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Do you need a dedicated studio space, or is it ok to show your work at home? Paddy Johnson (vvrkshop.art) argues that the space itself is less relevant to this question than how you handle it. “I’ve done studio visits in all the usual places,” Johnson writes, “but I’ve also done them in kitchens, living rooms, coffee shops, parks, a motor home, a clock tower, a roller rink, a bowling alley, and a farmer’s field.” “If anything, I remember the art better because of its unique location, a net positive to the artist. Probably 50% of all studio-related anxiety I witness has less to do with the studio itself, but a lack of confidence around the work itself. Unfortunately, a nervous brain is very good at coming up with reasons why we can’t have people in the studio, even when none exist.” The problem, of course, is that if we believe our anxiety, we won’t do the thing that’s actually scary — sending the invite in the first place. To read Johnson’s advice, visit the link in bio. . . . #Arti...

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