hello loves. i am in the middle of the busiest (in the best way) week. getting ready for an update Thursday morning at 10 AM featuring a new kit and the first installment of a new 100 paintings series called "Team Lovely". i cannot wait to share peeks with you tomorrow. it's my favorite new project in quite some time.
i am also getting started on some big FAQ posts. i decided to split them up into different topics and my first post will be about daily life as an independent artist (little tips & tricks to stay in love with le work). i'm looking forward to sharing some fun little details i've never shared before.
well, i am in serious 'creative lockdown' for the next 24 hours or so getting things prepped for our update. it's always my craziest time of the month. eat.sleep.make.
just for fun, here are a few artists spaces that inspire me....
sabrina ward harrison
Bjris Zutovsky
Isaac Mizrahi
Betsey Johnson
i'm very very very thankful for my home studio. it might just be my favorite place in the world...
back to work for me. have a lovelylovely evening! XO. elsie
I love seeing bits and pieces of your studio. It makes me excited to finally get a place of my own and have tons of room to create. Hope you have fun!
Posted by: kristin garrett | October 27, 2009 at 06:46 PM
lovely!
Posted by: Vivianna | October 27, 2009 at 06:52 PM
have a great night working!
i need some new canvas, so i can get back to painting too.
:)
Posted by: Lydia | October 27, 2009 at 07:25 PM
I love creative bursts-you seem to have them a lot!
*just peeked over at Rachel's post abotu her baby shower & I love teh idea of making onesies! THat is great!*
Sarah M
Posted by: Sarah M | October 27, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Can't wait to the FAQ posts!! And I also can't wait to see the new kit and paintings - I'm sure they are going to be so great!
Posted by: Efrat Kashat | October 27, 2009 at 07:50 PM
that photo of sabrina is the best! i was moving some things around in my own studio the other night and went to her site to stare at her studio pics for some inspiration. so pretty!
Posted by: katherine | October 27, 2009 at 07:54 PM
love love looove your little collection of embroidery hoops on the wall :]
Posted by: Liz | October 27, 2009 at 08:17 PM
I love your studio too! It's a dream to one day have one as awesome as yours.
Can't wait to see the new paintings!! Team Lovely sounds awesome!
ps: Love Sabrina Ward Harrison
Posted by: hollysarah. | October 27, 2009 at 09:55 PM
I'm excited to read your FAQ and Thursday morning update -- wheee! Happy work to you. :)
Posted by: puglyfeet | October 27, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Thank you for your wonderful musings! They inspire me everyday :)
Posted by: Sare | October 27, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Elsie,
You are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for BEing an inspiration and also providing inpiration from others.
I am so excited for the FAQs. I would love to know the technical aspects as well as the creative aspects of your process, such as kind, brand and size of paintbrushes, pens, paints, etc.
As someone older (with four children) who has always had a creative desire, you have helped me step out and push my boundaries and have courage to try new creative endeavors. I have been crocheting, knitting and painting this summer and I am in the process of opening an Etsy shop - RetroModernSusie. You have been a huge inspiration to me.
I started out so many years ago as a photographer and writer, now that my children are getting older, I am making time to be creative.
Thank you for all your inspiration! And for sharing yourself with all of us. It means so much!
Susie
Posted by: Susie Esprit | October 27, 2009 at 11:55 PM
eat.sleep.make-for me, translates to:dream.come.true.
Posted by: Chelsea | October 27, 2009 at 11:58 PM
i'm super looking forward to your FAQ's.
your first one was so helpful!
thanks for all you do and all the time you
put into inspiring all of us.
you really do pull the creativity & dreams out of people.
thanks.
-k
Posted by: kindsey | October 28, 2009 at 12:46 AM
I swear you could NEVER take a bad photo. You are stunning.
Do you ever have any outtakes?
I hope you achieve lots and lots this week. x
Posted by: fat mum slim | October 28, 2009 at 02:38 AM
i dream of having an amazing home studio like yours. actually i dream of having a studio rather than doubling my bedroom as my workspace...is that a tattoo of a reel of cotton. how darling xx
Posted by: Little Monarch | October 28, 2009 at 05:24 AM
Looking forward to the FAQ post!
Your studio looks lovely, what a special place to be. My "studio" is right here in our living room. I love it too although the kids steal my paints and expensive scrapbook supplies but who can blame them ;)
Posted by: sofia | October 28, 2009 at 06:21 AM
red & turquoise-love! the outfit!
Posted by: chinamommy | October 28, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Elsie! Had to show you this...:)
http://www.betseyjohnson.com/store/productdetails2.aspx?categoryid=6005&productid=7791&np=6005
Posted by: Mary-Beth | October 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM
can't wait to see the new stuff.
http://cupcaketrash.blogspot.com
Posted by: cupcake.trash | October 28, 2009 at 10:49 AM
ack! seeing all these wonderful studios, really makes me sad that i haven't spent enough time making mine more functional and a treat for the eyes.
also, i had a random dream last night that we were best friends... oye! ha.
Posted by: Brandy Von Doeren | October 28, 2009 at 11:21 AM