Saturday, July 14, 2012

Welcome to My Studio

Every studio needs a fern I say (or at least something green and growing.) Here's mine:
Welcome to my studio, as I participate in the "Where Bloggers Create 2012." I've not been paying close attention so just grabbed this event by the coattails. No time to clean. What you see is what you get. Here's my storage system for the important stuff: ironed and ready to go used tea bag paper, Chinese joss paper, Japanese origami paper and all of the bits and pieces that would otherwise get lost. They're all in the drawers. Used, thrown out, rusted, mismatched metal index card file drawers rock my world. The 'crew' which I won at auction watch me from their high perch as I work.
Two gal pals hang out on the drawer handles. These flat paper dolls are among my favorites. One is made by me (*holding my hand over my mouth*).
The most important corner of my studio is the place where work gets done in my head before I put hand to anything. It is where my soul gets nourished, my jets get fired up, and where my muse is invited to play. It's where I meditate. I have the lanterns' tea lights going pretty much always.
A tier of acrylic paint bottles. They are all used. I get bags of these from the one, the only, Value Village! These come in handy when I need just a dab on something and don't want to take the time to custom mix color as I normally do. My steadfast supply of paint comes from 125ml glass jars of artist's acrylic from KROMA. I couldn't live without these.
My calligraphy station. A glass table where I set up a fluorescent lamp underneath close to the table top surface and directed to where I am working. The best light table I've ever had. I also use this table for dining. On top is a triptych by one of my favourite artists, and a friend, Kim Henkel.
Now we come to the main activity area where most of the work gets done. It's a library table that stands in the middle of the room and where I stand to work. Pencils and brushes all get used...eventually.
I've started a drawing but this poor fellow has been soooooo neglected. He's patient though thank goodness. He knows I'll get back to him one of these days.
So there you have it. Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to click the link above for the 'Where Bloggers Create 2012' event to view studios from all over the world. Are we having fun yet? *big smiles and best wishes to you all* Norma

27 comments:

  1. Thank you for allowing us to peek into your studio Norma! I love the way it is so lived in, and filled with things that inspire you. The idea of the light below the glass table is brilliant!

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  2. What an enchanting place to work! I love all the treasures you have decorating your studio, especially the lanterns. Thanks for sharing

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  3. Your drawings are amazing. Your studio is
    filled with every colored pencil imaginable.
    This studio shows an accomplished artist and where
    where she creates. !!!! Pat Beglin

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  4. ooh I love to see supplies out like this! wonderful space..and art!!!

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  5. Your studio space is full of whimsy, and I agree, there should be plants.... I'll have to buy one soon for my space!


    Thanks for sharing.

    Ciao Bella
    Your newest follower
    Creative Carmelina

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  6. so this is where your gorgeous art is created!!
    it was a delight to be "invited" in!!!!
    hugs!

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  7. Hi Norma, thank you so much for stopping by my blog and living your kind words. I love your studio and all the color. I just started drawing and really love it. So enjoyed seeing yours.

    blessings,
    JoAnnA
    Moss Hill Studio

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  8. Wow Norma, this is a wonderful and such a pleasing place to create. I love everything out in the open and at your reach. Sigh, one day I hope to have something remotely close.
    PS love that kimono....that is a piece of work all it's own. I could stare at that for hours.
    Lesley ♥♥♥

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  9. OH it looks so inviting! A lovely place to create in.

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  10. Great tour, I love seeing your supplies. I do believe I get weak in the knees when I see brushes, paint, markers and paper. I love the whimsy in your art. Thanks for sharing. Drop by my tiny space for a peak. Kathy

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  11. What a nice place full of color and texture to create in! Thank you for sharing. ; )
    ~Michele

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  12. hi norma! cheers for this tour!!
    i've loved this. viewing artists' dens is great fun, and always inspiring.
    n♥

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  13. Norma, you have a fabulous studio! I love having peeks into other artist's studios so thank you very, very much for sharing yours with us. xo

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  14. oh norma, your studio is so great, so inspiring, so amazing! I would like to stay there for some days to see all the beautiful things.
    thank you for sharing - it's alway wonderful having peeks in other work places! :-) mano

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  15. I am having fun!! and thanks so much for popping in. Love that you just picked up your camera and shared your space. I have seen some of the amazing things you do, so I am fascinated to finally see the working area. {I did a shuffle and shoot for mine LOL}
    Keep smiling and creating

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  16. I am finding it very interesting to see inside lots of peoples workspaces.They give me an idea about the person they belong to,yours is very different from many I have looked at,full of fab things.

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  17. wow your studio is so exotic and wonderful. Have a brilliant time creating. x

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  18. love your space ... I love the art you have, the statue, the Asian gown ... and I love that you show your workspace as being used!

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  19. I'm glad you didn't clean - it makes me want to jump in and create! I love your inspiration corner.

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  20. Norma, your studio is fascinating - I love seeing where others do their magic! Thank you for sharing with us. Those paper dolls are terrific. -sus

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  21. WOW, your studio is so alive, an Alladin's cave, the room of an alchemist, energy in every corner, xx

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  22. Love the meditation spot. I want to come play with all your fun stuff. Love the pencils on top of your blog. You see art everywhere.

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  23. VEry cool space - I am so intrigued by the table you work on!!!Very cool images!Mixed media yay!

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  24. Dear Norma, thanks for sharing this! I love your place, it´s very romantic and I would like catch its smell. x Stefanie

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  25. I love the world traveler feel of your creative space. That bust holding the fern is fantastic! Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Hi Norma! I agree with Sandy! I too love how it looks like you have traveled the world and filled your studio with treasures from all over!! Thank you so much for joining the party and sharing it with all of us!

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  27. Thank you for the lovely tour. You are a wonderfully talented artist and I love how your space is so filled with beautiful inspirational things. Love it. Have a wonderful day. Angela

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Your comments make my day! Thanks for dropping by and we'll see you soon, I hope, *smiles* Norma

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