Over the years, I've had so much fun going foraging and bringing home parts and pieces for my constantly moving and changing studio spaces. Here are some of the pieces that I like and need for the space....
I have red book cases, one of which I purchased at a yard sale about 25 years ago. The other ones are made of the drawers which I took out of a dresser.
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| 6 Drawers Make 3 Book Cases |
The dresser is now storage for papers and current design work. I added a "folded up" folding table to the top for a real good work surface.
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| Open Shelving For Design Work and Papers |
I needed the book cases just for books. My book collection is the biggest investment I've made next to my house. Research, inspiration and education are critical to me for my development as an artist. I live in a place where there are very few museums or cultural centers. So, I depend on the internet, travel and my books to continue my art education.
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| Storage Containers "Before" |
Here are a couple of storage containers I bought from my favorite flea market guy, Jeff. They cost $5 and are perfect for roll storage. These containers afforded me an afternoon of makeover fun!
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| Flea Market Embellishments |
I painted the containers white. Then added things found at flea markets. The numbers are big black plastic and used for outside signage. String and tags added make me think of import storage containers.
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| Stickers Add a Red Stripe Trim |
These red and white stickers have been a lot of fun to play with. I have about ten rolls of them and they fit in my vintage tape dispenser.
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| Storage Containers "After" |
I like to decorate my containers because playing like this relaxes me and sometimes sparks new ideas for artwork.
