Epic Studio Tour...

The earth must have slipped slightly on its axis yesterday

because I have a clean studio

it is a rare, rare thing so I thought I would immortalise it while it is so tidy

and give you a little virtual tour

Who knew it was possible to have such a clean palette

almost scared to mess it up again

I even tried to scrub the paint scum from the water bowl

 well a half arsed effort... but it is cleaner than normal so I will take it

The shelves are sort of organised

nothing spilling out at least

we won't open the draws and look at the piles of work strewn in them

which is one of the downsides of liking to work on paper as well as sketchbooks

although I did organise some of the sketchbooks and journals as well

and the different pencils are even in their correct pots 

Desk is relatively clear

and computer area almost tidy

 the reason for the less comfy stool in the computer area

is to both discourage too much time on the computer

and also to stop certain members of the family hanging out too long while I am working

Next to the printer is the white box that I use for photographing work

which is now clear and relatively dust free

and the storage under the printer holds everything from less often used paints to paperwork

to bookbinding supplies, cards and different papers

I would be lost without this set of drawers and love them

even if I do bash my elbow constantly while at the computer

I must type with enthusiasm or something to bash myself so often

but totally worth it for all that storage

the new baskets for holding sketchbooks and things are working a treat

they were actually pots for plants that Sinus screwed onto the wall for me

Sinus and Pinterest are quite the combination it turns out

these are a perfect solution for such a small space

I love this corner of my desk now

basket for work waiting for paint

a favourite old photo of my sister and I from when we were young and glamorous

some little apple oil paintings that I did years ago

and the new shelf for all the paints I commonly use

I also love my box of index cards from the Cuppa With Friends project

which is starting to ramp back up

especially as it is behind my beloved little box of squashed marshmallow rabbits

I mean look at those poor squished bunnies... hilarious

I also love my half teapot which holds the chords for the cameras

Not to mention the leis that cushion the teapot chimes

I love the chime but the bloody mutt sleeps up against the door

and every time he moves he rattles them which wakes him

then he gives me the hairy eyeball like I am somehow responsible

One of the best things about doing this yesterday and this morning has been that it has got me looking at the studio with fresh eyes and inspired me to draw up some sketches

so I am going to leave it there and get busy adding some paint to them

happy painting all...xx

PS... within a half hour of publishing I had four emails asking about how i stored my work

so here is some pics of the drawers

I have one with pieces of work in plastic sleeves to protect them

but I have been very lax with that lately so this drawer

is filled to the brim with ones that have to be sorted and popped into their protective sleeves

a huge job to sort them though so it will wait for another day...