I don’t need to buy Exacto blades ever again. Or India ink. Or any kind of eraser. Ever ever NEVER again.
It’s one of the benefits of moving the studio. Drawers that hadn’t been opened in years proved to be treasure troves. Like Captain Jack Sparrow or his arty cousin hid their booty in my drawers. Which somehow sounds wrong…but at the same time, sooooo right.
Which reminds me, I need to invite Johnny Depp to the new! improved! Studio Grande. He would be impressed with my new drawers. I’m sure. They’re organized. His doubloons would feel right at home.
So, now that things are getting unpacked and put away…or thrown away…or given away, it’s beginning to feel normal. Like a real studio. It doesn’t echo any more. It’s…substantial. Because of all my stuff. The walls are covered with art, the windows allow the breeze to flow through.
I’m LOVIN’ it!!!
In a few days I’ll drag up Mama’s wonderful red leather chair for the comfy corner. Because every studio needs a place to sit and exhale. And Mama would like that, like that her final gift to me was a place for art to happen.
And now, speaking about art….
Oh my sweetums, I have discovered my NEW favorite arty tools. The BFF of arty tools! I MUST share them with you. Look! (arrow pointing down)
Markers? Oh, but these are NOT ordinary markers. Oh no indeed! These are acrylic markers! ACRYLIC. Jump up and down time for sure. Go ahead. Do it. Because look at how much fun they are. Check out the arty journal pages I’ve been flashing all over FaceBook this week. Acrylic paint. Acrylic markers.
The journal is inspired by the daily prompts from Michele Morton Bergh’s e-class Prosperity Blooms. If you want to see more pages from the journal, check out SLPorter Mixed Media on FaceBook. I’m posting journal entries there every couple of days.
And if you haven’t checked out my new blog, Big Bold Beautiful YES!!! oh my absolute GOODNESS…where have you been??? Check it out here. Right now. And then come back and tell me how much you love it. And tell all your friends. Because I’m not desperate for attention or anything, I just like to have my, umm…ego stroked.
And if you’re a pirate, that makes it even better!
Hooray for a comfortable new studio! I have to reupholster my comfy chair because it’s been living in the barn and playing host to . . . things that like fluffy stuff. Plus, it was in pretty bad shape to begin with, hence the barn.
How awesome are acrylic markers?!? I have developed a new hobby that uses acrylics and markers might be just the thing to get me past my incompetence with a paintbrush. *must not spend more money on art supplies right now . . .be strong . . . patience is a virtue . . .* Yeah, we’ll see how long that lasts, lol.
Ah yes, things that like fluffy stuff…Studio Quat will move in and deal with any that dare to venture into the new place. She’s getting old but she’s still able.
As for the markers, I hear you, Leigh Ann. There should be a 12 step group for those of us who spend a little too much time and $$$ in art supply stores! 🙂
gotta go get some of those markers!
You won’t be disappointed, Sandra!
The red chair will tie everything together for your new “I.D.” (“”Inspiration Den). Can’t wait until I get my new art space set up before winter sets in. Your journaling page inspired me with a great idea for a canvas piece I want to put together titled “These Are A Few of My Favorite Things” (only sketched on paper at this point–but it’s a start). Thanks for sharing another piece of your inspiring journalism.
Inspiration Den. I like that, Pat.Glad my work inspires you! 🙂
I’m glad you are settling in your new studio. It certainly looks like an inspiring place to be. I ove cleaning out drawers just for the reason you described.
More drawers today, Teresa, more treasures!
acrylic markers….swooning so hard
I had to sit down.
oh joy. oh rapture.
oh that journal page….delicious deep color, that!
wow, your studio is making my heart
kind of drool
and get twitchy with ideas
and dreams.
thank you!
thank you,
Jennifer
Oh joy, oh rapture…I always swoon over your comments, Jennifer! xo
Your new space sounds fabulous. Love the pages, too!
It IS fabulous, Marjie! 🙂