new studio

on february 1st i, along with my gal trista, moved into a new art sudio. circumstances had become such that i could no longer work at my old studio of 3 years because of the new medium i’m using (spray paint). it was a little sad to leave my old space. a lot of work got done there and it holds a few memories. i shared it with my good friend j. henry huppert and it was always a good environment when we were both there working. located on the second floor of the bokers building in downtown san diego, it was, unlike some of the other spaces in the building, a nice space to work in. it had 2 north facing windows with a good view and good light, beat up wood floors, and a nice little alcove to store finished work. not to mention a convenient, easy to walk to location. but alas, it was not to be. ol’ j. henry’s still holdin down the fort over there though. so i can still go back and visit the space – but it’s a little weird seeing it without all my things in there.

oh well…*head down. kicks dirt*

…good thing my new space is great!

co-owner of device gallery and sculptor greg botherton, and sculptor matt devine, decided to join forces and procure an entire warehouse in barrio logan for the purpose of building new studio spaces.

here’s the outside:

and the view when you walk in the front door (that sign’s from the old device gallery location.  their new space will be here.  they should be back open by may):

my studio is just up the stairs. the one with the door open and the light on:

and a couple more shots of the inside of the warehouse. looking towards the front:

and around that corner and to the right are the wash sink and bathroom:

and here’s a few shots of the reason i had to move in the first place:

and here’s some books with clamps for bookends:

i’m lookin forward to getting some good work done at that table:

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One Comment

  1. Posted May 28, 2009 at 1:55 pm | Permalink

    Michael, my name is Ryan, I’m a freelance designer her in San Diego. I read about your work in City Beat and became inspired to find your site. Then I come across your work and this studio and it’s lighting a fire under my ass. I’ve been putting off painting for the past few months, actually few years, not sure why but it’s something my life needs so much right now. Thanks for the inspiration and motivating me to get some paints and get to work.

    Peace.

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