I've always loved to peek in to other people homes, studios, and little spaces that they've carved out and call their own. I've always felt that when you walk into someones home, you should be able to tell who lives there. Our homes should tell the story of the person/people who live there - no matter if it is a teeny rental or a gigundous mcmansion. In my opinion , i think it is one of the hardest things to so because decorating our own home is SO personal! It is hard to be true to yourself when there are so many fabulous magazines and catalogs that show us all the newest, greatest, and oh so fantastic rooms and furnishings.... wait a sec, I think i've officially gone off on a tangent ! :) On a smaller scale - thinking of just one special spot - where do you create?
I HEART checking out studio spaces of other artists and creators of fab things. It is fascinating to see in what environment people create in - personally, my lil' studio is what i like to call "organized chaos" - the walls (at least the parts that aren't covered up with all my crazy stuff) are school bus yellow and there are three tabletop work areas that are ALWAYS covered with projects and stuff. But you know what? - I can find every little thing i need at a moments notice . I find the piles of paint tubes inspiring and the stacks of paper that hold all my random ideas make me smile in excitement. Sure, i imagine the day that my studio is crisp, white, and natural light filled...organized shelves all around me holding all the tools that allow me to create in the most eye appealing containers with stylish labels...but for now, i look forward everyday to go into the little crazy and chaotic room that is my studio.The place where i can whole heartedly create pieces that so many enjoy. *sigh*
The magazine cloth,paper,scissors has a great special issue out now that is called Studios:A spa for the creative soul. I highly recommend! It is full of so many great studio spaces - talk about inspiration! I'm on my second read of it now and am still finding so much in all the pictures - love it! When you have a sec, Google around on-line and take a peek at so many wonderful artists that have shared pics of their studios on-line - trust me, you'll get a jolt of creative inspiration!