Community “A certain level of distraction can help me see the work more clearly.” April 24, 2026 — 4 min read Welcome to the 334th installment of A View From the Easel, a series in which artists reflect on their workspace. This week, New Jersey-based artist Hadieh Afshani explores migration through ink and cultivates a network of artist-mothers. Want to take part? Check out our  submission guidelines  and share a bit about your studio with us through  this form ! All mediums and workspaces are welcome, including your home studio. Hadieh Afshani , Jersey City, New Jersey How long have you been working in this space? Two years. Describe an average day in your studio. An average day in my studio begins after I drop my older son at daycare and my husband at the PATH station. I then go to my studio at Mana Contemporary with my baby.…