Light & Airy Painting Studio

Virginia artist Abby Kasonik left her basement behind and built a new backyard painting studio that’s elevated her life and art

All-White Painting Studio

Photo: Helen Norman

All-White Painting Studio

An all-white interior pulls together the open floor plan of this artist’s studio and lets the paintings stand out.

Meet the Artist

Photo: Helen Norman

Meet the Artist

Charlottesville artist Abby Kasonik has quickly established a reputation around the country for her sublimely meditative paintings.

19th Century Style

Photo: Helen Norman

19th Century Style

Abby’s love of 19th-century Virginia schoolhouses and churches influenced the style of her new backyard studio.

Modern Accents

Photo: Helen Norman

Modern Accents

Weathered ceiling beams are juxtaposed with a modern stove flue and large, white paper lanterns.

Inspiration Table

Photo: Helen Norman

Inspiration Table

A 12-foot-long “inspiration table” holds the antlers, shells, and other natural wonders Abby collects.

Kitchen

Photo: Helen Norman

Kitchen

For the kitchen island, carpenter Tim Fisher topped an old trunk with barn wood and added shelves, legs, and wheels.

 

Salvaged Bulletin Board

Photo: Helen Norman

Salvaged Bulletin Board

A salvaged metal radiator cover that’s equipped with magnets hangs as the kitchen bulletin board.

Drop Cloth Curtains

Photo: Helen Norman

Drop Cloth Curtains

Abby created the studio’s curtains from painter’s drop cloths and made the rods using old lightning-rod cables.

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