Couch for Studio

I think I'd like to have a sofa bed for my studio space. First off, a couch would be a nice relaxation destination. I could place it facing a wall with a new art piece is hanging, thus becoming a critique couch. Or I could have it facing whatever work I'm currently working on. This would let me really practice my Thinking Artist mime pose. Kidding. Just kidding.

I found a couple different options at IKEA. The one I think I like the best is their Beddinge Havet. With this one, I can add storage under it (I'd probably put sheets, extra pillows and/or blankets), and pick a nice slipcover or two.

For $299.00+tax I'd get a nice place to sit when painting, and an interesting room for guests to sleep in.

For $30.00+tax I could get a storage bin for under the sofa.

For $69.98+tax I could add two cushions at the ends of the couch to act as art rests.

i found a couple slip covers that could be fun. However, it was only in a Flash app on Ikea, so I can't post them.

Daydreaming of a private studio space: A project description

I've been feeling really cramped in the space I'm currently painting and living in. I've recently concerted a portion of my kitchen into a studio space. Its not a large space, but it includes the 4'x2' dining table and an A-shaped easel. My supply storage is in my office space, so I move whatever I need onto the kitchen table for easier access. This also means I have to put a lot of stuff away when I have guests over. I am mentally ready to move into someplace larger, so I've been daydreaming about what I'd like for my new home. At the very least I would like an extra bedroom with closet space and a sunlight as space to use as a studio. Maybe a private sunroom or a porch would be good additional portions to the space? Or perhaps a detached garage could serve as both a studio space and a teaching space? The possibilities are endless when you're daydreaming.

Until I am financially ready to move into a larger home I intend to post things I find online that match up with what I'm visualizing for my future private studio space, from furniture to art supplies and lighting to layouts.

Pixel's Chair

This is Pixel's chair. Recently I made this chair a weekend craft project. I wrapped the legs and chair back with blue, white and red yarns. Then I accessorized the chair with toys and padding. She likes to scratch the legs, get all crazy in the monkey bar bottom, and runs across the room to attack the two dangling balls. After she plays she usually gets pretty sleepy. So she then lays out on a folded pillow sham I never use and a neck pillow I had laying around.