Even though the above photo is a rather cluttered space, I'm jealous because I have no space to create (formally). "Aw, deAnn, would you like some cheese to go with that whine?" Well, yes I would - thank you. Extra sharp white cheddar from New York State would be lovely.
Not sure about you, but in our home, every square centimeter is valuable living space. We have no room for me to have a dedicated "art studio." I've entertained the thought to move both my teenage boys into one bedroom so I could have the other one all for me. Selfish, huh? Fear not, I'm not that mean! I considered making the dining room into my make shift studio. Who eats at a dining table these days, I mean really. (Oops, we do).
Still to this day, I have no dedicated space for dabbling in the creative things I enjoy: stained glass, jewelry design, painting with acrylics to name a few. And because I am 100% anti-clutter, there is no way I could handle turning my dining room into a messy art studio. The solution? ... (if you come up with one, let me know!)
How fabulous would it be to convert an old barn into a big studio and offer the space for several artists to use when ever we like? Anyone have a big old barn? Oh, wait, we do! My husband and I have talked for six years about revamping our barn. In order to make it habitable space we'd have to install siding and insulation, replace all the windows, re-do the electric, and put new downspouts = all equalling the cost of...a new house. Hence the reason we've talked about it for six years. I think that is the most frustrating part - I actually DO have the SPACE, it's just unusable. One day...one day...until then, I make do by laying a drop cloth on my carpet in my bedroom and spread out all my paint tubes and brushes then have at it.
How about you? What would your dream studio look like? Maybe you already have one, in which case - I don't like you. Kidding, of course. I'm inspired when I'm in other people's art studios. Several of my friends have wonderful spaces and they create wonderful pieces. Just being in some one's art studio leaves me aching to create something, anything.
On this creative journey, sometimes there are bumps in the road. Not having a creative space to create is a bump in my road. But one I will overcome, because I feel God calling me to dive deep into the creative wonders that lie unknown in my soul. Because I know He's driving my creativity - I trust He'll provide the means necessary to create. I mean, God didn't have an art studio when He created the galaxy.
Grace & peace on the journey~deAnn
Jan 12, 2009
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Posted by deAnn Roe at 12:00 AM
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I took over 1/4 of our bedroom. Looked at my husband and said "say good-bye to your dresser" :) We stacked two Sterlite dressers by the door and it gave me a lot of room. My dream is a room of my own also....with lots of storage for all the projects one starts and finishes 6 years later! It would be high on a hill with big windows to see everywhere with tons of sky. Love having a lot of sky for painting and star gazing. A round, hilltop house, yes, that's what I want lol Let me know if you've seen one!
interesting blog. especially in light of the blog i wrote that will post on perpetual providence tomorrow. keep dreaming - dreams can become reality. but it's up to you.
It never seizes to amaze me how God works out intricate details in our lives when we learn to let go and trust. I'm not exactly sure where he is going with me right now, but I feel myself in motion and I'm very excited.
The other day I read that LW has an art community and a writer's group... Really? I was so delightfully amazed. I picked up some information from the coffee bar. Then, a few days later, I was driving and I had an incredible business idea. Obtain a space that can be converted into a place for artists to come and paint and create. I thought about what holds so many people back who want to paint and dabble... space. Not only that, but the cost of all the supplies, the fumes, the cleanup. What if I had a place where people could come, rent out a room, and let loose. They have the fun. I offer the supplies and the cleanup. Well, it was just a thought. A very little, undeveloped thought. I shared it with my hubby who brushed it off as another outlandish idea.
Then today I log onto this blogspot for the first time, and this is the first thing I read. Is God trying to tell me something?
It never seizes to amaze me how God works out intricate details in our lives when we learn to let go and trust. I'm not exactly sure where he is going with me right now, but I feel myself in motion and I'm very excited.
The other day I read that LW has an art community and a writer's group... Really? I was so delightfully amazed. I picked up some information from the coffee bar. Then, a few days later, I was driving and I had an incredible business idea. Obtain a space that can be converted into a place for artists to come and paint and create. I thought about what holds so many people back who want to paint and dabble... space. Not only that, but the cost of all the supplies, the fumes, the cleanup. What if I had a place where people could come, rent out a room, and let loose. They have the fun. I offer the supplies and the cleanup. Well, it was just a thought. A very little, undeveloped thought. I shared it with my hubby who brushed it off as another outlandish idea.
Then today I log onto this blogspot for the first time, and this is the first thing I read. Is God trying to tell me something?
Kas, we need to talk! :0) You attend LW? I'm on staff. Maybe we can chat during one of the services some sunday morning? I'd love to chat about what you sense God calling you to and about the arts ministry here at LW - the arts communites, etc. My email is droe@lwccyork.com. :0) grace & peace, deAnn
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