Studio Tour

"I like the idea of having a calm, quiet room to work on my music while knowing that outside there's noise and a lot happening. It's reassuring to know the 'everyday' continues even though inside the studio you feel so disconnected from it."  -Keren Ann

Oh, I've been waiting and waiting and waiting!! Today's the day I get to show you my NEW studio!

I have showed you my space many times...and it's true I have the most amazing built-in space you can imagine....

It came with the house and I fell in love instantly. However, as time went by and I created in it I realized it was missing so much...windows, a place to sit and wall space. As time went by I missed the sun shining in and the feel of a wide open space. So I bought this custom made counter from a friend and put it in our family room...just a few feet away from my original space.

This worked quite well for awhile. There were 2 large windows, open spaces and I could still stand and create {the method I prefer} or add a bar stool and sit down. I left most my stuff in the original space and just walked back and forth if I needed something. 

But then...I got ancy...it just wasn't what I envisioned for my space. Before we moved here nearly 5 years ago I had my studio in a small room with slanted ceilings. While it was a bit cramped I loved the coziness of that place...that's what I longed for.

Soooo, when my son decided to move his bedroom upstairs I took over that room {which was supposed to be the guest room}.

It was okay...it had the window and a desk where I could sit down and it was cozy....{a bit, too cozy with that turkey-LOL}

But still it just felt like a guest room. I mean it was full of bedroom furniture...including the queen size bed!

It was seriously not the ideal situation but it was  kind of working ....

I went back and forth a lot...somedays I'd create in the original space then I'd go to the family room then back to this room. I just wasn't inspired!

Then I got an idea. 

Our sweet girl Emma had been wanting a new room for MONTHS. Since our budget is pretty tight right now  I knew there was no way we could afford a new bedroom set. However...there was a perfectly good bedroom set in my art studio!! 

Soooooo.......we got busy and with the help of our sweet missionaries we cleared out Em's room {her bed, shelves, etc.} and moved all the furniture from downstairs up to her room. Oh, girls it was so exciting!!!

Next came MY space...the boys moved everything I wanted in and I got to work...organizing, hanging art on the walls and smiling. 

Are you ready to see it?

Here it is...

Welcome

See?! No bed!!

Just wide open space!!

To the left is my custom made counter...

it's sooo awesome!

I can stand and see the sun pouring in...SWEET!

To the left of my counter is a corner cabinet

that was in my room since I was 2 years old!!

 

I have all my art journals in here and some of my favorite idea books

That cute apron hanging on the door was a handmade

gift from my Mom!

There is more storage in the bottom of this cabinet, too. 

Can you believe my Mom paid

just $15 for this thing at a garage sale

back in the 1960's??!

To the left of the cabinet are two shelving units 

holding supplies and my favorite art pieces.

Close-ups

My prayer canvas gives me strength

and reminds me that I CAN create.

This was one of the first pieces I ever did...

I love it!

Then that darling little bird print is 

from my girl Leanne. Check her Etsy Shop here

and buy one for yourself.

The top of my bookcase...

More of my art, a charming birdie I found at Dollar General, 

a butterfly pretty from my Mom and my

creative mentor and friend, Lisa Bearnson.

One of my favorite mini Brave Art pieces!!

My Ziggy Doll from my Dad and this amazing

REAL Brave Girl from the 1920's!!

I found her at a flea market and LOVE all the stories 

that must surround her and this photo. She inspires me to be BRAVE!

Do you like it so far??

Here's the other side of the room. The desk is in the same place...it fits perfectly in that little nook.

I love it that now I can stand or sit.

Awesome!

Each wicker basket houses various items...Mod Podge, patterns,

paint, stamps and lots more.

Here is my view from behind my counter.

A few more close-ups...

This reminds me that YES!! I am a Brave Girl.

Right above this is a scrapbook layout of me being BRAVE!

That's me singing on a tour bus in New York City. My mom had told him my dream about me singing on Broadway one day...so....the driver drove us to Wall Street and Broadway, gave me a mic and made me SING:)

Here's most of my acrylic paints. The clipboard to the left has

ideas and quotes on it and that darling painting on the right

is from "Twinkle, Twinkle" blog author Kristin.

My counter top close ups...

For Christmas Mom gave me an Ott Lite!

My workspace. I can't live without that white shelving rack. It just doubles 

my space...love it!

I have wanted one of these forever...finally bought myself one at Michaels...it was half off...sweet deal!

See those cutie, patootie stamps in there?? I have a set to give away this week!

A basket of cards for friends like you. Leanne's creation on top;)

And finally....

A girl can never have too many brushes!

That's my studio!!

I hoped you enjoyed the tour...