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I love peeking into artists’ studios! Seeing what other people do in their spaces, learning about their artistic processes and their tools and getting ideas and inspiration on how to organize everything, it fascinates me! I’m the kind of person who has a chaotic messy work space ninety nine percent of the time, but I secretly dream of having a big beautiful organized studio someday. I don’t know if you’ve ever checked out In The Make or Coffeklatch before but I’m a big fan. They feature creative people and their inspiring spaces showcasing each artist’s studio with personal interviews and insight into how the artists use their space and where they find inspiration.

In The Make recently featured Los Angeles based painter Rebecca Morris and I was instantly drawn in. Her studio has these beautiful white brick walls, high ceilings and tons of light and her work is stunning. Morris says, “Having my living space and studio space separate is a great combination for me, especially as an oil painter. Plus I appreciate the mental transition that happens on the drive here. At the studio I am removed from everything except my painting—I am faced with it. It is a place where I can freely experiment and enjoy the act of discovery in total privacy.” To see the complete tour of Morris’ great space, visit In The Make.

I’ve been slowly updating my studio – new furniture and a new coat of paint and maybe someday I will share it here with you. For more inspiring interviews and spaces check out these projects – Eva Black’s blog series SPACES, Paul Barbera’s Where They Create, Eefje de Coninck’s project and Todd Selby’s The Selby.

sources kirra jamison photographed by paul barbera | lisa congdon photographed by victoria smith | justine frischmann photographed by klea mckenna | rebecca morris photographed by klea mckenna