Artist name: Iris Mishly
Location: Israel
Website: In hebrew – Arcoiris
Blog: Polymeri Online
Etsy: Iris Mishly
Flickr: Iris Mishly on Flickr
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? yes! till my new studio was build i was working in a small table near my computer, but now i have my own floor.
Where is it located? inside my home, in the upper floor, i have a great country view from my window….
Is it a large or small space? rather big, about 30 Square Meters.
What medium(s) do you work in? Do you have a separate area for each? I work 99% with polymer clay and have my own studio for it, i used to work with balloon sculpturing but there is not need for a special space for it, i will do that from time to time but mostly design with clay.
What one word would you use to describe your studio? serenity
What do you think is the best feature of your studio? I love the color of the furniture and the wooden floor, it makes my studio so colorful and cozy, the view is relaxing and peaceful.
What would you change if you could? nothing, it’s quite new (6 months) so i love every part of it.
Describe the usual state of your work table? most of the times its messy! all my canes, tools, papers and clay is surrounding me so i have about 1″ * 1″ to work on! my husband says that although i am a very organized person, my clay table is the most messiest place in the house!
Does your work table face out into the room or toward the wall? My table is toward a wall. I have 3 tables in my studio – one for me, one for my students and one for the display.
Do you have an idea wall or inspiration board? Not yet. my “idea wall” is my computer, i write or draw my ideas and then bring it to my studio.
Do you listen to music in your studio? What kind? Yes, all the time, it’s either local radio station such as galgalaz (my favorite music station) or i am listening to my ipod – lot’s of 80′s, pop, ethnic music, israeli, movie soundtracks and more.
Do you display your own work in your studio? Other artists’ work? I have a small display for students to see, when they come and learn a technique they can see how things look when it’s finished. The display is changed all the time as some of my items are sold, and i am making new ones all the time.
What’s one quirk or unusual feature of your studio? I don’t know if it’s unusuall but i have a small sitting place for guests or students filled with my PC books and magazines, but most of the times my 2 children are sitting next to me and doing their home work on the floor or on the sofas.
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
Thank you so much Libby!
hugs!
Iris.
Thanks to you Iris for sharing your colorful creative space with us!
Kwel! It’s always nice to learn more personal info about artist you admire. Thanks for sharing.
How do you photograph your pieces for your Etsy site? Any special backgrounds or lighting? What type of camera do you use? Your studio is beautiful and thank you for sharing it.