When I first came to this small cottage I struggled with finding a suitable place to paint. The kitchen table just wasn’t cutting it. I really needed my own space …even if it was outside under a tree. Before resorting to the shade of the big Maple, I decided to try the garage. I set up a couple work tables in one of the two bays, took out my art stuff, put on the music and started to paint. It has fluorescent lights (Ug!), but they are located 10’ high on a white ceiling and there is some natural light from the bay door windows. Humm….the quality of light is actually better than I thought it would be. I can keep one bay door open in nice weather and use the handy garden hose for cleanup. All my art stuff is out and ready when inspiration strikes and best of all I can make a mess if I want to. This “lightly” heated and air-conditioned space is my version of a garret studio. You know, it’s not ideal but it will certainly do and surprisingly I am happy there. Ah….freedom to paint! You have to create your own studio even if it means kicking the car outside. Where could you create a studio?
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