Studio 9515
Studio 9515 is the brainchild of my close friends, and fellow creators, Harry and Colette Mestynak. After retiring from their respective careers they wanted to make a creative space to bring art-making to their community. Knowing of my carpentry skills, they asked me to be a part of this studio’s evolution. Thrilled by the request, we turned a dirty, old two-car garage from the 70s into a bright creative space in the summer of 2020.
Harry Mestynak (left) - Me (right)
Completed Studio 9515 - Spokane, WA
In-progress - Blue Sheeting
In-progress - Drop Ceiling
In-progress - Faux Plank Paneling
Completed Window Casing, Sill, & Trim
Hedges’ Studio
Another studio project I was asked to help on was a personal creative space for Joe Hedges. Joe is a professor at Washington State University where he was a mentor to me and now a good friend. With him and his partner having a baby, space became a dire need. With help from Richie Masias, Joe and I turned his backyard garden shed into a versatile creative space.
An online article was written about educators dealing with teaching from home and it featured Joe and his new studio.
Read full article here: http://www.thewoventalepress.net/2020/09/04/pandemic-studio-renovation
Joe Hedges enjoying his new studio (photo credit to The Woven Tale Press)
Completed Studio
In-progress - Richie Masias Installing Insulation
In-progress - Hanging Drywall
In-progress - Drywall Mudding