In the toy shop....I mean Studio

 It was recently requested of me to supply pictures of my Studio for a publication..

So I cleaned it.

 and took a few pictures.
It looks pretty nice here.

 It won't stay tidy  for long however, so I may as well save the pics for posterity.

The above picture was taken  last week.

 and the one below is what the same desk looks like today

 

Oh well...sigh.

When I'm in the studio, I feel like I am working in a toy shop , and in a way, I am...

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 because this is a really fun place to be!

Above the supplies are so many goodies!

Everywhere you look, are the reflections of the past, seen through the objects owned by children a century ago. (The stuffed bunnies and bird were made by me though)

 I have collected antique games, toys and storybooks for over 25 years

I love the simplicity and charm of old toys

You would think that all this stuff would be distracting, and to many people this would amount to a lot of unnecessary clutter, but I am inspired to be surrounded by such utter happiness..

All other  supplies are put out of sight in cupboards and drawers.

Until i need them.

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 I was so excited recently, to find this jolly little  Gypsy wagon!

 

Look at those cute railings and the cunning little door

I can fit a whole lotta Hopalong Hollowfolk into this little vehicle.

It  fits right into the "toy shop" studio, and what a fabulous prop this will make for art shows.

Is it any wonder, with all these delightful items around me that I can't stop creating art in many forms?

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i Am sure that you fellow artists, needle-workers and craftsmen surround yourselves with the things you love in your studio space as well. 

Inspiration can be found in many places.

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 In my case, I only need to walk into my Studio.

 Even when it is a mess.