The Studio

A studio is a room or space where an artist either teaches classes or does their work. A studio is an artist's dedicated space for making art, whether they're a painter, photographer, or even a writer.

OR a CULINARY ARTIST. You know, the kitchen.

I call my art classroom the Studio, not a classroom. I call my kitchen my Kitchen Studio. They are both rooms.

Having a dedicated space is crucial for productivity and creativity. A designated work or study area helps establish a routine, minimize distractions, and mentally separate work from leisure time. The absence of such a space can blur these boundaries, making it difficult to focus and maintain productivity.

Virginia Woolf addressed the status of women, and women artists in particular, in the famous essay “A Room of One’s Own,” which asserts that a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write. According to Woolf, centuries of prejudice and financial and educational disadvantages have inhibited women's creativity.

Ever heard of “owning the room?” Well, if you never had a room of your own, how on earth would you learn to own one?

“Owning the room” is an expression that means commanding the attention, respect, and action of others in a situation. Here is a quote from The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, Volume 68 published in 1904:

When you have your own space to be creative, practice, act without judgement, time stands still, you’re in the flow, and no one barges in and kills your mojo.

This space develops confidence, energy, imagination, acceptance, reflection, improvisation, and even structure. It’s private, and others need to be invited. Because your room is magical, and poof it can be gone if there is unwanted attention, interruption and demands. Protect your room!