Spring Cleaning & Inspiration

I've been spring cleaning of late, turning out boxes, baskets, even entire closets of stuff, and sorting out what no longer serves me.  It's a beautiful feeling to refresh our spaces just as the warmer weather arrives.

And my work turned up this little slip of wrapping paper from a gift someone gave me.  I loved the loose, playful watercolor design!

It inspired me to create a 5" x 7" card, just for fun.

May your next tidy up yield some inspiration for a creative project!

Happy Creating!

Art Studio Refresh

One of my favorite self care projects of late is decluttering and resetting my creative space.  I enjoy sorting through my art supplies, finding some that I had forgotten about, some that I love, and some that I'm ready to pass on to another artist. 

I gather art supplies I'm done with into a box bound for the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.

Clearing  off my entire work table and putting fresh paper on it makes me excited about possibilities.  It makes my creative space feel sparkly.

I can re-decorate with cards and artworks that have meaning to me, like this birthday card from my eldest, and a note written on a magnolia leaf from my best friend.

Fresh candles, a fresh perspective, and I feel excited to start new projects.

A quick spring cleaning - even of just part of my studio -- re-energizes me.

Happy Spring Cleaning!