Congratulations on the new space. I hope it works out as planned and is conducive to lots of creativity. I longed for a new space once. I have an old stone cottage and have spent most of my studio painting time in the attic. It has low ceilings, the skylights face south which makes the light difficult, and most of the space is kneewall and very low. I ran an art business and produced a lot of paintings over the years.
When my son moved out of the front room of the house, I couldn't believe that I would have such an amazing space. It had large wonderful ten foot ceilings, large north facing windows, a dream of a studio. But it was strange. I couldn't work there, and my creativity went down. I kept trying to keep it neat and tidy. People could stop in. So I am back up in my garret with my messes everywhere, paint tubes on every surface, unfinished paintings leaning everywhere, paint splatters on the floor and walls, sticky notes stuck everywhere. I love it. I feel so private and free. And best of all, the ceilings are too low for my husband to come up and ask if its coffee time yet. :)
I loved opening this inspiration>vision>reality post this morning - just the thing to get me going on my dream of finishing the last-before-agent search revision of my novel. Thank you for all your writing and doing!
It looks great Austin and thanks for taking us on your journey. I love how you are inspired by Stewart Brand. He crosses my path so many times in unsuspecting ways. I didn't know of his book on buildings. I got to know him through his intertwined history with cyberculture. The book "From Counterculture to Cyberculture" by Fred Turner is a great read if you're interested
That is amazing. I also sketched out my dream studio a while ago. It's red and in the Swedish forest. It has a tea station, a painting station, and a big table in the middle where I can invite people for creative workshops. One day.
So lovely, and well thought out. I love imagining these kinds of living/space challenges. I live in North Central WA, where we have 4 full seasons: hot/hot/hot dry summers, long warm days/cool nights "Indian Summer" falls, snowy cold winters, and springs that include both surprise 6 inches of snow, and 75 - 80 degree days. The bottom line is: good insulation in the walls and double-paned windows, windows that open in the warm temps and provide a natural cross-breeze, and large overhangs on the structure to control the sun. I think I would have loved to have been an architect. It would have satisfied my design skills combined with my science/math leanings. Instead, I majored in Microbiology and Public Health, and now, at the age of 74, just published my first book, "A Doctor's War." Would it be too late to go back to architecture school?
Looks awesome Austin! There is just something about having your own space, it’s not really something you can describe…but you can certainly feel it when you’re in it! I think it becomes the magic of which creativity is born!
Good luck with all of the wonderful ideas that are born here!!
We just moved to a bigger apartment with a whole room for art! I’ve used it a bit and it’s nice not to have to clean up each time but haven’t quite found my groove yet.
Congratulations Austin. I'm not disciplined enough to be a follower of Marie Kondo, but I love her idea that the things in your life should "spark joy". Looks like this space qualifies. I'm happy for you, Dan
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Looks fantastic! I'm so jealous.
Very nice! Love the view from outside to inside..... shelves of books!
Did you guys include plumbing in your studio?
Congratulations on the new space. I hope it works out as planned and is conducive to lots of creativity. I longed for a new space once. I have an old stone cottage and have spent most of my studio painting time in the attic. It has low ceilings, the skylights face south which makes the light difficult, and most of the space is kneewall and very low. I ran an art business and produced a lot of paintings over the years.
When my son moved out of the front room of the house, I couldn't believe that I would have such an amazing space. It had large wonderful ten foot ceilings, large north facing windows, a dream of a studio. But it was strange. I couldn't work there, and my creativity went down. I kept trying to keep it neat and tidy. People could stop in. So I am back up in my garret with my messes everywhere, paint tubes on every surface, unfinished paintings leaning everywhere, paint splatters on the floor and walls, sticky notes stuck everywhere. I love it. I feel so private and free. And best of all, the ceilings are too low for my husband to come up and ask if its coffee time yet. :)
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Sometimes you have to leave to come back!
I loved opening this inspiration>vision>reality post this morning - just the thing to get me going on my dream of finishing the last-before-agent search revision of my novel. Thank you for all your writing and doing!
Fabulous!!!
It looks great Austin and thanks for taking us on your journey. I love how you are inspired by Stewart Brand. He crosses my path so many times in unsuspecting ways. I didn't know of his book on buildings. I got to know him through his intertwined history with cyberculture. The book "From Counterculture to Cyberculture" by Fred Turner is a great read if you're interested
Yeah I think HOW BUILDINGS LEARN is out of print, which is nuts because it’s a classic
That is amazing. I also sketched out my dream studio a while ago. It's red and in the Swedish forest. It has a tea station, a painting station, and a big table in the middle where I can invite people for creative workshops. One day.
So lovely, and well thought out. I love imagining these kinds of living/space challenges. I live in North Central WA, where we have 4 full seasons: hot/hot/hot dry summers, long warm days/cool nights "Indian Summer" falls, snowy cold winters, and springs that include both surprise 6 inches of snow, and 75 - 80 degree days. The bottom line is: good insulation in the walls and double-paned windows, windows that open in the warm temps and provide a natural cross-breeze, and large overhangs on the structure to control the sun. I think I would have loved to have been an architect. It would have satisfied my design skills combined with my science/math leanings. Instead, I majored in Microbiology and Public Health, and now, at the age of 74, just published my first book, "A Doctor's War." Would it be too late to go back to architecture school?
Looks awesome Austin! There is just something about having your own space, it’s not really something you can describe…but you can certainly feel it when you’re in it! I think it becomes the magic of which creativity is born!
Good luck with all of the wonderful ideas that are born here!!
It’s so lovely! Reminds of that David Hockney painting of the pool
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/hockney-a-bigger-splash-t03254
We just moved to a bigger apartment with a whole room for art! I’ve used it a bit and it’s nice not to have to clean up each time but haven’t quite found my groove yet.
I’ve got a few Hockney pictures and drawings up around here :)
What a lovely space. Congratulations!
Congratulations Austin. I'm not disciplined enough to be a follower of Marie Kondo, but I love her idea that the things in your life should "spark joy". Looks like this space qualifies. I'm happy for you, Dan
I have enjoyed your sharing about your studio and work spaces. Your creativity is motivating and inspiring. Keep up the great work.
I also find this inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your next post about the studio.
What a great pleasure do see the evolution of the project. Congrats on so much natural light. The night view is also tempting.