My Turret Studio
Sneak a peek into my Studio!
my turret studio - the formal living room, partly round because it actually is the ground level in a “turret” on our suburban home. A round room is difficult to arrange and it doesn’t get too much light, though it is better light here than my moody dining room studio space. Its definitely chilly here in winter. I think I need a space heater or else pants with a built in heater! I need to finish painting the walls white too ;)
Are you an artist? Where do you do your creative work?
The kitchen table (so many interruptions and cleanups), the dining table (fewer interruptions but still…)?
I’ve used every possible horizontal surface and room in our homes over the years.
In our current home I’ve taken over the living room and the dining room. It is entirely possible I have too much in the way of art supplies. However my collection of art supplies is the result of years of exploration and experimentation. I see this collection as a beautiful investment in my creative soul and business.
my moody, messy dining room Studio. It’s cozy here in winter as it has a fireplace. It’s a great space to sculpt and spread out. Which I do! It’s rarely a pretty picture but its full of inspiration and creativity.
I would love to have a Studio outside the home. It would offer opportunities for expansive creativity, making bigger messes, using processes that are smelly or have fumes that shouldn’t be in the house. A stand-alone Studio would also let me teach or host other artists and teachers, have open studios so I can invite people in and make some lovely connections.
I met a wonderful lady at the store the other day and in the course of our conversation my art came up. I showed her my sculpted silver horse pendant (I rarely take it off!). She delighted me with her appreciation and she asked if she could come see my Studio. I had to decline, with regrets, since my chaotic studio exists in my chaotic home and I have family to consider (as well as not being insured for public visits). She was disappointed and understanding of these complications. She said she used to shop in the artists co-op shop to which I used to belong and misses it. Well, I miss it too. (“The Artisans’ Attic”)
These days, as I learn how to harmonize my Studio and Home energy flows, I would love to have the opportunity to participate in an in-person event. It is so enjoyable to be face to face with interested people and possible collectors. Being able to receive their excited, appreciative energy has a powerful impact on my energy in the Studio. While I can’t rent a formal studio at this time, I can begin looking for opportunities to get out into the community of artists and art appreciators. It’s a little scary to do this but the reward will hopefully be worth the effort.
Do you get your work into the the “in real life” world? How do you go about finding the right fit for your work? Curious minds want to know!
Meanwhile you can find my work in my home on the web - www.StudioFukumoto.com
You can see some behind the scenes pics in my Instagram home - https://www.instagram.com/reneefukumotoartist
Drop me a note or send me a question. I’d love to hear from you!
Cheers!
~ Renée
my animal portrait sculpture jewelry series. Here in fine silver and also polymer clay. I hope to add some ceramic pieces this year, as well as bronze (my dream!) and more fine silver. So many possibilities!