I've been wanting to share how my studio is shaping up, with some lovely art to inspire me. It is so exciting to get things up on the wall, making the whole space more complete.
The top painting is by Diana Mulder, a mixed media artist I met online over a year ago. She created this work of art from a photo I took, you can read the story about it here. I am enchanted by this piece for many reasons. It is from an image of my son, which endears it to me, but also for the connection it represents with Diana and other artists I've met online. I love how she took my original photo and added brighter colors. This image does not do it justice, there is a lot more texture and layers than is visible here. How perfect the color scheme fits right into my studio, too!
The middle painting is by local artist Jennifer Lommers. I found her at the Corvallis Fall Festival, a wonderful local arts festival held every September here in town. It turns out, Jennifer lives in my neighborhood and knows my son from the school bus stop. Small world! I am entranced by her colorful, swirly style. I absolutely loved the large original of this peacock, but settled on the print for now. I am happy to have it framed and gracing my creative space.
The bottom painting is an original watercolor, purchased in Burano, Italy. As Burano is my favorite place for color, this was a perfect add to my studio as well. Other little bits of inspiration on the shelves are a Murano-glass clock, a cute cat figurine purchased in San Marino, and a little die cast scooter I purchased for my son on my first business trip to Italy, before we ever thought about moving there. Everything in this space is a source of inspiration.
Do you have a creative space? Do you fill it with things that bring you joy?
Linking in to Paint Party Friday, to share the art of these inspiring painters with others this week! Kristin and Eva, I hope that's ok.
Linking in to Paint Party Friday, to share the art of these inspiring painters with others this week! Kristin and Eva, I hope that's ok.
How lovely and inspirational. We share a common love for aqua walls as that is the color of our living room - it makes me happy just to see it. I'm sure this new space will bring your continued joy.
ReplyDeleteI find others work inspirational too and have a wall of art in my study. I get many hours of pleasure looking at the various artwork and plan to add more soon.
ReplyDeletethey're all lovely,, and such an inspiration for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love having an inspiration wall in the studio. Great!! I can see why these beautiful paintings are such and inspiration to you. I hope that we get to see your work (paintings) hanging on that wall soon :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty spot in your studio..it is wonderful to be surrounded by personal mementos that inspire us. Gorgeous.Love the wall colour, too.
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How pretty this grouping looks on the wall. I love the way you framed them and the wall color is awesome. So happy to have you part of my artistic journey.
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me to go paint one of my walls aqua. The paintings look good there.
ReplyDeleteI got a beautiful painting for my birthday this week which is making my studio that bit more special... thanks for showing us a glimpse of yours xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these lovely paintings. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeletenice paintings, love the one from Burano, I was there once.
ReplyDeleteI have an inspiration wall too, but it is not nearly as well planned and lovely as yours.
ReplyDeleteLooks very nice. I wish my studio what that organized and nice looking.:))
ReplyDeleteThey are all beautiful! What a nice collection!Happy PPF! Deb
ReplyDeleteA lovely glimpse into your space. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a "dedicated creative space" ~ fortunately, my husband doesn't mind when I drag my craft supplies into the common area... he's very tolerant of glue sticks, scissors, snips of paper fluttering to the ground! If I need to plan a more lengthy craft period, I put up my foldable, plastic craft table in the guest bedroom.
ReplyDeleteThese look fantastic, the wall color really compliments the art.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful group of paintings, and I love how the aqua sets everything off and unifies it as well. Your studio looks very inspirational indeed!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Italy painting. The mixture of paintings look so natural. Turquoise is my 2nd favorite color, I can see how much you can do with it. Blessings, Janet, PPF
ReplyDeleteYour space has color and a crisp feel to it. I think you will be enjoying a very unique creative space that lifts the spirit for sure! Very nice...
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