Featured Artist Friday - Colleen McGraw

Artist name: Colleen Mcgraw
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Website: http://www.beadmetaler.blogspot.com

Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? I have a home teaching studio and LOVE IT!

What medium(s) do you work in? Copper, Sterling Silver, Art Clay Silver (Senior Certified instructor) Chainmaille, beadwork, wirework, leather work, Lapidary work, faux bone & mixed media

Do you have a separate area for each - I use the same studio for everything except my beadwork ...I have a room dedicated to that

What one word would you use to describe your studio? Inspirational

What do you think is the best feature of your studio? It is faces Sunrise mountain that is about 3 blocks away and it is a really sunny space and so functional

What would you change if you could? I would build an add on that I could do my lapidary work
Describe the usual state of your work table? since I teach so much and so many different techniques I have to stay pretty well organized but when I have a day alone and I am creating it pretty much looks like a tornado hit it.

Does your work table face out into the room or toward the wall? I face into the room.

What's one drawback of your studio/artistic space? It could be a little bigger

Do you have any studio mascots (pets, mannequin whatever)? I have a cat I brought back from Saudi Arabia when I lived there his name is Rizzo

Do you have an idea wall or inspiration board? I have one wall that I like my students read and remember on a regular basis ...It says "If you don't make mistakes you don't make anything"
I have a few more inspirational sayings on the other walls.

Do you listen to music in your studio? What kind? Always have my IPOD going, I listen to everything but county rock is my favorite

Do you display your own work in your studio? Other artists' work? Yes, since I teach, I have a gazillion class samples

What's one quirk or unusual feature of your studio? I have a fireplace that never gets used so I use it to store tools.


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Thank you for participating Colleen!

If you would like to be a featured artist, just shoot me an email at : Melissa@kcjewelbox.com and I will send you the questions and information.

 

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  • July 29, 2011 7:39 PM Anita Hearn wrote:
    Great article about a truly inspiring artist! Beautiful, thoughtful works of art and great talent. Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Anita
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