Lights:
As in a shabby chic chandelier!
Camera:
Action:
All good action films have at least one cliffhanger.
For my studio story, I have two...curtainclimbers
Eddie Bill and Eddie Pierre, which accounts for why the sequel has trailed so far behind the initial offering. (To Read Part I, click here)
Eddie Bill and Eddie Pierre, which accounts for why the sequel has trailed so far behind the initial offering. (To Read Part I, click here)
Anyways, if you remember where our story last ended, we were just getting to the good part---placing all the stuff that we liked back into the studio:)
When you are doing this in your own work place, it's really worth giving thought to what has good neuro-association for you.
You know, what your nervous system feels like when you look at certain things.
For instance, say you had a gift/vase from a family member who always refers to you as the
poor nit-wit artist of the family, --
Might not want said vase in your creative space.
Just sayin';)
You know, what your nervous system feels like when you look at certain things.
For instance, say you had a gift/vase from a family member who always refers to you as the
poor nit-wit artist of the family, --
Might not want said vase in your creative space.
Just sayin';)
"Sea glass gathered on a memorable day in your life, a priceless work of art by your child/grandchild,
a B & W photo of you and your sis when you were kids--anything that brings JOY, smiles and peace to your heart--that's what you want in your space."
Some of my feel good things:)
(This came to me from a mischievous friend, filled with candy:)
My favorite man Vincent is well represented
A cat named Mort who has been in every studio I've had for the past 20 years.
Laughter, wisdom,& inspiration--lots of it-- between these covers!
Favorite jars, lavender sachets, and a license plate from my California girl days--which Phyllis the Mouse keeps a close eye on for me:)!
Original paintings and inspiring author/friends:))
All things that conspire to put the mind in the right place for creating:)!!
Gettin' Down to Business
I love reassigning items. Something that was originally intended to be used in a different way brings some delightful surprises into your studio space when given a new job:)
A Home Goods find--hiding in the kitchen section:)
My old jewelry chest, after it's shabby chic makeover, is the most perfect monitor holder-brush holder-paint storage thing you can imagine. (I have included my recipe for the makeover at the very end of this post)
So from my mirrored table turned palette
To a chair to nest in for reading a good art book or writing my next blog post...
We Love Our Shabby Chic Studio:))
I love reassigning items. Something that was originally intended to be used in a different way brings some delightful surprises into your studio space when given a new job:)
My old jewelry chest, after it's shabby chic makeover, is the most perfect monitor holder-brush holder-paint storage thing you can imagine. (I have included my recipe for the makeover at the very end of this post)
What used to hold necklaces now holds my stash of favorite brushes and tools:))
So from my mirrored table turned palette
To a chair to nest in for reading a good art book or writing my next blog post...
Some one time gold frames, now made-over for my prints...
Eddie and I agree on one thing.
We Love Our Shabby Chic Studio:))
P.S. The lighting I use for painting is track lighting mounted to the sloped ceiling--I face it away from my easel and let it "bounce" the light back into my work area. I use a blend of cool and warm lights:))
P.S.S. My easel, jewelry chest and frames were finished with the ingredients below. On my frames, I mixed a bit of blue acrylic paint in with the Swiss Coffee color.
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