My Art Space ..... or what I did on Labor Day

 Here it is, my newly revamped art space. I hesitate to call it a studio, but, I guess it is. Most of it, including the closet (not pictured) is filled with art supplies. This first image is of my sister's 56 inch wide pine desk. That's where I work on photos, videos and my bank statements. From 8AM to 5PM with a few food breaks I moved furniture and reorganized supplies until I reached perfection. Well, my version of perfection. The video on the bottom is a taste of what I was working with.

This is the most important part of my art space. My work station; my drafting table equipped with lights and camera stands and easy access to all of my art supplies. It's only because I've kept my work table clean in spite of the mess that surrounded me that I've been able to draw and paint and make videos. While trying to make my space cohesive and actually I did, accidentally, I ignored what was most important; my work space needed to be free and uncluttered and allowed breathing space. Making sure that my supplies are neatly organized meant that I knew where everything was/is and there is less scrambling around for what I need to draw or paint. Right now I'm concentrating once again on pan pastels on black paper and my cart to the right of my table is filled with most of what I need. When I decide to use another medium, I can just pull out what I need before I begin the project and place it on my cart. I feel so pleased; so relaxed; so redeemed and I did this without giving away any art supplies to make room. In fact, I have room for more supplies if I want them. In truth, I don't need any more supplies unless I run out of a color or a pencil.  

Here is where most of my frequently used art supplies are now kept; in those brightly colored carts.  I have pencils, colored and watercolor, graphite, Neocolor, gouache, watercolor, inks, brushes for every type of medium and so much more.  In the far corner I have a cart for most of my white papers, mostly watercolor and drawing.  The larger pads are in the closet and to the right of my drafting board. Everything is reachable without moving anything. I do have to admit that I'm not comfortable with the stool which I've had for a year. It just doesn't feel steady although I've never fallen over. I guess I'm on the look out for a new one. 

This video is a taste of the mess I was working in. Please understand, I have been organizing my art space for the past 7 years and I finally feel as though I'm home.