Inside the artist's studio: see the ever-evolving workspace of Mike Butkus

Inside the artist's studio; an artist's workspace with easel, lights, tablet and computers
(Image credit: Mike Butkus)

My studio has seen quite the evolution over the years – from the bustling streets of Burbank, California, to the laid-back vibe of Hawaii, and now to a peaceful little town on the Central Coast of California: Morro Bay. Each location has had a huge impact on how and when I work, and every time I’ve set up a new studio, it feels like a new chapter.

Back in Burbank, I was in a large studio, with all the bells and whistles I could ask for but also the terrible LA traffic and smog, and I never quite felt at home there. It was a convenient location in that the ad agencies were just an hour’s drive away, but it lacked the inspiration I needed. So, when the chance to move to Hawaii came up, I jumped on it.

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