Since I'm being a real perfectionist about it and it's going to take me FOREVER before the Artists' Lounge is what I would describe as "finished," I am responding to requests for "during" pix. I apologize for those of you who have trouble loading this picture-heavy post - I don't know how to do a cut on Blogger. If you know, comment and let me know, and I'll hide them.
First, let me introduce the family.
Pippi, ever-willing, props up Jeremiah's arm while he tests out his new oil pastels, his reward for accompanying me to the Michael's (I gave him my extra 40% off coupon and told him to get whatever he wanted.)
Hummus, my main man (don't tell J!) checks out the new arrangements.
Eddie LOVES the "new" shag rug. (Not new, actually - it used to be wall to wall in my grandparents' sun room. I grew up playing on this rug, and when the moved I had them tell the new owners that if they didn't want it, I'd love to take it.)
Luna, Queen of the House and Resident Evile. "I want you all to get OUT of MY ROOM!"
Now, the room.
It's already a much more productive work environment!
Many hours and cursewords later, I fixed the mat (I fixed it, alright!) and hung the pic. Awesome artwork, but very silly un-standard size. If you look closely, you can see some of my handiwork. As a rule, since art school, I NEVER EVER EVER cut my own mats, but what can I say? I'm broke!
This corner is my workstation for "crafts" vs. "art." Mainly for polymer clay, although I will most likely be found getting into other sorts of mischief here on occasion.
I used my 40% off coupon for this spinning paint organizer - I totally needed it!
My ribbon.
New/old (thrift score) sewing box to be used for findings. More notes on Flickr.
More storage. More notes on Flickr.
This area will be the office workstation, where I can focus on my photo restorations without the distraction of the fun clay supplies. ;) TV, DVD player, and mp3 player ready and able.
These shelves are actually, for the most part, much more organized than they appear. Click on this pic to see Flickr notes.
THIS is what's left to organize! HELP! Just kidding, it's not so bad considering how much I've already done!
And, of course, I scored a car full of random art supplies the other day, so I have to find room for even more stuff!
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Artists' Lounge - Making Progress!
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Holy photos, batgirl! I don't think there's any way to do a cut as in on LJ, other than to post the pics elsewhere with links.
Any room where you can find the floor qualifies as "better working space" to me :)
Oooooh! So jealous! :) It looks fantastic so far. I really need a studio space. I am really tempted to force Jason to put a ladder into the attic and to finish out some of the floor so I can work up there.
And the shag rug is great.
That is shaping up to be a great workspace!! Get that TV out of the lady!
No way I'm getting rid of the t.v. - I bought it specifically for that room! Now there's no more excuse of "I wanna watch a movie" to keep us from crafting. Don't worry, it doesn't get channels or anything.
WOW! You've done a fabulous job in there! You should be proud of yourself - it looks great!
You know how much I love that carpet :)
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