Inside the Studio: Assemblage Items

This is the area to the right of my workdesk where I keep some of my assemblage pieces and other items displayed for inspiration. The very top shelf contains a few recently painted boxes and shadowbox frames to be used in the near future.

Closer view.

Yet another view displaying memento's. Placed in antique saucer are seashells gathered from a trip to the Oregon coast; small pine cones fallen from trees in back yard; mason jar contains pressed leaves and magnolia flower from previous home; vase and dried hydrangeas seen in earlier studio post.

These are some of the wood pieces purchased at Sanford & Son Salvage in Tacoma, Washington. I'll utilize them in some future assemblage pieces. Image of butterflies originate from a magazine page.

A few days ago, these previous modern style porcelain dolls discovered at a garage sale, had bodies with broken hands and partially missing painted shoes on their feet, including blond tangled wigs. Skin tones were bright china white with dark brown eyebrows, long black eyelashes, and vivid ruby red lips. Admittedly I disliked their garish and ordinary appearance. No matter, inexpensive and of no collectible value, I decided to purchase with intention of eventually transforming. And so after ridding myself from guilt of destroying their true identities, I finally managed to remove unwanted items and completely recreate their faces using gouache paints in dusty tones. For some reason, they seem quite happy with their new transformation.

Stay tune for more pictures of studio!!

Comments

[BlueBerry Pick'n]

Do you find time to dust?

wow. Beautiful, but I could never manage the myriad surfaces...

what a gorgeous work environment...

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[Gale]

I just love looking at your studio photos and your art. They are pure eye candy. But you look so sad in your photos. Perk up. Your stuff is amazing!

[Lisa]

Beautiful photos!

I love how everything is so well organized. It's also pretty cool that your containers all seem to blend together so nicely, even though you have such a mix of items and tools.

It all makes for a most peaceful looking work space and a wonderful looking place to create.

[Sandy]

I've just discovered your beautiful blog. Just lovely. I will return often.

[Juan Bielsa]

June, your studio is full of poetry. And your photos reflect that pretty well. By the way, they are simply wonderful, with delicate, delicious colors.

Besides, I like how well organized you are. We must get organized if we want to accomplish something of value.

All the best,

Juan Bielsa

[June Parrish Cookson]

Hi Blueberry,

Dusting comes frequently. Although the popular trend these days seems to be a dusty and disorganized studio lending the impression one is more productive, perhaps rightly so, but I work best within a clean and uncluttered environment. However, I'm not always neat especially when work becomes overly chaotic and there is a mad rush to complete an artpiece for a client, etc.

[June Parrish Cookson]

Gale, thanks for compliment about my art. As to my sad appearance in photograph, what can I say but that I hate having my photograph taken. Furthermore, I look dorky whenever I smile so all I can manage most times is this look. My husband is always trying to get me to smile whenever he takes my picture but it rarely works. He agrees including myself that I look sad in this one. However, he did say that it lends mystery. No matter, I can assure you, most times especially when no camera lens is focused on me, I'm a happy woman.

Cheers!

[June Parrish Cookson]

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for the lovely compliments. Helps immensely to surround oneself within a peaceful and inspirational working environment. Creative spaces if given respect by their owners, certainly for me at least, represent a homage to art. Studios whether inside the confines of four walls or outside in nature, are like vessels whose duty is to nourish our passion to create.

[June Parrish Cookson]

Hi Sandy,

Thanks for visiting. Loved all the vintage button pics on your blog.

Cheers.

[June Parrish Cookson]

Hola Juan,

Wonderful to hear from you old friend and thank you for the kind thoughts. You're right about organization.

Visited your blog the other day and enjoyed reading the new posts. Hope you and family are doing well.

Best regards.

[Suzy Pierce]

I am working my way back through your archives and each time I am more enamoured. I would like to highlight -showcase- you and your creative spirit on our blog. Would it be all right with you if I could use one of your studio shots with a little story about you- living your dream? Could you e-mail me at mimi4@citlink.net and let me know? Also would love to have tea with you and go junking sometime!! Suzy

[Theresa of Garden Antqs Vintage]

I just found your blog through Shawn's and absolutely love it. I too would like to feature your blog on mine. So pretty, Theresa of Garden Antqs Vintage

[June Parrish Cookson]

Hi Theresa,

Thanks for visiting. Look forward to visiting your blog.

Cheers!