studios

Getting the mail today threw my whole afternoon. Arriving today is the much anticipated issue of "studios." Ahh ... I spent about one second considering what I had intended to do while the boys were at school and the baby napped ... fold laundry, organize "studio" space, work on project that has a self induced deadline of Saturday, tidy kitchen .... okay, read "studios" knowing that if I don't drink it in now, it will be many days before I'm able to crack open the pages and ooze over each studio description. It's was bliss. There were organization tips, descriptions and pictures of different sized studios from huge and spacious, to 4 ft x 4 ft closets, to a giant tote bag (busy mom!). Inspiring.
I love looking at other artists studios, hearing their tips and tricks, and just getting a peek into their creative space. Love it.
Here is my humble 4 x 4 space. :o) I have many happy evenings here. Often wishing I had more time. And oh how I long for a room with a big work table or two all my very own. At least I'm not having to work out of a tote bag. The tidying of the work space will have to wait another day.
I'll leave you with a quote from the magazine. They asked artists what their favorite excuse was for spending time in their studio. Here's my favorite quote ... I actually laughed out loud ... "I have no sense of direction. I simply got lost and couldn't find my way out." Good one.

I'm known to say, "I'll be right back" and then take much longer than the "be right back" time allotment ...

**Edit: if you're interested in ordering this special issue for yourself - it's a great reference. Go here to order it!