Studio Friday, Sp(a)ecial and Something SPECIAL!!

This weeks Studio Friday topic is Sp(a)ecial; I have a surprise...bonus topic at the end, so stick around!!

Take a look around your at your studio space...how much space do you have?
Take a look at your art...how does your space influence your art in any way? Do you create small or large art works? Do you see a parallel?
Take a look at your dream studio space (yippieh!)...what does it look like? What is the layout? Is it big or small? And most important of all: What art do you create in it? Will it be on a larger or smaller scale than before? And what can you do to get closer to your vision this week/month/year?


Don't you just LOVE typepad sometimes??  I cannot get the italics to go away!!! oh well, carry on..

Yes, I do believe that the size of my studio space(s) has a direct effect on the work I do.  Come along, I'll take you on a little tour (little being the operative word here) of my studio spaces.  Just around the corner here...


tucked away under the stairs is a little space I claimed as part of my studio space.

I have my sweet blue table that serves multi purposes as a fabric cutting station, mail dump, collage assemblage spot among other things.  I have a bit of storage in here that is bulging and overflowing.

Turn to the left and through that door is my other space.  I know that I am fortunate to have 2 dedicated spaces to work and spread out (as it were) in.

I didn't even straighten up for my guests, just thought I'd let you see it in it's normal state. I do create small little artworks and when I am sewing my bags and aprons and such things tend to get knocked around quite a bit.

Little Milagro beaded heart

Now I posted earlier of my dream studio.  But on further reflection I think this space I dreamt (is that the word??) of earlier would be a small works studio too.  I think I'd have to have a large, open, concrete floored space to really spread out and do some of the other larger, painted pieces  I'd love to do more of.

Ahhhh, I tricked it....back to plain font...ha..

So I was visiting one of my VERY favorite artist/blog's yesterday and discovered she had nominated me for the "thinking blogger" award!!!  I was seriously happy and really honored:) that she had done that.  It means a lot to me that she enjoys my blog since I really do love this whole little virtual world we all having going on here....anyway, so the rules are:

1. If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think!

2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme or blog that you enjoy.
3. Optional: Proudly display the 'Thinking Blogger Award' with a link to the post that you wrote.

This was was not an easy thing for me to do, pick 5 out of all the wonderful blogs I enjoy nearly everyday.  I am always searching through others favorite blog lists so I can discover more, special little gems that I didn't previously know existed.  So, anyway, I chose....

e.b. at Be, Dream, Play who consistently delights me with her beautiful world, her peaceful insightful demeanor and incredible art!

Ascender Rises for her unbelievable devotion to her blog and giving us peeks at her amazing, diverse art and words as well as links to so many wonderful related topics.

Kate Iredale for her all encompassing blog of artwork, world travels and special insights.

Risa, I have SO enjoyed getting to know this girl and getting a first hand glimpse at life in South America.  I anxiously await to see what adventure's she has when she moves back to the states.

Rochambeau is one of those newly discovered aforementioned delightful gems. She has just begun blogging and has already found such a fresh, new voice that I anxiously await watching her blog unfold.

Well there you go..... thank all of you above and all you others that give me such inspiration every single day!!

Comments

[Abbie]

OOoo!! I love the green rocker! and the blue table is definitely fabulous too! Love all of the colorful inspiration around you!
:) Abbie

[risa]

yay! thank you for nominating me. can you tell i'm blushing? i can't wait to give you a hug in person!

[Rochambeau]

Thank you Stephanie for nominating me!!
What an honor for a bebe blogger!
Now on to the topic of studio space. I am the luckiest one right now I have a Gigantic space. I've recently started respecting my space by keeping it organized for the only time in my life! Something happened within me, as profound as the day I learned how to finally comprehend books at age 24. I suspect part of the reason for this change is my husband and I will be moving later this year, and I fear I will have a very small space. So I am preparing in advance mentally. Space or no space I have always found a way to create. Creating is like breathing. Thanks again!

[Marcia]

I love your colorful spaces and the ethnic art you have everywhere! I am hoping someday to have shiny hardwood floors, too, but do you worry about things spilling onto them?

[eb]

oh my gosh Stephanie - I am so honored that you - (as a thinking blogger yourself) think of me and my little be... dream... playroom in this way - I must say that you are the fuel and inspiration for what happens there much of the time. Thank you so much and I'll get to thinking about my nominees - I love your studio spaces - I get great comfort from seeing other little overflow areas - just like my whole house!

xox - eb.

[Monica Yvette]

Oh boy, I'm really enjoying your tour and your links!

[Tine]

Such a cosy house you have!! Thank you for showing us around ;-) I love your dream studio what a great place! I love your refdlective thoughts on it all! Such gorgeous things you create!

[m i c h e l l e]

Stephanie your space is so lovely...heck, your HOUSE is SO lovely. I just love the brilliant colors compliment the light colored walls. :-)

[AscenderRisesAbove]

so when can I move in????

(I am woefully behind - where can I get the code for the thinking award? I have looked high and low and can't find it!)

[Jungle Dream Pagoda]

I really like those thoughts you have on a studio space,I aspire to design childrens clothes and open an Etsy to hawk my wares,but alas,I've no space to assemble.

[susanna]

Heeey, have you been reading my mind??! I swear, I've read three or four of your posts and every one of them has resonated with me! :)
I just cleaned my "creativity room" and came to three realizations - that one, I need to send some of my finished artwork out into the world and two, that I have the makings of a new sketchbook with the theme of water and three, I really, really need to have a garage sale!

In answer to you question about space and the size of artwork - I usually work small and maybe that has to do with the fact that I have ONE table to paint on and stack of negatives in the corner. Hmmm...you got me a'thinkin'...

Constance's blog, Rochambeau, IS a delightful gem. She's even lovelier in person!

[Vanessa V]

What an amazing space you have miss R!!!! it is divine. Your home is amazing!!! xoxoxox