So...about 2 weeks before fiberfest, around the middle of june, I got a wild hair to start downsizing my supplies. I started packaging up beads and baubles and fabric into bags and priced them at garage sale prices. They were wildly popular at fiberfest and I was able to clean out and make a little cash at the same time. Well, that purge of stuff (which covered eight 8' tables) made me come home and continue to wipe my studio bare of all clutter sitting on my desks, hanging on the walls, filling my cubbyhole bookcases, etc.
Tracy kept asking if I was having fun in my "sterile doctor's office" since it was so bare. He was right. It felt good to be clean but I needed it to look warm again. so this morning I started by writing on my wall with a gigantic sharpie poster paint pen. I filled it in with some graffitti paint pens.
After that I remembered I had bought a bunch of wallpaper awhile back so I picked out a roll and cut a bunch of strips the length of my windows. we ran to the hardware store to pick up a wallpaper trough and got a lecture on the fact that it was SO 10 years ago from the hardware guy. weird. whatever...he didn't sway my enthusiasm. I came home and hung it.
then I made some new curtains since I didn't want to take down the rods. Since I got rid of 98% of my fabric I was in a little bit of a panic but managed to find some colors that clash (but clash is good in my book).
I wanted clean, but warm and inviting. I like it, but holy cow, am I exhausted. Another thing I did that feels so fresh and clean is that I cleared out everything that was on the floor. I had boxes and boxes and boxes of stuff crammed under every single table and desk I have. Clearing it made a huge difference. just wish I had taken some "before" shots.
So...about 2 weeks before fiberfest, around the middle of june, I got a wild hair to start downsizing my supplies. I started packaging up beads and baubles and fabric into bags and priced them at garage sale prices. They were wildly popular at fiberfest and I was able to clean out and make a little cash at the same time. Well, that purge of stuff (which covered eight 8' tables) made me come home and continue to wipe my studio bare of all clutter sitting on my desks, hanging on the walls, filling my cubbyhole bookcases, etc.
Tracy kept asking if I was having fun in my "sterile doctor's office" since it was so bare. He was right. It felt good to be clean but I needed it to look warm again. so this morning I started by writing on my wall with a gigantic sharpie poster paint pen. I filled it in with some graffitti paint pens.
After that I remembered I had bought a bunch of wallpaper awhile back so I picked out a roll and cut a bunch of strips the length of my windows. we ran to the hardware store to pick up a wallpaper trough and got a lecture on the fact that it was SO 10 years ago from the hardware guy. weird. whatever...he didn't sway my enthusiasm. I came home and hung it.
then I made some new curtains since I didn't want to take down the rods. Since I got rid of 98% of my fabric I was in a little bit of a panic but managed to find some colors that clash (but clash is good in my book).
I wanted clean, but warm and inviting. I like it, but holy cow, am I exhausted. Another thing I did that feels so fresh and clean is that I cleared out everything that was on the floor. I had boxes and boxes and boxes of stuff crammed under every single table and desk I have. Clearing it made a huge difference. just wish I had taken some "before" shots.
What and undertaking. I got tired just reading about it, but it sure looks beautiful. Clean, neat and hot and wild at the same time!
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Funny, I am doing the same/ but opposite. I am getting rid of all paper and such to focus on fabric and reorganzing so I have less computer/collage covered tables so that I have more big space to work on fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYour redo looks great!
Are you kidding me! Wow what an undertaking! Love all the color...and empty table tops waiting to get messed up!
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it looks fabulous! love it!
ReplyDeletenow hopefully you are treating yourself to a day of rest followed by a day of play in your beautiful space!
Teesha, I am proud to say that a small portion of your stash has migrated to my studio. I'm still considering what I will do with my "Teesha Fabrics". If I create something soonish, I'll send you a pic. Your hardware guy obvy had no idea WHO he was talking to when he admonished you for being fashion backward! lol. I love the new graffiti on the walls. I hope Tracy was nearby to catch you as you climbed up to write so high! Now you can start collecting anew! Peace and Hugs, Karla F
ReplyDeleteYou are my hero! You did what needs do to be done in many workstations, including mine. How often stuff prevents to make art?
ReplyDeleteWOW... What an inspiring studio, just like your art. It is filled with creative energy! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine ever having a hard time going to work there. ;-)
Wow is right! Followed by holy crow, wow again, and the furious pointing of fingers in every direction! Lookit that view! Look at those curtains! Look at the file folders, the colors, the sofa chair loook look look! Crazy cool incredible. Um...can you come to my house?
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beautiful studio! the yellows and hot pinks pull the sun in the room, and your great doodles make that light want to stay!
ReplyDeleteamazing amount of work, but what a fabulous space you have to work with...love it all!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on creating such a warm and welcoming space to work. I dream of having an art studio like this someday. For now I'll be content with my little corner of the basement next to the furnace and hot water tank. At least it's a place where I can play and dream about my "real" art studio. Thanks for sharing this inspiring environment!
ReplyDeleteI had just brought in a couple of large frames from my garage to frame up some fabric pieces to hang on the wall. I stopped to read the latest blog posts of blogs I follow, and your post was one of the first I read.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this post, I'm exhausted and I haven't done anything even CLOSE to your undertaking! LOL
Soooo love what you did Teesha!! Ok, I'm motivated now. I'm getting off the computer and getting in gear for some redecorating :)
Whenever my studio is cleaned out I feel I am more free to create. When it gets too messy, I can't think. Love what you've done. Space and color are a good thing!
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What awesome color! I especially love the floors. Your studio is a work of art in itself, Teesha!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, I love this! Love the stripes on the floor! Nice job! ; )
ReplyDeleteTeesha, your studio is a dream. Just gorgeous, just like your art!
ReplyDeleteYour room looks WONDERFUL! It makes me want to play there .... and I must try to remember that clashing can be good!
ReplyDeleteYour studio looks amazing. Clean, inspiring and functional! I love all your colors. How did you decide what to get rid of? Being so creative I'm sure you could have saw uses for everything!
ReplyDeleteTeesha, your studio space looks amazing and SO organized too. The colors are fabulous and the whole place looks like something right out of your journal pages. It was so nice to finally meet you and Tracy at AFF this year - what a wonderful time it was!
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jeanne
What a beautiful room!
ReplyDeleteWow Teesha what a great job.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been hard to declutter like that but now I assume you feel liberated?
I'm in need of more decluttering and art and craft supplies has been the area that I've resisted decluttering.
I am inspired by how your space is so you.
Now you can submit to the Studios magazine by Cloth Paper Scissors and be published with this project! I can't imagine them turning yours down.
Will we be seeing spray painted areas soon? It looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow your place is so cool! I LOVE all the colors.
ReplyDeleteIt is so artistic… What you did surely helped a lot of people when it comes to designing their room.
ReplyDeleteWowsa!! what an amazing studio you have to create in... I'm sure I would be more inspired with such a beautiful space - large, open, free, colourful - you should be so proud of what you have created, it's amazing :)
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE what you've done with the place!
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