Over the years, I’ve subscribed to several different art magazines. They inspired me. They taught me. And they gave me something to shoot for; a goal, a future, a dream for success and a studio.
Truth is, today I live in a basement-less villa with scant storage space. In the off season, when friends and relatives are still up north, my guest bedroom is turned into an art gallery, a paint drying station, and a haven for stashing project parts and pieces.
Painting supplies are stored in the “utility closet,” and waiting canvases, drawing pads and paper are neatly stacked under the beds or in clothes closets. I know that doesn’t sound romantic, but it’s a fact.
I always wanted a studio. I always dreamed of having an extra room or some space that was just for me. But somewhere between holding a full-time job and having kid’s reality set in. When the kids moved out, we downsized.
If you must know, my studio shares space with my utility room. There’s a window that streams brilliant sunlight at least part of the day, and an overhead light that makes up for it when it doesn’t. I drape the washer and dryer with old towels, lean my canvas against the top on one side, and place my palette and paints on the other. I paint standing up until either my feet drop off or my back caves in. Not glamorous, but it works; “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
I hope I didn’t burst your bubble. The important thing is this: don’t put off painting or starting your career until you have that “perfect place.” If you do, your dreams may never happen.
Studio space??? Art is created depending on your resources, inspirations, and the dedication to express oneself. I have drawn portraits in a math class, airplane, funeral, kitchen, back stage, dark bars, recording music studios, sick in bed, anwywhere can be a studio space. I believe you either want to or you don't want to create art. No excusses waiting for the perfect studio space... I agree with you and enjoy seeing your work also come from your passion of mother nature and it's birds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Minaz for your comments. I can tell that you have a passion for art. Please share where your art can be viewed, I'd love to see it!
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Despite having two computers, I usually write my first draft on one of those magnetic grocery lists you stick to the fridge. And I write a whole lot better in the shower than in my office. LOL
ReplyDeleteAin't it the truth. Some of my best writing or creative ideas come when I'm driving or doing some mundane chore and I don't have a pencil. I keep repeating the idea over in my mind so I won't forget before I can nail it down. Darn'd if I don't do that at night, too, when I'm supposed to be sleeping.
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