Recently I made the trip into Boston to attend Open Studios at the Fort Points Arts Community. As it is, I've barely been making it into my own studio space, so why not check out the spaces of some talented artists and soak up inspiration for the afternoon?
Good plan, because there was plenty of inspiration for the soaking.
The buildings we visited were working studios, most were actually working and living studios which made for some very cool spaces. Wanna see?
Inspiration No. 1: Greetings and Doors
Hello, kitty
Great "house" numbers
Atelier sign on a white beam. So artsy, so lofty.
Of course even during Open Studios some spaces have to be kept...
Inspiration No. 2: The tools of the trade
Brushes. Paints. Sigh.
Is it wrong to be enamored with a sink? It has 3 faucets for goodness sake. Awesome work sink. Reminds me of elementary school and washing my hands with the powdered/granulated white soap from the dispenser and then drying with the brown paper towels that absorb pretty much nothing. Good times.
Inspiration No. 3: Collections
It's always fun to see what people collect and how they display their treasures.
Beautiful vignette with fall flowers and beach finds
Detail of an incredible wall of vintage tools at Laura Davidson's studio.
She also collects tin toys. So fun!
More beachcombing finds, this time displayed in a printer's drawer.
Inspiration No. 4: Living Spaces
Not only did we get a glimpse into several working artists' studios, we also saw their homes (or at least their crash pads).
This whimsical seating area was tucked behind a screen of vintage doors and surrounded by book filled shelves.
Loved this detail: a simple wooden board as growth chart
Bookcase in Lisa Knox's studio, fun see all her trinkets on display
Inspiration No. 5: Artwork
Why, yes, we did actually see some artwork as well.
Tin chicken by Laura Davidson
Works in progress by Susan Anderson
Assemblage dolls
Inspiration No. 6: Fort Point neighborhood
Authentic. Urban. Interesting.
Definitely a well-spent afternoon.
And I made it home just in time to watch the Patriots game. Art and sports--good priorities, right??
