My Art Studio

My art studio is located in Downtown Chico in a back room of Art Etc. This is where I teach and create art. The image I posted here is my logo for the studio. It was created for me by one of our artists here on FAA. His name is Charlie Osborn, go check out his gallery page.

What I love about this studio is a constant flow of people coming in and out. Customers can see art being created or taught as they shop around the store. I have sold, on average, two small paintings a week since January.

This month I'm working on putting together a "student" art show for the month of May. Five of my young students, ages 12-13, will be the featured artists during our "First Saturday Art Walk" and will each have a painting displayed in the window for the entire month. They are all excited and scared.

I decided to put this show together to help them learn more about what "being an artist" is all about. They will be learning how to talk to customers, how to answer questions regarding their work and hearing comments, good or otherwise, about their work. I'm hoping this experience will help give them a deeper understanding on what it takes to be an artist. They are excited and so am I.

If you are in the Chico Downtown area May 2nd come by and see their work and give them encouragement.