Artist working

One of de Kooning's friends once asked her what it was like to work in the shadow of her husband, Willem de Kooning. She replied: "I don't paint in his shadow, I paint in his light.'"

You can tell a lot about an artist from watching them work in the studio. Here I will feature 37 photos of famous artists hard at work in the studio.

Jackie Anderson is a self-confessed colour addict. She brings this passion to life through paint, with her bold, bright and colour-block designs, creating canvases bursting with joy. Describing herself as a spontaneous expressionist, we sat down with Jackie to hear her journey to becoming an artist and how the seasons influence and inspire her colourful ...

Photographer Chris Craymer captured Jacklin painting in action in his Connecticut studio.

Answering your Instagram questions one week at a time. This week I'm tackling the question from a user, "How do you get inspiration for all your piece?" Learn about what inspires my works and how collection pieces differ from custom commissions. Leave your own question or comment on the blog!

Artsy Shark presents some artist friends hard at work in their studios or on location. Enjoy!

Today we’re excited to share a glimpse into the studio of jewelry designer Hannah Ferrara, who will be bringing her line of handmade jewelry, Another...

Explore Mary Pavlova's 3103 photos on Flickr!

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