Friday, July 15, 2011

My Creative Space

I stumbled across a blog the other day, My Desert Cottage, and she is hosting a  3rd Annual where bloggers create party.  Anyone can put up a post of their creative space and she is sharing everyone's link on her blog.  I think this is a terrific idea.  So I'm sharing a glimpse into my creative space.
I paint in my dining room.  I have two little guys and I have to be in the hub of the house so that I can see what's going on and still be able to create.  My house is open concept so my dining room opens up to the living room and kitchen.  It can be Grand Central Station but this allows me to be a Mommy and an Artist.

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I have help in my studio.  My fellow artist in residence is my son Steven.  I always have art supplies available to both my boys.  Steven paints with me on a regular basis and he and I both post our works on this blog.

Some of Steven's work.

And I share my studio with some studio assistants.  Moose my studio mascot.  He is always by my side and a regular foot rest:)  I also have 2 kitties Bear and Ella but they're a little camera shy.


And this is what's on the watercolor board for this week.  My work in progress of vintage glass door knobs.

Hope you enjoyed a glimpse into my daily life.  Would love to see your creative space:)

Carrie
Posted by Carrie Waller Watercolors at 12:00 AM
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29 comments:

  1. pve designJuly 15, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    I have always painted near my children to have "one eye" on them and to let them know that I am there for them. Come September, I will have my very own space to teach, to create, to inspire and to design. I plan to share it with many artists or budding artists. I have a feeling many will have "one eye" on me.
    pve

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  2. Kathy CousartJuly 15, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Wonderful space and enjoyed seeing it. I always was in the middle with my girls too:) Love that you incorporate "the team" into being a part of your world.

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  3. Carol BlackburnJuly 15, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Mornin' Carrie, thanks for the tour of you space and of course the peek at your glass doorknobs. I remember these all over my grandmother's house and how much I loved them. I've told my hubby before to keep his eyes open for some at flea markets for me. You can attach them to a board and make an hat rack; or else paint them.......Your painting is already looking awesome and you are still so inspiring to me. I love Steven's piece. It is beautiful how you two share your love of art. Enjoy your day!

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  4. annechovieJuly 15, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks for sharing your space and cute little helpers with us, Carrie. Thanks for entering my give-away and have a great weekend!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    That is so sweet that you get to use your space not only for creative purposes, but time to spend it with your son too :) Your painting are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

    ~Alli

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  6. Sandra BusbyJuly 15, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a great idea! And so nice to see your snippets! :0)

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  7. Virginia FloydJuly 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Loved this glimpse into your studio and your life! Steven is talented like his mommy!

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  8. fairyrocksJuly 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I love that you paint right where your family is.
    We have a mastiff too, I call her the house horse.
    Your paintings are Wonderful!!
    Keep smiling and creating

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  9. Karen ValentineJuly 15, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Moose is adorable!!! Thanks so much for joining the party! Have a great weekend!
    xo,
    Karen

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  10. Pretty ThingsJuly 15, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I love seeing your son. I have my eight-year old son's paintings on my walls -- it's so thrilling to me that he loves crafts!

    I hope you'll have time to visit my creative spaces!

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  11. marieJuly 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    It's nice to have a crafting buddy...and assistants too!
    Looks like you have the perfect space to paint!

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  12. Rebecca NelsonJuly 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I love it that you work your magic and include your boys! What a life-lesson for the future. LOVE YOUR GLASS KNOBS!

    Thank you for showing us where you create. Love it that it's right where your family is!

    Blessings~

    Rebecca

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  13. ClaudiaJuly 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    You are a talented artist. It must be rewarding to see your son create along with you. Love your doggie! Thanks for sharing your space with us.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Awesome Carrie...so enjoyed the peek into your world. Thanks for sharing...don't think my set up is as glamorous as yours, crystal chandelier from your European days and all. love it!

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  15. klulessJuly 16, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I'm so happy that you share your creative space with your assistants. My two sons grew up with Mom's craft space in a corner of the living room and they are both very creative adults. The only thing that was ever "off limits" was the tension adjustment on my sewing machine - LOL!

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  16. Creative GrammieJuly 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Aloha Carrie,
    You have adorable budding artist and a cutie patootie assistant. Thanks for sharing your space.

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  17. DeborahJuly 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I just love that painting of the chair. I had to look hard because it looks more like a photo than a painting :)

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  18. Elizabeth JohnsonJuly 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Your watercolor is lovely. And Moose is absolutely the cutest!

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  19. SherryJuly 17, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    It is nice that your children and the other members of your household can be a part of your creativity. I did all of my sewing at the dining room table when our children were young. I really like the glass doorknob painting.

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  20. SaraJuly 18, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    its a lovely space to create and your son is adorable. Hugs Sara

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  21. TerriJuly 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Great space to work and all that natural lighting...your paintings are exquisite! I see we have a budding artist on the way...That's some quality family time. Moose...is adorable. TFS!!!!

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  22. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I love your studio and your painting style. Really love it! Those studio assistants of the fur variety aren't too hard to take either! (hee-hee) *smiles* Norma

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  23. DebbieJuly 21, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Love, love, love your art work!! Thanks for sharing, your very talented!! I think steven has a great artistic future and moose makes me laugh!
    Thanks again!!
    xoxo
    debbie
    mybrowneyedgirldesigns

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  24. ValeryJuly 21, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I enjoyed touring your studio space and I have to say that I just love your artwork.

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  25. MaggieJuly 22, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Your work is lovely. So great that your sons work along side you. My daughter joins me in my studio also, and it's a joy. Glad you joined the studio tour.

    maggie
    http://www.themagrag.com

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  26. TerryJuly 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Carrie, I love your painting of vintage doorknobs. It is really beautiful. When my children were young I enjoyed crafting with them. Now that they are older two of my daughter's are quite good at painting. You have just blessed me with the idea to post their artwork also. Thank you!

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  27. ReinaJuly 25, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    What a beautiful space you have going there! You're not only creating art with your son, but beautiful memories as well. Enjoy the party!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Reina

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  28. Mari Brown and ColourblobJuly 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I just love the look Moose gave you when you took that picture, so cute!!! Your space reminds me of the days I had to work from our table as well, and I still do at times (and I still have to keep an eye on my daughter, she has autism and still very young at heart : ) And she took after my art just like your son after you, I just love watching kids doing art (cute picture of him painting and tell him, his painting is awesome). And I really like your paintings, well done (great detail).

    Cheers,

    Mari

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  29. CherylAugust 4, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Our children grow up so fast and before you know it they don't want to be doing art with you, so good for you to embrace every moment with them and instill a love for craft as well. Loved the glass knobs and your space

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