Art Studio Tours: Eeli-Ethel Polli

How does your studio reflect your style?
I have very simple studio environment, full with colorful paint tanks, unfinished and finished paintings, paper clippings and paper. Some of the colors inspire me before I start to paint.

What is the favorite part of your studio?

The favorite part is my work table were I paint and draw. Also my computer desk, where I am working with my photos, working with my blog, drawing and designing. I love to work outside in summertime when sun is shining and I can feel nature around me.

What pieces in your studio inspire you? 

Most of the time,  I look at my own pieces before starting to work. I move them around a lot, so I don't have the same paintings hanging very long. I have other painters' art work in my living room and hallway.

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?

Not so many: a play horse, some very old paint brushes and vintage paper. Now you are giving me an idea, to start collecting vintage items and somehow hang them to my wall :)

What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space? 

I have white walls, because this is the best color (non-color) to have when I hang my colorful paintings all over the place. I can make an art collection that always goes together and it does not matter what color the artwork is. 

What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?

My brushes and markers probably, without them I am lost.

What are the books or magazines that inspire you?

I find lots of inspiration from interior magazines, nature books, pattern books to vintage children's books. I love to look also at cooking book, flower books, photo books, art supply catalogs and books about other artists. Art books are so inspiring. The list will be long.

What changes/upgrades would you like to make in the future?

I would love to have a larger table, it is easier to work when you have a lots a space. I have also install better lamps to get better work light.

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{Pictures by Eeli}

Fabulous Art Studios: Glass Cube

Shop: Glass Cube
Owner: Katrina Palmieri

How does your studio reflect your style?
Well as you can see it is not much of a studio! My kiln resides in my unfinished basement, and I get a corner of the office for my glass work! I would describe my "style"' as colorful, bright, and organized. I think I have definitely achieved the colorful and bright merely because of the colorful glass materials laying around! As for the organization, while I do have bins that are labeled, I just dont have enough space yet to be as organized as I want to be. One day... :)
What is the favorite part of your studio?
My favorite part of my studio is the radio! Ok I know that's probably odd, but it really is the best part at the moment. It keeps my mind off of the clutter and lack of space! LOL I have a great studio drawn out in my head that I will one day have (cross your fingers). It is painted lime green, and has white shelves and cubbies everywhere for me to display my artwork and to hold my materials!

What pieces in your studio inspire you?
You'll see a rainbow of colors lined up against the back wall of my workspace. This is glass frit or little bits of glass. The punch of color against the back wall helps me to get inspired. I also just love working with glass frit. It is so versatile and unique!

Do you have any handmade or vintage decor pieces?
Unfortunately I do not at the moment. This fits into my dream studio though! I have several pieces of art picked out on Etsy that I would just love to buy!

What is favorite color palette and how did you implement this in your space? As long as its bright it fits into my favorite color palette! You'll notice throughout my store on Etsy that everything has tons of color. I use every color of the rainbow and love it!

What is the one tool used in your creation process you treasure the most?
My kiln. The kiln was a huge splurge. It is THE item that enables me to work on my passion! Without it I wouldn't have been able to find this amazing hobby and keep doing it!

What are the books or magazines that inspire you?
I do most of my reading online. I always read Rachael Ray's new recipes...I mean you cant be inspired unless you eat good right?!? I love reading blogs about fellow Etsians that have succeeded. I also get a lot of my technique tips from a website called Glass Fusing Made Easy...they always have new things to try to enhance your skills!

What changes/upgrades would you like to make in the future?
My future studio: Will have a tile floor so that I can have my kiln in the same room! It will have lime green walls, white shelves and cubbies, my radio of course playing country music, and lots of natural light! I will have bright unique art adorning the walls, with my glass items scattered throughout. There will be a place to cut my glass, a place to have my computer, and a staged area to take beautiful photos of my items. It will be my favorite room!

{Images from Glass Cube}



You can find Katrina on:
www.glasscube.artfire.com

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