Client Brief

For our adaptive reuse project, I have selected the artist Todd Horton to design a residence, studio, and gallery space. Todd is a painter who currently resides in Edison, WA. He grew up in an artistic family and spent many years traveling to countries like Japan, Germany, and parts of North Africa (along with many more) painting and teaching. The oil on canvas medium allows Todd to apply a quite distinctive effect that looks either "squeegeed" or "dripped." This gives the paintings a sense of movement. The two subjects he typically does are landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, and animals.
Because he resides in my hometown, I have visited Todd's studio, and one of the galleries he shows his work. Being able to walk through his studio and see how he works really helped me understand his process. It will allow me to better meet his needs in this project. Knowing how his work is currently displayed helps me understand one way to focus on his paintings, but also inspires me to find new and creative ways. I'm excited to work alongside him to create a space that will inspire him.

 Dark Sky Blurred

36"x36" 

Oil on Canvas

 Eagles that Drift Like Dreams

36"x36"

Oil on Canvas

 Field of Dew

30"x30"

Oil on Canvas

 Running Water

20"x20"

Oil on Canvas

You can find more of Todd's work at www.toddjhorton.com as well as a full biography.