My plans for new year is to redesign my studio into a highly functional working artist's studio. In the past, I have redesigned my studio two to three times. I am an artist who likes to work in a neat and organize space. It is sort of funny, a collage artist who thinks only in an organized space.
The process has been mind crazy. And it is only because I am cheap! I should not have to pay a lot of money to have a functional space to work.
Currently my studio is workable, but the walls are dark and the lighting is awful! My collage supplies are all over the place, not easy accessible from my work table. My computer is in the guest room. (A couple of months ago I thought placing my computer in the guest room would allow me to work thru-out my entire home.) Well, I have changed my mind again, and realize I need my computer in my studio with me.
There are other areas in my studio I would like to redesign, such as the closet. It is a long closet with lots of room in the back of the closet, but it is really hard for me to get back there. So, my thought is to redesign it to make it functional for all of my art supplies.
From the pictures, you can see my attempt of organizing my work area and to some you might think it is neat, but for a person who likes to have a place for everything, it is a mad house to me. And now that I am cleaning it out to make room for my REDESIGN, it is even more messy and confusing for me.
I plan to keep you update on my experience with redesigning my art studio. I hope to offer helpful hints to other artists who are wishing to redesign their studios.
This is my family decorating ornaments at my home. This was the first time we have done anything like this. I decided it would be best to start out with the ladies of the family. I purchased clear ornaments and brought decorative paper to decoupage with.
This is my Aunt Sarah. She considers herself a pro at making crafts. She is an elementary teacher assistant for years and a lot of these activities brought back memories.
These are some of the ornaments that we created. It was a lot of fun.
Since the opening of my show I have not done much artwork. A couple of weeks ago I was asked to design a graduation invitation. I was only given a picture of the graduate. I incorporated some collage elements: decorative paper, and stickers. I then scan the finished collage into Photoshop, where I added text. Below is the finished product.
It is that time of year again when you have to send out holiday cards to family and friends. My contribution to the season has been design a card and send it to everyone. I had a plan... I would choose a seasonal background, include a image of myself and my dog. I would then incorporate my collage skills and BINGO a beautifully designed holiday card by Alease Michelle.
Well, it did not work out exactly like that. The time monster got me. So I had to come up with a escape plan. WWW.VISTAPRINT.com was my plan. All I needed to do was choose a blank card design, upload a image , compose a holiday sonnet and sign it. WHEW! I made it just in time. Vista Print shipped my cards out to me within days.
Below are images. If anyone would like for me to send them a card, please send my your address. I will be glad to send you one.
Peace & Love, Alease Michelle
YEAH! My first solo show!
It is currently being viewed at The Guinan Gallery at the Art Institute of Charlotte. Three LakePointe Plaza, 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, NC . Exhibit is open to the public at no cost. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 10am - 5:00pm, Sat 10am -3pm.
Cover Art: Innocence
Pictures from the show in the next post.
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