· Keep it comfortable. Imagine those late nights when you are completely engrossed in your work. Now imagine that you’re leaving the studio at 2 a.m. after standing or sitting on a hard surface! If your space allows, choose a chair you can lounge in while you cruise the Internet for crafty ideas. If you stand up for long periods of time, include a cushioned pad for the floor. (Cashiers use these at some stores - take a look). However you work, make sure you’re comfortable and that you consider your ergonomics.
· Furnish your space with things you love. For your first studio project, look for an old desk or bookshelf and paint it the color you love. Here in your work space, it doesn’t matter if it’s fuchsia with white polka dots. Nothing in your studio has to match the rest of your house!
· Hang, post, & display things to arouse your creativity. If you find your muse in old buttons, bright ribbon, museum postcards, beautiful seashells, or a gorgeous tassel - then by all means, include it in your new studio. Hang your treasures on a bulletin board so you can see them. Use chalkboard or magnetic paint directly on the wall to create mores space for inspired words and materials.
Creatively yours,
Lise
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