Monday, November 24, 2008

My Own Studio

Prescription from the Art Doctor!

I think every woman must have a studio of her own! Whether painter, poet, potter or whatever medium you use to "create"!

A studio can be from as small a thing as a journal at the cafe - to the converted garage - to the reclaimed guest room - to the shed on a hill. Once we commit to having a studio - we will find that the studio has a mind of her own - and will demand more and more space be dedicated in service to creativity!

It does not have to be grand, but it does have to be equipped with materials, hopefully that do not get "put away" but are always kept out so that as SOON as you are ready to go - you can create. Even if it is for 15 minute segments. A lot can be accomplished during little sacred increments! The most important thing - is just to get started, make it a regular part of your life through your commitment and don't let anything get in the way!

Once you have the space, all you will need is the equipment. I've listed items that I use to create!! I hope you find it helpful to begin your creative and legendary life!

ACRYLIC PAINT - Golden Brand if possible

You basically only need one shade of each color - but in some cases I have suggested two.

white titanium
bone black
raw umber
burnt umber
burnt sienna
indian yellow
hansa yellow light
pyrolle orange
pyrolle red
cadmium red
quinacridone magenta
quinacridone gold
quinacridone crimson
phthalo blue
ultramarine blue
permanent violet dark
turquoise thalo
green gold
phthalo green
hookers green
iridescent copper light
iridescent copper dark
iridescent silver
iridescent bronze
and whatever else looks GOOD to you!

BRUSHES

5-25 assorted sizes
mostly rounds
a few big rounds
a few liners and little ones
very few flats
get some bristly ones (scrubbers)

SURFACES

gallery wrapped canvas
140 lb. watercolor paper
old wood scraps, gessoed

Additional Supplies:

CANVAS or RUG for the floor
LIGHTS - direct and indirect
TABLE - fold up covered with paper or plastic
EASLE
Liquitex Medium
Tee-shirts/paper towells
Spray bottle - fine mist
Several water jars
A plant or two
A candle, a mirror, a little altar

A nice bin/box, hopefully with handles to hold all of it.

I also provide a kit with most of this stuff, if you want us to provide it for you - it is $350.

1 comment:

pokettiger said...

Love the list! Inspires me to spruce up my play area and change things up a bit so I have more of my art supplies close by. Think I'll be moving some stacks of books to a different area.