Where Bloggers Create

Welcome to my studio!

and the 'Where Bloggers Create 2014' party

hosted by Karen Valentine from My Desert Cottage blog

I've been making some paper creations and wanted to view the inspiring  papers.

I found this industrial style wine rack at a flea market shop and it works great for paper storage.

{as well as the record stand!)

I love this Ikea cart!

You might think this photo is 'staged'.

Would I do that to you?

Why Yes, I Would!!!

Have you looked through a magazine featuring an artists studio

and marvel that they paint in nice clothes?  {me too}

Well... I might if I were just doing some finishing touches, as I am here.

But real life?  I'm messy!  An apron is vital!

The above photo was taken in a photo-shoot session for the magazine

'Scarlet Pink'

{here's the link to my blog post about the recent feature!}

Most of my studio furniture and decor

is from antique stores and flea market shops

the desk is taller than most and I needed a chair with enough height.

And, although I do clean up my work spaces between projects,

{it gives me peace of mind and heart}

Most of the time there are paintings in progress

and paper creations littering the tables.

Two rooms joined by an arched opening with velvet curtains,

the smaller room (below) holds much of the storage,

and is where all the crafting is done

as well as work on the computer

{no, the table is usually not empty!}

(thank goodness for these parties that make us clean our studios!)

a painting ready to begin

Fun things to inspire

A studio dog (or two) is a priority!

I love the morning sunlight

I painted this suitcase with chalk paint and added some Audrey images

And now for the nitty gritty,

where are all the messy supplies?

~ and lastly, something pretty and whimsical ~

Fairy wing bouquet on my mantle

in a tiny jar of jewels

Thank you for coming to visit my art studio!

If you'd like to visit my website, here is the link:

www.VioletSkiles.com

You can find all of the participants of 

Where Bloggers Create 2014 

here

Next week I'll be joining

Castles Crowns and Cottages for some Irresistible European Delights.

I hope you'll come by for that party!

~ Violet ~