. Stacking Up :: Studio . #whenimnotinthemtns . I was recently asked in an interview what sort of advice I would give to high schoolers interested in pursuing a career in the arts. I told them to remain curious and to simply get to work, to continuously reimagine and build upon the artwork so that each new painting feels fresh and the process feels lively. Learn by doing, ask a lot of questions, look around as much as possible, and dive fully into the task of tinkering in the studio. Get comfortable in the uncertainty of the creative process-know that in the process itself is where the magic happens. Be patient, be kind to yourself, be resilient, and most importantly be playful. We gravitate most to things we enjoy doing, so make sure that you can find pleasure in the creative process, if that is the path you choose to venture down... . I’ve been busy in the studio and it seems I’m running out of wall space. I think it’s about time for a open studio sale... What do you think? . #everythingmustgo #jessagilbertstudios #goodtimesoutside #alwaysgoodtimes #getoutoftownvibe (at Squamish, British Columbia)