Author: John Otter

yesterday I traded a lithograqph and a linoleum block print for a space heater (for the studio) – and last night gave it a test run. Its a much better heater than I had pictured acquiring, and though it doesn’t heat the studio up to toasty warm it definitely takes the chill off. No more numb fingers! Its even got a remote control, at first I thought “why would I need a remote control for a space heater?” – but then as I was painting I relaized how great it is and couldn’t fathom a heater without a remote control (it even oscillates on command).

Looking out my front door

My new place is great. Already hung three sheets of drywall in the studio, acquired a couch, computer desk, chairs, etc.. Everything’s in working order. I’ve already returned to painting (albeit on cardboard). I have some panels to paint on next, and the drywall covers more space than my past few studio situations, so I’m thinking I may work larger again, on unstretched canvas. I’ve been working a lot in sketchbooks recently, it’ll be nice to return to canvas. Saw the Ecstacy show at MOCA with friends this weekend & renewed my Moca membership. I think I’m going back next weekend as well. Its a large show with a lot of details. I skipped over several works by Fred Tomaselli, whose work I love – I need to go back and gaze at those. I also like Pipilotti Rist, who has a rather nice video installation there.

I just signed the paperwork and paid the deposit & first month’s rent on my new place. Its quite a relief knowing everything went through and well. Tomorrow I’ll start moving things with the help of a friend, and probably continue moving things for the weekend. I was also told that its o.k. for me to hang drywall in the garage – which will make it more of a studio than it is currently.