feature on iStudio;

While on my weekend away from home preparing for my alumni team's Culture Night performance and for my show at Patchwork, I got a sweet etsy convo from Mod3rnArt inviting me to be apart of her new art project called, iStudio. This is her concept for the project:

Its birth came from me being interested in where (studio/workshop) artists create their pieces. I want to create a sort of canvas of pictures from all over the world...

I took a peeksies at iStudio, and fell in love with the idea. I'm the nerd that's always flickr-ing studio space photos, and to compile them all on one page is a genius idea. And for the curious kind, it's always interesting to see where people create, and how the space they work in is usually art in itself.

The photo that got selected of my creative space:



Too bad it's not that clean anymore, and I now have a lot more on that little table -- Yudu machine, Gocco machine, and all the supplies and inks for them! The above photo inspires me though, I think it's time to tidy up my space. Project: Declutter.

Thank you, Mod3rnArt for featuring my creative space!

xo,
Steppie
http://steppie.etsy.com

P.S. I will be adding new tote bags + messenger bags to my shop tonight! :)

faux studio.

"Faux studio";
OK, more like a table and chair,
but hey -- work with what you got, right?

About a week and a half ago, I gave you guys a little teaser into the recent decor renovations I was making in my bedroom. You can read the post to get a better idea of my reasons for the project, but the main gist of it goes a little bit like this: I needed a work space that not only gave me sufficient amount to work properly (no more painting on the floor!), but also one that inspired me creatively. I didn't have much room to work with, but there's nothing like a challenge... and I'm happy to say, the space is finally complete!

{ the little nook in my bedroom }
now dedicated to my crafting & art!


{ fusing my love for different styles }
clean, modern look with a vintage/victorian twist



{ my inspiration board }
not in full action yet; but will be soon enough!



{ who you workin' for, girl? }



{ shelf full of goodies! }
all my little nick-nacks in upcycled gerber containers
(yes, with my sticker labels on top!)
& my new collection of india ink!

p.s. i spy panda



{ awesome containers to hold my brushes & tools }
found these on sale at big lots -- they were a steal!



{ collection of bottled acylic }
because sometimes the cheap stuff does the job.



{ under table storage }
box full of my more expensive acrylics.
liquitex, ftw!



{ vintage suitcases make for perfect storage }
ahhhh, i'm absolutely in love with these!



{ and the complete look }


{ photo in action }
playing with my stamp collection;
and yes, pieces of wood from old furniture
are helpful when playing with the messy stuff...


{ the end }

higher quality photos can be found on my flickr.

edit:
i just posted these photos onto creative_spaces & craftgrrl
on livejournal + the response has been so positive so far!
yay - thanks for the feedback. xo.

xo,
Steppie
http://steppie.etsy.com