Portrait artist Heidi Harrington regards her studio space in Bridgeport, CT as a very special space that helps her creativity to flow freely. Learn all about the British portrait artist and how her studio space has helped progress her creative momentum…
Read moreThe Artist’s Studio – Community, Networking & Support
An artist’s studio is many things. First and foremost a place to work, a studio is where painters, printers, sculptors, and other creatives bring their visions to life. When choosing a studio for yourself, you want to pick a spacious, well-lit room that is conducive to getting your work done. Each medium makes its own demand, as does your individual work style – it’s well worth searching to find the studio space that accommodates both.
Read moreFinding a Larger Form: Publisher Emily Larned
American Fabrics Arts Building artist Emily Larned discusses her iconic feminist vegetarian bookstore, her union for reflective creative practice, and how publishing ‘zines changed her life as an artist in the community.
Read moreA Home in the Wide World – The Artist’s Studio as Base of Operations for Traveling Artists
American Fabrics Artis Building in Bridgeport, CT talks about the value of the artist’s studio for the creative professional who travels frequently.
Read moreWhen the Walls that Seem to Separate Us Dissolve: Painter, Installation, & Performance Artist Janet Slom
Janet Slom is a talented artist who creates her newest works at her AmFab studio in Bridgeport, CT. Read about her various artistic pieces here.
Read moreArtist – Maker – Crafter: Everyone Needs Studio Space
An artist needs a dedicated spot to work - and an AmFab studio might be the perfect option. Located in Bridgeport, CT, our studios are right in the epicenter of of a vast active arts community. Read on to find out why your own studio space is right for you.
Read moreIdeas Have Been Percolating for Decades: The Emergence of Beth Edwards
Beth Edwards is one of the American Fabric Arts Building’s newest residents. She is a print maker and mixed media artist. Beth is currently working on her first art book, “The Bird of Sorrows”, which she has written and is illustrating with linocut prints.
Read moreYou’re Invited to American Fabric Arts Building Open Studios 2018! – November 10th & 11th
Visit your favorite local contemporary artists, and see what they are working on right now! Support the creative community at The American Fabrics Art Building’s Open Studios event November 10th and 11th, 2018! Read more about the event here!
Read moreChoosing a Studio That Helps You Do Your Best Work
Having a dedicated, private area to create is essential to a working artist. Call it a studio, call it a workshop, call it an atelier – the point is you have room to think, to try, to bring the idea that’s been percolating inside your mind forth into the world. In the privacy of a studio, an artist can push themselves, challenge themselves, face tough questions and find their truth – but not all studios are created equal.
Read morePainter William Duffy on Art You’ll Never Find in a Gallery
We were able to connect with renowned maritime painter William Duffy just as he was completing a large commission. “There’s a spot in Nantucket that I’ve been painting for 25, maybe 30 years,” he explained. “It’s been very important to me. The nuances of color that nature can conjure up – there’s nothing like it. I could go to the exact same spot, but at different times – morning, noon, midnight under a full moon – and come away with a different painting every time.”
Read moreStudio Notes: Understanding Mixed Media Art
Gain a quick and adequate understanding of all things mixed media artwork and what you should look for when purchasing your own mixed media artwork!
Read moreThe Painter’s Studio: The Impact of Dedicated, Private Workspace on Creativity
To quote Joseph Campbell, the famous American scholar and creativity expert, “To have a sacred place is an absolute necessity for anybody today. You must have a room or a certain hour of the day or so, where you do not know who your friends are, you don't know what you owe anybody or what they owe you. This is a place where you can simply experience and bring forth what you are and what you might be.”
Read moreStudio Notes: Understanding Abstract & Expressionistic Painting
Delve deeper into Abstract and Expressionistic art and learn the 3 things to keep in mind when building your art collection.
Read moreThe Working Painter – Tips for Promoting Your Work
We’re sharing some universal techniques artists can use to promote their work.
Read moreIs It Time to Rent Studio Space?
At some point in an artist’s career, the need for a dedicated work space becomes difficult – even impossible – to ignore. The decision to rent studio space is a big commitment. Here’s a look at some of the reasons artists decide it’s time to have their own studio…
Read moreIn Community: Understanding the Role of an Artist’s Studio Space
The artist’s studio occupies a unique place in our collective imagination...
The artist’s studio occupies a unique place in our collective imagination. The public – especially those who appreciate but do not create art – often regard the studio as a type of magical workshop. Behind a closed door, working alone, an artist transforms materials that at first glance don’t seem all that special – canvas, clay, string, paint, and the like – into statements that have the power to move hearts, change minds, and influence society.
Read moreJewelry Artist Melissa McClure on the Magic of Something Lovingly Made
Delicately twisted twigs crafted in luxurious gold are some of Melissa McClure’s most well known works. An accomplished jewelry artist, McClure’s work connects two worlds: her own roots are split between Texas and NYC. That blending of rugged energy and sophisticated sensibilities is a winning combination: delicate organic jewelry with hefty visual appeal.
Read moreAn Explorer, Architect and an Archeologist All Rolled Into One: Abstract Painter Ayn Kraven
Ayn Kraven’s oversized canvases are full of life, color and energy – dynamic compositions that demand the viewer’s full attention. Working primarily in acrylics, oils, and mixed media, Kraven is an accomplished abstract artist with a robust, devoted following on her Instagram account, @AynKraven.
Read moreI Try To Stir The Soul: The Paintings of William P. Duffy
At first glance, it’s entirely possible to mistake one of William P. Duffy’s paintings for a window framing a particularly lovely view. A multi-award winning plein oil painter, Duffy works in oils. His many collectors are particularly passionate about Duffy’s nautical works, but he has painted scenes all around the world, including Ireland and the Azores.
Read moreGleaned from Shores of Maine to Ireland: Artist Holly Hawthorn
With a name seemingly drawn from a woodland forest, it’s not surprising to find Holly Hawthorn’s work full of natural elements. A sculptor, printer, and ceramicist, Hawthorn works in many mediums. Her work is playful and thought provoking, cheerful and memorable.
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