MY HOME OFFICE
“I work from the room that would be the
formal dining room of our house. I choose
to work from the centre of the home
in order to be accessible to my children
and aware of their needs and activities.
“This work space has a computer
station, a drafting table and a counter-
height cabinet for organising printouts,
cutting fabric etc. I have art supplies,
reference books and sewing tools on
hand, as well as a smattering of toys,
kids’ crafts and family photos that
personalise my space and help to bring
a spirit of playfulness – which I think
is essential for creativity.”
“There are times when I wish there
were doors on my home studio – when
I need 15 minutes of quiet. It is not a
child-free zone. When I’m focused on
artwork, this is no problem. When I’m
writing for my blog or a magazine,
I occasionally have to take my laptop
elsewhere, in order to concentrate.
“The best part of working in my space
is having a wide range of creative tools
on hand. I can start a new project with
very little set-up time. Every ruler, pencil,
marker, sewing needle, seam ripper and
so forth is within reach. This makes it
very easy to pursue a creative whim
and capture new ideas as they come.”Homespun 91