Welcome to the 333rd installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace.

In a special edition this week, British painter Celia Paul shares a glimpse of her home studio, which she moved into at 22 years old — a spare, tidy space in London's Bloomsbury neighborhood that is not unlike the backdrops of her beloved, introspective paintings .

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Celia Paul , London, United Kingdom

How long have you been working in this space?

I moved into my flat in Bloomsbury, which is also my studio, 44 years ago, when I was 22. In 1982, Bloomsbury was very different — there were hardly any tourists and it was much quieter.

Describe an average day in your studio.

I wake very early. I am most energetic first thing in the morning, so, after a cup of tea in bed, I start painting — sometimes as early as 5am.…