My Studio Space (2000-2007)
Here are some pictures of my workspace from about 2000-2007, which was just a corner in my apartment. I work primarily as a woodcut printmaker. Of all the printmaking processes, woodcuts (relief prints in wood) are perhaps the least toxic. This means I can get away with doing my work in the confined space of an apartment. The process also requires very little in terms of equipment. A knife, wood, paper, an ink roller and ink are the only supplies one needs.
![Art Studio 1](https://robertgomez.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/photo_studio01.jpg)
This is about the extent of my studio space. Because I can’t get too sloppy, I don’t really have a place to print my blocks, I usually move to my kitchen for that. What’s missing from this view is the TV and Stereo which are usually on while I work.
![Art Studio 2](https://robertgomez.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/photo_studio02.jpg)
Despite the photographic chairoscuro of this scan, desk is usally very well lit. Like many woodcutters/engravers, I have have a whole bunch of tools for cutting, yet, I seem to revert to the same couple of tools (seen on the lower middle) all the time.
![Art Studio 3](https://robertgomez.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/photo_studio03.jpg)
Here is my current series of woodcuts in progress. The two on the bottom which are completely black are the ones that I have already printed.
![Art Studio 4](https://robertgomez.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/photo_studio04.jpg)
These days Nova’s drawing and painting supplies have taken over my space. You can see a hint of the print I am currently working on (when I have the time and energy to do art).