#and their Real Ghost was a just some guy new friend. brian truly just hanging out like yep what's up everyone. yeah i'll paint a set

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nonzero people podcasting about goosebumps the musical & it’s never enough. neither extensive enough nor enthusiastic enough & that’s coming from me which is the entire explanation for the assessment. 

on the same topic but a completely different point, i was just appreciating how extra fun i always find understudy buddy to be. and obviously i would like to think that maybe tina & the unit that is brooke & zeke are like, more neutral to amicable after the show lol. tina is a lot of fun as is, like, automatic shoutout to any character just being like, getting in the way being offputting / a pain and all powered by one’s own intensity, that’s fun & funny & who among us? and like yeah she’s also definitely doing the mean girl thing like, in the song as mentioned lmao like please, rein it in. and maybe she will, but then when other suspects are being kind of crossed off the list just before thee play she manages to just be regular supportive towards brooke, so that’s promising lol. and also just shoutout to the Fun of a lively antagonistic role, great stuff, delightful number for her there, and sure helping ramp things up. and zeke and brooke not just showing up for this one horror musical (also i would love to shoutout zeke’s plight there lmfao like, the experience of original readers of poto where the twist is “nah it’s not a phantom it’s just some wet pathetic guy” like he’s so hyped to be The Ghost Lead and then he’s like oh god i’m a romantic lead in a hole & i’m five & it’s embarrassing & i even know my counterpart irl (the bestie) like i guess technically the role’s a ghost by the end & good for the mystery mask wearing element being exciting still) but that they were unnamed ensemble members in guys & dolls & saw that through, they’re bringing support & appreciation for the theatre, & on the flipside tina might just enjoy the theatricality & attention from it but she was having a great time informing everyone that on top of their haunted school it’s a specifically haunted (cursed) play, so maybe she can also relate to zeke and brooke’s horror genre appreciation. and she might warm up at all to zeke when he’s cleared about the fact he wasn’t trying to prank their efforts into oblivion, at least to the same degree she can manage to provide regular supportiveness to brooke when it comes to it. and on the one hand, despite brooke and zeke sure seeming like that hell of an established unit like probably just have their [socializing at school] foundation covered by hanging out w/each other, they could let brian in on that easily enough for something of a triumvirate, but now not only are they bffs since 5ever who love a genre together, they sure had an Adventure in emile messing up by [you never try to scooby doo villain your way through it] but also doing it all wrong where they think You’re the danger here & that you’re going to murder them, plus it’s scary for real exploring the darkness elevator underground tunnels anytime, but also now they have this off the shits experience with that new guy friend who was a ghost for real. kind of its own bonding element & maybe you wouldn’t exactly let anyone else in on it, much less like, tina lmao. she might be interested in The Legend but she was also super interested in telling everyone all about it, and idk, difficult and weird to explain, thing it’d all be quite the stuff to process for one lol like sure we love drama and ghosts and attention too but it’s A Lot. ghosts are real and i online dated one except across time rather than space and he was just some guy hanging out and i also hung out with him sometimes but then in the end it got weird b/c he was the suspicious understudy all along and this role is really not coming through....but also hey, could talk about it all eventually, and tina’s got plenty of context already. next year’s cast n crew party for the last show, be like hey guess what, b/c we’re solidly amicable now also

plus being extracurricular buddies like, ms. walker head in hands dealing with these three menaces lmao....although zeke wasn’t Really up to that much, tina’s sure committed to the show, etc. and it’s like, being a student or teacher or anyone else at a middle school is just always gonna be like that. could really be worse, she can handle it. and maybe she can know of the lore also, she’s out here engaging in irl drama and lore about like avenging her grandmother’s theatrical aspirations, or none of this would be going on lol. get used to these three and actually they’re reliable really, maybe tina will have learned to better accept not getting the dream role, which will be an easier time for everyone. but it’s just always gonna be a handful lol but all these kids were also all about putting on the play too, actually, yes maybe some problems arose from messing around with the platform but they could’ve been worse problems (queues of ghosts in line for their turn at finally achieving one last goal of performing their part in this one damn play lol) and does seem like it’s engineering issues inherently rather than Just messing around backstage unsupervised which isn’t often otherwise going to be fatally risky, and maybe just give people a rundown about the riskiness of things that Isn’t emile’s botched effort where he mostly just made children afraid of Him. like idk, i did shop class throughout middle school, we avoided injury w/successful cautionary rundowns. brian’s one other last goal could’ve been about safety measures, but whaddaya gonna do. anyways point is, hanging out after school for theatre purposes and having an understanding and bonus patience affordance with the teacher in charge of this and maybe everyone gets to know the Real Ghost Story or maybe it’s zeke & brooke’s personal inside secret, it was already a shared adventure for all involved even if they didn’t get the Full story the way those two did, all of them are up for Drama and for Horror, they’re good to go. and good for them

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8 Artist-Couples on Valentine's Day and the Art of Love

It was either Pablo Picasso or John Lennon who said "Love is the greatest refreshment in life," so who cares? For an artist, whose day job involves honing the senses to their most refined capacities, love is like the medium mixed into all things. From filmmakers to painters, designers, and more, The Creators Project caught up with eight artist-couples to talk relationships, first dates, and why artists make better lovers. 

KAWS and Julia Chiang

Occupation:

Julia Chiang: Artist/mom

KAWS: Artist

Length of relationship: Almost 8 years, married 3.

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Julia: We had known each other through mutual friends for years but didn't really start talking until we both fell out of relationships around the same time and started seeing each other out more. Not a love at first sight story!

KAWS: I met Julia ages ago and apparently she thought I was a jerk when we met but I don’t remember because I was too busy being me.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?:

Julia: I love all the Valentine's Day candy displays in pharmacies. If I could ignore all the crap it's made of, I'd eat it all. I used to collect a lot of it. It's just so over the top with literal sweetness and sentiment! And I used to take pictures of the displays at the old Walgreen's on Atlantic Ave in downtown Brooklyn. They were awesome. I'd say a favorite Valentine treat with Brian would be going to Nitehawk and watching a movie. We usually make each other something too.  

KAWS: I just need to make sure I get Julia lots of candy and all goes well after that.

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Julia: I've grown thicker skin! And...we work so differently so I learn a lot from how he does things and how he deals with everything.    

KAWS: I’m not sure if it has anything to do with being artists but being with Julia has made me a better person.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?

Julia: Single or not, it's a made up holiday to celebrate love. So if you're into it, have fun and indulge, if not...it's just another day. I love the extra-ness of the day so I used to get into it and part of it was just an excuse to make something for friends. No such thing as 'too cheesy' on Valentine's, in my opinion.

KAWS: I would tell them not to put to much weight into Hallmark holidays.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Julia: Yeah it can be so fun! But for public sharing I wouldn't know—haven't crossed that line yet!

KAWS: Only when it seems right.

Sheree Hovsepian and Rashid Johnson

Occupation: 

Sheree Hovsepian: Artist

Rashid Johnson: Artist

Length of relationship: 13 years, married 7 years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Sheree: We met at Danny's Lounge in Chicago. I was on a date with someone he knew from high school. The rest is history.

Rashid: We met in Chicago at a Bar called Danny's. Sheree was on a date with another guy. It was love at first sight.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?:

Sheree: Stay at home and have dinner and a nice cuddle. It's amateur night out there!

Rashid: Stay home and make a nice dinner. 

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Sheree: I learned so much about being an artist from Rashid. I am inspired by his focus and accomplishments built upon a humble foundation of love and joy for what he does.

Rashid: You always have a smart, thoughtful eye and ear with you. That's both challenging and comforting.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Sheree: Have fun on those dating apps. I missed out on all that.

Rashid: Don't hide. Treat yourself to a nice dinner. 

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Sheree: I don't know. It's not something we do. Probably no. 

Rashid: Why not?

Becca McCharen-Tran and Christine McCharen-Tran

Occupation:

Becca McCharen-Tran: Fashion designer, Chromat

Christine McCharen-Tran: Experiential designer, co-founder of Discwoman

Length of relationship: 4 YEARS OF BLISS

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Christine: We met through a mutual friend at Tandem Bar. 

Becca: Then she DM’d me ;)

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: ​Dancing in the living room

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Becca: She inspires me to work harder, always.

Christine: Constantly finding inspiration. Challenging the norm. She opens me up to different ways of seeing.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Becca: Celebrate Galentines Day and the power of female friendships.

Christine: Treat yourself.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Becca: Yes, we’re lucky enough to work together every season for fashion week. Once I finish the collection, Christine works with me to produce the runway show. She’s an amazing event producer and I love working with her. She’s so organized! And then for her Discwoman events, I’m the merch girl :)

Christine: We’re always finding new ways in which our work complements each others'.

Justin Hager and Kristine Reano

Occupation:

Justin Hager: Painter/Illustrator

Kristine Reano: Painter/Designer

Length of relationship: 4.5 years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Justin: I met her through mutual friends and I had a crush on her from the first time we met each other. Somehow she said yes to going on a date with me. We were best buds instantly and I still have a crush on her.

Kristine: We have a ton of mutual friends, but didn’t actually meet until way later. I always saw him around and always thought he was so cute. Once I finally met him and we got to talking, I instantly knew that he was the one—that my dream guy was finally here.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: 

Justin: We like to eat steaks from Peter Luger’s in Brooklyn. 

Kristine: Not celebrating! We always do our thing post-14th—it’s way more chill and feels more genuine.  

How has being with another artist changed you?: 

Justin: It's been the most amazing thing ever. I've never been able to truly share ideas, brainstorm, and have real-talk constructive criticism with anyone in the past. It's really cool to be able to do that all the time. Having her support and just being around her in general has made me so much happier and confident in everything in my life. I learn from her every day, and to be able to create with my favorite person in the universe is a dream come true.

Kristine: It’s a special thing navigating the world with someone who is wired the same way as you. There’s a deeper level of understanding and support because you know the same struggles, battle with the same demons and experience the same triumphs and joys that come with creating. Plus it’s just so much more fun! I’m really lucky to have met someone who accepts and celebrates who I am, and inspires me every single day.  

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Justin: Go to the bar.

Kristine: Hang out with friends instead.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Justin: Yeah! we actually did a collaboration show a couple years ago. I’m left handed and Kristine is right handed so we painted at the same time, with an hour time limit for each painting. it was the most fun ive ever had painting with her.

Kristine: Yes! We constantly collaborate on things and find new ways to keep it fun and motivate each other.

Marlene McCarty and Christine Vachon

Occupation:

Marlene McCarty: Artist

Christine Vachon: Film producer

Length of relationship: 23 (or 24) years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Marlene: I was doing film titles on Tom Kalin’s film, SWOON. Christine was producing the film. The first time I was introduced to her was by Tom at Universal Grill. (Remember that place?) But things got real at a party for Todd Haynes' birthday.

Christine: We met when Marlene did film titles for SWOON. But we REALLY fell for each other at a birthday party for Todd Haynes

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?:

Marlene: Caviar

Christine: We pretty much ignore it. I guess this picture was our treat!

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Marlene: It’s made me a stronger artist at the core. My partner is a filmmaker. Film and filmmakers get all the attention when you’re in everyday social situations, like a party. Art is absolutely not respected in the world in the way that film is. To weather that makes one very strong.

Christine: She’s the artist, not me. She has made me much more discerning about what I like and why I like it

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Marlene: Eat caviar. 

Christine: A lot of rosé wine. But that’s my advice for everyone.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Marlene: Yes but definitely not all the time.

Christine: Sure.

Jo Rosenthal and Jack Wedge

Occupation: 

Jack Wedge: Animator/painter/student

Jo Rosenthal: Artist and writer

Length of relationship: 69

What's your side of the story of how you met?: 

Jack: I met Jo when I walked into a store on 7th St where she works. I walked in by accident because I thought it was a thrift shop and I wanted to buy some big sheets to make a ghost character for a student film. We talked for probably five minutes. They did not sell large ghost sheets. I asked her what her name was and I told her I was at NYU and my name is Jack. Then she stalked me on the internet and I messaged her and accused her of stalking me. We went on a date about two weeks later and I saw her studio and her spider etchings and then we went to Dairy Queen. 

Jo: He came into my job and asked if we sold bedsheets for a movie he was filming. I want to say that the rest is history, but actually I didn’t get his number that day and so after he left my job I tried to find him with the little information I already knew about him and had a friend (who I assumed had mutual friends with him help me find him.) She ended up knowing of him and helped me find his Instagram and I followed. He slid into those DM’s, we went to Dairy Queen and THE rest is herstory. ;)

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Jack: It's therapeutic to talk about our work together as well as what we want to do in the future. I look forward to showing her new work. I lean on her for support and also criticism. We push each other to think of new ideas, projects, stories.

Jo: Jack takes a sketchbook with him wherever he goes and is constantly drawing the world around him. I feel like that makes me want to draw the world around me (so cheesy, I KNOW) but really, it is so wonderful to be able to get feedback on work and be able to show each other the finished pieces. I am always challenged, supported and motivated to do my best work by someone who isn’t myself, and that feels nice.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?

Jo: Probably eating cookies or ice cream and staring at each other, but I feel like we do that everyday.

Jack: Hang with us!

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?

Both: Come over!

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Jack: Yes.

Jo: I would recommend doing anything with a significant other as long as it was fun and didn’t involve breaking the other person’s heart.

Deborah Kass and Patricia Cronin

Occupation:

Patricia Cronin: Artist and professor

Deborah Kass: Artist

Length of relationship: 24 years together, married since July 24, 2011, the first day gay marriage was legal in New York State.

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Patricia: We met when I visited Deb’s studio for a show I was co-curating, Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-plicit Art By Women.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: We always stay home and have too much fun!

How has being with another artist changed you?: I have no idea. I’ve only been in relationships with creative people. We speak the same language and think outside of the box.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?: I don’t think I’ve ever been single on Valentine’s Day—my favorite holiday—so I’ve got nothing.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other? No, not with a romantic partner or anyone else! I’m not a collaborative-arts type person.

Trudy Benson and Russell Tyler

Occupation:

Trudy Benson: Artist

Russell Tyler: Artist 

Length of relationship: Nearly 8-and-a-half years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Trudy: Russell and I met at the Bring Your Own Art show at Pratt, where we were both starting out in grad school. I noticed his painting first, which was an expressive remix of Reubens' The Lion Hunt. There was a lot of traditional figurative painting and his work really stood out. It was the best painting in the room, and when I saw Russell, I knew that he had painted it.  We were immediately drawn to each other and ended up hanging out most of the night on a friend’s rooftop.  

Russell: We met during the first week of Grad School at a bring your own art student exhibition. I saw Trudy from across the room and thought she was too beautiful. I immediately went to go talk to her. We liked each other’s work, got along swimmingly, and ended up hanging out that night. We’ve been together ever since!

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: 

Trudy: We usually go out to dinner. This year we are going to get our cat neutered and then eat Peruvian food.

How has being with another artist changed you?: 

Trudy: When I was starting to get to know Russell, I really admired his studio practice.  He was always painting and so prolific. My own studio practice was not so rigorous and I had been feeling lost in the studio.  His paintings and his practice inspired me to push harder and change my work, look at different materials and paint applications.  I wouldn’t be the artist I am today had we not met.

Russell: It’s made me a more focused artist.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Trudy: I don’t think people need advice because they are single on Valentine’s Day, but if you are in a place where being single on that particular day is depressing, I would say to be social. If you are an artist, go to the studio.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Trudy: It depends! Russell and I don’t do so well collaborating on one piece. He is more of a planner and I am more intuitive. We have had studios next to each other since grad school, so in that sense I suppose we are always making paintings side by side. Never on the same canvas. Having that other set of eyes at your disposal, having someone who is about as close to the work as they can be without actually making it, is so valuable.  We are always talking to each other about what’s happening in the studio. Sometimes you are too close to the work to really see it.

Russell: Trudy and I work with are studios adjacent from each other.  We’ve been working that way since grad school. So yes.

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8 Artist-Couples on Valentine's Day and the Art of Love

Marlene McCarty and Christine Vachon. All photos by Charlie Rubin for The Creators Project

It was either Pablo Picasso or John Lennon who said "Love is the greatest refreshment in life," so who cares? For an artist, whose day job involves honing the senses to their most refined capacities, love is like the medium mixed into all things. From filmmakers to painters, designers, and more, The Creators Project caught up with eight artist-couples to talk relationships, first dates, and why artists make better lovers.  

Sheree Hovsepian and Rashid Johnson

Occupation: 

Sheree Hovsepian: Artist

Rashid Johnson: Artist

Length of relationship: 13 years, married 7 years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Sheree: We met at Danny's Lounge in Chicago. I was on a date with someone he knew from high school. The rest is history.

Rashid: We met in Chicago at a Bar called Danny's. Sheree was on a date with another guy. It was love at first sight.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?:

Sheree: Stay at home and have dinner and a nice cuddle. It's amateur night out there!

Rashid: Stay home and make a nice dinner. 

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Sheree: I learned so much about being an artist from Rashid. I am inspired by his focus and accomplishments built upon a humble foundation of love and joy for what he does.

Rashid: You always have a smart, thoughtful eye and ear with you. That's both challenging and comforting.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Sheree: Have fun on those dating apps. I missed out on all that.

Rashid: Don't hide. Treat yourself to a nice dinner. 

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Sheree: I don't know. It's not something we do. Probably no. 

Rashid: Why not?

Becca McCharen-Tran and Christine McCharen-Tran

Occupation:

Becca McCharen-Tran: Fashion designer, Chromat

Christine McCharen-Tran: Experiential designer, co-founder of Discwoman

Length of relationship: 4 YEARS OF BLISS

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Christine: We met through a mutual friend at Tandem Bar. 

Becca: Then she DM’d me ;)

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: ​Dancing in the living room

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Becca: She inspires me to work harder, always.

Christine: Constantly finding inspiration. Challenging the norm. She opens me up to different ways of seeing.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Becca: Celebrate Galentines Day and the power of female friendships.

Christine: Treat yourself.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Becca: Yes, we’re lucky enough to work together every season for fashion week. Once I finish the collection, Christine works with me to produce the runway show. She’s an amazing event producer and I love working with her. She’s so organized! And then for her Discwoman events, I’m the merch girl :)

Christine: We’re always finding new ways in which our work complements each others'.

Justin Hager and Kristine Reano

Occupation:

Justin Hager: Painter/Illustrator

Kristine Reano: Painter/Designer

Length of relationship: 4.5 years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Justin: I met her through mutual friends and I had a crush on her from the first time we met each other. Somehow she said yes to going on a date with me. We were best buds instantly and I still have a crush on her.

Kristine: We have a ton of mutual friends, but didn’t actually meet until way later. I always saw him around and always thought he was so cute. Once I finally met him and we got to talking, I instantly knew that he was the one—that my dream guy was finally here.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: 

Justin: We like to eat steaks from Peter Luger’s in Brooklyn. 

Kristine: Not celebrating! We always do our thing post-14th—it’s way more chill and feels more genuine.  

How has being with another artist changed you?: 

Justin: It's been the most amazing thing ever. I've never been able to truly share ideas, brainstorm, and have real-talk constructive criticism with anyone in the past. It's really cool to be able to do that all the time. Having her support and just being around her in general has made me so much happier and confident in everything in my life. I learn from her every day, and to be able to create with my favorite person in the universe is a dream come true.

Kristine: It’s a special thing navigating the world with someone who is wired the same way as you. There’s a deeper level of understanding and support because you know the same struggles, battle with the same demons and experience the same triumphs and joys that come with creating. Plus it’s just so much more fun! I’m really lucky to have met someone who accepts and celebrates who I am, and inspires me every single day.  

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Justin: Go to the bar.

Kristine: Hang out with friends instead.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Justin: Yeah! we actually did a collaboration show a couple years ago. I’m left handed and Kristine is right handed so we painted at the same time, with an hour time limit for each painting. it was the most fun ive ever had painting with her.

Kristine: Yes! We constantly collaborate on things and find new ways to keep it fun and motivate each other.

Marlene McCarty and Christine Vachon

Occupation:

Marlene McCarty: Artist

Christine Vachon: Film producer

Length of relationship: 23 (or 24) years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Marlene: I was doing film titles on Tom Kalin’s film, SWOON. Christine was producing the film. The first time I was introduced to her was by Tom at Universal Grill. (Remember that place?) But things got real at a party for Todd Haynes' birthday.

Christine: We met when Marlene did film titles for SWOON. But we REALLY fell for each other at a birthday party for Todd Haynes

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?:

Marlene: Caviar

Christine: We pretty much ignore it. I guess this picture was our treat!

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Marlene: It’s made me a stronger artist at the core. My partner is a filmmaker. Film and filmmakers get all the attention when you’re in everyday social situations, like a party. Art is absolutely not respected in the world in the way that film is. To weather that makes one very strong.

Christine: She’s the artist, not me. She has made me much more discerning about what I like and why I like it

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Marlene: Eat caviar. 

Christine: A lot of rosé wine. But that’s my advice for everyone.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Marlene: Yes but definitely not all the time.

Christine: Sure.

KAWS and Julia Chiang

Occupation:

Julia Chiang: Artist/mom

KAWS: Artist

Length of relationship: Almost 8 years, married 3.

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Julia: We had known each other through mutual friends for years but didn't really start talking until we both fell out of relationships around the same time and started seeing each other out more. Not a love at first sight story!

KAWS: I met Julia ages ago and apparently she thought I was a jerk when we met but I don’t remember because I was too busy being me.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?:

Julia: I love all the Valentine's Day candy displays in pharmacies. If I could ignore all the crap it's made of, I'd eat it all. I used to collect a lot of it. It's just so over the top with literal sweetness and sentiment! And I used to take pictures of the displays at the old Walgreen's on Atlantic Ave in downtown Brooklyn. They were awesome. I'd say a favorite Valentine treat with Brian would be going to Nitehawk and watching a movie. We usually make each other something too.  

KAWS: I just need to make sure I get Julia lots of candy and all goes well after that.

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Julia: I've grown thicker skin! And...we work so differently so I learn a lot from how he does things and how he deals with everything.    

KAWS: I’m not sure if it has anything to do with being artists but being with Julia has made me a better person.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?

Julia: Single or not, it's a made up holiday to celebrate love. So if you're into it, have fun and indulge, if not...it's just another day. I love the extra-ness of the day so I used to get into it and part of it was just an excuse to make something for friends. No such thing as 'too cheesy' on Valentine's, in my opinion.

KAWS: I would tell them not to put to much weight into Hallmark holidays.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Julia: Yeah it can be so fun! But for public sharing I wouldn't know—haven't crossed that line yet!

KAWS: Only when it seems right.

Jo Rosenthal and Jack Wedge

Occupation: 

Jack Wedge: Animator/painter/student

Jo Rosenthal: Artist and writer

Length of relationship: 69

What's your side of the story of how you met?: 

Jack: I met Jo when I walked into a store on 7th St where she works. I walked in by accident because I thought it was a thrift shop and I wanted to buy some big sheets to make a ghost character for a student film. We talked for probably five minutes. They did not sell large ghost sheets. I asked her what her name was and I told her I was at NYU and my name is Jack. Then she stalked me on the internet and I messaged her and accused her of stalking me. We went on a date about two weeks later and I saw her studio and her spider etchings and then we went to Dairy Queen. 

Jo: He came into my job and asked if we sold bedsheets for a movie he was filming. I want to say that the rest is history, but actually I didn’t get his number that day and so after he left my job I tried to find him with the little information I already knew about him and had a friend (who I assumed had mutual friends with him help me find him.) She ended up knowing of him and helped me find his Instagram and I followed. He slid into those DM’s, we went to Dairy Queen and THE rest is herstory. ;)

How has being with another artist changed you?:

Jack: It's therapeutic to talk about our work together as well as what we want to do in the future. I look forward to showing her new work. I lean on her for support and also criticism. We push each other to think of new ideas, projects, stories.

Jo: Jack takes a sketchbook with him wherever he goes and is constantly drawing the world around him. I feel like that makes me want to draw the world around me (so cheesy, I KNOW) but really, it is so wonderful to be able to get feedback on work and be able to show each other the finished pieces. I am always challenged, supported and motivated to do my best work by someone who isn’t myself, and that feels nice.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?

Jo: Probably eating cookies or ice cream and staring at each other, but I feel like we do that everyday.

Jack: Hang with us!

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?

Both: Come over!

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Jack: Yes.

Jo: I would recommend doing anything with a significant other as long as it was fun and didn’t involve breaking the other person’s heart.

Deborah Kass and Patricia Cronin

Occupation:

Patricia Cronin: Artist and professor

Deborah Kass: Artist

Length of relationship: 24 years together, married since July 24, 2011, the first day gay marriage was legal in New York State.

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Patricia: We met when I visited Deb’s studio for a show I was co-curating, Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-plicit Art By Women.

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: We always stay home and have too much fun!

How has being with another artist changed you?: I have no idea. I’ve only been in relationships with creative people. We speak the same language and think outside of the box.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?: I don’t think I’ve ever been single on Valentine’s Day—my favorite holiday—so I’ve got nothing.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other? No, not with a romantic partner or anyone else! I’m not a collaborative-arts type person.

Trudy Benson and Russell Tyler

Occupation:

Trudy Benson: Artist

Russell Tyler: Artist 

Length of relationship: Nearly 8-and-a-half years

What's your side of the story of how you met?:

Trudy: Russell and I met at the Bring Your Own Art show at Pratt, where we were both starting out in grad school. I noticed his painting first, which was an expressive remix of Reubens' The Lion Hunt. There was a lot of traditional figurative painting and his work really stood out. It was the best painting in the room, and when I saw Russell, I knew that he had painted it.  We were immediately drawn to each other and ended up hanging out most of the night on a friend’s rooftop.  

Russell: We met during the first week of Grad School at a bring your own art student exhibition. I saw Trudy from across the room and thought she was too beautiful. I immediately went to go talk to her. We liked each other’s work, got along swimmingly, and ended up hanging out that night. We’ve been together ever since!

Best Valentine's Day activity or treat?: 

Trudy: We usually go out to dinner. This year we are going to get our cat neutered and then eat Peruvian food.

How has being with another artist changed you?: 

Trudy: When I was starting to get to know Russell, I really admired his studio practice.  He was always painting and so prolific. My own studio practice was not so rigorous and I had been feeling lost in the studio.  His paintings and his practice inspired me to push harder and change my work, look at different materials and paint applications.  I wouldn’t be the artist I am today had we not met.

Russell: It’s made me a more focused artist.

Best advice for someone who is single on Valentine's Day?:

Trudy: I don’t think people need advice because they are single on Valentine’s Day, but if you are in a place where being single on that particular day is depressing, I would say to be social. If you are an artist, go to the studio.

Would you recommend making art with your significant other?

Trudy: It depends! Russell and I don’t do so well collaborating on one piece. He is more of a planner and I am more intuitive. We have had studios next to each other since grad school, so in that sense I suppose we are always making paintings side by side. Never on the same canvas. Having that other set of eyes at your disposal, having someone who is about as close to the work as they can be without actually making it, is so valuable.  We are always talking to each other about what’s happening in the studio. Sometimes you are too close to the work to really see it.

Russell: Trudy and I work with are studios adjacent from each other.  We’ve been working that way since grad school. So yes.

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