Studio Update

Stu, Stu, Studio...

I teased you with a Facebook photo last week of 

how messy  I let my workshop get!

And...

then I proceeded to tear it up, paint it up and clean it up!!!

Now...I'm ready to share my new STUDIO space with you.

First...

let me introduce you to the space as I found it 

six years ago when we first bought our place.

Pretty basic guys workshop, only about a 10'x11' space.

I've been wanting lately to create a studio space for oil painting,

as well as small furniture pieces and other creative projects on my mind.

 

So...I tore it all apart, got rid of things I don't use anymore 

and painted the walls, trim, cabinets and ceiling.

(the ceiling was a killer)

And here's where I ended up.

Surfaces I can actually use, everything in its place, nice outside surroundings

 and a quiet space for me to go and 

hang with my creative thoughts...and maybe some coffee.

The burlap curtain below my desk hides more paints and supplies.

All the most used tools are organized on peg board and on the work bench...

I love having my paper cutter ready to use at any given moment.

Sprinkled about is some favorite art, sample boards and little things 

that make me happy to look at and be inspired by.

A good spot for painting reference books, canvases and more 

stuff that makes me happy...all neatly on shelves.

Brushes all have a spot to be together.

My friend Sharon suggested hanging some of my small

chair collection around the window above my desk...

thank you Sharon...I LOVE that idea!

Then to finish it off...

A painted a rug on the floor to cover up all my previous paint drips.

Knowing there's going to be more paint drips in the future...

I used a couple of old stencils, mixed them about and 

didn't get too serious about the floor.

I just wanted a fresh start.

And now...

I have a perfect place to paint 

with wonderful north eastern light,

and all my stuff around me...

I'm A Happy Painter

:)

Have you created a space of your own?

ENJOY