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Process, artwork, and current inspirations from the artists of MAKE STUDIO. We save our faves.
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For the last couple weeks at Make Studio, artist Tyrone Weedon has been working on a portrait series based on Robin Williams’ notable characters. “To me, Robin Williams is the funniest comedian of all time.” Tyrone appreciates the wild personalities and unique voices of all the characters Williams acted as and voiced. Like many, Williams’ characters…
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We’ve been thinking a lot about heroes lately because of our participation in an exhibition currently on view at Towson Arts Collective’s EBC Art Center. Many of our artists are represented in HEROES: Everyday Heroes to Super Heroes, Beyond the Call of Duty,on view from October 1st through 25th, with a reception this Saturday, October…
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My name is Emma Jo Shatto, and I’m the new fall intern for make Studio. It is week three, and I am constantly observing and getting to know the environment. I am so happy with how open it is here. For instance, physically the studio is a smaller space, but with its large windows letting…
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Make Studio is very lucky to have some wonderfully talented and enthusiastic interns this summer. As part of their experience at the studio, we asked our interns Maeve and Acacia to each design, organize, and teach a workshop to the resident artists. Take a look at their reflections about the process of creating a workshop…
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Bradley Jacobs is an artist with us here at Make Studio during the summer. He’s a student otherwise, and likes to travel with his family. Bradley comes here to work and as well as attends school in Illinois. He says of this lifestyle: “I think its like a relaxation technique I use. it’s like I…
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Several of Make Studio’s 20 artists identify as persons with autism, autistic, and/or living “on the spectrum”. Every day, their actions, words, and images help “neurotypical” individuals to better understand and celebrate their points-of-view. (And these artists are often commendably patient while doing so!) Make Studio capped off its celebration of National Autism Awareness and…
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Jerry Williams makes paintings, drawings, sculpture, and often uses found materials. The Ringling Brothers’ Barnum & Bailey Circus is a major theme in his artwork. Jerry’s been going to the circus with his family since he was a little kid. He loves watching the animal trainers interact with the animals and the ringmaster leading the…
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For Make Studio’s 4th Anniversary Show Tony Labate decided to try several new techniques for his special project. For starters he increased the scale of his latest characters, so they stand three feet tall instead of three inches. He also decided to do three dimensional wood cut-outs instead of traditional illustration. Tony chose to return…
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by Gary Schmedes Make Studio has a new show coming up to celebrate our fourth anniversary. I decided to do something I’ve never done before. I started a series of drawings using the same group of original characters and events that could be part of the same story line. It was pretty challenging. The characters…
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by Louis Middleton, Jr. Make Studio is about to turn four years old! We are busy making special new projects to celebrate this event. I am making a special project. Right now I am sketching my ideas for a luxury Colonial house. So far I have the exterior and the interior. I am feeling super…
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