My Dream Art Room Drawing Easy

Dear Wonderful, Creative You:

One of the things that people consistently say gets in the way of making art is not having an art space. I'd like to share some ideas for creating a fun, funky, and functional art space you can really use in your home.

[bctt tweet="Even if it's just a corner, a drawer, or a caddy, you NEED a space for your art. #artist #creative"]

Inspiring Art Studio Spaces

Before we talk about practical ideas, let's dream a little, shall we? Let's look dewy-eyed at some amazing art studios, because I think dreaming about your ideal studio might inspire you to incorporate some of theelements in your art space.

• Scroll through the huge cache of beautiful studio spaces on Houzz. (Wear a bib, you'll need it. You'll be drooling over these studios.) They have a great post on 11 Tips to Get the Creative Space You Crave.
• Kelly Rae Roberts, a mixed media artist, shares her colorful, eclectic studio here.
• My lovely friend, Sara Roizen's light-filled finished attic studio is airy and full of promise.
• Brit + Co offers some amazing ideas for a beautiful art spaces from various artists.
• Hannah, illustrator and owner of the Rasin Heart blog, has a lovely, playful art desk.

Create an Art Studio in YOUR Home

We aren't all able to create gorgeous studios like the ones in the list above, but I believe that if you truly want to make art and creativity a part of your life and your self-care practice, you can find a space for it. It's about making your art a priority. Here's some of the best ideas I've found for carving out an art space at home.

[bctt tweet="Stop waiting for the ideal art studio. Find a spot, claim it as yours, and make art. #spaceforart"]

1. Divide a room into living space and art studio space. Use shelving, a table, or a screen to delineate (or hide!) the art area in a family room or living room.

2. Take over a corner. Place a desk and some shelving with baskets to hold art materials in the corner of any room. Voila! Instant art space.

3. Convert a closet. Squeeze some clothing into another closet, or create a clothing rack in the attic. Use a small desk, chair, and perhaps mini shelving to create your mini art studio.

[bctt tweet="You will find space for art making in your home when you acknowledge that making art is a key ingredient to your happiness. #artheals"]

4. Install a fold-down table with some storage, like this one* somewhere in your home.

5. This table from Ikea folds down into the wall, making it a good option for an art space in a common room, such as an eat-in kitchen or dining room. You might combine that with this inventive solution for storing paint: 28 Ideas for Craft Paint Storage

6. Take over the garage, attic, or basement. Be sure to consider heating, cooling and humidity issues.

7. Make a rolling art cart. This post from ArtBar has some inspiring ideas for using shelving and rolling carts to create an art space at home. You might also like this post from Tinkerlab on how to create space for art making in your home. She is focused on kids, but the same ideas can apply for adults.

8. Repurpose an old piece of furniture as an art table, desk, or storage. You might like the Junquemail Contessa's repurposing of a changing table for art supplies.

9. Use a mobile art caddy. This mobile art caddy from Dick Blick would be another way to keep art supplies at the ready, yet out of the way in a common room such as a dining room or eat-in kitchen.

10. Convert an antique into an art supply station. Check out Kelli McKinley Hansen's inventive use of a mail sorting cubby. See how I've repurposed two pieces of furniture in this post.

[bctt tweet="Even the smallest home has space for art."]

11. Carry an art pouch. Whether carving out a dedicated art space in your home feels impossible, or you like being able to make art anywhere, a portable art kit is an essential tool.  I've been a fan of using little and big pouches as portable art kits for some time, this post gives some ideas for decorating your own. I find the more special it feels, the more I want to pick it up and use it!

12. Make an art tool bucket. This tool bucket makes for a great portable art station with all its pockets.

Would you like to see my studio space? You can check out a video tour of my little studio here.

Join My Free E-Course, The Guide to Creative Self-Care

Join me for my free e-course, the Guide to Creative Self-Care. Over the course of 6 days, I will drop into your inbox each day with a little bit of inspiration and creative love. I'll help you:

• Assess your current creative self-care practice,
• Make space for art in your home and in your life, and
• Get the inner critic out of the way so you can create
• Use your art to express your feelings

Each exercise takes a short time, but can make a big impact on your creative life. You'll also find some nice art studio tips from a number of artists in this post.

Creatively Yours,

Amy

*Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase through the link I would receive a small commission. I only link products I really believe in.

My Dream Art Room Drawing Easy

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