Adios, Atelier

Last month, I gave notice at the community studio I’ve been part of for the better part of a year.

There are a couple of reasons: I’ve moved into a larger apartment with more room to create; I’ve primarily been making art at home anyway; and I’d rather save the money for other things.

Regardless, it’s been strange to give up something I thought I wanted — even though I’ve changed my mind, and now this is what I want.

Trying new things and big dreams, and realizing when those things are no longer right, takes courage.

On to the next chapter.

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Offene Ateliers Köln

Last weekend — only about week after I joined the studio collective — Atelier No 5 participated in Offene Ateliers Köln (Open Studios Cologne). The once-a-year event invites art studios throughout the city to open their doors and artists to share their work.

We held a reception on September 8, and despite having little to show given my move and limited time in the studio before the event, I was thrilled to sell two pieces (above, bottom left). While my personal art journals aren’t for sale, I was also proud to showcase several years’ worth and speak about the process of creating them (in German!).

A white wall with 10 colorful abstract art pieces in varying sizes. On a table below sit four completed art journals and two blank art journals.
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