Artist name: Barbara Fajardo
Location: New Mexico
Website: Rubarb
Blog if you have one: Rubarb Desert Designs Blog
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? yes
Where is it located? In my home, it used to be a dining room/play room
Is it a large or small space? fairly large…about 14′ x 24′
What medium(s) do you work in? polymer clay, jewelry making…
Do you have a separate area for each? yes, separate tables for each.
What one word would you use to describe your studio? chaotic, unorganized…not pretty.
What do you think is the best feature of your studio? I have a lot of table space, I could fit a couple of other clayers in here, if I’d clean it up!
What would you change if you could? I would love more natural light
Describe the usual state of your work table? Stuff scattered everywhere (paints, powders, foils, texture tools) I’m lucky to find a 12 inch space to work in!
Does your work table face out into the room or toward the wall? Towards the wall
What’s one drawback of your studio/artistic space? Too dark, no windows (only a door, that I can open when the weather’s nice) not separate from the rest of the house, I have to fight for the computer!
Do you have an idea wall or inspiration board? I have 2 bulletin boards…one that has inspiring pictures and colors all cut from New Mexico magazine and the other has business cards, cards from friends and customers, ribbons that I’ve won, the one and only CF dragon that I made, my business license, approaching deadlines, picture of my brother and Rudy from a golf tournament, a sticker that says “Caution, high pressure job”
Do you listen to music in your studio? What kind? yes, usually Alternative Rock
Do you display your own work in your studio? Other artists’ work? I keep experiments and ugly pieces of mine in a clear plastic container that used to hold “red vines.” I do have a bowl with other pc artist’s beads and a couple of small sculptures (from swaps with friends) and a cane covered glass that I was gifted with on different tables in the studio.
What’s one quirk or unusual feature of your studio? Dogs…too many dogs. I do love it when the weather is nice. When I open the back door, just outside is a bird feeder, bird bath, flowering tree, garden and benches.
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Kim 04.09.08 at 9:53 am
I’ve really enjoyed your “studio snapshots”. It makes me want to get mine whipped into shape!
Libby 04.09.08 at 8:27 pm
Thanks Kim. It definitely inspired me to do some studio rearranging I’d been putting off. I’d love it if you’d be willing to do a Studio Snapshot of your studio.
Barb 04.10.08 at 10:58 am
Thanks to Libby’s feature, I’ve forced myself to become neater and more organized. Hopefully, it will be a good thing ;o)
Thanks so much Libby! Can’t wait to see more studios…
Barb Fajardo