In the 345th installment of A View From the Easel, artist Adam de Boer shares insights about his creative workspace in Los Angeles. For the past five years, de Boer has been fashioning vibrant batik-dyed paintings in a studio that reflects the neighborhood and the natural light that inspires him.
Daily Routine in the Studio
De Boer typically arrives at his studio by 8:30 AM, dedicating the first 30 to 45 minutes to emails and social media. Following this, he immerses himself in his batik paintings for around 10 hours, taking a brief break for tea in the afternoon. His work process involves multiple stages: drawing, waxing, color staining, boiling, and oil painting. He manages groups of four to five paintings simultaneously to ensure thematic consistency.
“I tend to move a manageable batch of pieces along the full production cycle to increase the chances of visual and thematic consistency in a show,” de Boer explains.
Impact of the Studio Environment
De Boer notes that his studio's location significantly influences his artwork. Since moving in, he has created pieces inspired by the local neighborhood. “Viewers of my work often compliment the accuracy of color despite them technically being textiles,” he shares. The natural light from his studio's two large north-facing windows enhances the saturation of his colors, allowing him to capture the essence of sunlight in Los Angeles.
