2010/04/25

MY STUDIO






I always wonder about other artists' creative environments. I love my space! I work in the "sun-room." The light is awesome. The exposure to nature and the elements is inspiring. The storage... ahem... it's definitely challenging. But here you can see a little about how I "organize" my creative work space. Friday I stumbled upon a glorious find at a yard sale - I found this ELFA wire basket rack system including the wood top. Needless to say I was a HAPPY HAPPY shopper. And of course that led to going home and doing a little re-arranging. I think "she's a fitta fine!" : )

You can see my cutting table, built by my grandfather for my grandmother sometime before I was born. There's tools and implements storage, book storage. I have a rolling kitchen cart with stainless steel top that doubles as work table and ironing surface. I made a padded ironing cover that attaches with hook & loop tape strips. You'll also note my new friend: "Phoebe" - she's my nearly new PFAFF QE 4.0. I have a little printer cart and rolling laptop stand tucked in another corner for photo editing, printing, blogging, email, facebook, etc. I hope you've enjoyed the tour.

Mom's Quilt in Progress


Today in my Studio 4-24-10





I've just been busy-busy-busy. A little scattered perhaps, but busy all the same. I may be lacking a bit of discipline but the creative ideas are flowing furiously. So here's a peek at some of the projects I've been working on.

More with Mono-printing. Technically they are no longer mono-prints as I've been adding to them bit by bit.

I am supposed to be working on my Mom's quilt. Since she is coming for a visit May 20th, I'm giving myself that date as a deadline. Yikes! Maybe I should put the paint away? Here's a preview of her quilt.

2010/04/18





Messing around with Mono-printing.
I took the gelatin plate out of the fridge and set to work. Oh, this is just too much fun! I played until I ran out of fabric. Do you know that all I ever really want/need to buy is white fabric anymore? And, yes, I call myself a quilter!