Studio Accents.....

In the pictures featured below you'll find some of my favorite studio accents. Most of works of art that I created, framed, or collected over the last several years since my studio was created in 2004. I love being within those four walls, surrounded by my favorite things and all my art supplies. Sometimes I do get overwhelmed by the amount of things that I have but I can say that even though a lot of the supplies I have are out of sight, I can usually pinpoint exactly where they are. I love the studio when it is clean, however, I am not an artist who has to have a pristine studio in order to work. In fact a prefer a little chaotic environment, as long as I can get my hands on whatever it may be that I need, LOL!

The studio is one of my pride and joys, my sacred place where I can go and retreat from the world outside. It allows me to get in touch with my personal world of thoughts and feelings, filled with all the things that assist in making each of us individuals, a place where I can be free to be me and express myself. Now allowing all those thoughts and feelings to shine within my artwork is another story, as I like many other artists, feel that sense of vulnerability when it comes to exposing my inner most thoughts and secrets. Yet once I experience that sense of accomplishment and the bravery and courage it takes, is when I can actually create the artwork that I love. Achieving it and sharing that within my art, is two completely different things; although those who I've shared that artwork with tell me it is fabulous and I can actually feel it myself.

I believe it takes a lot of courage for an artist to display that side of themselves and that is one area that I feel I am emerging from. In my real life many who know me personally will tell you I am a very private person. I don't always speak or express my feeling but you'll have to trust me when I say I wear my heart on my sleeve! I'm a quiet person most of the time, not too introverted, just quiet. I'm a great listener and make a great spectator although I have those moments when I can shine with the best of them. It takes me a while to open up to people on a personal level. I don't why.... if it is that sense of vulnerability or a coping mechanism that I use to guard myself from being hurt but what I do know is it that side of myself that I desire to reach deep down within myself and allow to come forth into my artwok. I am so very hopeful that one day, when all the all busy-ness of my everyday life slows down, I can spend more time focusing on this and tap into all those emotions and bring them foth into my art. That is what I'm striving for...... {Ok, those are pretty deep thoughts, and probably too much information........LOL!} But it's all a part of who I am and what makes me --- ME!

Anyways, I desired to share some of my life with you, more of the studio and what is inside. Hopefully, you've enjoyed the tour! {*smiles}