welcome to my studio!

Here are a few random pics of my studio. I have been meaning to take some proper pics for a studio tour...but just haven't got around to it:) When I still lived in Canada (before I married) I had converted my entire living room into my art studio! I had tons of space because...the whole place was art-centered. In Va. , I shared my studio with the guest bedroom. Tim had put some custom shelving up for me...but it was still a tight squeeze. Now I finally have an entire room to myself! Bliss!)

* these are the Indian patchwork curtains I made. They are all hodge-podge, let me tell you! But...I love them! When the light pours through them, they are just gorgeous! My computer, printer, scanner etc are all to the right of the pic...

 * I bought a couple of these white cubed storage shelves from..Ikea or Home Depot (can't remember where!). But they are fantastic! They hold so much, are sturdy, durable and look great.

*I find that storage is key...to fitting everything, finding things when you need them and to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. Of course, once I start creating , everything turns into huge mess and...things are never as neat as you see in these pics:)

* I use tons of kitchen stuff to hold my art supplies because they are functional, durable and pretty. I use cups, jugs, bowls, glasses, utensil caddies...whatever catches my eye.

* I always try to have some fresh flowers whether it's a small bunch I picked from the garden or a bouquet of roses! And...isn't the light  just fantastic over here?!

 

 * cardboard storage boxes are perfect to store...just about anything!I picked mine up at Walmart and Michaels.

Here are a few details...

* collections of fabric, china, yarn, alphabets...

* detail of my inspiration board

*paintings in progress...

This is my temporary studio; we are only going to be here for...the next 8 months or so...Now in my dreams, I have hardwood floors, tons of windows, a fireplace (!!) , a wall of bookshelves..sigh...
Thanks for looking!