Artist name: Victoria Pearman
Location: Arizona
Website: Art N The Heart
Blog: Art N The Heart Blog
Do you have a dedicated studio/artistic space? Yes, it measures 15×15′. My studio is located in our home designed by husband, Don. The large space has enough room for 6 artful types to work and play.
What medium(s) do you work in? I am a mixed media artist with current interests in bead weaving, book arts, polymer clay, sculpture and paper arts. I am fairly organized and have storage areas separated by media interests.
What one word would you use to describe your studio? Creative!
What do you think is the best feature of your studio? My long work (15′) counter including work sink and full bath. My counters are always full of “stuff”.
What would you change if you could? If I could change something in the studio, I would add more storage space in the closet.
Can you share an organizational tip? I like using see-thru plastic shoe organizers to house my tubes of beads. They are organized by size and color and hang from the ceiling to floor in the closet. (see photo).
Describe the usual state of your work table? It usually looks like chaos yet I know where everything is. I sometimes find myself working in a very small area of space and that’s when I know it’s time to clean up!
Does your work table face out into the room or toward the wall? I look out into the desert from a window. We placed a bird feeder so I can watch them eat when I’m taking a break.
What’s one drawback of your studio/artistic space? Probably the collection of too much art stuff that I don’t use as often as I should yet hate to get rid of it.
Do you have any studio mascots (pets, mannequin whatever)? I have a bead mascot on my scissors. I am surrounded by the things I make and am inspired when I see them.
Do you have an idea wall or inspiration board? I have an inspiration board that I like to change monthly.
Do you listen to music in your studio? What kind? On occasion I will listen to light jazz. Lots of times, I will “watch” a DVD while working.
Do you display your own work in your studio? Absolutely! My work makes me smile. Other artists’ work? I also have other artists’ work that I admire.
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