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Blogging...Studio Visit with Mel Kadel & Travis Millard
from Fecal Face

021909_travis5.jpgTwo of our favorite LA-based artists recently gave a tour of their shared art studio/home located in the hills of Echo Park over at popular art site, Fecal Face. Talk about history--these cabins were once backdrops to Ernest Hemingway, Ayn Rand, the Hells Angels, Steely Dan, and Charles Bukowski. Mel and Travis' cabin is a great example of a free-wheeling creative environment, full of personality. A few more photos after the jump...


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While Mel and Travis' home may not have any trendy furniture or any of the usual styles that are often featured on AT, I love that their home is pure reflection of who they are and their passion for their art. My only disappointment is that Travis shaved off the moustache he was growing a few years back (seriously, that thing had a life of its own).

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The kitchen came from a...stage coach?


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Living room area with a vintage fireplace. One of Travis' pieces hangs on the wall.


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Their bulletin board holds their own drawings, photos, and notes.


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Another work area.


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More of Travis' work.


Check out the rest of the studio visit over at Fecal Face. To see more work by Mel Kadel, check out her site melkadel.com; and Travis Millard's Fudge Factory Comics.

[ Photos by John Trippe from Fecal Face ]

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I did a video on Travis and Mel a little while back. They have a great place! Check it out:

http://byosmosis.tv/blog/interview-travis-millard-fudge-factory-comics/

posted by bwh999 on February 19th 2009 at 4:22pm
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I love, love, love this space. I cannot find the words.

posted by matchbookhymnal on February 19th 2009 at 10:19pm
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awe, I love Trav and Mel! and yes, I miss the 'stache too...

posted by my little apartment on February 19th 2009 at 11:39pm
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