studio collage

A collage in my studio with a few images, a color, a space, a pattern, a photo -which all breath inspiration into my day.  Periodically, I take everything down and start with a fresh perspective.  I then see how my tastes change and grow.  I have Pinterest boards too but for me there is something about collecting snippets and creating a collage which I find brings me happiness.

Open Studio tour

 The door is open for the River Arts Open Studio tour, please come in to my new studio.
I have dreamt of my studio and here she is, stones and all.

 Welcome to my new studio.  I boxed up note-cards with images of my artwork.

Tied ribbons.

The place looks spiffy.

I packaged up some sweet cookies baked by our local Riviera bakehouse which I will share with you.

Sparkling lemonade is chilled for you.

There are samples of my artwork for you to see and to purchase if you have any cash or a check.  Just looking, that is fine with me too.  My door is open, so come out today from 11 to 5.  Maps are available here and in my studio for you.  Please bring your child, I love children and the honesty and the energy they exude.  Today is the last day of the tour, but I am available by appointment if you cannot make it today.

I am available for class if you would like to learn to draw, to paint, to blog or to journal.  Remember, my mission is to design, to create and to inspire an artful life.  I am sticking to that mission and I would love to challenge you to live a more artful life.

studio tour

I will be opening my studio this weekend to show off my space and share my artwork.  I have a few fun items to show how my artwork can be used.  Maps just came out and you can download your own on the River Arts site here.  There are 65 artists participating this year and tons of great art to see.

I am a proud to say I am a sponsor this year and to also to say how much I love our River towns and all the creative and inspiring artists and people who live here.

design studio dream

 The table was delivered.  I love seeing it fill the space and inspecting it from every angle. Like a child I marvel and feel the wonder of my dream studio take shape.  Most artists crave northern light.  I crave Southern light and always find myself seeking the sun to radiate warmth and light.  My studio faces South.  Just look at that light.  It is heavenly.

Hard to see, but the table has a nice shine.....also hard to see is my dog in the bottom left corner trying to get in the action.  Bookshelf is here and ready to be assembled.  Art easels on order.  Chairs to come.

Have you ever had a dream and the wake up to find it was not a dream but a reality.
A client is coming today.....I can hardly wait.

images of pve design art studio