Created an art studio at home
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Janaline created an art studio at home

”  Being an artist is simply someone who likes to create.” By that definition I am definitely an artist. As long as I can create things, paint, do ceramics, or even take photos, I am ecstatic!

If popular opinion is anything to go by, the creative sector is a huge gamble, braved only by reckless, or masochistic, individuals. A challenge has never scared me or stopped me from doing anything so it is with an open mind that I step into the art world.

My work table!!! Took a while to get it into the room
Painting the walls!
My chalkboard wall for planning!!

The main reason I bought a two bedroom place was to transform the one bedroom into an art studio for me. Create a space where I would want to make art and be creative.  a part of your life and your self-care practice, you can find a space for it. 

The main reason I wanted my studio in my home is so that I would have the freedom of just being able to walk into the next room in my pajamas at whatever time of day or night – and do so art.

Starting to do ceramics in my studio!
Planning!!
Dont have any shelves yet….

My first purchase was a table for my studio! A very sturdy table on which I would be able to work with clay without it moving. I admit the table I bought is a bit big. Even the delivery guys had trouble getting it into my little flat and broke the neighbours window in the process. I got to meet my neighbours that evening and apologise for the broken window. Probably not the best way to meet your new neighbours.

Bought shelving to keep my place tidy!
Creating some tine bowls!
My crooked angel
Some of my girl bowls
One of my people vases!

I like things to be neat and tidy and after making a couple of pottery bowls, which had to stand around on the ground I went and invested in some shelves. A friend also supplied me with some metal shelves that I cut to fit onto my huge table and it is here that I now store my paint.

Painting my bowls!
Definitely need some more shelves
Busy having loads of fun painting

I have an old singer table from my grandmother, which I painted an old white. This is the table I use as my work station while teaching English and is also in my studio. I have painted one wall with chalkboard paint and it is here that I do my planning for my ceramic bowls.

Painting at night
Working into the small hours of the night
Collateral damage

I have tried not to eat or drink in my studio, but have been guilty of breaking my own rules by drinking water or tea in my studio. And I have decided that eating popcorn while painting does not count as eating, as popcorn does nor count as food.

Set up more shelves!!
Walking into my studio
Looking out of my studio into my short hallway
My teaching work station
My own studio!!
This is where I “work”

As I work from home, I am trying to create a separate “work” and “living” space in my flat otherwise it sometimes feels like I never leave work. I now also have a rule that I am not allowed to spend the whole day in my studio, I have to go outside at least once!

If I don’t take care I might just turn into a hermit….

I now have packing space!
My planning wall!

28 comments

  1. Thanks for checking out my blog today. It was great to have a look inside your art studio. I think its brilliant that you have converted your second room into a space reserved for creativity. Enjoy!!

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  2. I love this, Janaline. I used to have a second bedroom which I used as a studio, but ill health forced a move to a small, one-bedroom flat, although I am blessed to have a private garden. I long to be able to have a studio again. Your article has inspired me to do something about it. Bless you. Love and Peace wished for you in the coming year. ♥♥♥

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  6. Hello Janaline!
    Thanks for stopping by and leaving your positive comments. I love the studio space you’ve created, and I really admire your beautiful pottery pieces! Your work is very unique. I’m feeling inspired 😊

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  12. I loved it! Am a big fan of chalk-board. Had a hard time convincing my husband to use a wall in my son’s bedroom. Finally , I got one corner , and it’s so popular with all of my son’s friends! Looking at your’s , I wanna have a whole wall in my bedroom now- chalkpainted!

    The bowl looks wonderful and so those the small hallway. .My husband’s photo’s are hung over our sofa in that way.

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      • The one I have in son’s bedroom actually has a green tint. But I would prefer black. It always remind me of original chalk-board in my school.
        Though am not good with drawing ..I might have to beg husband to draw. But I love to read .. so I can put my favorite quotes , lines , title or even my very own grocery list 😀

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