in my studio

For some strange reason my studio is super tidy at the moment, so it's safe to share a few photos of my workspace...

I recently got a lot of my artwork out of the various cupboards it was stored in and hung it all on one wall. I think I'm going to go crazy keeping everything straight!

Artist's studio, Wanaka, New Zealand
Artist's studio, Wanaka, New Zealand

The painting end of the room. I have a lovely view and beautiful light for painting. When I'm painting, this part of the room gets a little crazy. Perhaps I'll share a photo of what that looks like soon.

Art studio of Renee Walden
Art studio of Renee Walden

My sorting/drying/display table with filing cabinets underneath to store small works on paper.

Artist's studio
Artist's studio

Acrylic paints, mediums and acrylic inks.

Golden fluid acrylic paints and mediums
Golden fluid acrylic paints and mediums

Some of my brushes. Some girls collect shoes, I collect brushes :-)
Top left are watercolour brushes. Most of these were my Grandfathers.
Rest of the brushes are for painting acrylics.
And my drawing/painting board is an ever-evolving work of art of it's own.

Brushes for painting acrylics and watercolours
Brushes for painting acrylics and watercolours

I also have a desk with computer, scanner, printer etc, but that photo was just too boring to share :-)

P.S.
All of the artwork in the top photo, as well as other larger works and works on paper are for sale. You can view them here ...
www.scatterlings.co.nz/artwork_for_sale.htm

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