stimulation and meaningful interactions with fellow artists.
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