Studio Set Up on Vacation in Pinetop Arizona 2007

Temporary Painting Studio set up in Pinetop, Arizona.
Painting in process: A Commissioned painting for
Diamond's Gym in Silver City, New Mexico.
22 x 30 inches, Acrylic on Canvas.

I do love painting in a studio situation, whether in a permanent or temporary set up. Since moving to the southwest in 2006, it seems that most of my painting studio experiences have been in temporary spaces.

In November 2007, I wanted to see what Pinetop, Arizona had to offer. I had a commissioned painting to work on, so I took my paints and supplies and drove from Silver City, New Mexico where I lived at the time to the northern part of Arizona to settle in my beautiful vacation rental for a week. Pinetop, being in higher elevation is, as it name implies, a place to mingle among the pine trees. I have an affinity for pine trees so this was perfect for me.

I set up my studio in the kitchen so I could have access to water. To protect the surfaces, I covered the counter and floors with plastic and a drop cloth.

Temporary Painting Studio set up in Pinetop, Arizona.
Painting in process: A Commissioned painting for
Diamond's Gym in Silver City, New Mexico.
22 x 30 inches, Acrylic on Canvas.

I was painting a commissioned painting for the local gym I where I was working out. The owner gave me full leniency on what to paint. I really enjoyed painting in this location. It takes me no time at all to get set up.

Temporary Painting Studio set up in Pinetop, Arizona.
Painting in process: A Commissioned painting for
Diamond's Gym in Silver City, New Mexico.
22 x 30 inches, Acrylic on Canvas.

Would you like to commission me to do a painting for you? Contact me at mary@maryfineart.com to discuss the details. In the meantime, check out my websites to see paintings and prints that are for sale.

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The finished painting. Helping me hold the painting in the gym it was painted for is my friend, Larry. This was my "black hair" period... lol... A Commissioned painting for Diamond's Gym in Silver City, New Mexico.
22 x 30 inches, Acrylic on Canvas.
Painted in a temporary Painting Studio set up in Pinetop, Arizona.

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About the author: Brianna Rush(Mary Gravelle) is an artist and writer who resides in Sedona, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty.