My first reaction upon entering this studio was suprised. I saw artwork everywhere, lights, backgrounds and computers. It didn't just consist of one room like I considered most studios to be. But there were three separated areas and one room which consisted of a small office area it seemed. Even some good oldies music playing, very respectable.
The first room had lights set up on shelves, long rolls hanging on the walls which seemed would be used for background drops. We had to stand up for the whole hour we were there but other than that in this room is where he spoke about what having a business was like. It was interesting to hear prices he gave and his theory on good,fast, and cheap. The customer could have any two out of the three and it works. That will stick with me as well as to know when to say no.
The second room further in was a kitchen ripped out of home depot. It was very nice and they’re were some other displays of work from him, his latest of course. It was very nice to see you can relax where you work. Also to be used as a set I later learned.
The last room is where I learned he opened up his business with his wife which was endearing and his dog popped up. The studio really did have a homey feeling, as it being their third studio built from the ground up should have. They had a computer area here and phone calls would be answered here. Along the walls a row of their latest and published works. Portraits or popular figures and commercial work.
All in all I learned about what future I could be facing if I wanted to work for me, it seems tough sure, but very rewarding. I respect what he does, but maybe it’s not for me. I feel it might affect my personal life if calls were directed to my phone, I want a stable time to work around. Maybe working for a magazine might fit me better. My business can’t depend on every phone call. I don’t think I can live on edge like that.
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