A Studio Space Just The Right Size

So my 2 yr old daughter loves to color and paint with daddy!  I've had her in my lap painting with me since she was a few weeks old (I was in the midst of my masters program when she was born).  I don't get much done then when I have her in my lap working, and I thought she was getting to the age where she could work a little more independently under my supervision.  We found these unfinished table & chairs at Jo-Ann's for $28.  I struggled painting them(I used a Poly-Stain..not a fan).  So far so good...she loves to set and color at her table and chairs.  I may need to get a rug to put under it if I'm going to let her paint! ha ha  It's right beside my desk in my studio.  Quality time together arting it up!!

Sales on Art Supplies

In Nashville,TN....we have a wonderful selection of art, arts & crafts, school supply stores. Michaels, Jo-Ann's, and Hobby Lobby are the national chains that I frequent most for my personal art supply needs. Once and awhile I'll pick up things for my classroom, but that is usually taken care of through district approved catalogs. These stores are also where I"ll point my students to pick up art supplies. However, I always tell them...WAIT FOR THE SALES!! Jo-Ann's and Hobby Lobby always half 30%, 40%, and 50% sales on different iteams every week!! They also have amazing coupons!!!!!! You can sign up for those in the store, or check out their online site and print off coupons! If you do not have one of these stores near you...I think you can online order!! Check it out!!

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home

http://www.joann.com/joann/

http://www.hobbylobby.com/