New Studio Style

The other day I was admiring pictures of my friend Rachael's studio space. I loved the organization and how everything seemed so accessible. Everything she needs is right at her fingertips.

I also love that she has a little studio pet to keep her company. If I want my little critter to keep me company my studio was going to need some work and lots of cleaning.

So that's what I did. I completely rearranged my tables and basically set up the space so everything needed to make art is right by my side. I think sometimes in the studio it's easy to get lazy and not get up and get something you need so you make shortcuts. I once had a painting professor tell me that if you don't put every color of paint on your palette at once you will never use the paint colors you need but didn't put out. So this is my way of putting absolutely all my supplies on my palette. I did, however, put my glitter bottles on a shelf that is a little bit further away from me. A little goes a long way with glitter...

Finally my pencils and pens are in front of the table I'm using for drawing and not so far away!! And by far away I mean they were about three feet away from me before but that seemed soo soo far!!

I wonder how long that thread organization will last. I give it two weeks...

This will always be my favorite space. And the glitter is up high and away from me.

Those beautiful pillows are from LeiLiLaLoo. The cutie-pie dolls are from Project Grab Bag.

I'm hanging on to those Care Bears for my future children. All the rest of the toys are just for me. ( ; The painting on the right is by a dear friend who passed away way too early. I'm grateful I have this beautiful piece. That coin on the top shelf is by Cannonball Press. On the second shelf down there is a framed house (behind the far right camera) on the far right that my friend Meghan O'Connor made for me for my MFA thesis. Click on her name to see her amazing art.

My boyfriend built my flat files. I'm so lucky to have them.

That poster in the top corner was from the show my friend Adrienne curated. It's a beautiful poster. I think her boyfriend Brad made it. You might remember them from the Dreamy, Artful couple post a while back. They are still dreamy and artful.

Sorry I keep insisting on using my Iphone to take pics and they come out grainy. I never have luck with cameras and taking pics. But I hope you get the idea of my new space.

Now I'm going to work work work!!

Lets Look at Art!

Thank you all so much for the sweet comments (here and on facebook) left on my last post. It's really wonderful to be part of such a caring community and I am grateful for you all.

Today lets look at some art, shall we?

I just realized today that two good friends of mine have started Etsy shops. They are both so amazingly talented so I'm glad that getting your hands on their work has just been made easier.

Rachael Madeline of Loose Tooth Studio is selling her fantastic mixed media framed pieces. They are all filled with romantic longing and escaped balloons. Don't forget to keep reading her blog here.

And Jessica Robles! Finally her prints can hang in your home. Her shop, Don't Call Me Hessica (and don't...) is filled with many of the gorgeous prints I have often featured here.




Both girls have been part of my dreamy couples posts so that shows you just how dreamy and talented they are. Get your wallets out and start shopping!

Updates

Guess what...

I got the job!!!

I'm going to be waitressing which I think will be really fun. This should also give me time to work on my artwork which is a major plus. Right now I'm just not a nine to five kind of gal.

Thank you thank you to all of you who were so positive and encouraging during this rough time. I was really feeling low but there was always someone with a kind word that brought me right back up. That is why I love the blog community.

And now I want to welcome a new friend to this community. My friend Rachael is doing a month-long residency in Italy. Lucky girl, right? She is documenting her experience on her blog called Loose Tooth Studio. Rachael makes beautiful art and I know she is going to make some exciting stuff while she's there. I mean, she gets to sit at this enormous table under those crazy cocoons. How could you not be inspired?! Follow along on Rachael's journey here.