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Studio Time | What a day in my studio is really like
Painted Paper StudioFebruary 5, 2023 Hi Reader! Over the last few months, several of you have written, asking how I schedule or structure my studio time (none of you used the word structure, but it's what fits best here π). So here's the very, very short version and the more extended version is below. Please do me a favor; after you've read, please reply and tell me what a "studio" day is like for you.β A Day in My Studio Very Short Version
β A Day in My Studio Extended Version + insights π₯°Note: After I finished writing this email and had it scheduled to be sent, Britta asked this in this week's video comments, so I added it in. β I love my time watching your video on a rainy Sunday. Would you tell me how many hours a day you spend in your studio?
- Britta H.
β Starting the DayA day in my studio starts hours before I step inside. It begins with my morning routine, which is precious to me. After taking Archie (my sweet little red-headed pup) out, I grab a coffee and return to bed. I spend about an hour responding to your emails and comments (my favorite part of the morning) and satisfying my curiosity about everything available on the interwebs. One thing I do not focus on during this particular time is world events or politics - I can't bear it first thing in the morning. I'm sharing this - not because you should be burdened with my routine - but because I know what makes an enjoyable studio day for me. β
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βAs always, I appreciate you and am thrilled that this community shares so much with me. It makes my life better.
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xo,
Jackie
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Join me in creating beautiful hand-painted papers for mixed media art, collage, relaxation, and inspiration. Each week I send out a message that carries an honest and helpful look at what the life of a creator is actually like. My readers don't identify with the misguided "starving artist" clichΓ© and neither should you. If you are ready to fall in love (or re-fall in love) with the creative process, please join me by subscribing.
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