In 2013 there will be a show of Portland sculptor Manuel Izquierdo’s work at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, and a book by Roger Hull. Manuel died this summer having lived a colorful life filled with art and family and friends. This weekend we visited his home and studio, which he had to leave in 2007 due to ill health. We were guided by his daughter Sara and there were many stories and remembrances exchanged. Manuel’s compound includes a house and two studios, one for clay and one for metal. First, the place:
the clay studio:
The house:
The metal studio:
Tools:
Whenever I get to visit an artist’s studio I’m most fascinated by the things tacked on the wall, the things on shelves, the things “around,” the inspirations:
Sara said Manuel saved envelopes and often took them to meetings to make notes:
Even with Manuel gone though, the magic is there in the place:
On The Way 
dryed banana peels…makes one pause doesn’t it?
great photos! nicely seen and presented. a life of art and passion that is unique to the artist. thank you!
“Dryed” banana peels indeed??
Barbara the thing in the photo with the long glove is the bottom of a ballet shoe. An amazing place.