Movers and Makers

Got back last night, but I'm still reeling from an exciting short trip to Richmond, VA. On Saturday, I taught a printmaking workshop at the Visual Art Center of Richmond, which was lots of fun,
but the highlight of the trip was staying the night at Alain and Aimee Joyaux's place in Petersburg, VA. I say 'place' because it is not exactly your typical house.
The couple bought a pre-Civil War warehouse that was on the verge of collapse in the downtown Petersburg area. With lots of love, sweat equity, and artistic vision, it has been transformed into an amazing space.
Here are some photos that I took, but you can also read a nice article about their home in Richmond Magazine

Their place is the second one down

What a living room! Aimee told me that the big square cut out of the ceiling was originally used to haul heavy items upstairs. They used it to pull the bathtub up.

A view of Aimee's amazing studio. I could see why she would never want to leave.

Aimee with her latest work-will be on display at Quirk Gallery soon.

Ruby, the art dog, and my one night bed mate.