Here's a tour of the historic #OttoStark #art studio, as it looked in 2024, prior to most of our ongoing renovations. It's located in #HerronMorton, a National Historic neighborhood of #Indianapolis. It was built in 1910 by the #HoosierGroup #artist, who became a well-known American #impressionist.

Just received a copy of the #OttoStark papers from the Archives of American #Art and the pdf is almost 500 pages 👀 I've been waiting many months and it appears to be a treasure trove. #impressionism

A window sash is on a work table alongside old pieces of glass and glazing compound.

Barley and Hops are sitting in their bed patiently waiting to go home to a warm house.

Today at #OttoStarkStudio: Reglazing of the 2nd story windows and my #chihuahuas are on supervision duty.

#ottostark #art #impressionism #historicrenovation #indianapolis #dogsofbluesky

An exterior view of the historic Otto Stark Studio. It has huge north facing windows and the siding is currently yellow with white trim.

Should I start a separate Bluesky handle for my #renovation of the #OttoStark #artstudio? He was a #HoosierGroup #impressionist (1859-1926). He has a great story.

Let me know what you think. #art #artsky

A photo of a small yellow structure with large north facing windows. The photo was taken in 2023 before renovations began.

In 2023 my wife and I bought a house and the adjacent #art studio you see below in the #HerronMorton neighborhood of #Indianapolis.

The studio was built by #OttoStark, an #artist who became a prominent American #Impressionist and member of the #HoosierGroup.

We are renovating the home and studio.