Space

Rick and I live in a small place with our dog and cat. It serves as art studio, office, guitar design workshop.

In our experience, two artists living and working in a small place has its pros and cons.

Some of the pros...

1. Mutual understanding that both artists need time to dive into projects for long stretches of time. Housecleaning, eating, bathing optional.

2. It's entirely understood and expected that the entire living space will revolve around the creation of paintings, guitars, other projects. (No television or couch necessary. Nice carpeting forbidden.)

3. During mental blocks, the other can help give a kick start. Objective opinions are usually available from someone whose opinion you value.

4. Support during emotional ups and downs, times of uncertainty.

5. Most of the time, it is understood when to interject an opinion and when to stay far, far away. (Refer to #2 of the cons)

Although I really can't think of many, the cons...

1. Housecleaning, eating, bathing optional.

2. It can be dangerous if one of the artist pair interjects an opinion at an inappropriate moment. See Rick's depiction of me below. Note the oversized coffee mug and aggressive paintbrush.

Feel free to add to my list of pros and cons in the comments.