We asked Michigan born and Miami based abstract artist and world traveler Ellen Sherman to share 3 things she loves about her creative space. It’s simple and fun artistic voyeurism, which we thought you could all enjoy before diving into your weekends. Enjoy!

-My hake brushes (lol) *Ellen uses these a lot and I got to try one out when we painted together at a Japanese garden one Saturday until my toddler nearly had a meltdown. Ha! - Marissa

-The view (when I’m working and I get stuck, I usually stare outside at the palms or clouds until unstuck)

-My rock collection (can see some in the window of the large pic) I collect rocks from nearly everywhere I’ve been, it’s always fun to hold another part of the planet in your hand