A blank slate for new possibilities. 

Today I signed the lease for my art new studio space in downtown Muncie!

I’ve thought about getting a studio on and off over the years, but never pulled the trigger. When it came up again, I said I’d sleep on it. But I couldn’t sleep because I was too excited. So I finally did it. I’ll have a dedicated space of my own where I can spread out my artwork, have open studio hours, and allow my practice to grow. 

Our first house after graduating from Ball State had a decent amount of room for me to draw and paint. But after moving a couple times and having a kid, it got really cramped. When we moved to our homestead, we started renovating right away. Having a wood panel out on an easel or a drafting table set up undisturbed wasn’t realistic. 

When I primarily ran my photography business though, it was easy enough to set up my desktop and safely store my camera gear. I was able to work everywhere from our kitchen counter, to the dining room, and even a small corner of our shared office. 

Recently I’ve been working on 2’x3’ acrylic paintings and it’s been even more cramped. It’s hard to step back fully in our little spare bedroom turned office. I finally decided to get a studio space so that I could allow more room for my art practice. Someday my studio may come back home. We’re starting another round of renovations with hopes of expanding our work space. But until then, I’m excited to take this opportunity and pour into art in a way I haven’t felt able to for a long time. 

My studio will be in the Murray Building, where my husband, Justin, had his first office spaces back in college. It feels very nostalgic and full circle to be here. But, I get the benefit of the Caffeinery downstairs now and even more artists as neighbors!

I got the keys this week and will start with a fresh coat of paint before the full move in. So, stay tuned for updates!