Welcome back to Open Studio Friday where artists from all over open the doors to their studios so the rest of us can see where and how they work. This week we are traveling to the studio of Elinor Sethman in California. Elinor works in mixed media and has developed a kaleidoscope effect which gives her work a completely different dimension. Grab that cup of coffee or glass of wine (depending on the time of day…), sit back and enjoy the tour.
Name: Elinor Sethman
Business Name: Paintings by Elinor Sethman
Where is your studio?
My studio is located in my home in a bonus room that goes over our three car garage so it is large. I am very lucky to have it.
My studio is located in my home in a bonus room that goes over our three car garage so it is large. I am very lucky to have it.
How do you organize the “stuff” you use to create?
The big table in the middle of the room covered with the rust colored cloth is my mat cutter that stays up all the time. I have a shallow closet on the other side of the room that has my foam core and mat boards against it. I keep my paintings in portfolios. You can see a couple of them by the mat cutting table. I also store my greeting card display stand in that room.
Is your workspace usually tidy or chaotic?
I clean and straighten up between each painting. However, I am very busy getting ready for my summer show in Laguna Beach (Art-A-Fair). It runs all summer so there are a lot of mats to cut and cards to be made. My studio is a complete mess at the moment.
I clean and straighten up between each painting. However, I am very busy getting ready for my summer show in Laguna Beach (Art-A-Fair). It runs all summer so there are a lot of mats to cut and cards to be made. My studio is a complete mess at the moment.
What do you love about your workspace?
I love having a wall of windows that overlooks the Cleveland National Forest. It is a wonderful bright studio.
I love having a wall of windows that overlooks the Cleveland National Forest. It is a wonderful bright studio.
What are challenges you have to work around?
It used to be large but seems so small now with all the supplies that I need. There is also a shortage of wall space. But I would rather have all the light the wall of windows provides.
It used to be large but seems so small now with all the supplies that I need. There is also a shortage of wall space. But I would rather have all the light the wall of windows provides.
How does your studio help inspire your work?
I am inspired by the view out of my window.
Any tips for artists trying to set up a workspace of their own?
The only tip that I have for artists setting up a workspace of their own is to make it their own and be comfortable.
The only tip that I have for artists setting up a workspace of their own is to make it their own and be comfortable.
