How does an artist get started making art? Where do they get their inspiration? What kind of weird things do they use to make
art? And where do they create?
Get the answers and see inside all 41 artists’ studios
during the 2015 Washington County Open Studios tour October 17 and 18 from 11am
to 5pm.
Here’s a quick interview with one of this year’s new
artists, Emma Weber
What is unique and inspiring about your studio
set up?
“My studio is always a mess. It is
the one room in my house that never is fully cleaned. Having everything splayed
out, in stacks and piles may look chaotic but it reminds me of all the projects
I’m working on, and what I have at my disposal. On the walls you'll see scraps
of projects and plenty of inspirations.
I share my studio with my mother and
fellow artist Peg Falconer. It is also home to dog bed for our lab Sally, and
you can often find little prints across the paper from cat Thomas. (Visitors
may enjoy a waggy hello from Sally, but unlikely to see any signs of the cat.)
The studio window overlooks the back
garden area, and if you need extra room, a supplemental “studio” can be used
(it’s the dining room table).”
When you begin your work, what inspires you
and/or gets you going?
“As a primarily nature-inspired
artist, the ease of stepping out your door and finding farmlands, mountains,
forests, beaches, and wildlife that one has living in Washington County is an
important muse for my work. I also require at least one cup of tea while making
art, especially in the morning (which is the best time to work).”
How did you find your way to art?
“Peg, my mother, is also the founder
of the Washington County Open Studio Tours, and daughter of David
Falconer. Both my grandmother and
grandfather were artistic and creative people.
David Falconer, my grandfather was a past tour participant and
photographer. After his passing last
year and to honor his memory, the Falconer Education Fund was established. As art clearly runs along that family line,
it is no wonder I turned out as well.”
What
weird, different material or technique do you use and does that inspires you?
“I like to work in a lot of
different mediums as I get bored easily—guests will be able to view
photography, print media (etching & letterpress), book arts, calligraphy,
poetry, paintings & jewelry (made from my photographs).
When people come to your studio, what will they
see you doing …what part of your process?
“I’m not sure what sorts I’ll be
working on that weekend as there are too many projects to organize so neatly.
Perhaps I will be making soft leather journals—but we’ll see!”
Meet Emma and all the other 40 artists October 17 and 18
from 11am to 5pm during the Washington County Open Studios tour. Get a FREE tour map and information online at
www.washcoart.org
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