artists at work: workspaces and processes

I think that developing a work space is all about the specific person. In our powerpoint, we saw lots of different types of spaces: organized, cluttered, empty, messy, etc. For me, I like my work space to have lots of natural light and space. I also like it to be pretty organized, and have all my general supplies right there in front of me. For example, I cant start working unless I have my paper towels, scissors, glue stick, sharpie, and pencil right there in front of me, unless i'm painting, then its a whole new list of supplies. I love to brainstorm by looking through magazines and books, so there's always clippings and photocopies all over the place. My workspace can get very messy while I'm working, but every few days I like to clear out the junk and clean my pallet and organize it a little, because it makes working easier. I think that for each person, their workspace reflects their personality. For me, I am organized when I need to be but once i'm on a roll there's no stopping me. Some people have their stuff scattered all over the place, while others have labelled draws and one of every size paintbrush organized by color. It all depends on personal taste.