Tuesday 1 September 2009

Things I Almost Need

My sisters in Studio33 (see below, right) and I often joke about trips to the art or book shop where we will inevitably find, and come home with, a host of supplies which we 'almost need' and therefore just have to buy!

Well I did just that today, although in truth I really did need some of these things. I get large sheets of Murano pastel paper to make my notebook covers because, after lots of experimenting, I discovered that they are the ideal weight, they come in lots of gorgeous colours and they have a really nice texture. They are also a pain to store as I don't have a plan chest or anything similar to keep them flat in. If anyone has any top ideas for storing A2 sheets of paper in pristine condition on the cheap please share, I'd love to hear them!

Anyway, whilst at the art shop I also bought a bunch of card and envelopes to make some more greetings cards for PAD and some foamcore board for.... well see, here's where we get to the almost needed stuff. I got it just because I thought it might come in useful. Ditto the watercolour palette and the acrylic ink and dip pen. And the thing is, as anyone who creates will know, there is inspiration to be got simply from having nice, new materials laid out before you. I can honestly say that I've never come home with art supplies and later regretted buying them. They are always used sooner or later and they're a heck of a lot cheaper than a pair of Jimmy Choos!

7 comments:

  1. sounds like you had a great time shopping.

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  2. Of course those items were all needed. If you don't have a purpose for them at this moment, then they are needed for inspiration.

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  3. Lol..I know exactly what you mean! My mom and I have to ground each other from going to the craft store sometimes because we get super carried away with our inspirational whims :)

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  4. you are so like me ~ the dip pen you'll love as I use mine all the time, the paper ~ well paper is always needed and the other things you'll be glad you bought them one day soon :)
    Im creating my screen prints at Dundee Print Studio which is part of an amazing space called the Dundee Contemporary Art centre ~ theres a gallery, cinema, shop and restaurant. Its an amzing place. Hope you get to do it soon. Nice to hear from you again ~ love Judy x

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  5. Thank you for your nice comment :) I really hope I am in the right place! lol Have a good day :)

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  6. all necessities! i think you may even need more. so go ahead! back to the store with you!

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  7. it is embarraassing how much a spent yesterday and today on the things I almost need...
    It started out innocent enough ...

    I actually needed a certain type of gloss paint... and had to go to three different arty stores to satisfy the particulars of the matter - but meanwhile -LOTS of the other kinds of stuff kept flying at me.... flying flying flying ...

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