I just got some of my Artwork up on the walls. Ben the Builder has finished the ‘major’ jobs for now, but he had a day of building Curator shelves for me.
These are shallow shelves with a lip so I can lean artwork on them. I can re-arrange and move at will. I like to swap artwork around and make room for new pieces. Get the balance just ‘so’. I go through cluttered and minimalist phases. I have seasonal themes, or colour themes, or style themes… hence the name Curator shelf! They are wide enough for 3D objects and canvases. They have a small lip, so things can’t fall.
You can see some of the Curator Shelves in the bottom pic. I have gone for cluttered with an emphasis on artwork from friends – you can see a few Mindy Lacefield originals, and some prints from Tam Laporte speckled in amongst my own work.
In the top photos you can see the stairwell going between my studio and office ( Moo is the tour guide!). Lots of room for BIG artwork. Some Canvas prints from my gallery, a Big painting on paper and a paper tablecloth that Teesha Moore drew on with crayon when I was in Seattle. Yes, I souvenired the tablecloth.
It’s so awesome having ARTefacts up, especially by friends around the world. It makes me feel more at home than ever!
xoxox
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Jane Davenport
Jane Davenport is an internationally awarded artist, author and workshop leader. Her artwork is fervently collected by gentle souls around the world.
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Beautiful art, beautiful home, Jane!
Thanks Lucy – saw another snake today – big Carpet snake outside my kitchen – beautiful, but …. it could eat Tinsel!
L♥ve it!!! I see Wyanne, I see Tamara Laporte (Willowing) I see Tim’s Sally and of course your girls!!!
You know your Mixed Media Miranda!
Wow Jane….your new place looks very smART now that you have it sorted. You must feel very heARTened restARTing at the nest!! And little Moo…dARTing around showing the new look to everyone!! Seriously though, (which I rarely am), everything looks beautiful and all the art work…yours and others looks totally amazing!!! Thank you for sharing it with us.
smARTie pants!
gorgeous Jane and what a great idea with the shelving
xx
You made me laugh out loud for sure Jane. I couldn’t help myself and your comeback is perfect!!!
Such a beautiful home! (Sigh!) You have inspired me to keep my dreams alive!
Much Love to You!
It certainly looks like you’ve been feathering your Nest.What a fabulous buzz you must get seeing it all come together.Thanks Moo for the stairwell tour.There’s inspiration at every turn.ENJOY!