Talented artists around the world create their work environments to inspire creativity. Altpick Connects’ new series “From Their Studios”, gives an inside glimpse into some of today’s contemporary artists’ studios. In part one of our ongoing series, we are featuring illustrators Tansy Myer, Oliver Wetter, Katrina Kopeloff, Edel Rodriguez and Ray-Mel Cornelius, Ken Orvidas, Jane Mjolsness.
©Tansy Myer
©Tansy Myer
Born and raised in Venice, California, Tansy Myer came of age among the eclectic artist community of the Venice Boardwalk. Inspired by the indulgent worlds of music and fashion, she began drawing her girls at a young age as a way to create and control the beauty and perfection that seemed to be the pinnacle of achievement for a girl.
©Oliver Wetter
Oliver Wetter is a German artist and a web citizen. He is a networker and creates worlds out of briefings, his solution oriented work attitude leads to great visual appeal.
©Katrina Kopeloff
Katrina Kopeloff grew up in chilly southern Colorado, the land of cool sunshine. Her favorite animal is the penguin. As a child, she was exposed to looms, spinning wheels, and goddesses. Katrina now lives in Queens, New York, where she draws under many bridges and railways.
Edel Rodriguez was born in 1971 in Havana, Cuba. He received a B.F.A. in Painting from Pratt Institute in 1994 and an M.F.A. from Hunter College in 1998. Using a variety of materials, his work ranges from conceptual to portraiture and landscape.
Ray-Mel Cornelius paints by layering colors, one over another, to achieve a representation of light defining form. “Since I see light as an additive element, i.e. a form is totally in shadow and basically formless until light delineates its form, I begin with a dark underpainting and define the form by applying layers using lighter tonal values until I reach the desired chiaroscuro effect.”
Ken Orvidas’ idea of work is to create the smartest, most aesthetic imagery he can conjure while enjoying the view from his studio. He considers himself to be very fortunate.
©Jane Mjolsness
Jane Mjolsness draws inspiration from Chagall, Gauguin, Klee, Matisse, and Picasso. “If I could, I would turn back time and live in Paris in the 1920’s.”
To see more of the artists’ work go to their Altpick pages: Tansy Myer, Oliver Wetter, Katrina Kopeloff, Edel Rodriguez and Ray-Mel Cornelius, Ken Orvidas, Jane Mjolsness. To t
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