Just before the holidays I spent a long weekend in Bolinas celebrating my dad’s 70th birthday. This trip fortuitously coincided with the annual Bolinas-Stinson Beach Open Studios. So in between enjoying the waves, tidepools, and cool vibe, I got to visit a few of my favorite local artists' studios. I love seeing artisits at work, a creative work space is so inspiring.
A highlight for me was Tripp Carpentar’s Bolinas studio. Tripp is a 3rd generation craftsman furniture maker. He grew up in this shop alongside his dad, Art Espenet Carpenter, who is a well known in the industry and his pieces are featured in collections at the Smithsonian and Museum of Modern Art (to name a few.) Tripp is carrying on the family tradition, his work is as sensuous and interesting as his father's.
See his work at http://www.zhibit.org/profile/espenetfurniture His bowls and cutting boards will be sold in the new Heath Ceramics SF Mission store.
A highlight for me was Tripp Carpentar’s Bolinas studio. Tripp is a 3rd generation craftsman furniture maker. He grew up in this shop alongside his dad, Art Espenet Carpenter, who is a well known in the industry and his pieces are featured in collections at the Smithsonian and Museum of Modern Art (to name a few.) Tripp is carrying on the family tradition, his work is as sensuous and interesting as his father's.
See his work at http://www.zhibit.org/profile/espenetfurniture His bowls and cutting boards will be sold in the new Heath Ceramics SF Mission store.
Another local gem. Acclaimed printblock artist Tom Killion's Inverness Studio.
A future artist enjoying the work of local grafitti artisits (and some Thanksgiving leftovers) at the Breakwall Studio right on the beach. Thankfully, this fabulous studio is open to the public 24-7 year round!
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