No. 220 · November 22, 2022

Claire Salvo

Multi-disciplinary artist based in Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Claire Salvo is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Los Angeles. She is currently focused mostly on faces and figures.

Follow Claire on Twitter, Instagram and at clairesalvo.com.

What is your favorite item in your workspace?

My John Lewis portrait - I'm emotionally attached. In terms of furnishings, I love my flat file. I've always wanted one and have never had the space. I'm so happy to have a place to properly store work.

How do you spark creativity?

I work best in clean, tidy spaces. When I'm feeling uninspired, I'll try to visit a gallery or museum. During off hours, I'll scroll instagram or twitter for inspiration and ideas.

How do you keep the work-life balance with so many projects going on at once?

I'm introverted, so truthfully my favorite place to be is in my studio creating. It's easy for me to hibernate and isolate - I have to make a concerted effort to get out and be social. I try to take breaks, plan things one or two nights a week, get out to a local coffee shop where I'm sure to run into someone I know.

Claire’s gear

10 items.

On the desk10

Desk Glass-top desk
Phone Phone mount for timelapses
Accessories Hand-built flat file storage
Chair Vintage cantilever chair
Lighting Desk lamp
Accessories My art! The two pieces on the wall are my own. Blue bic ballpoint and the other is pen and ink.
Lighting Everything in my studio, with the exception of the desk lamp, is thrifted.
Accessories BIC ballpoint pens
Accessories Graphite pencil and an eraser
Accessories Drawing on Arches Hot Press paper