Where Magic Happens: A Look inside the Studios of 6 Talented Artists
I’m embarrassed to say that it’s taken me months to set-up the art studio in my new home in Washington DC. There is just so much to do when you move to a new town! But I’m getting there.
And it’s funny. While I’ve been thrilled to pull out my paints and canvases, etc., I’ve discovered I’m most excited to unpack all of the little tchotchkes I’ve gathered over the years. Pieces of art that friends have given me (many of them friends I’ve made here on the blog) and little notes and projects I’ve done with my son over the years. It’s like a time capsule of my creativity.
Our art studios, the spaces where we create, are special.
In light of this I’ve decided to devote this blog post to the always humble, hard working art studio. Below I’ll introduce you to six talented artists and the spaces they’ve created to inspire and foster their work.
Sarah Golden
Sarah’s space is amazing! Seriously - two levels, tons of light, an airy industrial vibe. I swoon. And the green hanging lights are on point. Here is a description Sarah wrote of her latest art collection that I think reflects the feel of her studio:
“This body of work focuses on interiors, breaking them down into simple objects. A table that displays only a few carefully selected objects - sparse, contained, and with whimsy. There is so much messy and chaotic life happening off the page, just out of frame, in private. This is my visual antidote and balm for burnout and overwhelm.”
Brenda Bush
Brenda’s space is fun and filled to the brim with her work and inspirations. It reflects her style and has a lovely, whimsical feel to it. It is also a very thoughtfully designed space. According to Brenda “My work table is a piece of inexpensive kitchen countertop set on top of another desk....it's so durable and easy to scrape clean!” What a great idea.
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Alison Bomber
Alison’s cowshed turned art studio is so charming. It’s a wonderful space where she can create to her hearts content. The clean white walls help establish a calm feel while those wooden beams bring in a natural element. The huge table in the middle of the room that can be accessed from all sides, and the rolling art trolleys, add maximum flexibility to the space.
Emma Connolly
Emma’s space just makes me smile. It’s filled with so much energy and color! And the clothes line is a smart idea - a great way to dry artwork without taking up a lot of space. When you have a chance make sure you check-out Emma’s website. Her abstracts are lovely and reflect her gift for working with color.
Erik Abel
Erik’s studio space is just killer. I have major studio envy when I look at it. The concrete floors off easy maintenance while the windows and skylights ensure there’s always a lot of natural light. The layout is great too. Erik has created a variety of spaces in the studio to support the varying tasks he has to take on as an artist. When you have a chance visit Erik on Instagram to see details of how he built the studio from the ground up
Sarah Janece
Sarah’s art studio has such a nice regal and refined feel to it. Who wouldn’t want to jump into that cozy chair. And how cool is that wooden drafting table? The rug offers a nice contrast to those gorgeous floors and I like that Sarah has beautifully framed pieces of her work on the walls. I admire that Sarah has created a space for herself where she can breath and reflect and then create her watercolor creations.
What do you like about your art studio? What do you hate? How does your makers space support you in your craft? Comment below or tag me on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!