Every once in a while I get bummed that I don't have a true "studio space;" that all my supplies are jammed into a tiny closet and I don't have a cute place to display little pieces of art. But usually it passes and I realize it's a good exercise in not hoarding, and staying neat, and being content with what I have.
Also, just because I don't have a studio doesn't mean I can't have an inspiration board somewhere. And wouldn't you know it, I have a huge blank magnetic canvas right in the heart of my home... the refrigerator door.
I've been changing this up every other month or so, but I really love the current arrangement. The colors just came together perfectly and I prefer this kind of small grouping over filling up the entire space. It feels cleaner to me, and anything in the kitchen I can get to "feel" cleaner is a good thing.
From left to right: piece of mailart that I love from Robyn, postcard of the painting Mater Dolorosa and Man of Sorrows by Simon Marmion, from the Groeninge Museum in Bruges, print by Rosemary Travale, print by Essimar, vintage greeting card with St. Francis' prayer was thrifted, postcard of a painting by Martin Johnson Heade, and a little reminder to myself written on an old Paper Source label.
ONE OTHER THING. I finally chose a few winners for the mailart giveaway on this post. Kelley and Cindy, I've emailed you! Thanks again everyone for commenting.
I love it, and not just because my art is included in this little gallery. I love the idea of changing things around often so they don't get stale. I think we are once again on the same plane, what with the little shelf on top of my recent necklace display.
I have all these ideas for wanting to swap out displays and exchange artwork often in our new house, but other than the mantle, I haven't really been doing this very well.
Posted by: robyn | 09/25/2012 at 12:55 PM
How fabulous! What a treat to get something besides bills and flyers in the mail!
Shine on!
Kelley
Posted by: Kelley Fewer | 09/30/2012 at 04:20 AM