Fabulous Art Studios: Trees and Trunks

Shop: Trees and Trunks
Owner: Clive

How does your studio reflect your style?
SIMPLY FUN! Think Alice In Wonderland with a spin. Strong hues of red and white walls, juxtaposed with chandeliers and baroque print curtains, mirror and just when you think its heading down a particular alley in décor, its jumpstarts you into the modern world with wooden shelving and funky toy figurines adding that extra splash of colour. The effect is simply crazy but extremely fun to put together and that’s the way I like things to be! A kaleidoscope of sorts!

What is the favorite part of your studio?
Its got to be the bed! Back in our country of Singapore most of us do not have the luxury of space to accommodate a studio in our apartments. Due to such space constraints, my bedroom naturally doubles up as a study and working studio! It’s a tight space but I would say everything is within easy reach. It certainly helps though that I have a mighty long desk to work with!

What pieces in your studio inspire you?
I do not link my inspiration to any item/s or setting in particular for I believe that inspirations are all over and its just a matter looking hard enough for them. However, having said that, I did start off my current line of tree accessories holder and centerpiece with the pseudo ghostly trees that I handpainted on my wall years back. My list of muses extends as far as watching Animal Planet on television to licking popsicles in bed.

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?
Unfortunately I do not have any vintage décor pieces yet BUT hold your horses as I do have some ideas up my sleeves that involves a mash up of different medias, styles and periods to come up with pieces that I assure you are going to be stunning!

What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space?
I do not have a particular favourite color palette but i do normally experiment with the safer colours like black and white first for general receptivity before delving into more obscure color selections for niche consumers. For someone like me who love all kinds of color mixtures, prints and textures, I particularly enjoy embracing challenges to create beautiful works out of the plainest colors.


What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?
It has got to be this pen-cil that I bought from Japan that allows me to switch between colors and function of a pen and pencil simply from the way I hold it. Talk about design! I suspect it’s a ball bearing that helps the switch within but I guess I will never know until it dies on me! Fingers crossed. This pen-cil has been such a handy tool for me to pen down my thoughts, make doodles, take measurements and I simply adore the simple aesthetic look of it! You can never tell nor imagine the complexity of it with just one look.

What are the books or magazines that inspire you?
I simply adore a monthly magazine published locally here in Singapore called Home and Décor. Lots of visuals of interesting products, home ideas right down to practical home solutions and features articles of both local and abroad. For one, I am a really visual person and dig the neat layout of the magazine.

What changes/upgrades would you like to make in the future?
Not too much to ask for but, here goes:

1) A Standalone Studio

2) Not just any studio but a full glass studio (akin a greenhouse)

3) On top of that, make it a rotating one that offers me a stunning 360 degrees panoramic view all day. (This will so drive my creative juices crazy)

4) Anywhere above the 20th floor sounds really nice

5) Oh, and lastly, a mega collapsible storage space that tucks my products and equipments neatly underground.

Now, that’s not too much to ask for is it?

Afterall, what’s life without some fun and imagination?

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