PERSONAL SPACE

As a full-time artist, I am always looking for new inspiration and I was particularly interested in the painting challenges [“New Year, New Challenges”, Issue 438].

I attach a photo of my interior study for the “Paint Your Space” challenge. Bedside Table is a 10x8” oil-on-paper study of my bedside table, which is very personal to me. I do a lot of my reading in bed last thing at night here and there is usually a cup of tea on the side as well as several books. I was focusing on capturing the feeling and intimacy of this space, using the light from the lamp to help create this.

Maria Yadegar, via email