Draw Something That Has Buttons

I haven't drawn an item from the EDM Challenge list in a while.  This shirt has buttons on the back and after drawing it I realized that the most important part (the buttons) aren't showing.  It's a good memory trigger of the only T shirt anyone in our family has with a button up back.

EDM 328

I also included pictures of the cottage with the windows added.  I learned on a windy day with my papers blowing around that windows are very important if I closed the doors to block the wind I could no longer see the girls.

Art Cottage Interior Decor, Back Door and Decks

Photos of the cottage interior decor set up.  A back door and a sitting deck were great additions to the cottage making it feel more cozy and accessible to the girls rear play area. My plan on warm days is to open the front and back for cross ventilation.  I hung canopy screens above the double doors to block out bugs and a screen can be inserted into the back door as soon as I figure out where we put it in winter storage.  The rear deck I imagine sitting on when the heat is unbearable and the trees are in full shade.  The small front deck is perfect for chilly times to sit in the sun, still had a couple of those this week.  Peaceful and quiet, this space beckons to me often throughout the day.  Here's a link to the walk through pictures of the initial build for anyone who may be interested.

Interior Decor

Front Entry and Small Deck

Rear Deck

A great reminder above the double doors

In response to Dawn Jones said...
I have wanted a "shedteau" for an art space for quite a while now but I live in Illinois and I'm afraid I'll only be able to some of the year. Living in NJ you probably have the same weather concerns I do...are you planning on using it year round? How do you plan to keep warm in the winter? And I think if I have to trudge through snow to get to my space I'm likely to just say "forget it".

Adorable name "shedteau" you're right the weather does have extreme hots and colds.  My husband has already suggested running electric out to it but I'm dragging my feet at this point kind of enjoying the disconnected feeling.  Your right though, I think summer will be fine since we live near the water and get the sea breezes but winter...snow...I'll probably opt for the home office art space during those times!

Backyard Shed Space for Art Cottage

For the post yesterday I received two requests regarding the art cottage.

Head Krazy said...
Sounds lovely, will you post pictures of your little art nest?

aimee said...
I'm with Head Krazy... I hope you'll post pics! Good luck with the installation!

Here are the walk through photos of the initial build.  It is a Handy Home Kit Princeton Edition 10 x 10 it took my husband two days with minimal assistance from his friend.  Today painting the exterior took two hours for myself and eldest daughter.

Foundation

Rear Wall

Front Entry

Side Wall 

Second Side Wall and Roof Boards

Front Doors and Shingles

Paint Heritage Cream (left kit color)

Also Debbie said...
I love the idea of an art cottage. I've thought about getting one of those sheds, but I'm not sure if I want to be away from the rest of the family like that. But then again, what am I saying?? :) Your lily is so transparent and beautiful.

I'm not really away from the family.  What I enjoy best about the space is being able to open up the big doors and use the space while the girls play in the back yard.  It's guilt free because they are getting fresh air and sunshine.

Hope you enjoyed the walk through; I'll share more of the decorating process as I get the photos.  Thanks for your comments!

Settled on a Petal in a Quiet Part of the Yard

I've been spending the last few days decorating and setting up the art cottage.  It's a 10 x 10 kit shed.  My husband built it, added insulation, paneling, and carpet.  I put up curtains on three of the four walls to add color and texture plus it softened up the small space.  The girls and I found second hand a wicker settee for seating that they can enjoy and a kitchen island that will work well as an art desk.  We picked up a small shelf and a few art pieces for the walls at the local department store.  All that is left now is finding a shallow storage cabinet to safely store supplies in.  I've already begun using the space to create.  This is a watercolor lily and butterfly that I drew and really enjoyed painting.

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