Tales from the Studio... anecdotes about us and our studios; be they corners of a room or something more...

My studio is the double garage I have managed to swindle off my parents. Most of the work I do is outside of this space though. I mainly build frames and do large works in my studio. I do love the little world that happens when I'm alone in this space doing what I love, but I'm sure I could create that feeling anywhere. The space is just that, a space, nothing more. It's great to actually have a space though... Jess R

Most of my studio is underground - nice and cool in summer but probably freezing in winter - I have not yet had the opportunity to test out a winter in it despite working on it for about 2 years - turning it from a dilapidated rabbit warren to a workable space. My Dad comes and stays for a week every now and then to help and we have a great time building stuff and catching up.

I love the time when the flowering gums are covered in colourful overflowing honey cups and I can muscle my way in between the ants and bees to get covered in pollen too and sip on a sweet gift of nature - right outside my studio door!. From my studio I can hear birds in the neaby trees from the small honey-eaters dashing through the branches to the migrant dollar birds croaking as they sit on a dead branch eyeing insects. I can see Mt Keira as I walk up stairs from the studio - different every time; from soft and fuzzy-edged in the mist to glowing gold in the sunset.

I am happy in my studio - a place where I can continue on my journey of discovery... Greer