Its a studio tour! "My Desert Cottage" blog is having a Where Bloggers Create party here:http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com/. I thought I would join the fun; a little late, but that is fashionable, right? It is a pity it isn't a "messiest studio" tour, because this is what mine looks like after I have tidied it. I have sort of a mish-mash of furniture that I have picked up here and there. I look at some of the beautiful studios in magazines and drool over them, but my little messy space works for me right now. Maybe someday I will be more glamorous!
Here is my drawing/painting table. I like to do so many things, so I have so many supplies! You can see that my drawers are full to bursting. And all the brushes! Who can bear to throw out an old brush? It might still be good for something!
I bought some organizer cupboards from Michaels this year and assembled them without too much trouble. So I have managed to put my watercolors in order by color, which makes me very happy. No more rooting through a jumble of paints to find the right tube!
I keep my brushes and pencils in old jugs and tins. These are just a few. You can see the edge of my new curtains, made from my very first fabric line!
Here are some antique shelves on top of my paper cutting area, which is the top of an old map chest where I keep papers. Collecting antiquarian books is a weakness of mine, but they are very useful for research purposes! I also have so many still-life props. I only have room to keep a few in the studio. The rest are scattered throughout the house.
Here is a closer view, so you can see the lovely portrait of Ian, painted by Victoria Lisi, author of "Vibrant Children's Portraits". You can see her portrait of Margaret in the background of the top photo.
One of the best things about my studio is that it is here in beautiful Colorado. We spent the day hiking for Father's Day today and now I am pleasantly tired and can't wait to get back to painting tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's studios too!
What a wonderfully creative space!
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Love your creative space! Plus the vintage touches are so sweet!
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Chris
www.curbyscloset.com/blog/
Your space looks very creative - filled with artistic energy! Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you need to be glamorous to create. It looks to me like you have created your perfect place! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI had a look around your blog as well as your space. You do wonderful work! How exciting to come from such a crafty family. Love the quilt and heirlooms!
ReplyDeleteA real working space and it looks like you have something thing in the works there on your table...And all those yummy paints....drawing and painting is my first passion that I have put on hold for the more immediate gratification of the other things I have been doing lately...But that's OK...I'll get back to it...thanks for sharing all that you do.
ReplyDeleteYour creative space looks great. And what beautiful surroundings. All you need to is look around for great inspiration. Hope you are having a wonderful day. :)Tammy
ReplyDeleteHello Jane! I just wanted to tell you I love your blog... the peek into your studio, your wonderful MottoWare (I used to collect it, but for some insane reason sold all my pieces!), and your Tomato Red story!
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hi Jane, I'm glad you could join the party!! I love the way your studio looks. Like a real art studio! I wish I had the talent to paint, but alas, I don't. I enjoyed my visit with you though!
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Karen
My Desert Cottage
Jane, I did the same thing with my painting area - made an "L" in the center of the room. I don't like facing a wall or even facing up against a window with the room at my back. Plus, creating the "L" gives us more wall space for STUFF! LOL!
ReplyDeleteDiane
The portraits are amazing Jane and your studio looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat was fun, I haven't seen many art studios! I wish I was in the mountains I love in Orlando.......I'm wilting! hot, hot, hot!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I would love to visit Colorado.
ReplyDeleteYour art studio is great. Pieces from here and there go together nicely.
It can't just be pretty if it doesn't work, Jane! I think your studio looks great and I like how you have everything you need within easy reach.
ReplyDeleteLoved getting a peek into your private space. Beautiful paintings! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, what a beautiful creative space you have to work in. I love seeing all those yummy paint tubes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDebby
I repurpose mugs for fun storage too. Some of them are just too pretty to throw out once they get chipped. Thanks for sharing your space!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely creative space, Jane..so organized and pretty! I, too, collect antique books and odd props...there's just never enough room for storage, is there?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the studio tour! I'm lagging behind in visits but am enjoying it so much...
Lynette
Your studio looks like a very creative place to spend time and create and the fact it is in Colorado is great. I love Colorado! Thanks for the tour and have a great weekend. Connie
ReplyDeleteThe first thing that caught my eye when I arrived in your studio was the lovely drafting style desk. And, like you, I drool, but find function more important for creating. Did I read right, that you have a fabric line? How awesome! I'm totally impressed, along with all those brushes and pencils. Thanks so much for allowing me the opportunity, albeit late, to tour your artful studio.
ReplyDeletevery nice arts studio, I like all the different things put together (like the different mugs and jars that hold your brushes) and the vintage pieces that you through out the space. And you are close to wonderful views and great inspiration. Just a thought, if you like Victorian time paintings of children?? Then you should check out one of my favourite painters Carl Larsson (he was a fantastic Swedish painter)... It was treat to see your space & blog.
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