I love process. I’m such a believer in the importance of it. I’m probably sounding like a broken record to some of you, but I think my motto bears repeating. “Beautiful process, beautiful product.” Life can be messy {life is ALWAYS messy?} but beauty and meaning are always waiting to be discovered around countless corners, not just in the obvious places of our defining moments of achievement.

This love of process is in part why I believe in the psychology of environment. Our spaces can either contribute to or hinder our process of working, living, connecting, creating, relaxing, dreaming and resting. What defines a “sacred space” for each of us will be different, but I think it’s always fascinating to peek inside that space and understand how it has become the canvas upon which each person paints their life. This can be especially interesting when artists are involved, and today I’m delighted to share with you the working and living space of artist Geninne.

The first thing I notice is the natural light bathing the space with golden warmth and possibility.

Perhaps this gorgeous daily flood of amber is just one of Geninne’s muses, drawing her imagination outside and into nature where the characters she creates are quietly nesting in the trees, waiting to be discovered? 

I just love seeing the diversity of mediums that Geninne explores in her studio. From delicate paintings on paper and rocks to lino-cuts and paintings on vintage postcards, Geninne is an artist who embraces the art of exploration.

What is your space inspiring in you today? Perhaps you need a change of environment to see your creative, working and living adventures differently? Is it time to rearrange the furniture, change up some art groupings, refresh a room with a new coat of paint or even just wash some windows to let the light pour in unfettered? Whatever it is that inspires you, go find it and find a way to surround yourself with it every day. I promise, your process and your product will become more beautiful as a result. Thank you for offering us such inspiration, Geninne!

xo
s.

P.S. GENINNE IS COMING TO TORONTO FOR A WORKSHOP!! If you love lino-printing and wish you could learn from Geninne in some way, you’re in luck! Bookhou At Home is hosting a workshop with Geninne in Toronto on December 2nd in support of her new book, Making An Impression. She’ll be teaching those in attendance how to make your own hand-carved lino-cut stamps. Sounds rather delightful to me! See you there?