We always think of artists alone in their studios working madly at their work but in many cases they are not alone. Their pets keep them company and see it all - the ups and downs, the emotional turmoil, the moments of bliss and satisfaction. I have always worked with cats around me. Here is a list of my favorite photos of artists and their pets. Cleo, the artist assistant Meditation Among Pigeons by Rossella BLUE Mocerino Artists and their Pets. No. 1 on the list. The Aust

We artists are all different. You can see that even by the way our studios look like. Here is Francis Bacon's art studio. Messy, right? Artists Claude Monet and Roy Lichtenstein had a couch in their studios. Ah, for those times when a break and a little rest are needed. You think artists in their studios use just the walls and easels? Jackson Pollock used the floor for his drip paintings. There is no reason why an artist studio has to have walls. Australian painter Tomm

In my previous art talk, I introduced my work and what led me to produce the paintings for the MEDITATION IN THE CATACOMBS show. Now I would like to talk to you about the source of my inspiration – the city of Venice. Venice may be sinking, may be way past its heyday, it’s overcrowded with tourists and full of cheap souvenirs and yet, it remains a haven for artists including the artist standing in front of you. Every time I go back to Venice, I wonder if this will be the trip