I live in Western Massachusetts, an area full of artists and academics. I love that there are painters, writers, actors, and experts-in-their-field, all in this little valley. It makes for an easy place to live. My studio is located in Holyoke, across the river and just a mile from my home in South Hadley; one mile is the perfect distance for commuting. When it’s nice out, I can walk over to the studio and when I forget something in one place or the other, it is easy to go back to retrieve it.
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