tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post4404582519605875850..comments2023-12-30T18:49:05.626-08:00Comments on textures shapes and color: Creative SpaceLeslie Avon Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-91648601662157537882010-02-02T00:14:06.348-08:002010-02-02T00:14:06.348-08:00Interesting post! I had a space in the garage that...Interesting post! I had a space in the garage that I used to use but what I found is that it took me away from the kids and it was hard to enjoy the time without feeling like I was being neglectful. I create in the lounge now,always with interuptions but strangley enough I get more done. I guess it's the ability to catch 20mins before tea or 20 minutes after homework or an hour before folding washing...my home is my studio and I've only just realised! The space in the garage just stores things I am not using now!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your blogger friends troubles! Thankyou for sharing your thoughts also:)Lucky Dip Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641107558317278059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-75372204573789258092010-02-01T13:33:38.539-08:002010-02-01T13:33:38.539-08:00Thank you for this practical and poetic post. I lo...Thank you for this practical and poetic post. I loved reading about how her studio impacted her artmaking and she raised some great points about location and productivity. I'll keep this in mind when we move to a house.Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235571582758248746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-260044797570960282010-01-29T11:46:23.566-08:002010-01-29T11:46:23.566-08:00What a gorgeous space - I would spend ages in ther...What a gorgeous space - I would spend ages in there if it was mine!Jacqui Doddshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14269967683291607629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-27412212946982225432010-01-27T22:07:24.062-08:002010-01-27T22:07:24.062-08:00Love your new collage.......just love it.Love your new collage.......just love it.Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653579586320736125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-42901784656681761192010-01-26T00:40:45.660-08:002010-01-26T00:40:45.660-08:00Guess what I've been doing these last two days...Guess what I've been doing these last two days? Cleaning up my art space and it still looks nothing like the one here!!! <br />Thanks again Leslie for a great post.jo horswillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297114250711730382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-4698611263414749942010-01-25T18:25:52.705-08:002010-01-25T18:25:52.705-08:00A studio space this neat and tidy just seems wrong...A studio space this neat and tidy just seems wrong...: ) Love the space. The first word that comes to mind when I look at your collage is 'sophisticated'. It looks very Asian to me and lovely.Sharon Barfoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660481912403585576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-49093750291541528322010-01-25T17:40:30.623-08:002010-01-25T17:40:30.623-08:00wonderful post! And I love that quote.
when I was...wonderful post! And I love that quote.<br />when I was in Seattle and after my son was born and needed a playroom, my home studio was converted into the playroom. And I got a studio outside of the house. It was like what Cheryl said- I went there with intention, not distracted by phone, laundry, cleaning, computer, or all the other things that need to get done at home. It was a teenytiny studio,but it became my sacred space.<br /><br />When we moved to Chicago, my studio went back to being at home. Time is disjointed here, but I just need to be more aware that I need to stay on task when I am working.<br /><br />I think my dream would be to have a studio separate from the house, but not too far.Bridgette Guerzon Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222170682340900282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-4884425495269737942010-01-25T17:05:43.211-08:002010-01-25T17:05:43.211-08:00Really enjoyed Cheryl Taves' comments about mo...Really enjoyed Cheryl Taves' comments about moving to new space. I experienced something similar when I moved from my basement studio to a new structure apart from our house. I had to keep reassuring my muses that they were more than welcome at the new studio. Visitors have even commented about the energy they feel when they visit. While I agree it's the passion and not the square footage, a creative space offers a boundary of access to an inner dwelling eager to unfold. <br />Thanks for sharing Cheryl's link. Her work is more than gorgeous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427569009529036611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-9792049452905644432010-01-25T12:29:43.344-08:002010-01-25T12:29:43.344-08:00Beautiful collage, staid yet energetic and elegant...Beautiful collage, staid yet energetic and elegant. The light in the studio is to me what is most important....regards.John M. Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611426433624317904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-55541164916887179792010-01-25T05:27:18.608-08:002010-01-25T05:27:18.608-08:00We've been building my studio for more than si...We've been building my studio for more than six years now ... bit by bit, using recycled materials when possible, new materials when we could afford them. It's a work of art and a gift of love, and a huge learning curve, all in itself. Not to mention a challenging exercise in patience. But it's almost done, and it's gorgeous! A few more weekends and I will finally be able to move in.<br />I am totally fascinated by other people's studios, (surprise!), so thank you so much for this post.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05944872207154537867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-76218039090237866212010-01-24T18:37:52.554-08:002010-01-24T18:37:52.554-08:00Feeling connected to the space is crucial. I had a...Feeling connected to the space is crucial. I had a nice big basement space once upon a time, but much prefer my studio in our extra bedroom with a view over the city and the comforts of home just a hallway away. If only it were twice as big. Ok, 3x as big!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-66510754874774686562010-01-24T12:49:16.481-08:002010-01-24T12:49:16.481-08:00What and interesting post. I've always dream o...What and interesting post. I've always dream of having the perfect studio, at least not a damp basement as they've always been. Now I realized in my old age that it will always be just a dream and be thankful that it's not flooded today!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06566258201228886795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-17813365606105813452010-01-24T08:42:16.829-08:002010-01-24T08:42:16.829-08:00as seth said "studio envy"...BUT i adore...as seth said "studio envy"...BUT i adore that quote ~if you don't have the burning desire to paint, you can't catch that disease from the studio~<br />interesting to hear about adjusting to a new space, and its proximity...thanks, leslie..and the little collage, just sort of floating there, catches me.nancy neva gaglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595457316411476236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-89963670357007695842010-01-24T07:32:36.205-08:002010-01-24T07:32:36.205-08:00Enjoy your wonderful new space. A new studio is l...Enjoy your wonderful new space. A new studio is like moving into a new house. You'll miss parts of the old and you will relish much of the new after you settle in.<br /><br />Just make sure it is yours, yours, yours.<br /><br />I am a house freak and am always looking at house plans. I always envision turning a 1st floor master bedroom in to my studio (something that would be impossible in my house now). But then, when I go up into my attic studio, I know that, aside from the cat, others will rarely go that far to bother me.Kim Hambrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784106179953299055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-56680430075003295602010-01-24T06:29:25.245-08:002010-01-24T06:29:25.245-08:00Thank you for this post, I am green with envy at t...Thank you for this post, I am green with envy at the thought of a spacious studio but I will console myself with the quote by Warren Criswell. Your collage is an example of the wonderful work that can be done in a restricted space.Ian Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002593324821973469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-74278063385045520532010-01-24T00:56:36.365-08:002010-01-24T00:56:36.365-08:00Leslie is exciting.
Now the thrill of seeing the b...Leslie is exciting.<br />Now the thrill of seeing the birth of other images, perhaps other spirits. There in the Mediterranean tradition that the "place" of birth of the images allow your spirit to participate in its preparation. This is what in Latin was called "genius loci".<br />un abrazojacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938968731334479581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-8172133444290638902010-01-23T20:06:58.442-08:002010-01-23T20:06:58.442-08:00I love these small collages you're doing while...I love these small collages you're doing while you wait for your studio to be completed. It'll be worth the wait. I hope you'll do a self-interview about your studio space complete with pictures, when the time comes.Jo Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381636308808299868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-83694137472238891902010-01-23T16:08:28.559-08:002010-01-23T16:08:28.559-08:00I also do collage work with all kinds of mediums- ...I also do collage work with all kinds of mediums- but most fabrics and anything fiber. Hope you come to visit my blog too. Love your work- very very nice!!<br /><br />barbFiber Art Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782055608903976878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-10017404897446661942010-01-23T12:56:10.393-08:002010-01-23T12:56:10.393-08:00Exciting collage you've created,,love seeing a...Exciting collage you've created,,love seeing all the colors of white, and the wonderfilled marks!<br />Fabulous being able to see Cheryl's new studio, and hope you'll be able to enjoy yours soon.<br />My 'studio' is less than perfect, (light,storage)but it is mine. I don't have to share the space with other purposes, and that's not always been the case, so I am content.~Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912644174343772017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-5193236583982306062010-01-23T11:37:27.308-08:002010-01-23T11:37:27.308-08:00Great studio visits and today I wandered over your...Great studio visits and today I wandered over your site savoring bits and pieces along the way. Loved viewing your "artists of note". My studio is an upstairs space with fairly good light - regrettably it is still painted yellow and I yearn for the time to splash up a more neutral color for my workspace. I don't feel the influence of the yellow cast until I'm ready to photo a piece and then yowee, all I can see is the yellow tinge. At any rate, again enjoyed my visit here today.Dianna Woolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901349180265745138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-91626057570397268592010-01-23T11:17:42.759-08:002010-01-23T11:17:42.759-08:00Lovely collage Leslie!
Thank you for this great to...Lovely collage Leslie!<br />Thank you for this great tour and insight into the moving process...it's a beautiful space and well thought out in areas of rest, work and storage.<br />You must be getting excited about your studio construction...take photos!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-77549339772239339002010-01-23T09:58:10.490-08:002010-01-23T09:58:10.490-08:00Wonderful collage.
It was interesting to read abou...Wonderful collage.<br />It was interesting to read about moving from a small studio space to a larger one. My move was in the opposite direction. My husband and I shared studio space in the largest, best lit space in our house. It was the first space anyone saw when they came in. As his photography interests and business grew, I decided to move my studio to a small unoccupied bedroom. I loved the colors of the walls(burnt orange)when we first bought the house, and didn't know how to use it to its best potential. Now, it is my studio. I had trouble adjusting to it at first, but I really enjoy my time in there now that I have made it my own. I still need some shelves and a comfy chair to read and reflect, but I got a fabulous light for Christmas. It is a work in progress, but it already feels good.Miki Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01903615512823465964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-86996883828557384732010-01-23T08:58:58.490-08:002010-01-23T08:58:58.490-08:00great post Leslie-- and not just a glimpse at some...great post Leslie-- and not just a glimpse at someone's studio but her thoughts and feeling about her studio space-- and to see the works of two artists created in that space-- all connected so well.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-3359988548467784752010-01-23T08:45:28.196-08:002010-01-23T08:45:28.196-08:00Cheryl's description of her ideal studio match...Cheryl's description of her ideal studio matches that of my wife (painter) and I (photographer). 10 years ago we were fortunate enough to move to the country, primarily so we'd have space to build such studios. Our studios are on our property (accessbility) but in separate buildings from the main house (privacy) and they are on opposite ends of the property (marital harmony).bob cornelishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08385138598297211215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4196169128467898547.post-88451717569546250432010-01-23T08:32:24.516-08:002010-01-23T08:32:24.516-08:00Hi Leslie,
My first thought on seeing those photo...Hi Leslie,<br /><br />My first thought on seeing those photos of the studio was "how bright and clean, I wouldn't want to mess it up"!!! One thing that surely must be important is feeling comfortable and 'at home' wherever/whatever your studio may be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.com