POETIC LICENSE Artist Studio Visits by Chi Essary Shinpei Takeda was born in Japan. At age five he moved with his family to Germany, where he grew up in a secluded...
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Beautiful Photo Essays of Artist Studio Visits by Chi Essary

The Poetically Political ERRE
POETIC LICENSE Artist Studio Visits by Chi Essary Marcos Ramirez, known as ERRE, was born in Tijuana and is best known for his provocative and political works that weigh in...
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BECKY GUTTIN: Portrait of an Alchemist
POETIC LICENSE Artist Studio Visits by Chi Essary Becky Guttin greets me with her characteristic warm and welcoming smile. The garage door to her private studio is rolled up and...
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DAVID FOBES: The Mischievous Mr. Fobes
POETIC LICENSE Artist Studio Visits by Chi Essary David Fobes walks me through his 1920’s Spanish Revival Bungalow to its modern addition. This section of the home, with its tall, open ceilings...
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VICKI WALSH: Forensic Illustration Meets the Renaissance
Article by Chi Essary Vicki Walsh’s stark and meticulously rendered faces are sure to leave an impression. Each accident of the flesh is painstakingly depicted. Although the likeness is exact,...
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PERRY VAZQUEZ: MacGyverying Out of Artist’s Block
Article by Chi Essary Standing in his kitchen, Perry Vasquez pours me espresso from his old stovetop espresso maker. We chuckle over the show Portlandia once he finds out my...
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