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October 30, 2026 — 3 min read

Welcome to the 361st installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, Anna Pajak paints symmetrical will-o'-the-wisps in the woods of southern Sweden.

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Anna Pajak , Tingsryd, Sweden

How long have you been working in this space?

Four years.

Describe an average day in your studio.

I like to start early, with coffee. I lay out the paint and go straight to the canvas. I often imagine that I’ll sit down and thoughtfully plan what I’m going to do, but I’m unfortunately too restless for that. The moment I enter the studio, I just want to squeeze out the paint and get going.…