Welcome To My Studio

My studio is where I go to create my work. It’s an incredibly important space to me as an artist and a human being. This is where I explore, experiment, and express myself. It’s also where I take chances and make a lot of mistakes and, occasionally, some really amazing artwork. As such, it’s a deeply personal space. Today, I’m excited to give you a tour of my creative sanctuary.

A Room of My Own

To have a dedicated space to work is crucial to me as an artist. I need to be able to close the door behind me and drift into my own world. My very first studio was in the basement of my mother’s house, which was a perfect place for my initial artistic explorations. Although the light was terrible, the atmosphere was perfect for diving deep into my creative universe. Today, my studio situation has much improved in terms of light. My 5th-floor studio is equipped with huge windows allowing good portions of daylight to enter even in the darker winter months. And although I do currently share this sweet spot with my baby daughter who sleeps here at night, I do consider it, by and large, a room of my own.

My studio in the daytime - Ava's bedroom at night.

Pros And Cons Of A Home Studio

My current studio is situated in my home, making for a wonderfully short commute to work. I feel it’s a privilege to be able to stumble out of bed and straight onto the canvas, especially since my ideas and inspirations often are born in the safe and comfortable environment of my home. Throughout the years of working as an artist, I have learned about myself that a sense of safety is immensely important to the work that I do. My home is excellent in providing this emotional foundation for my work as an artist to flourish. However, working at home does come with some limitations. For example, it can be a challenge to set boundaries between work and private life, boundaries that are already difficult to establish working as an artist. I find that rituals such as changing into my work clothes and writing my morning pages help to continually establish and maintain these boundaries.

Inspiration In The Space

One of my greatest sources of inspiration is looking at my previous work. I’m rarely completely satisfied, and so I often find that finished work still offers ways forward that can be explored in new pieces. I also enjoy the way pieces tend to “talk” to each other, providing new connections and meanings across different works, which can often spark inspiration for a new piece of work. To fuel this type of inspiration, I regularly move my paintings around to create new compositions and invite new “friendships” between paintings. This exercise is most often two-fold since the moving around of things also provides a good opportunity to tidy up a bit and create a welcoming feeling for myself and any new ideas that might arise.

The Tools of The Trade

My primary workstation is my desk, where I alternately work on paper or my notebook and my small easel. I also have my larger easel, where I typically work on larger pieces. Since I often work on multiple pieces at a time, the easels also work as a place for pieces to sit and dry while I continue working on another piece in the meantime. 

My giant ruler and compass

I primarily work with acrylic paint, and so paint and brushes are of course essential to have within arm's reach. Water and glasses for my brushes in use are also crucial. On most days, I have around 3-4 glasses in use with different colors that I’m working on alternately. I also always have my two cups of pens and pencils close by, as well as some additional drawing utensils like rulers and a compass. For larger works, I have larger drawing tools to help me get the sketches in place.

Creating The Right Atmosphere

My beloved studio plants.

The studio atmosphere is incredibly important to me. I find that light is important not only to be able to see properly, but also to create the right feeling or atmosphere in the room. I like to keep the tone of the electric lights relatively warm, while of course maintaining proper lighting to be able to see what I’m working on. My beloved plants also play an important role in setting a creative tone in the studio.

I also find that music is a great way to adjust the mood and atmosphere in my studio. I often listen to music while I work, although I also sometimes require complete silence to focus. Gazing out my window is another way for me to open up myself creatively and support a creative atmosphere. 

The view from my studio in Ørestad Syd, Copenhagen.

Visitors and Connection

While I do enjoy (and need!) my daily solitude to explore and express myself, I also highly enjoy and welcome visitors to my studio. I always feel that people bring so much wonderful curious energy when they come to visit, and it’s always a privilege to get to experience my own art in new ways through the eyes of a curious visitor. Whether it’s with the intention of buying a piece or simply out of curiosity, I always gladly welcome visitors to my studio. Please get in touch if you would like to plan a visit. I’m open to both physical and virtual studio visits.

I would love to hear from you!

I hope you have enjoyed the tour of my studio, and please feel free to explore the rest of my website with available works and more information about me. 

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