While my studio will never grace the pages of Where Women Create, I know there are many loyal supporters who have followed my sea change adventure and are eager to see the completed studio. Soooo…. let me take you on a tour of my newest creative space.
Stage one was the construction of my private work area prior to Christmas. At least I could start creating again…. and unpack a few of the zillion boxes of supplies that were threatening to overflow out into the street..
What I love about this work space:
The abundance of natural light is an artist’s dream. This light spacious atmosphere was further enhanced by painting the walls, ceiling and floor white. All the storage boxes are black, white and/or grey – gone a bit spotty too!!
Frustrated with always looking for smaller items in my ‘useful’ box, I decided to store them in open containers for quick and easy access. Now I used them more often.
My favourite part of the studio is always my paint wall with its inspiring kaleidoscope of colour.
There’s an open area for easel work too.
I like that the studio is attached to our home but not in the house. It makes separating family and work life easier.
Stage two has seen the construction in the past couple of weeks of the classroom area that adjoins by personal space. There’s a roller door between the two rooms so I can divide the workspace if I need to.
During the construction I was busy converting some vintage finds…….
….into this…
and this.
In fact, there is now a whole studio of funky painted furniture.
Another vintage find, a sturdy old desk, converted an unused corner into a beverage bar.
I held my first evening class in the new classroom last night and was very pleased with how the studio functioned. The lighting was perfect, the layout comfortable and everything was easily accessible. The best thing was all the ladies were absolutely delightful and as eager as I to set off on this new artful adventure.
Thanks for taking a wander with me through my new studio space. I hope it inspires you to share the place ‘where you create’.
I Purr-Furr to Craft says
I could not be happier for you if i tried!
Your creative space looks divine, You Go Girl! and many happy hours of creative play every day.
clare's craftroom says
Kerryanne how fantastic ! Love the outlook , love the chairs , love the studio . Congratulations it looks so good . I’m gushing I know but I love it .
Connie says
Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh!!!! I just love what you’ve done, sugar!!! Darling and adorable. Especially the chairs, but the whole effect is….oooooh, squeeeeeeeeal…just delightful, chickee!!!!
xoxo,
Connie
Bettyann says
Kerryanne, you have created such a bright and happy place for creativity..love the light and funky chairs..you go girl..
Jen says
loving it 🙂
I do like those spotty boxes and the furniture is so fab
Anna Rosa Designs says
Hi Kerryanne,
Wow, what a wonderful job you’ve done on your new studio!
You should be very proud my friend.
All the photos look great and its terrific you have classes up and running so soon!
Now, I’ll just have to organise my diary so I can come play with you.
Ah, maybe you could organise a weekend workshop and a few of us from Melb. can come and play! lol
Hugs,
Anna
Lucinda Obrien says
Wow Kerryanne…I love your new studio! How gorgeous are the bits of furniture you painted.Glad to hear you are happy and all going well!
Lucinda xx
Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies says
Hey Kerryanne!WOW! I now have a serious case of stufio-envy!! Your new ‘play’ area (can’t bring myself to call it a work area!!) looks fabulous! I especially love your funky furniture makeovers – they look great! And I also have storage-envy, as that’s the biggest struggle I have in my two work areas – too much stuff, not enough ‘homes’ for it. I can see lots of creative classes and projects being born in your new space!! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies says
Hmmmm… I mean of course “Studio-envy” typing oops there! BH! KRIS
Sew Useful Designs says
In the words of Austin Powers… “Groovy baby!” “Yeah!”
he he he…Ready for the gush? What an absolutely fantastic space Kerryanne! Gosh I LOVE those chairs!!! Your new ladies are so blessed – as are you! You go girlfriend! Hmm…. Every time I read your blog I have a pang of wanting to relocate to Port! LOL…
Hugs sweetie!
Vikki xo 🙂
Alison Gibbs says
Kerryanne your studio is fabulous. Great to hear that your first class went so well.
Love the funky furniture
Alison
Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents says
What a terrific art studio you have created!! You are such a talented gal!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
A Bite of Country Cupcakes says
SIGH……How I would adore being LOCKED in there!!!!
It all is Perfect!
Those chairs are a work of art….How time consuming…You girl are Good!
Sharon (Stitches on Mars) says
oooohhh Kerryanne,
Just lurve the funky chairs 🙂
Enjoy your new work space,
Hugs, Sharon
Gary and Elizabeth~ says
Hi Kerryanne,
I love your new space!!! so much. Its a wonderful and a fun place to be. Your chairs are to die for! I want one.
You must be so proud it looks “GREAT”.
Take care and enjoy your weekend,
Elizabeth
ittybittyandpretty says
simply stunning space!! so happy for you that it has all worked out the way you wanted it to.
thanks for the support. our prayers have worked as he has decided to have chemo. thanks again
xxrosey
Hazel says
Hi Kerryanne,
Congratulations on starting your classes again and what a wonderful studio for your new students.
I’m sure you will all have many a happy hour creating, painting and friendship.
Hugs, Hazel
our shabby cottage says
I’d be dancing for joy too Kerryanne! It looks wonderful, all that space and light. 7th heaven!!!
mandapanda says
Oh wow! Your chairs and desk have inspired me!!!! I would love to buy an old chair and do it up for myself! What kind of paints did you use?
your studio looks fabulous!!!! Wish I could come and do a class there with you! I wish I had a studio, even a cupboard, for my craft! Well actually I do have a cupboard, but it’s full to the hilt and incredibly messy and I just dont have the time to go through it all!
karlascottage.typepad.com says
What a wonderfully, organized studio!! Open containers really help, don’t they?
I like your paint storage, I could never be that organized. Plus, I keep mine upside down to have them stay fresh and squirt out faster, so mine are all in a bucket on the floor, which is why they never show up in photos of my studio. Yours are almost like a piece of art, arranged on the wall like that! It looks good.
Natasha Burns says
Wow! You are so organised, and your space is amazing! Can I come up and live in it? I’ll swap if you like, lol!
The Rose Room says
Oh I love it, I love your self portrait, love your chair, love your paints wall, can I come and play…..Rachaelxo
Sam Clark says
omgod kerryanne – its’s gorgeous!! i cant wait to have my own studio. you are such an inspiration and you’re always smiling! so many people here (in port) hold on so tight to their craft and never get the joy out of it they really could if only they opened up to others like you do! you’re awesome in my eyes!! have fun in this creative little haven 😉
SAM
AMIT says
Just love the studio its really good.
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