DYLAN RABE

I had plans to meet Dylan in his studio on a day I had packed way too many activities and errands into. It was rainy, I was hungry, and my brain was foggy.. but talking to Dylan got me feeling a little more relaxed and human again ( his way of speaking is pretty slow, steady, calm and spaced out, which I appreciate ). Interview and photos after the jump:

LISA CLINE

I met Lisa almost five years ago in a painting class. We decided, shortly after becoming friends, to take a trip across the ocean. We spent time in Germany and Spain, and ended up in France taking a three-week drawing class through school. We stayed in a very old stone house at the edge of a cliff and had many adventures. Over the course of those months I got to know Lisa and her work...and I'm so grateful that I did. She continues to be an inspiration to me, and of course a dear friend. Photos and interview after the jump:

MEG T. NOE

During my interview with Meg, my recording device mysteriously quit working multiple times. Maybe the fact that her studio is a former funeral home has something to do with it? At any rate, I am missing bits of the audio to transcribe..including her telling us about where she grew up, (which was Texas), and where she started college ( which was in California..) so let's pick it up there:

BEN REGOZIN

Ben sat down to talk with me about about fraternities, Braille, and the tough love of mama foxes. Photos + interview after the jump:

PETER FREDERIKSEN

Pete invited me into his frigid studio, where I decided we could not have a relaxed conversation. We headed to the warmest spot in the building, which happened to be...the bathroom. Photos + interview after the jump:

SHAINA HOFFMAN

Shaina invited me into her warm & cozy studio to talk a little bit about her work..but mostly to listen to slowed down Beatles records, drink wine, and stare deeply into the eyes of Bitten the cat. Photos + interview after the jump:

DYLAN CALE JONES

I am delighted to kick off this blog with a visit to Dylan Cale Jones's studio. Photos & interview after the jump: