INTERVIEW WITH CARLTON MURRELL
Talk us through a day in the studio of Carlton Murrell. What’s your routine?
My day in my studio is filled with many activities. I would group finished paintings together for review. Sometimes some editing is necessary in order to make changes to improve pieces. This could take several hours at a time. Further, into the day, I could be working on 2 or 3 paintings. Never allowing myself to overuse the time on one piece since if painting in oils, it is necessary to allow some time for drying between sessions. Another familiar routine is making some sketches that would lead to new work.
What is your favourite time of day to be in your studio?
My favorite times of the day to be in my studio are the hours of 10 am – 4 pm because I get the best light of the day during these hours. This is very important for me when painting. (Source)
OTHER WORKS
OFF MYRTLE AVENUE. 24” X 20”, OIL ON CANVAS
I love the mixture of the impressionist style with the Caribbean theme. It gives the pieces a special beauty, a nostalgic, story-book touch. I hope to see Mr Murrell’s work when next I travel to the U.S.