A Day In My Studio

 It's the New Year

and I was missing some quiet and creative time

in my new urban studio.

When I moved to Toronto,

I couldn't fit my old art table up the narrow 

staircase, so, I took a little trip out to IKEA and

bought a table top, legs and a set of drawers

for my new art table.  Love it even more

than my old table.

On my table are some more Skinni Mini

Hand Painted Pillows that I am currently

working on to put up in my Etsy shop.

Think I will add a ribbon to the top of these

pillows so that they can hang from a 

door knob.  Doors can be boring so

why not add a little art there?

 My studio area is SO MUCH smaller than my

studio in the country and when I initially moved 

into this house, I really missed my old barn studio.  

It took me a long time to get myself back into the 

mood of spending time in one of my favorite places.

BUT......

now I love it.  With everything at arm's reach, I just

swing around in my chair and can do many things

at once.  My computer and administrative files are

right behind me, my painting table in front of me and

all my paint and sewing supplies are by the window

next to my little TV.

 This is the new Edith Pillow I

made last night.  I added a

textured button as an earring.

Edith is a Midlife Madonna and 

her quote is ..

"LIVE YOUR LIFE AND

FORGET YOUR AGE."

 Many of you may recognize Solange, my Parisian

woman of "a certain age."  She was created last

night as well.  I get so involved in creating these

little ladies that time just flies by.  It was 1:00 a.m.

before I lifted my head and wondered why I

was so tired.     Solange's quote is

"YOUTH IS A GIFT ....

AGE IS AN ART."

SOLD
This is a new pillow whom I have named Jessica.

I wanted to try making a lady with 

a big picture hat.  

The story behind Jessica is that she is an American 

who has moved to Paris to write her next novel.  

She begins each day sitting in a cafe 

along St Germaine making notes for

her daily story ideas.

The quote on the back of the pillow is a fun one.

"CAREFUL OR YOU'LL END

UP IN MY NOVEL"

Maybe I create these ladies as
an extension of my own dreams.
Hmmmmmmmmm??