My Studio

I thought I might post some photos of my studio. I've seen some photos of some pretty impressive studios, and I'll let you know ahead of time that mine isn't perfect, but I would definitely give it a 10 for function.

I have 2 desks. One is dedicated solely to beading, and it currently has about 2 projects running on it. I'm doing a Vintage Lucite Necklace and a Rubber O-Ring Bracelet. In the photo you can see that I have an inspiration wall above the desk, with ideas for color and for future projects, as well as some art that my nieces made for me. Below that is my tool storage, along with a basket on the right which holds the beads that I'm currently working with. You'll recognize the beading board on the desk, which is a little bit untidy, but this picture was taken when one project was coming in and one was about to be finished...a messy time. Hanging on the wall to the left are my apron and some finished necklaces, some of which are posted on my Etsy page.

In the next picture, you can see my storage area. It's a big built-in bookshelf where I keep all of my supplies. Here you'll find anything from books to stamps to yarn to paper to decoupage medium, and so much more. It's pretty cool. The room also has a huge skylight in the middle of it. I'm lucky to have such a great room to create in.

In this picture is a painting desk with a glass top that I have set up with an easel (easel not pictured), where I can do watercolors, acrylics, and where I will do oils someday soon. I know there's carpet on the floor, but I promise to put something down to protect it before I bring out the paint. I use this desk to do charcoal drawings sometimes, and this is where I do my mixed media collage work. There is also a sofa in the room which makes into a bed, as well as the hope chest my grandmother gave me many years ago. There's a window seat in the back of the room that makes a nice place to sit and think...which actually happens less than you'd think in what has become a very productive place.

All in all, my studio is a special room and I feel very blessed to have it. This studio is only a few months old and is still growing and changing, but my whole life has metamorphosed since it was created for me and I owe merci beaucoup to my husband for making it happen.

That's all the beady news for now. TTFN.