Since I apparently haven't published any of my posts since July last year, I thought I should write a post that I know won't sit in draft stage- I want to show you my studio!!! This past week I had three days off in a row! Monday was a holiday followed by two days of snow. This afforded me the time I desperately needed to tidy and go through some of the things cluttering up my studio. Although, it is not entirely finished, it is so much better than it was and now I feel like I can create more freely.
(Above) This is the main area where I work on art.
The larger dollhouse is one I built, while the small yellow one was built by my mum when I was a kid. I recently repainted it and repapered the inside. Miniatures is one of my older passions which I very occasionally dabble in.
A closer look at the bookshelf behind my desk. It houses all of my scrapbooking paper, embellishments, recycled items, jewelry-making supplies, and reference books. I bought this shelf from a friend for five dollars when they moved.
Next to my desk is this little corner shelf that I bought on clearance at a craft store. It houses my writing implements, markers, some paints, and some stencils.
Above my desk is a shelf I made out of an old drawer. It holds my adhesives and glitter! I definitely recommend keeping your adhesives within arms reach of your desk.
A view of my desk with my 'pet' octopus on the wall and a recent mixed media painting.
Here is my printer, card stock paper file and more books. Oh and my baby spruce tree too! Always good to have a green item in your art room. (Those crates were found on the side of the road!)
I picked up this awesome wall shelf at the local thrift store for a dollar. It holds my threads and other small items that don't really belong anywhere else.
A Chinese kite from a friend watches over my husbands corner of the studio.
And that is basically it! You really don't need to spend big bucks to have a well-functioning studio. Almost all of the furniture was given to me or bought very cheaply at thrift stores or garage sales. And if you don't have an entire room to dedicate to being an art studio that's okay too! You can keep your art supplies in a closet and commandeer your dining table when necessary, or keep supplies under your bed and craft on your bedroom floor. But whatever it is you do, try to dedicate some small particle of space to art making, even if it's a temporary one. Perhaps light a candle to signify the transition from regular everyday space to art 'studio'. Make the occasion special!
Happy Arting Friends!
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