The practice of an art practice

Coming to 3711 inspires me to keep my art practice a true practice. Sometimes when art becomes your full-time job, it’s easy to forget that the art equivalents of daily stretching, weightlifting and agility drills are crucial for regular success! But on any given day at the studio, I might see Mike practicing his brush lettering, Patrick sketching on his iPad, Marc toying with his new Cricut machine and/or Brit experimenting with a new spray paint stencil. This studio community keeps me accountable to my own art goals, by reminding me that daily practice is a lifestyle and a choice, and that carving time for it matters. I’m grateful to 3711 for so much, but this is of the most paramount. <3

— Chelsea Ritter-Soronen