I've had some pretty small studios in the past but my last was wonderful and I will miss it like mad. not least the light from the large window, even if it was west facing, meaning I had to make sure Id finish work by the time the sun came over as I couldn't see a thing. That was on days when the sun shined of course, but it was amazing how even on a rainy day, suddenly the sun decided it would have a fling and blind me before it sank behind the hills opposite.
My new studio can't accommodate my art tables, or my easels (the ceiling is too low) but Ive managed to get my plan chest in place and my large piece of furniture that takes most of my materials so for now that will have to do. Eventually, once all the work in the house is completed, funds permitting I might be able to convert two small outbuildings into a studio. They have high ceilings so maybe I will use that space for oil painting and keep the inside studio for works on paper. I remember a time when all I had was a kitchen table to work from and all signs of artistic activity had to be put away before meal times, but that was a long time ago and Ive become spoilt! Ive also acquired a lot of painting materials since then and I reckon if I didn't buy anything else (apart from the odd colour) I could probably get through the rest of my life with what I have..but where's the fun in that???? The house has many compensations, not least being easy walking distance to the shops, good bus links and a lovely walled garden.
Im looking forward to meeting up with local artists (and assorted old friends) for some plein air work and I know we plan the usual trip to Italy plus maybe France so next year will be exciting but I also know I will be weilding another sort of paintbrush as well in the next few months and just hope that doesn't take up too much of my time when the other sort beckons!
My new studio can't accommodate my art tables, or my easels (the ceiling is too low) but Ive managed to get my plan chest in place and my large piece of furniture that takes most of my materials so for now that will have to do. Eventually, once all the work in the house is completed, funds permitting I might be able to convert two small outbuildings into a studio. They have high ceilings so maybe I will use that space for oil painting and keep the inside studio for works on paper. I remember a time when all I had was a kitchen table to work from and all signs of artistic activity had to be put away before meal times, but that was a long time ago and Ive become spoilt! Ive also acquired a lot of painting materials since then and I reckon if I didn't buy anything else (apart from the odd colour) I could probably get through the rest of my life with what I have..but where's the fun in that???? The house has many compensations, not least being easy walking distance to the shops, good bus links and a lovely walled garden.
Im looking forward to meeting up with local artists (and assorted old friends) for some plein air work and I know we plan the usual trip to Italy plus maybe France so next year will be exciting but I also know I will be weilding another sort of paintbrush as well in the next few months and just hope that doesn't take up too much of my time when the other sort beckons!
bye bye old studio!