ARTIST’S STUDIO

artspace, 4235 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, (480) 423-0888

The Marshall Way Contemporary Arts District in Scottsdale is comprised of two blocks filled with world-class art galleries mixed with a sprinkling of restaurants and shops. artspace, located in this district is a pioneering, new type of gallery. A joint venture between Textures Gallery and the Robert Roman Gallery, artspace is the first gallery in the area to offer studio space for local artists in the Loft Studios and Gallery. The artists in the Loft enjoy the interaction with clients and other artists, working in an environment that has become a warmhearted, easy-going community of art lovers and artists.

Visitors to artspace enjoy 7,400 square feet of contemporary art and craft, a true fine art destination. Guests remark on the Gallery’s approachable atmosphere and diversity of fine art with a wide selection of painting and sculpture and fine crafts. The Robert Roman gallery exhibits contemporary painting and sculpture created by both emerging and established artists. Drawn to expressionist painting and color, the paintings of the Robert Roman gallery are a feast for the eye, featuring abstract works that appeal to the viewer’s emotional inner self.

Textures Gallery focuses on contemporary fine craft in such media as fiber, ceramics, jewelry, wood and glass and is the Valley’s first fiber art gallery. The walls abound with colorful, heavily textured and embellished fiber wall hangings including rugs, woven, and contemporary quilts.

A truly amazing experience, artspace has something for everyone—from the artists that find inspiration for their creativity to art aficionados of all ages—come prepared to catch your breath in wonder.

Suzanne Martino at Studio 7

I currently work out of my studio, which is located in the artspace in Scottsdale, Arizona. I am one of eight loft artists whose work is available for viewing and sales through the galleries housed in artspace. I welcome visitors and am available for private and group classes on cultivating creativity, painting techniques and finishes, creating ancestor memorabilia pieces, and personalized assemblage portraits.