my hometown of austin isn't the prettiest place you'll ever stumble upon. the city's main street (it's not big enough to have a downtown) has sadly lost a lot of its character over the years as its beautiful old brick buildings have been covered up with cheap, modern storefronts. however, a little "character restoration" is in the works, and the spine-tingling possibility of austin reemerging as the shining gem it once was looms.
aside from needing a facelift, austin isn't really known for its fine arts scene (i'm making a great case for the town, aren't i?) but a small one does exist. and, i'm lucky enough that my mom is included in that scene (she's a part-time artist). being an artist, she has some artist friends, and artists need studios. well, lucky for them, behind ugly siding often lies opportunity... which is exactly what my mom's friend wendy found.
above an empty storefront (one of the first to undergo restoration) is an incredible old loft with wood floors and high ceilings. it would need a lot of work to be fit for living, but it's perfect for an art studio (that doubles as a venue for ladies' gatherings and tuesday-night get-aways).
aside from having a great place to paint, wendy's art is beautiful and unique- take note of the texture and depth of her work in the photographs. we swung by for a quick tour over the holidays, and i was in love. i thought her studio was so terrific i found myself saying, "it'd almost be worth moving back to austin to be able to live in a place like this." now that's a bold statement.
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