Living History

Oil painter and digital artist Anna Valdez‘s studio is packed with artefacts that tell the story of her interests and history, as well as providing subjects for her to paint.

Artist Anna Valdez’s studio is located in a large historic building in Oakland, California. Built in 1901, the space was originally used for manufacturing speciality automotive parts, licence plates and steel containers, but it has now been revamped to provide studio space for 25 artists.

Valdez has been based in the building for the past three years. It’s the perfect place to be creative, with plenty of light, tall ceilings and communal areas. The majority of her neighbours are also painters, with a diverse range of different focuses. “I consider myself fortunate to have found a studio in this community of artists,” she comments.