Comments on: Minimalism in Creating – Making the Most of What You Have

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:13:38 +0000

In reply to Deborah Quinn. Thank you, Deborah!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:13:08 +0000

In reply to Lori Link. Thanks, Lori! I think we all have our versions of being organized and it's as wonderful as the fact that we are all different kinds of artists!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:11:59 +0000

In reply to Rae Lynn Reffruschinni. Thank you, Rae Lynn!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:10:42 +0000

In reply to Elaine Salvitti. Elaine, thank you for sharing! I have a motto that organizing always pays back because it will lead to finding something forgotten.

By: Deborah Quinn

Deborah Quinn — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 16:28:21 +0000

No, organizing is not too Finnish! HA! I am so inspired by your blog and such beautiful, rich art. Thank you!

By: Lori Link

Lori Link — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 00:51:12 +0000

I am so drawn to your style of creating art. It is inspiring. My studio will never be “Finnish” organized, lol. But I am working on my version of “Tennessee” organized. Thank you for your inspiration!

By: Rae Lynn Reffruschinni

Rae Lynn Reffruschinni — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:57:30 +0000

I always enjoy reading your blog and viewing your work. It is amazing! The contrast of bright and dull keeps them fascinating. But, I especially like the wildness.

By: Elaine Salvitti

Elaine Salvitti — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 19:56:07 +0000

when my husband became so ill the room I had used as my “studio” needed to be converted to a sick room with all the equipment…His illness has leveled off but he still needs the same space I was finally able to convert a loft room for myself jusg a small space but it is mine.I found so many supplies I forgot about Always wanting to try the next NEW thing, Now I am trying to find my way with this room and how it will work best for me I have organized not like that did it different try again but it is a comfort sort of job My problem is also finding something I forgot about and then sitting down and have a go at using it I so envy your easy going way of art I love what you do and I try to be as loose and easy but for me it is a fight and perfect never happens . A puzzle for certain

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:25:22 +0000

In reply to Phyllis Thomason. Thank you, Phyllis! I am so happy to find soul-mates not only in art but in organizing as well!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:24:26 +0000

In reply to Julie Short. Thanks, Julie!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:24:13 +0000

In reply to Mary W.

Mary, I think the biggest difference between those two is the visual flow. The one on the left is very balanced but it lacks the flow that keeps the eye circulating in the image. When you build the flow, the viewer gets to see all kind of fun details.

If you just balance the work, it can look clear and harmonious but it doesn’t captivate the viewer in the same way. I think that balance is quite easy to achieve, but the flow needs more practice. I often help artists with this issue – getting away from a stiff balance, and start building a flow that captivates the viewer.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 12:18:14 +0000

In reply to Cindy Richter. Cindy, that happens to me too: I forget what I have! It actually happened a lot more often when I stored my art supplies in multiple places. Now I have set them so that they are all in one location in my studio room. It saves not only money but time as well!