man-oh-man, i will never let my studio get messy again. so much has been tossed out, alot set aside to be filed, piles of things finally put away. i am nearly done. LOVE my new studio table Graham made and my intention is to have at least half of it clear every evening. omg, i have so many terrific supplies and i am giddy that i have gotten things better organized. loved having the freedom of summer - no schedules - to make this happen. i'll be back soon :)















Hello Michelle,
you make me so curious about your new workspace !
Please can you show some pictures... I bought Lynn Perella's book because you were in. There was a sight of your outside workspace, but not your inside workplace...
Just inspire us with organizing tips and tricks !
greetings from belgium
Inge
Posted by: inge | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 03:52 PM
Congratulations--it is indeed a wonderful feeling to get rid of the clutter. Seems getting rid of it physically cleans out our brain workspace too! Have fun in the upcoming weeks then.
Posted by: Elizabeth Churchett | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 04:05 PM
@inge: i will show you some photos soon. lynne specifically requested photos of my outside space ONLY for her book - sorry you may have been disappointed...but i will share my space eventually. stay tuned :)
@elizabeth: oh yes, clearing the clutter IS like filtering my brain. i could shake off some unfinished things and let go of them, while planning ahead for new ideas that channelled in during the purge.
Posted by: Michelle Ward | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 05:10 PM
We'll be right here waiting for you, so you take your time. When does the "pre-order" period end on your new stamp release? I don't want to miss out on the special pre-pricing.
Posted by: Linda in FWB | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 06:51 PM
I recently moved to a new house with a dedicated studio and am still (6 month later) unpacking and putting stuff away. I'm so excited to see what you come up with after the Great Purge. Congratulations!
Posted by: Nancy | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Enjoy this time to create your special space just the way you want it. You are making a new path for your creativity and it sounds very exciting!
Posted by: Holly Dean | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 08:44 PM
Oh I could use this expertise right now in my own space here in my new space (redundant sentence?) ... organization is not a trait that I possess so I'm a tad bit jealous that you're 'on a roll' ... can't wait to see the outcome!! xoxox
Posted by: Jennifer White | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10:27 PM
I will never let my art space get this messy again - haven't we all uttered THOSE magical words hehehe.
A clean up and clean out is great - finding materials you forgot you had, finding new inspiration, falling in love again with old favourites. Can't wait to see some pics.
Love MB
Posted by: Marble Blue | Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Oh, definitely...pictures please! Keep on rolling, sounds like you're enjoying the process and yes, we'll be right here waiting! oxox
Posted by: Linda Warlyn | Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 12:50 PM
look forward to seeing Graham's table! I mean: yours!
Posted by: Chris | Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 05:40 PM