Packing up the studio

Tonight I began packing up my current studio. I’ve been in the space for about three years, so I’m feeling a little down about leaving. After the big move is completed, I’ll have space at home for a new studio. But I will miss this space nonetheless. I especially like the inner southeast industrial neighborhood on evenings like tonight when the light is just right, and the streets are vacant and lonely.

Moving a desk in was one of the best additions I made to the space this past year. Because I had a comfy space to sit and spread materials out, I began working with more media, mixing pencils with gouache, marker with oil pastel, and collage on paper.

As I was packing, I realized that I’ve had this particular Mr. Sketch scented marker set for almost twenty years! These markers are great. They still work, never seem to dry out, smell wonderful, and remind me of simpler times and childhood craft projects.

I never use this art tackle box anymore, but it really is perfect for packing up tubes of paint and brushes. Having everything neatly organized in this handy box reminded me of college art class days.

I am sad to leave this great work space behind, but I am also excited to set up a new space and find out if a new studio inspires new ways of painting and working.