Hello Hello, this is my little workspace stuck in a corner of my small bedroom in the attic.
I recently had to start a new career and am currently learning Surface Pattern Design (and I love it :-) )
So I also had to learn how to get organized in this new life and create a space for studying, working, and creating.

My small workspace in the Attic - image 1 - student project

I draw both digitally with a graphic tablet at my desk and by hand often with ink or watercolor. As I don't have much space and needed a surface to let my paintings dry, I decided to install a board on two trestles for when I need to paint. I paint in sessions of several days at a time so I don't have to install and uninstall this space every day.

My small workspace in the Attic - image 2 - student project

To add some coziness and inspiration to my desk I love to have some seasonal decorations on a corner of it (right now dedicated to winter).
I also store in it my tablet pen and the mister for my plants, so it's pretty and practical!

My small workspace in the Attic - image 3 - student project

About creating new good habits:
I've been wanting to read more books related to creative practices for a long time
=> So I decided to use my tea/coffee break after lunch to sit on an armchair in a pleasant, well lite environment and read for at least 5-10min (the time needed to drink my tea or coffee)
=> As a reward, I’ll eat the small piece of chocolate that I usually take with my coffee or tea after the reading is done.
It seems easy and fun to implement, and I’ll hope to finally be able to seriously tackle this pile of books that I've wanted to read for a long time, but that I never really take the time to read!
Below is a view of the corner dedicated to this new habit (I read a lot digitally, so my computer is currently my book)

My small workspace in the Attic - image 4 - student project

My goals for this year are therefore related to my new creative practice that I hope to professionalize.
I wish:
- To create the visual identity of my Surface Pattern Design Studio, Mara Desbois
- To start publishing my creations on Social Media, especially on Instagram
- To start selling my artworks (on POD websites or on Etsy for example) to try to earn some money with my artistic practice.

The dedicated Instagram account that I am working on and that should start soon is @bymaradesbois

I wish you a very good and productive day!

Iris Asseman

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