Who else clicked the like button while the first commercial was going before they even watched the video?! I always do because I know Wendy’s videos and content ad beautiful. ❤️😊👍
Great job cleaning and sorting Wendy! I did that last week and it feels so much better in my art room now! I've just had an eye surgery a couple of days ago so it will be a few days before I can get back to arting! I really love your flower pic at the end! Loved the red on the canvas but then REALLY loved it when you made it mostly that beautiful blue! Sending warm hugs and much love from San Tan Valley, Arizona❤😘❤
@@Mybougiehippylife I always do, even when I can’t watch the video for whatever reason. I also try to comment something. I’m probably subscribed to too many channels so don’t always see the vids I should be watching… I think I’ll go tidy up my subscribed too list ☺️
Before I got on TH-cam, I did not realize that other peoples' living spaces were sometimes as chaotic as mine has always been. I think I feel better, knowing I have more in common with other people than I knew. Good job cleaning up, we all know how long that lasts once we "get going"!
I agree, I have quite a small area , but it’s my creative space. As long as you have a tidy up now and again it’s all good. I do try and tidy up as I go, cause I find it helpful for the motivation for the next day, if I have a clear space. But it doesn’t always happen.
@Argus Fleibeit my entire house is chaos. I've had some serious body/health problems for which I had three surgeries. I couldn't stand up for more than 45 seconds to a minute at one point. I've never been neat and tidy, except when I didn't have any stuff to get cluttered. That's my goal for the next year.
I know this so, so well! My entire flat looks like this! I do paper things in my office, sewing things in my textile room and I cook in the kitchen part of my of my living room. My bedroom is the clean(ish) and clear oasis. Putting stuff away is never, never as enticing as getting rid of the last project. I dare say tidy people only think they are finished when the creative clutter has been put away… So don’t be embarrased! And thanks for showing us this moment in your studio when creating from abundance has slipped into stifling chaos.
Please know that you, your studio (even when it is messy), your art, your voice, your whole way of being, has helped me more than you will ever know. I have stopped commenting on other’s videos, as, I feel a bit shy talking to others. I have been told that it may upset those I am writing to, as well as those who are not even a part of this community. I am not sure how being kind to others hurts them, but, I took their words to heart, and have been staying off of others comments. But, I just wanted to pop out of my shell one more time, as, I thought it was important for you to know. Thank you for all that you do, and all that you share. You make my life so much more meaningful.
After my husband passed the girls stayed a month with three kids. We were sick and I needed to keep them busy,so I gave them freedom in my craft area. I need to reorganize and get back to crafting. This gave me a push to get it done. Thank you Wendy. You always give me inspiration.
I know you got embarrassed showing this, but I'm so grateful that you did, cause I'm almost as messy and cluttered and is so great to see solutions and positive views in all that!! I wish to be like you when I get older!! Thank you so much for the company and inspiration 🧡🧡
So glad you shared this. I have been struggling to straighten up a room where my sewing, art, and work things are. It is so so hard. So your process and thoughts are helpful. Thank you
Wendy, thank you for sharing and think of it as organized chaos 😎 everyone’s craft room gets out of hand at times and never be embarrassed about your space. If we were always cleaning we wouldn’t be creating. ~ Barbie
I sure wish I could press FAST FORWARD and get my tidying done this quick. Thanks for the inspiration, Wendy. We are expecting up to 20” of snow today so I’m cocooning with my favorite TH-camrs. If we don’t lose the power I’ll give tidying a go.
I love that feeling once I’ve re-organised, know where everything is and made myself a cup o’ ☕️ drinking it while I think about what I’m going to do next. 🌞
Love this. My studio is always a work in progress. Your paintings are so gorgeous, and I love all the plants and light you get. Thank you for making me smile today. Hugs, Diana.
What a beautiful Studio and a wonderful way to tidy up....I love all the stations you have for different things you create....love the cute trolly and the neat idea of putting things in trays....may have to go shopping after this video....Thx always for all the inspiration!!!
This was very inspiring for me. I still haven’t figured out the best way to leave out my projects ans still be able to use my desk for other things besides drawing and painting. I tend to put everything way after even in the middle of a project and that doesn’t encourage me to create. So I want to try and figure out a way to leave my basic items I need out. I draw and do water colors so it seems like it won’t be too hard to figure out. I’m very excited as I am starting my journey of selling my own art. So this gave me a lot of inspiration. Thank you Wendy! I love your videos, art, and your positivity. Keep your light shining bright too! Much love! ❤️❤️❤️🥰
Yes! You said it. I have the space and it is shamefully filled with so much stuff that it quickly gets (I let it get) out of control. . And I totally agree about the kit idea. I found a cool crossbody bag and use it as a travel art bag. It has a bunch of pockets and I keep a sketchbook, pens, and a watercolor box. It's easy to pack away and very portable.
Perfect timing Wendy. I have spent much of January working on getting my tiny studio in order. I realized it is an ongoing effort not just a weekend project. You are keeping me inspired.
I am watching you, Wonderful Wendy, sorting out your space while my own is in total chaos. I'm turning a larger room, which is my current bedroom, into a studio; and the spare room into my bedroom, so, for the first time in my life I will have a designated creative space and a room that is just a bedroom. Very exciting but incredibly disruptive. You are a brilliant inspiration in so many ways. Thank you. Much love.
You've inspired me, Wendy. I have my often used art supplies in a backpack, a sketchbook/art journal, some colored and sketching pencils, my most used watercolors in pans, and a set of five water brushes. It's a pretty effective portable kit that I take to a park or outdoor Cafe at least once a week. But the rest of my stuff, not just art supplies, is a huge, chaotic mess. I live in an A-frame cabin. I have few storage options and WAY too much stuff. I want to do a full declutter and have a more simple, minimalist life. I will be 59 this year. I want to enter my sixth decade in a different way. I don't have much time, but I will find a way.
Looks great Wendy. The creative mind isn’t as tidy as we would like it to be. Someday you’ll have a larger studio you so deserve. I love it now though except when the heat isn’t working and you’re chilly. Have an amazing week lovely lady. 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your workspace. I have been feeling in a rut about not having a true space to create. The light and the plants are an amazingly wonderful. I feel inspired to organize my supplies and make art again. 💖
Whenever I feel out of sorts, I find tidying and getting rid of unwanted/unused items to be so refreshing! There’s something about letting go of things I no longer use or need to lift an amazing amount of psychological weight off me. I feel almost giddy when I’m leaving the charity shop after I’ve donated a bunch of goods. Even better, I know that there is someone out there who wants what I’m letting go of! It’s a wonderful exchange of energy, isn’t it? Anyway, thanks for another inspiring and fun vlog, Wendy! Stay safe and well!! Lots of love from Oregon! - Tara Kate
My husband and I both are creators…. Our entire house is a mess with all the stuff we use to create. At times I feel overwhelmed but I have worked hard to not feel that way. I have my own art room and am organizing all the time. I love all your ‘stuff’! Thanks for sharing.
Oh Wendy,i love your videos🥰. When you talk there is something soothing and calming in your voice... and your paintings are so wonderful. That cleaning up,i know what it feels like🙈 Have a wonderful weekend📚🎨😊
You are such an inspiration. Teaching us how to tackle our spaces & make those necessary decisions. I needed this to help me embark on the journey of having a studio in my "dumping ground". So grateful to you!
I have found that the most creative people are the most prone to clutter. I always feel better when my work area is tidy but once I get to work it invariable attracts "stuff" that I need at hand. Then after a while I get overwhelmed and tidy it all up again. Repeat. I finally realized that it is OK for this to be part of my creative cycle. I no longer fret when things get messy, and I realize that it will need tidying up from time to time but that's just part of the process. You're doing just fine Wendy! And you're not alone!
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Seeing that flower on a canvass; I'd have to say: YOU HAVE EVOLVED!!! Hi! It's been years since I followed YOU and, believe me, I have observed everything!
I needed this one today. Feeling a little embarrassed about my work and living space and this has inspired me to do a little tidy up before I go to bed so I will wake up and it will be a smidge better.
Thank you SO much for sharing this! I wish there were whole TV show about artist studios - how we do our art, while also staying sort of organized. M studio space is a work in progress, which is how I view my creativity.
I may never get to meet you in real life, but even so, you feel like a very close friend, and I am very thankful that your light brightens this universe. Much love.
Firstly; i love your work! I too have a small space to create in and have a million projects going, but its also my living space. I used to feel like I have 230 Sq. Feet for living, with art supplies. Now it's 230 Sq. Feet of art supplies and work in progress, with a speck of living space. Instead, now, thanks to your realness and efficiency I can embrace my space and love that I live with my art!!!! Love to you😍❣
You are an angel. You take me along and keep you company anyday. It does help with your intentions if they are known by your viewers . Can't wait for the next one. I want to make fairy jars for my granddaughters x3. I cannot draw so I'm at a loss. Your fairies are so whimsical I love them. Thinking of making collage fairies like doing paper dolls. Any encouragement is certainly welcome. Any advise is always welcome. Keep shining your light for all to see.
My daughter and I share studio space (together we are PM Artist Studio) so every square inch is valuable 'real estate' --love that term! I am a messy, disorganized, Stacker-of-Stuff; Mariah is neat, organized and puts things away. This video convinced me I could do it! I will make EVERYONE happier and more productive because it is lovely to be able to find things. Thank you for making this video! .
Loved this video. Down to earth. I've no dedicated space and I'm spread everywhere. Doesn't help that I've multiple interests. Many best wishes and, thank you🙂
Don't ever be embarrassed trust me mine looks like a bomb hit it, but as you would know too, that it is easier to find what I am looking for, then I tidy up and can't find anything I am looking for :)))) Thank you so much for sharing the truth about how it really is, you will be surprised how many people love watching video's like your one :)) Thank you again and much love and light from Sydney Australia ♥
Never! You should never feel embarrassed! 😆 Mine looks like that, too, but I don’t make the beautiful pieces of art that you do! I’m still only swatching my colours and I don’t know where to put so many things I’ve bought and I still haven’t enjoyed. 😆😆 😘😊
I have a very small space for any sort of creativity and at the start of the very first lockdown I had a huge clear out and declutter! It was a real struggle and took me days and days! I got rid of so much stuff! I have have bought an IKEA storage unit and use that now all the time! It cleared my space and cleared my mind! So worth it and I try to keep it as tidy as possible! And it’s worked for me. No longer overwhelmed by stuff! It worked for me so good luck Wendy!
I really can't tell you how much i appreciate your honesty with this. I struggle with playing with my art supplies when my studio is a mess, but the rest of the family uses my space as a dumping ground as it's also the house office. I'm finally admitting i need my own space separate from the office & I'm prioritising my need to have a peaceful place to create!! I will still need to clear & declutter at times, but that's going to be manageable!!
Love how you clean and organize!! I'm the same way, if I had a larger space I would fill it up very quickly!! I have to "edit" stuff all the time! I'm a collector of so many art supplies and other things and am utilizing small bins to wrangle items!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!! Love the idea of trays like a drawer and also an art cart!!❤❤❤
Thank you soo much for taking us along with your organized journey! I also have an overwhelming art room that needs inspiration, so thank you for that. You’re awesome ❤️🎨🖌🖼🖌🎨❤️
Thanks to show what I call the reality of creativity ! I'm tired of art studios that seem super clean. So thank you ! because my art studio looks like yours
Your videos make my day! Your studio looks wonderful! Great job Wendy! That is me with a small space to create. The living room. Get the things all out, then put it all away. Tiresome at times. I love your tips for small spaces. Great painting of your flowers. I was laughing with you. You make cleaning so fun. Lol!!! 😂❤❤❤
Hi, Wendy! Oh my, your stacks remind me so much of the "dumping grounds" I have all over my own small workshop. Sigh. I love stuff. I am inspired by my stuff, so I try to just keep it to an organized chaos. I recently reached that point of being unable to create anything so I cleaned up and organized and I feel so happy with it...until I reach that point again. 😊❤ Love from Lynn in NC, USA
Thank you! Inspiring! We live tiny and my studio is the kitchen table...it is where I create my dolls and other little beings...chaos is not uncommon...Wish you all that is good and beautiful!
How relaxing to tidy up my art table while you tidied up and reorganized your studio. I love that you bought yourself some flowers -- I've done the same for myself of late and it feels so good. Gorgeous flower painting!
Thank you dear Wendy for sharing your lovely mess with all of us.😘 I enjoyed my cuppa with you this morning. 🍵 I am also a messy creator and find it quite challenging as my total working area is smaller in size than your wet table!☹ And it is in my teeny tiny living room!😯 I always work to focus on the positive aspects...such as being grateful that I live alone and have always had the freedom to convert dining tables, living rooms, etcetera into my creative spaces! I discovered decades ago that my art was just not going to happen on a consistent, approachable and enjoyable level if it had to get tucked back into a closet each time...so I made the decision then to convert other traditional living areas into full time art spaces. I like your "tray" method for storing tools however because of lack of space I store lots of my pens, pencils, crayons in cups and jars. We find ways to organize and work things out for our individual situations don't we? I love seeing other artists work spaces or studios. Thanks again for sharing your clean-up organizing day in your studio with all of us!😍 Sending much Aloha for a happy and joy filled weekend!💖🌺🙋♀️🥰🌈
Oh gosh...I have been cleaning, clearing, organizing, pitching, sneezing through the dust and crap for HOURS today but I'm making headway. Thank you for your honest representation of your space. Does misery love company?? I think it's more like mess loves validation 😁😅🤣🙌💛
Excellent job! There must have been something in the air today, as I fully intended to ride my recumbant bike, but ended up pulling everything out of the home studio closet. As cleaning up all my "bits and bobs" as you say, time fly by. The end result had put my day in a positive light. I am happy to see how joyful you are in a more organized studio. x's, from the Land of Enchantment
Midstream of reorganizing my studio too at the moment. Keeping my papers, journals and tablets organized is always my biggest challenge. Thanks for sharing your reset, Wendy,...being human is an adventure for sure. :oD
I've been feeling under the weather for the past few days, but am feeling much better today. Logging on to find a new video from you helped even more! I just love your adorable fairies..so cute! Thanks for being you Wendy.
11:58 oh that page the fairy with the triangle skirt and happy bright pink back ground, oh I just think she would make an absolutely lovely post card. Such a boost to receive her in the mail.
Was just thinking this morning that I had to tidy up my little art corner. Now I am inspired to go and do it, unblock the space and create new fresh energy. Thank you! What is the song playing at the end of the video?
Glad to see others get in a tangle with being creative..lol. You have given me some help with good ideas and questions for myself to relook and re think 🤔 I have a trolly also love it, it needed revamping so great ideas...thanks, your fun to listen to while I putted in my studio too.🤗
This video looks like my own life, ah ah, my work space is even bigger and so much more chaotic, yet I could not accept anyone else´s help either, as I find tidying up actually pretty therapeutic...I always tell myself that my space is like a representation of my life, my mind and train of thoughts, and I´m the only one able of organizing it properly, no one can help me with this, they would just be standing in the way, so I love a good old rainy day, not caring about what time it is and just re-making myself at home, like preparing a new blank canvass for yet new work to come, new emotions, new adventures which will have plenty of space to happen once I take the trash out...I love your videos, thank you so much for sharing...I´m 47 myself and even if your videos have nothing to do with age, I have to say that as women we do not have many feminine "role models" our age, I don´t recognize myself in most anyway, not everyone is Patti Smith or Vivienne Westwood, no one ever showed me the way except for a very few exceptions I must say...so I´m really grateful for your videos, somehow they make me feel like it´s ok to be me...you influence me to shine and soften my needed cocooning days...English is not my mother tongue so I hope I still managed to convey what I wanted to say...Anyway, thanks for the trays tip...THIS is going to litterally change my mess...Have a lovely week end!! (Gwen here)
Thank you for the tip on making a little kit for those of us who have to unpack and pack it all up when we finish. That keeps me from creating and then I tend to get so far a way from it. To the shop I shall go for a sturdy art box-kit! Have an awesome evening! and Happy Lunar New Year! Love from Massachusetts
A visiting artist came to our painting class to give a talk. He began by showing a video of himself cleaning brushes...it lasted 1/2 hr! Of his whole presentation that video is all I can remember. He said, “this is what you will be doing a lot of”. I appreciate your reminders to clean up, to change the energy in there! Tks. Wendy. You are a gem, a shining gem.
First time I have watched one of your videos... I am watching myself! 😂 Thank you for sharing your thought process. Very helpful as I am organizing my new studio space and my mountains of supplies. Peace be with you ..
I am so so happy to find your video this morning! I just moved to a new city and have to rebuild my jewelry, painting, sewing and everything in between studio😳 Sooooo daunting. Definitely satisfying watching how you organize🐱
Haha I was cleaning up my studio today and decorating and stuff. I thought to myself: I'll save Wendy's video for the evening after i have everything done and ready. And there you are cleaning a decluttering as well haha 🤭😏🤗👌🏻😍 so thank you for this 😁
looks like my basement, art supplies, oil and watercolor supplies. yarn and tons of needles also yarn. beads for. jewelry making , trying to organize but tons of stuff needs to more in order, great video❤️
Love the tips for creating in a small space and/or with limited time. I take care of my 2 little kids full time and it's so helpful when I can get some creativity into the day. ❤️
I’m in the same position. My studio and all six desks are in chaos. I’ve abandoned it since the rush of Xmas orders. It happens every year. I have a craft boom then I cannot clean up. It’s as if I’m so worn out I can’t face it. Hasn’t helped getting Covid again! It helps reading comments others go through the same. You’ve certainly inspired me to tidy up my studio space!
I'm in the same place. I love to craft and sew. I've taken over a formal dining room. Who needs a formal dining room you only use twice a year. So I'm making it my sewing craft room. I'm in the process or reorganizing it. I have a lot of stuff in totes and instead of looking for what I had, It would be easier to buy another. So now I'm organizing si i can find it. And I'm also labeling little drawers. Haha
Having your plants in your space makes it sooo cozy, warm, and less "institutional." I don't know why I never thought about taking plants to my room. Thank you for sharing.
My ‘studio’ is in a corner of my livingroom. Always cleaning, making a mess and clean again. But still enjoying my crafting. And a little wish for extra space.
I had to leave a fairly large and well lit studio space recently ,and am now working in a corner of my kitchen.Its dark and cramped and the last place to feel inspired(between the range and fridge,if you can imagine.) A few days ago I put all my art supplies away in bins and simply quit ,Ive become too frustrated.Ill have to wait until I can afford to rent space or move out of here.I love your studio,so light and lovely!
Remember to click the 'like' button for Wendy! Thank you!
haha! I always forget to say stuff like this!! James always says, that I should! So thank you Michele Xxxx
@@theunexpectedgypsy I think it´s really nice you don´t say that. I always click the ´like´.
Who else clicked the like button while the first commercial was going before they even watched the video?! I always do because I know Wendy’s videos and content ad beautiful. ❤️😊👍
Great job cleaning and sorting Wendy! I did that last week and it feels so much better in my art room now! I've just had an eye surgery a couple of days ago so it will be a few days before I can get back to arting! I really love your flower pic at the end! Loved the red on the canvas but then REALLY loved it when you made it mostly that beautiful blue!
Sending warm hugs and much love from San Tan Valley, Arizona❤😘❤
@@Mybougiehippylife I always do, even when I can’t watch the video for whatever reason. I also try to comment something. I’m probably subscribed to too many channels so don’t always see the vids I should be watching… I think I’ll go tidy up my subscribed too list ☺️
Before I got on TH-cam, I did not realize that other peoples' living spaces were sometimes as chaotic as mine has always been. I think I feel better, knowing I have more in common with other people than I knew. Good job cleaning up, we all know how long that lasts once we "get going"!
yeah! we all have a mess somewhere!! and of course, my tidy space won't last.... mmm!!!!
I agree, I have quite a small area , but it’s my creative space. As long as you have a tidy up now and again it’s all good. I do try and tidy up as I go, cause I find it helpful for the motivation for the next day, if I have a clear space. But it doesn’t always happen.
@Argus Fleibeit my entire house is chaos. I've had some serious body/health problems for which I had three surgeries. I couldn't stand up for more than 45 seconds to a minute at one point. I've never been neat and tidy, except when I didn't have any stuff to get cluttered. That's my goal for the next year.
My workspace has entered the chat to give a tip of the hat to all its bredren enjoying this video.
Girl! Don't you ever be embarrassed! That is where the alchemy and the magic happens ... we LOVE the results Wendy!
Hahah!! True, ok I won't! I'll just put it all over youtube!!! xxx
I absolutely love your studio! The mess comes with creativity. The best kind of mess!! You re one amazing woman
Thank you Camilla!! It was too messy to paint though! Honest!
You are a very special person and You transmit a lot of peace. Thank you for your sensitivity and your creativity!
I know this so, so well! My entire flat looks like this! I do paper things in my office, sewing things in my textile room and I cook in the kitchen part of my of my living room. My bedroom is the clean(ish) and clear oasis. Putting stuff away is never, never as enticing as getting rid of the last project. I dare say tidy people only think they are finished when the creative clutter has been put away… So don’t be embarrased! And thanks for showing us this moment in your studio when creating from abundance has slipped into stifling chaos.
Thankyou! I too am messy, and need to tidy. I get overwhelmed andend up doing nowt!! Tomorrow!!!! Keep shining your lovely light Wendy🙏🌟🧚♀️
Thanks for sharing your time and space with us. I always feel so much better after spending time with you! Hugs from Texas. 🥰
you are an inspiring soul, love to hear and watch your videos... wish you and James an incredbible weekend
I feel you, dealing with a mess also. Thank you for the inspiration.
Please know that you, your studio (even when it is messy), your art, your voice, your whole way of being, has helped me more than you will ever know. I have stopped commenting on other’s videos, as, I feel a bit shy talking to others. I have been told that it may upset those I am writing to, as well as those who are not even a part of this community. I am not sure how being kind to others hurts them, but, I took their words to heart, and have been staying off of others comments. But, I just wanted to pop out of my shell one more time, as, I thought it was important for you to know. Thank you for all that you do, and all that you share. You make my life so much more meaningful.
After my husband passed the girls stayed a month with three kids. We were sick and I needed to keep them busy,so I gave them freedom in my craft area. I need to reorganize and get back to crafting. This gave me a push to get it done. Thank you Wendy. You always give me inspiration.
I know you got embarrassed showing this, but I'm so grateful that you did, cause I'm almost as messy and cluttered and is so great to see solutions and positive views in all that!! I wish to be like you when I get older!! Thank you so much for the company and inspiration 🧡🧡
So glad you shared this. I have been struggling to straighten up a room where my sewing, art, and work things are. It is so so hard. So your process and thoughts are helpful. Thank you
My persistent problem. Sometimes it is too overwhelming to think about. I’m watching with admiration and anticipation for inspiration.
You did a nice job Wendy,👍❤️🌹
And i love the colors you are using in the rose painting😍
It's so satisfying to find those little points of 'friction' in your space/process and smooth them out. Doing your future self a favour!
Wendy, thank you for sharing and think of it as organized chaos 😎 everyone’s craft room gets out of hand at times and never be embarrassed about your space. If we were always cleaning we wouldn’t be creating. ~ Barbie
I just found you recently but you are such an inspiration in the way you live your life it seems so sweet thank you for sharing
I sure wish I could press FAST FORWARD and get my tidying done this quick. Thanks for the inspiration, Wendy. We are expecting up to 20” of snow today so I’m cocooning with my favorite TH-camrs. If we don’t lose the power I’ll give tidying a go.
I love that feeling once I’ve re-organised, know where everything is and made myself a cup o’ ☕️ drinking it while I think about what I’m going to do next. 🌞
I love seeing plants in all the windows, just like my workspace
Love this. My studio is always a work in progress. Your paintings are so gorgeous, and I love all the plants and light you get. Thank you for making me smile today. Hugs, Diana.
Big hugs to you too Diana, and thank you x
What a beautiful Studio and a wonderful way to tidy up....I love all the stations you have for different things you create....love the cute trolly and the neat idea of putting things in trays....may have to go shopping after this video....Thx always for all the inspiration!!!
This was very inspiring for me. I still haven’t figured out the best way to leave out my projects ans still be able to use my desk for other things besides drawing and painting. I tend to put everything way after even in the middle of a project and that doesn’t encourage me to create. So I want to try and figure out a way to leave my basic items I need out. I draw and do water colors so it seems like it won’t be too hard to figure out. I’m very excited as I am starting my journey of selling my own art. So this gave me a lot of inspiration. Thank you Wendy! I love your videos, art, and your positivity. Keep your light shining bright too! Much love! ❤️❤️❤️🥰
I love how the Plum Fairies dance music is so fitting for this video! ☺️
Yes! You said it. I have the space and it is shamefully filled with so much stuff that it quickly gets (I let it get) out of control. . And I totally agree about the kit idea. I found a cool crossbody bag and use it as a travel art bag. It has a bunch of pockets and I keep a sketchbook, pens, and a watercolor box. It's easy to pack away and very portable.
A bag with many pockets is such a dream come true! Love it!!
Perfect timing Wendy. I have spent much of January working on getting my tiny studio in order. I realized it is an ongoing effort not just a weekend project. You are keeping me inspired.
I am watching you, Wonderful Wendy, sorting out your space while my own is in total chaos. I'm turning a larger room, which is my current bedroom, into a studio; and the spare room into my bedroom, so, for the first time in my life I will have a designated creative space and a room that is just a bedroom. Very exciting but incredibly disruptive. You are a brilliant inspiration in so many ways. Thank you. Much love.
You've inspired me, Wendy. I have my often used art supplies in a backpack, a sketchbook/art journal, some colored and sketching pencils, my most used watercolors in pans, and a set of five water brushes. It's a pretty effective portable kit that I take to a park or outdoor Cafe at least once a week. But the rest of my stuff, not just art supplies, is a huge, chaotic mess. I live in an A-frame cabin. I have few storage options and WAY too much stuff. I want to do a full declutter and have a more simple, minimalist life. I will be 59 this year. I want to enter my sixth decade in a different way. I don't have much time, but I will find a way.
Looks great Wendy. The creative mind isn’t as tidy as we would like it to be. Someday you’ll have a larger studio you so deserve. I love it now though except when the heat isn’t working and you’re chilly. Have an amazing week lovely lady. 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your workspace. I have been feeling in a rut about not having a true space to create. The light and the plants are an amazingly wonderful.
I feel inspired to organize my supplies and make art again. 💖
Whenever I feel out of sorts, I find tidying and getting rid of unwanted/unused items to be so refreshing! There’s something about letting go of things I no longer use or need to lift an amazing amount of psychological weight off me. I feel almost giddy when I’m leaving the charity shop after I’ve donated a bunch of goods. Even better, I know that there is someone out there who wants what I’m letting go of! It’s a wonderful exchange of energy, isn’t it? Anyway, thanks for another inspiring and fun vlog, Wendy! Stay safe and well!! Lots of love from Oregon! - Tara Kate
Totally agree, soooo theraputic! xxx Lots of love to you in Oregon too!
My husband and I both are creators…. Our entire house is a mess with all the stuff we use to create. At times I feel overwhelmed but I have worked hard to not feel that way. I have my own art room and am organizing all the time. I love all your ‘stuff’! Thanks for sharing.
Oh Wendy,i love your videos🥰. When you talk there is something soothing and calming in your voice... and your paintings are so wonderful. That cleaning up,i know what it feels like🙈
Have a wonderful weekend📚🎨😊
My work space looks like this too. 🤣 so happy to not be alone. Glitter rules! Ideas everywhere ❤️❤️❤️
You are such an inspiration. Teaching us how to tackle our spaces & make those necessary decisions. I needed this to help me embark on the journey of having a studio in my "dumping ground". So grateful to you!
I so enjoyed this video! You've inspired me to declutter and organize my own space :) Thanks for helping me keep my light shining bright!
yay! lifechanging joys of tidying up!!!!! xxx
🎶🎶🎶 it's the best! It fits the energy of movement and personality beautifully. 💕😊
I have found that the most creative people are the most prone to clutter. I always feel better when my work area is tidy but once I get to work it invariable attracts "stuff" that I need at hand. Then after a while I get overwhelmed and tidy it all up again. Repeat. I finally realized that it is OK for this to be part of my creative cycle. I no longer fret when things get messy, and I realize that it will need tidying up from time to time but that's just part of the process. You're doing just fine Wendy! And you're not alone!
Seeing that flower on a canvass; I'd have to say: YOU HAVE EVOLVED!!! Hi! It's been years since I followed YOU and, believe me, I have observed everything!
I needed this one today. Feeling a little embarrassed about my work and living space and this has inspired me to do a little tidy up before I go to bed so I will wake up and it will be a smidge better.
Thank you SO much for sharing this! I wish there were whole TV show about artist studios - how we do our art, while also staying sort of organized. M studio space is a work in progress, which is how I view my creativity.
I thought I had too much random arts and crafts 🤦♀️ 😂 I love your energy with art and supplies
I’ve subscribed, so good to see I’m not the only artist who works wild and gets a very scattered studio room. Sweet!!
I may never get to meet you in real life, but even so, you feel like a very close friend, and I am very thankful that your light brightens this universe. Much love.
Firstly; i love your work! I too have a small space to create in and have a million projects going, but its also my living space. I used to feel like I have 230 Sq. Feet for living, with art supplies. Now it's 230 Sq. Feet of art supplies and work in progress, with a speck of living space. Instead, now, thanks to your realness and efficiency I can embrace my space and love that I live with my art!!!! Love to you😍❣
You are an angel. You take me along and keep you company anyday. It does help with your intentions if they are known by your viewers . Can't wait for the next one. I want to make fairy jars for my granddaughters x3. I cannot draw so I'm at a loss. Your fairies are so whimsical I love them. Thinking of making collage fairies like doing paper dolls. Any encouragement is certainly welcome. Any advise is always welcome. Keep shining your light for all to see.
My daughter and I share studio space (together we are PM Artist Studio) so every square inch is valuable 'real estate' --love that term! I am a messy, disorganized, Stacker-of-Stuff; Mariah is neat, organized and puts things away. This video convinced me I could do it! I will make EVERYONE happier and more productive because it is lovely to be able to find things. Thank you for making this video! .
Always a joy to spend an afternoon with you. 🥰
Loved this video. Down to earth. I've no dedicated space and I'm spread everywhere. Doesn't help that I've multiple interests.
Many best wishes and, thank you🙂
Don't ever be embarrassed trust me mine looks like a bomb hit it, but as you would know too, that it is easier to find what I am looking for, then I tidy up and can't find anything I am looking for :)))) Thank you so much for sharing the truth about how it really is, you will be surprised how many people love watching video's like your one :)) Thank you again and much love and light from Sydney Australia ♥
Man!🥳 You really need to write a book, you have so many helpful tips for artists. ty, this was so needed 💞
Never! You should never feel embarrassed! 😆 Mine looks like that, too, but I don’t make the beautiful pieces of art that you do! I’m still only swatching my colours and I don’t know where to put so many things I’ve bought and I still haven’t enjoyed. 😆😆 😘😊
I have a very small space for any sort of creativity and at the start of the very first lockdown I had a huge clear out and declutter! It was a real struggle and took me days and days! I got rid of so much stuff! I have have bought an IKEA storage unit and use that now all the time! It cleared my space and cleared my mind! So worth it and I try to keep it as tidy as possible! And it’s worked for me. No longer overwhelmed by stuff! It worked for me so good luck Wendy!
Thank you what a gentle soul you are x
I really can't tell you how much i appreciate your honesty with this. I struggle with playing with my art supplies when my studio is a mess, but the rest of the family uses my space as a dumping ground as it's also the house office. I'm finally admitting i need my own space separate from the office & I'm prioritising my need to have a peaceful place to create!! I will still need to clear & declutter at times, but that's going to be manageable!!
Love how you clean and organize!! I'm the same way, if I had a larger space I would fill it up very quickly!! I have to "edit" stuff all the time! I'm a collector of so many art supplies and other things and am utilizing small bins to wrangle items!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!! Love the idea of trays like a drawer and also an art cart!!❤❤❤
Thank you soo much for taking us along with your organized journey! I also have an overwhelming art room that needs inspiration, so thank you for that. You’re awesome ❤️🎨🖌🖼🖌🎨❤️
TRAYS!! I’ve been using trays for a while after discovering how good use they are. And you can stack them!
Thanks to show what I call the reality of creativity ! I'm tired of art studios that seem super clean. So thank you ! because my art studio looks like yours
Thank you… I was feeling overwhelmed, not being able to even start! I should be having a planning meeting with myself soooooooon!
Your videos make my day! Your studio looks wonderful! Great job Wendy! That is me with a small space to create. The living room. Get the things all out, then put it all away. Tiresome at times. I love your tips for small spaces. Great painting of your flowers. I was laughing with you. You make cleaning so fun. Lol!!! 😂❤❤❤
Hi, Wendy! Oh my, your stacks remind me so much of the "dumping grounds" I have all over my own small workshop. Sigh. I love stuff. I am inspired by my stuff, so I try to just keep it to an organized chaos. I recently reached that point of being unable to create anything so I cleaned up and organized and I feel so happy with it...until I reach that point again. 😊❤ Love from Lynn in NC, USA
Thank you for giving me ideas to create a better work space. Your presentation was beautiful….so inspiring ….thanks do much🙋♀️👩🎨
It just looks the room of a creative mind 💕
Thank you! Inspiring! We live tiny and my studio is the kitchen table...it is where I create my dolls and other little beings...chaos is not uncommon...Wish you all that is good and beautiful!
How relaxing to tidy up my art table while you tidied up and reorganized your studio. I love that you bought yourself some flowers -- I've done the same for myself of late and it feels so good. Gorgeous flower painting!
Thank you dear Wendy for sharing your lovely mess with all of us.😘 I enjoyed my cuppa with you this morning. 🍵 I am also a messy creator and find it quite challenging as my total working area is smaller in size than your wet table!☹ And it is in my teeny tiny living room!😯 I always work to focus on the positive aspects...such as being grateful that I live alone and have always had the freedom to convert dining tables, living rooms, etcetera into my creative spaces! I discovered decades ago that my art was just not going to happen on a consistent, approachable and enjoyable level if it had to get tucked back into a closet each time...so I made the decision then to convert other traditional living areas into full time art spaces. I like your "tray" method for storing tools however because of lack of space I store lots of my pens, pencils, crayons in cups and jars. We find ways to organize and work things out for our individual situations don't we? I love seeing other artists work spaces or studios. Thanks again for sharing your clean-up organizing day in your studio with all of us!😍 Sending much Aloha for a happy and joy filled weekend!💖🌺🙋♀️🥰🌈
Oh gosh...I have been cleaning, clearing, organizing, pitching, sneezing through the dust and crap for HOURS today but I'm making headway. Thank you for your honest representation of your space. Does misery love company?? I think it's more like mess loves validation 😁😅🤣🙌💛
Well done!!! Go girl! xxx We got this!!!
Oh my goodness, I really needed this inspiration. I'm all over the place! Thank you... subscribed and liked ☀️😊
Excellent job! There must have been something in the air today, as I fully intended to ride my recumbant bike, but ended up pulling everything out of the home studio closet. As cleaning up all my "bits and bobs" as you say, time fly by. The end result had put my day in a positive light. I am happy to see how joyful you are in a more organized studio. x's, from the Land of Enchantment
Midstream of reorganizing my studio too at the moment. Keeping my papers, journals and tablets organized is always my biggest challenge. Thanks for sharing your reset, Wendy,...being human is an adventure for sure. :oD
I've been feeling under the weather for the past few days, but am feeling much better today. Logging on to find a new video from you helped even more! I just love your adorable fairies..so cute! Thanks for being you Wendy.
aww thank you mermaid Rhonda xxxxx glad you are feeling better too... long may it continue x
11:58 oh that page the fairy with the triangle skirt and happy bright pink back ground, oh I just think she would make an absolutely lovely post card.
Such a boost to receive her in the mail.
Was just thinking this morning that I had to tidy up my little art corner. Now I am inspired to go and do it, unblock the space and create new fresh energy. Thank you! What is the song playing at the end of the video?
oh it's truly lifechanging! Enjoy Denise! xxx
The flowers painting is beautiful.
I appreciate it's messy (well, at the beginning of this vlog anyway!) but, gosh, what a lovely space to work in. 😊
Befriend a potter and exchange planter pots and saucers for artwork. Thanks for this video, great to see other folks creative space!
Glad to see others get in a tangle with being creative..lol. You have given me some help with good ideas and questions for myself to relook and re think 🤔 I have a trolly also love it, it needed revamping so great ideas...thanks, your fun to listen to while I putted in my studio too.🤗
Love your vids Wendy, make my day. Thanks for sharing. I also make a big mess when im working😜😍
This video looks like my own life, ah ah, my work space is even bigger and so much more chaotic, yet I could not accept anyone else´s help either, as I find tidying up actually pretty therapeutic...I always tell myself that my space is like a representation of my life, my mind and train of thoughts, and I´m the only one able of organizing it properly, no one can help me with this, they would just be standing in the way, so I love a good old rainy day, not caring about what time it is and just re-making myself at home, like preparing a new blank canvass for yet new work to come, new emotions, new adventures which will have plenty of space to happen once I take the trash out...I love your videos, thank you so much for sharing...I´m 47 myself and even if your videos have nothing to do with age, I have to say that as women we do not have many feminine "role models" our age, I don´t recognize myself in most anyway, not everyone is Patti Smith or Vivienne Westwood, no one ever showed me the way except for a very few exceptions I must say...so I´m really grateful for your videos, somehow they make me feel like it´s ok to be me...you influence me to shine and soften my needed cocooning days...English is not my mother tongue so I hope I still managed to convey what I wanted to say...Anyway, thanks for the trays tip...THIS is going to litterally change my mess...Have a lovely week end!! (Gwen here)
You truly are a beautiful soul, a kindred spirit. Love your studio and your creativity!
Thank you for the tip on making a little kit for those of us who have to unpack and pack it all up when we finish. That keeps me from creating and then I tend to get so far a way from it. To the shop I shall go for a sturdy art box-kit! Have an awesome evening! and Happy Lunar New Year! Love from Massachusetts
Love your fairies and the roses beautiful. It’s nice to see your process, stay safe love and hugs xx
A visiting artist came to our painting class to give a talk. He began by showing a video of himself cleaning brushes...it lasted 1/2 hr! Of his whole presentation that video is all I can remember. He said, “this is what you will be doing a lot of”. I appreciate your reminders to clean up, to change the energy in there! Tks. Wendy. You are a gem, a shining gem.
First time I have watched one of your videos...
I am watching myself! 😂 Thank you for sharing your thought process. Very helpful as I am organizing my new studio space and my mountains of supplies.
Peace be with you ..
I am so so happy to find your video this morning! I just moved to a new city and have to rebuild my jewelry, painting, sewing and everything in between studio😳 Sooooo daunting. Definitely satisfying watching how you organize🐱
Don't be embarrassed Wendy; mine is much worse! Well done! Your studio looks amazing, and so inviting for more creations!
hahaa! seems to be a running theme in these comments! oh how clean my studio is then! perhaps I should change the title!!! tee hee! xxx
Great job…..sticking with it, getting so much done and visiting with us also!!
Haha I was cleaning up my studio today and decorating and stuff. I thought to myself: I'll save Wendy's video for the evening after i have everything done and ready. And there you are cleaning a decluttering as well haha 🤭😏🤗👌🏻😍 so thank you for this 😁
looks like my basement, art supplies, oil and watercolor supplies. yarn and tons of needles also yarn. beads for. jewelry making , trying to organize but tons of stuff needs to more in order, great video❤️
Love the tips for creating in a small space and/or with limited time. I take care of my 2 little kids full time and it's so helpful when I can get some creativity into the day. ❤️
yeah! glad it was helpful, it's not easy! especially with little ones!!
I’m in the same position. My studio and all six desks are in chaos. I’ve abandoned it since the rush of Xmas orders. It happens every year. I have a craft boom then I cannot clean up. It’s as if I’m so worn out I can’t face it.
Hasn’t helped getting Covid again!
It helps reading comments others go through the same.
You’ve certainly inspired me to tidy up my studio space!
I'm in the same place. I love to craft and sew. I've taken over a formal dining room. Who needs a formal dining room you only use twice a year. So I'm making it my sewing craft room. I'm in the process or reorganizing it. I have a lot of stuff in totes and instead of looking for what I had, It would be easier to buy another. So now I'm organizing si i can find it. And I'm also labeling little drawers. Haha
Having your plants in your space makes it sooo cozy, warm, and less "institutional." I don't know why I never thought about taking plants to my room. Thank you for sharing.
Nice tips for organizing, thanks Wendy!
My ‘studio’ is in a corner of my livingroom. Always cleaning, making a mess and clean again. But still enjoying my crafting. And a little wish for extra space.
Thanks for the inspiration, I’m going in to tidy up my space. 💗✨🤗✨💗
I had to leave a fairly large and well lit studio space recently ,and am now working in a corner of my kitchen.Its dark and cramped and the last place to feel inspired(between the range and fridge,if you can imagine.)
A few days ago I put all my art supplies away in bins and simply quit ,Ive become too frustrated.Ill have to wait until I can afford to rent space or move out of here.I love your studio,so light and lovely!