Willem de Kooning in his studio, Pirate (Untitled II) painting

 

Palette Painting for Speed Tracer painting, Linda Geary in her studio (via In the Make)

 

Lourdes (aka Luli) Sanchez in her studio (via Alanna Cavanagh), Monotone pattern

I don’t know about you, but I love of seeing other people’s homes and creative spaces. A peek into an artist’s studio is something that inspires me artistically as well as aesthetically. So many times that before I can paint, write or even just work, I need to organize and beautify my space. Even a messy studio has a sense of order to the artist. The freedom of not having to always clean up the studio is something that makes the transition in and out of creating much easier.

I am reading a great book called Simplicity Parenting. There is a chapter dedicated to a child’s environment. Simplifying our surroundings and creating a sense of order helps us work, think and be creative. And of course, having a space that is only our own is empowering and sacred for adults as well as children. Creating these spaces within our homes feels important, like a little retreat and escape from the chaos. All hail the artists studio!

Where do you like to create? Do you have a space all your own?

Thursday, April 12th, 2012. Posted in art.

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