In the Studio

First of all, I have to share how much I LOVE my new space...it's cozy, yes, and though I wouldn't have selected the wall colour on my own (I don't know why because I absolutely adore every shade of blue) I really, really like it.  I've been spending quite a bit of time working on the floor on some small commissions as well as the landscapes I began recently and also on a new altered book.  This one is a self portrait of sorts and utilizes a neat child's board book with cut out circles.  I'm slowly finding my way with it.

Also, I'm currently preparing a simple painting project for a large group of Realtors which will be held in a couple of weeks.  I'm quite excited for it as I used to do the conveyancing (legal documents) for a local Real Estate office 18 years ago and always enjoyed how much fun it was in the office.  Such a happy group of people.  Plus, wine and paint are a great combination ;)

And I'm also looking forward to seeing the completed mural that a group of teens I worked with last week are currently creating.  They were such a great bunch of kids, extremely creative, so I kind of can't wait to see the finished product.  I think I probably learned more from them than they did from me.

As you can see, the process part of my work kind of clutters my space, but I always end the evening with a tidy studio and a fresh jar of water so that I can begin anew with the sun rise.  I crave order and I need to know everything is where it should be so I don't have to go searching when I'm on a creative roll.  And so this new space is working really well for me...this move has my creative juices flowing.  A change really is as good as a rest.