Studio Tour
I think I probably rearrange rooms in my living spaces 2 - 3 times before the layout feels right; before everything clicks and I can exist in the space without wanting to swap chairs or move a couch towards the window. With my studio(s) it's definitely more like 5 - 6 rearranging sessions before I feel like space is utilized correctly. So here I am, with layout #2, not feeling 100% - but definitely much closer to a perfect arrangement.
I don't have a ton of space here, as I sacrificed square footage for lighting. I still think it was the right call as I'd rather paint by the light of these windows and need to have a good method for storage/drying/working, then be in a larger room without this light. With that in mind I needed to get a few more drying surfaces and storage cabinets into the room, while maintaining as much access to floorspace as I could (I paint on the floor.) I also wanted a surface I can easily move and position a camera over - as I am planning on doing more video tutorials.
A trip or two to Ikea later I came home with a few more shelves/bookcases/tables to try out - and after building (and rebuilding!), think I have a decent handle on a layout for this place that checks most of my boxes. I'm sure I'll change it in a few months, but I thought I'd share this iteration of my studio layout.
EH Sherman Studio Tour V2.0
This desk was less of a painting space and more of a water/mixing cup collector.
Now they live in here!
This folding black table will serve a few purposes - packing orders and filming are two of the main ones.
See that red cup in front? Lemon Ginger Tea from Sweetwaters here in Ann Arbor. It's so pulpy and delicious!
Plant corner. I wanted to move the google home mini closer to the middle room here, I use it while painting nearly everyday; volume-voice control is so key when my hands are covered in paint!
As we just redid the floorboards in this room, I'm pretty keen on protecting them as long as possible. Two dropcloths and this jute mat should help mitigate flying paint. I'm excited to see what the paint does to the mat too!
Desk space has been cleared for work finally.
I had a bunch of canvases stacked over the window, which is fine in the winter but that space out there will be my little herb garden and I know in the spring/summer I'm going to appreciate seeing the plants grow as I paint.
More plants on top of the cabinet. It's not my studio without plants.
Like I said, this arrangement will probably only last for a few months but I'm really happy with the additional surfaces and storage. Should help keep this space a little more organized.
What does your studio look like? Is there anything you want to change? Let me know in the comments or send me a message on instagram (@ellen_the_lemon), I LOVE to see studios!
