Inside The Mood Room: the Making of a creative space
It all begins with an idea.
When I was planning my art studio layout, a place I had dreamed of having for years, I wanted to have a plan that fueled creativity and housed my colllection of ever growing supplies in an orderly fashion (
no pressure there). To say the least, I was faced with a few challenges. How do I transform the large, open, industrial studio with concrete floors, exposed ceilings, and plenty of square footage—into a multi functional creative hub? I wanted to make it cozy and functional without losing its raw character. This is how I designed a space that is warm, personal, and full of personality.
Start With a Blank Canvas
The first thing I noticed when I walked into this studio, I was intimidated by the size and the concrete floors, but I knew with the right layout it could be my dream studio. I embraced the exposed ceilings and open feel, and began layering warmth through furniture, rugs, and lighting.
Layer Rugs for Warmth & Texture
Concrete floors can feel cold and unwelcoming, but rugs instantly add warmth, dimension, and personality. I have always had a thing for rugs so I was very excited to see how the rugs I chose would go together. I started with a large rug I loved and layered smaller, geometric patterned rugs with similar colors for depth and visual interest.
Rugs from Amazon
Create Functional Zones
Instead of following a “traditional” studio layout I asked myself what I wanted to accomplish in the space. I created zones that housed my needs and enhanced my creative flow. I do not have a typical easle because I don’t work well on one. My Cricut cart rolls wherever I need it, my work table is on wheels, and storage shelves double as décor. This setup makes it easy to switch between painting, Cricut projects, and content creation. I have a desk and sitting area for meetings, a set of shelves on rollers, one to have my books and personal effects on to make it feel warm, like my space, and another for craft supplies. I chose a huge sideboard to store the supplies that are an eyesore. It helped to scale down the room and offers so much concealed storage.
Infuse Personality in the Details
Your studio should reflect YOU. I added framed prints, personal trinkets, and styled shelves to make the space feel inspiring. A gallery wall mixes my own artwork with favorite finds, giving me a mood-boost every time I walk in.
Large Buffet Helps Scale Down the Room and Offers Concealed Storage
Closing Thoughts
A creative studio isn’t just about organization; it’s about creating a space that fuels your creativity. Forget the rules—design a space that feels like home, inspires you to create, and evolves with your passions.
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My art studio before I moved In. Areas to tackle: industrial feel, exposed ceilings, and concrete floors
Welcome to the mood room
It all begins with an idea.
Welcome to The Mood Room
Step inside. This is a blog aimed towards creatives, artists, and crafters can share projects, get inspired, and create. It’s a space where creativity, emotion, and imagination collide. The Mood Room was born from the belief that art is more than something to hang on a wall. Art is healing. Art is meditation. Art is magic.
Here, you’ll find stories behind the canvas, the messy middle of the creative process, and the surprising ways art shapes our daily lives. My hope is that each visit feels like stepping into a space that reflects not just my mood, but yours too—a place where you can find yourself in the colors, textures, and unexpected turns of expression.
In the weeks ahead, I plan on sharing:
Behind-the-scenes looks into my studio and works in progress.
Tips and inspiration for making art a part of your everyday life.
Spotlights on artists who are shaping and healing communities with their work.
Playful experiments that blur the line between art, fashion, and living spaces.
The Mood Room isn’t static. It changes with the people who enter it, the art that fills it, and the moods that guide it. Whether you’re here for inspiration, curiosity, or a spark to create something of your own—you belong.
So, welcome in. Take off your shoes, bring your uniqueness, your wonder, your inventive ideas and most importantly, your love to create. Let’s see what we can create together.
The Flow State and the Other Side: Why Artists May Be Closer Than They Realize
It all begins with an idea.
Flow is the state where time dissolves, and creation comes alive.
What Is the Flow State?
Have you ever lost track of time while creating? The brush seems to move on its own, words spill faster than you can think, or a melody feels like it arrives fully formed. This is the flow state—a term psychologists use to describe the mental zone where challenge and skill perfectly meet (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990).
For artists, flow is where time loosens and creation deepens. It is the state where many masterpieces take shape.
“Flow is the place where time disappears and creation happens.”
In a flow state, two hours can feel like ten minutes
What Flow Feels Like
In flow, ordinary time dissolves. Ten minutes may feel like hours, or hours like minutes. Your mind, hands, and heart seem to work together without resistance. Every move feels natural—less like invention, more like uncovering.
Neuroscientists have found that during flow, the brain quiets the part responsible for self-criticism while releasing dopamine and endorphins (Dietrich, 2004). This helps explain why flow feels at once peaceful and powerful.
When Artists Say It Was “Given”
Across history, some artists and songwriters have described their best work as feeling given—as if it came from somewhere beyond themselves. This is not the claim of every artist, but the stories repeat: the poem that seemed to write itself, the melody that arrived whole, the painting that appeared before the first stroke.
These accounts suggest that in deep flow, creators sometimes feel more like channels than makers.
“Some artists and songwriters have described their best work as feeling given—as if it came from somewhere beyond themselves”
People swear that what we know as ‘masterpieces” came from a source beyond themselves
Clairvoyants and Psychics: A Similar State
Clairvoyants, psychics, and mystics describe entering states that sound remarkably similar to flow: timelessness, openness, and a receptive awareness where information seems to arrive. They often frame this as “receiving messages from the other side.”
This doesn’t mean every artist is channeling spirits—it means the experiences overlap. Both artists in flow and psychics in their practice describe being in a receptive state where something greater than ordinary thought comes through.
What the Powerful Seek
Interestingly, artists and mystics are not the only ones interested in these states. Some of the world’s most powerful leaders have sought similar insights when ordinary strategy is not enough.
Business Insider profiled Kate Tomas, a psychic who has advised corporations, governments, and celebrities.
Fortune reported that executives sometimes consult psychics and astrologers when data cannot provide clarity (Fortune, 2015).
Vice revealed that some companies have even hired psychics as consultants, bringing these perspectives into boardrooms.
When facing complex or high-stakes choices, leaders sometimes look beyond conventional tools—toward sources others might dismiss.
“When data isn’t enough, some leaders look for insight from the unseen.”
Even CEOs have sought insight beyond strategy—artists may already be close.
Why This Matters for Artists
So why does this matter for artists?
Because the flow state that you naturally enter when you create—the state where time dissolves and focus deepens—is not so far from the state mystics and psychics describe, or the one leaders sometimes seek out.
This doesn’t mean every artwork is a channeled message. It means that as an artist, you may already be standing near the threshold of the same receptive space. And perhaps, if you listen in those moments, something surprising may arrive—something larger than you imagined.
“Artists may be one step from the same receptive state that visionaries and leaders seek—if we listen.”
Some artists throughout history say their work felt ‘given,’ not made
Flow as Healing and Revelation
Flow is also healing. Research shows it reduces stress, boosts joy, and helps people process trauma (Ulrich, 2016). But its deepest gift may be revelation.
Songwriters say their greatest hits were “downloaded.” Painters describe visions given to them. Writers wake with passages already written. These are not universal experiences, but they are powerful ones.
Maybe flow and the other side are not entirely separate. Maybe they are different ways of touching the same current of creativity and insight.
Final Thoughts
Flow state is where art comes alive, where time disappears, and where creators do their best work. Sometimes, artists have felt that their creations were given to them. Mystics describe receiving in similar states. Leaders sometimes seek that perspective when strategy alone falls short.
So perhaps the next time you lose yourself in flow, pause for a moment. Notice what comes through.
Flow may be more than focus. It may be a place where, if we listen, we stand just close enough to hear something greater.
Blog Post Title Four
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.