This past Friday was our monthly 4th Friday Opening night. Mike and I always have the studio open for those who wander over from their visit to Art Works next door or Art Space within Plant Zero. We both went in exhausted and cranky from the week just ending, but it didn't take long for us to get into gear and enjoy the rest of the evening.
We both noted how much the studio along with our guests and other artists energize us. I set up my easel and began a new painting and painted for most of the night. It's fun to be able to share the birth of a piece with anyone who wants to watch. I love the questions. How do you decide the color? Why do you paint in layers? What makes you choose your subject matter? Even though it is officially a "work night" for us, it's more of a social event.
A cocktail party where I get to wear jeans! yahoo.
Mike greeted visitors and wandered around to see what else was happening. Several times we were asked if we were married to one another. I think we get along so well as studio-roomies (it's been a year now) and we mesh well as artists, it does lead some to wonder. We like to give the emphatic "no way!" but really, I enjoy sharing the studio with Mike. (shhhhh- don't tell him I said that).
At the end of the evening, when things wind down, we get to hang out with assorted friends and fellow artists. I look forward to those moments.
If you haven't been out, we're there every 4th Friday night of every month, but December.
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