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October 23, 2026 — 3 min read

Welcome to the 360th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, Gerardo Rosales paints stories late into the night to the sounds of Chaka Khan and a James Baldwin audiobook.

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Gerardo Rosales , Houston, Texas

How long have you been working in this space?

Two years.

Describe an average day in your studio.

I don't have a set schedule. I would say that I have two studios: my home, where I sometimes draw and sketch, especially on my computer, and my actual studio. In my studio, I produce larger works or ones that involve more use of paint, where I don't feel like I need to be careful about making a mess.…