Painter Lydia Bassis shares her Seattle studio space with us and gives some insight into her process.
“I keep a little booklet of shapes and patterns that I’ve used over the years, I call it my dictionary. When I can’t decide what the first mark on a new blank surface should be or what to do next to finish a painting, I pull it out and look for inspiration.”
“I aim for a very specific feeling of balance in my work. I want each painting to have enough visual information to be interesting but simple enough so they are not overwhelming. I like empty space and it’s an essential part of my work.”
“I don’t think about meaning while I’m painting. It’s only once a painting is almost done that I start to feel like it has a personality and I want to give it a title.”
Erin Lynn Welsh shares her discoveries on feminine versus masculine roles in the history of botany, which influenced her latest series.
Molly Dilworth tells us about her working schedule, how she edits, and drawing directly from digital experiences.