"My studio routine has changed drastically since school started. These days, I begin my studio day around 9am after dropping my son off at school. Before this shift, I preferred working in the evening and late at night, but I have had to adjust my rhythm. I am almost always working on more than one piece at a time."
"My studio for school is drastically smaller than my previous studio. At times, it almost feels like I am hazing myself. The limited space has made me notice that I sometimes begin to work and think smaller because of the physical constraints. I have to consciously pull myself out of that mindset and remind myself that the ideas themselves do not have to shrink just because the space is smaller."
"I always have music playing while I work. I tend to listen to jazz, instrumentals, and music in other languages. It helps me stay focused while also creating a calm atmosphere in the studio."
An artist pursuing an MFA works in a significantly smaller studio space at their school compared to their previous workspace. They begin studio days at 9am after dropping their son at school, a schedule shift from their previous evening work preference. The artist typically works on multiple pieces simultaneously, stepping away from larger works to let them develop while focusing on smaller projects. Music, particularly jazz and instrumentals, plays continuously to maintain focus and create a calm atmosphere. The limited physical space initially caused the artist to think and work smaller, but they consciously counteract this constraint by reminding themselves that artistic ideas need not shrink with the workspace. Being surrounded by other artists in the MFA program provides constant creative community and interaction.
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