A Trip to My Private StudioOctober 01, 2008 | 12:47PM

In addition to my fabulous studio at 475, I have a smaller studio in my apartment that I sometimes like to work out of – here’s a tour!

I do a little bit of everything here, so I like to have everything I need around – just in case. Here are the filing cabinets filled with fabric swatches that inspire me – my assistant Sam has organized them by color:

Here’s an exercise bike that gets used much less than the dressforms nearby:

This is one of my all-time favorite antiques, it is an antique foot-warmer that used to be filled with hot water and you would take with you in your carriage – I got it at Penine Hart Antiques, located between Spring St. and Broome St. It’s one of my best finds yet:

Here I am at my desk giving a radio phone interview:

And here’s Harry who barked the entire time:

This is a sunny part of my studio that I love and I can get some sketching done so I keep all my colored pencils and brushes nearby:

And here is the view looking East onto 5th Avenue, I love to sketch by the windows:

And this my typical morning laid out on my desk: iced coffee and the New York Times crossword puzzle.

And this is an adorable picture book about two little girls living above a chic department store, written and illustrated by one of my friends who I swim with at the pool – you must run out and get a copy!

I also love antique and vintage chairs, especially giving them new life by re-upholstering them, this is the latest one I just covered in this gorgeous metallic leather.

And this is an incredible work of art by Jenny Ping who is so fabulous and this character inspires me every day:

Another great artist you must check out is Lisa Sanditz, this is an incredible painting that is actually of a Target Store!

Finally, here is a picture of the exquisite tree in my backyard at my other favorite place: my home in Bridgehampton. I truly do love fall, and this is a sure sign that it’s on it’s way!

Hope you enjoyed that quick little tour, now you’ve seen where I work and all the things I love to surround myself with that inspire everything I do!

xxx,

Isaac

COMMENTS

 

Susan said:

Isaac, thanks for the tour--love all your colored pencils and the way everything is organized!! Can Sam come and organize my work spaces? Love the site, so fun to "drop in" on you and your terrific staff everyday!

October 7, 08 at 05:00PM

 

 

anita1199 said:

Isaac, love your home, it truly seems like such an inspiration. I also too love the crisp feel of fall. My husband and i saw you at Joe's Pub last weekend. You certainly know how to entertain an audience, you were amazing. love your staff they seem like gracious and lovely people

October 8, 08 at 07:24PM

 

 

Bunnie said:

That Jenny Ping picture is amazing. But, so are you.

October 16, 08 at 09:25PM

 

 

ofacertainage said:

I want Natalie and Naughtily! And I want to live over Barney's I suppose...

October 30, 08 at 02:59PM

 

 

JennyWren said:

The gold chair is divine! You are the best! I also love the sneak peek of your morning desk and your fifth avenue view. Thank you for posting these. Kisses!

December 11, 08 at 05:02PM

 

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