SPOTLIGHT

Michelle Stuhl and Howard Werner, Fine Artists at Stuhl Werner Studio (#121 on UAW Map)

Can you tell us a little bit about what you do? And how long you’ve been in your current position. We are working fine artists… and maintain a studio in Shokan NY. Michelle has an MFA from RISD and originally worked in sculpture and is now painting and printmaking. Howard has a degree in Woodwork and Furniture Design from RIT and is a sculptor and furniture maker. We have both been working for many years. 

Use three words to describe yourself: 

Michelle: Passionate Image Maker

Howard: Dedicated Master Craftsman

What brought you to the Hudson Valley/Catskill Mountains? Natural Beauty, Access to NYC, Community

What do you love about your job? We are both grateful to be living and working in the inspiring landscape of the Hudson Valley and doing work we love.

What exciting things do you have planned for UAW? We have brought a lot of work to the studio to share with the community and are excited to host many conversations and experiences with studio guests.

Best place near you to get:

Breakfast? Phoenicia Diner 

Lunch? Bread Alone in Shokan

Dinner? Goodnight in Woodstock

What’s your favorite local store? Exit 19 which is a store in Kingston, TenderLand in Phoenicia

What’s your favorite art/creative space to visit? The School Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook, Storm King, Dia Beacon

What is one tip for people experiencing UAW for the first time? Focus on one area at a time each day and then move on to a new area 

What is a fun fact about you that might surprise people? We go dancing on weekends all the time!

Now for the speed round! Pick one or the other:

Valley or mountains? mountains

Car or train? car

Walk or hike? HIKE

Sun or snow? SUN!!!!!!!!!!!

Indoors or outdoors? outdoors

Diner or restaurant? BOTH , we love high and low

Market or shop? shop

Clear or clouds? CLEAR

Sunglasses or hat? Sunglasses although Howard wears hats

Abstract or realist? BOTH.. 

Contemporary or modern? Both 

Sculpture or painting? BOTH

IRL or digital? REAL REAL REAL

Look or listen? LOOK

See or feel? SEE