Ultimate guide to optimizing your art studio for acrylic painting

[@shmuelhirsh]

"Mess is a powerful enemy of creativity" ~ Now that is food for thought! ~ Great video! ~ Thank you for sharing your studio and tips! ~

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@AR-gh1pc]

I found this very helpful. I used to have an art gallery/studio outside my home but moved into a small house and I’m working now to set up a studio in my upstairs attic space. I have WAY too much stuff. I’ve been watching lots of videos for inspiration but I found this much more helpful than the typical videos of studio tours that aren’t really set up to work the way a professional artist actually works.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello. I am very happy that my video has helped you, and I very much hope that you can minimize your many things to just what you need when you flour. I myself am very bothered by the fact that I buy things that I think are "delicious", but which just distract me. There are simply too much that constantly distracts us, and therefore I have become very "hard" about not collecting things that are not important for the painting process ... if in doubt, throw it out. Good luck.

[@jondoh587]

@@skora-theoldguy I visited a neighborhood that had several small "lending libraries" in people's yards. (Small cabinets set on posts for people to trade books.) One person set up a similar cabinet for art supplies. Genius! I personally traded some unused oil pastels for a couple of alcohol markers and a piece of collage paper. I'm hoping my perfectly good castoffs are someone else's treasures.

[@britahousez5947]

You inspire me with your art and also with your studio. I appreciate your knowledge and ability to explain and demonstrate not only your painting style (which I love! ), but also to give useful advice re the setup of a studio. Thank you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@SM-yz7xd]

Great information in this video. I really think the idea of having your piano in your studio is brilliant. After watching your video, I can see how useful it can be to take a musical break from your painting. I’ll be putting my guitar in the room I paint in.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Good idea. I play when I'm stuck. This is like mentaly opening a window and letting the music blow through your mind. Good luck.

[@jondoh587]

You quickly mentioned that things should be stored in only one layer, not stacked, and I totally agree. I bought a set of Safco flat file cabinets and love them! They take up a huge footprint of floor space, but are so much better than digging through deep drawers and bins. And my large pads of paper are kept flat and fully supported in the drawers, too. Thank you for the instruction on light bulbs. I didn't know about CRI. My challenge is how to get enough light on my painting but without glare, and without working in my own shadow.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow, Safco is expensive stuf, but no doubt worth the money. Good for you, and your painting process.

[@jondoh587]

@@skora-theoldguy For customers in the US, DEW Drafting Supply often has the Safco cabinets on sale, anywhere from 40-70% off compared to MSRP and with free shipping. Sorry Denmark. Maybe Ikea is a better option? 😅

[@1755ma]

Greetings from Minnesota, USA. I live in a small apartment, and my painting area is a desk and wheeled cart. Watercolor and soft pastels are my main pursuits. I liked your presentation and studio layout. Your abstracts are unique. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@RebelRoseAngel]

Hey I'm in Minnesota too! 🙌

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I live in a house, but the only rooms with good light are my bedroom and dining room. However, because I live alone, I can set up the dining room and leave it unless I expect a guest. Then, when I need a dining room, the set up quickly and easily stores behind a door to the room that has about foot of space that no one can see with the door open.

[@DistrictOfCamlumbia]

I really enjoyed both your videos :) Please continue making more! Just a few ideas I'd love to hear you talk through your approach to in case you're looking for ideas for future videos: choosing the right color, what material to paint on, more about how to know when a painting is finished, what your keep on your cart with wheels, how to build the regular habit of making art, how to find and develop an individual style... can you tell I'm excited? Ha!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for your thoughts and excellent ideas, which I am very happy, that you send to me. I'm actually already working on a video, where I touch on several of these topics. It's great for me to get input on future videos. Thanks!

[@amyschmidt1113]

Wow! This guy has done a great job of breaking down into logical pieces, exactly WHAT is needed to make a studio functional. I'm not a painter, but rather I creat with polymer clays, and his steps and thoughts here give me MUCH useful ideas to work with. Thanks Painting Guy😊❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are so welcome. I am glad that my thoughts can be used for something you deal with.

[@kimmmoon.]

We found that neither of us ever sits and watches tv nor do people come over for dinner much so we insted turned our living room and adjacent dining room into our music and art studio! We named it Ohso Nice Studio and even made a sign for outside. I just subscribed to your channel. Your art is fantastic. I enjoy your perspective and voice while I make art. Sending love from Buffalo New York

[@skora-theoldguy]

That sounds like a good strategy. But it's a pity that not so many come over for dinner .. Ha, ha. It sounds like an interesting place you have. Good luck painting ... and playing. I send love back from Copenhagen, Denmark

[@suzanneolson1628]

You didn’t miss a detail. Love your videos!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Your comment means a lot to me.

[@heidiphillips6866]

Your videos are so valuable 😊 to me! Thank you for explaining proper lighting in an easy to understand manner. I feel like I can now go pick out the proper bulbs. I have been trying to decide how to better organize my studio and your recommendation of having zones is the most practical. Thank you for all of your great advice.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Best of luck organizing your studio, and thank you for watching.

[@springnicole]

This was so helpful. I do not have a studio right now, but I loved how you explained why artists need studios. Our work needs to develop unencumbered to a certain degree. I also use acrylics because oils gave me terrible headaches.

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am glad you found my video helpfull. Good luck getting your own studio.

[@mayankdharia5967]

All your posting and sharing is very very informative..educative..

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Thank you for watching. Regards Henrik

[@downtherabbithole9143]

Thank you so much for this. Your advice on light was incredibly helpful. I’ve never heard any other artists explain artificial light options so well. I have a temporary studio set up at present. I have to pack it away often so I can use my table for my paid job & eating! Can’t wait till I can dedicate permanent space to my art.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes ... go for it. Greetings from Denmark.

[@t-daze]

Ah, the luxury of a studio... I will put all your sensible ideas to good use rearranging my living room/dining room into an organized art space. Warm greetings from Chicago, USA

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Don't forget to make space for a good meal and company.

[@t-daze]

No company unfortunately--painters sometimes have to sacrifice :) However, I am keeping in mind your sage advice about mess being a powerful enemy of creativity and will focus on tidying up and being better organized.@@skora-theoldguy

[@giovannascottart593]

Thank you for your video. I really enjoy how other artists organise their space. One thing I have come to appreciate is a comfortable chair to sit and look at the work from a distance and to journal and perform other writing tasks. I am learning to let go of things that are accumulating dust.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... the dust rule is a powerfull master ... thanks.

[@hannahcrumley3103]

The light recommendation is so helpful to me. I realized recently that I have too much light in my studio but I wasn’t sure what lights to get. Thank you! This was such a helpful video!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am very glad that my video helped you. I wish you the best of luck with your interior design and lighting. The latest development is that the LED lamps can be supplied in the correct Kelvin temperatures. So choose some who is not too warm in color temperature. Greetings from Denmark

[@hannahcrumley3103]

@@skora-theoldguy 😉👍🏼Thank you!

[@cherylm1982]

Hello from the USA. I loved your video and your channel 's name too.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks. I'm glad you got value out of my video. Greetings from Denmark

[@kathleendavis8647]

I love this guy! Is he a professional educator? Presentation is succinct, And well paced , chock full of necessary information. I took notes and saved the video. Also we here in northern Michigan are entering our short dark days and though not so extreme as winter in Denmark very wearing on the eyes and mood. Thanks to The Old Guy for the tutorial

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you very much for your comment. Glad you can use my content. Greetings from Denmark. By the way ... winter is not quite so bad in Denmark. We have 8 hours of daylight when the days are short. But you need light for many houers.

[@lynetremblay7680]

10/10. Music, lighting, dust, stuff you don’t need. I have experienced the exact same issues. I wish I had space for my piano but the studio is too small, otherwise it would be right there for the same reasons you described. After seeing this and another one of your videos, it just ringed with me that you know what you’re talking about and so I subscribed to your channel.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Yes music is important to me. But we are all different. Find your own way ... and go for the great paintings.

[@Mamakate2382]

Thank you! This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on organizing an art studio. It will be so very helpful as I begin to reorganize mine. (And I LOVE your music, by the way.)

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow ... thanks. I will need to make an other one, on my new studio. I am moving to Copenhagen ans a smaller studio. challenging.

[@FeatheredDreamStudio]

Wonderful video!!! I love your video’s!! Perfect explanation of what you need for success in painting. It took a lot of trial and error for me and once I finally got to where I was happy with art studio….I moved. BUT, getting things figured out over a year will make it SO much easier to set things up again! I wish I had this video when I was struggling finding the right light bulbs. Didn’t have any overhead lighting in my previous place so I just brought home buckets and made my own lol!! I struggled the most with finding the right bulbs so thank you!!! I also happily subscribed to your channel. Cannot wait to see more. 💖

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi, glad it was helpfull. Light was a big struggel for me, and at the time LED bulbs was to low quality. Today ... go for the LED.

[@mikehelmig5011]

Excellent! Please find a way to publish more videos. I liked your "How to paint a painting" even better! It gave me a reason to paint again after the pandemic. Your European pragmatism comes through (I'm in California). That's important! Long live Denmark. In the background, I see a lot of your other paintings. Please do a 3 minute scan with commentary of your previous works. Thank you. Keep videoing!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi and thank you. I am filming now for the kind of video, that you suggest ... the next one. It takes some time for me to produce these videos ... after all, I also have to paint pictures (Ha, ha), that's the most important thing. Remember I'm the old guy.

[@BellaAhamed-m6x]

Very very beautiful uncle,nice and perfect your perfect 🎉❤ Beautiful your painting 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 So beautiful amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Keep it up your work God bless you ❤🎉

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi, and thank you for your kind comment.

[@BellaAhamed-m6x]

@@skora-theoldguy welcome my good uncle. I want face painting can you paint next video? I love it

[@elizabethpaints]

So much enjoyed your video! I especially liked how you divided your studio into places/spaces. My studio is small, so I'm trying to figure out how to store materials and supplies without it interfering with my work spaces. Your video has given me much to consider. Thanks so much. Looking forward to watching more.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hello. Yes, storage space can be a big problem. My situation is that I am actually about to move to an apartment in the middle of Copenhagen. I won't get as much space as I have today, and within a year I will be setting up a new studio, that is slightly smaller than the one I have today. I will make a video about that, at that time. I would very much like to hear about your experiences and ideas organizing your studio.

[@mstexasg6243]

This was extremely informative in helping me make decisions about my small studio.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. A small studio, is better than no studio. God luck making great art in your small studio.

[@davidsantiago-bonilla3442]

Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, congrats on the studio- it looks like paradise to me.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes ... close to paradise ... thank you for your interest. Greetings Henrik

[@threesixfiveart563]

Yes… yes… yes! Very helpful ideas and information, also confirmed much of what I have felt about my studio space.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Good luck with organizing your studio.

[@dianahunter3555]

On day a studio, but for now doing the best that I can. I must say that I love your piano playing and artwork, also thanks for these well thought out informational vidios. Well done you!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Many thanks to you for your nice comment. Thank you!

[@fayee8986]

I'm in the process of building a studio I've got the outside a r y i n with North windows however I find myself in a predicament I don't sleep at night so I'll probably will do most of my painting nights. And was wondering how to light my studio. I'm so thankful that you included how to Bass light our studio thank you I'll give it a try again thank you for sharing

[@skora-theoldguy]

I am very happy to hear that you have found value in my videos. Thank you for your comment.

[@laurainel]

Many thanks for your great inspirational and informative videos! ❤ from northern Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are very welcome. There will be more to come which I hope will interest you.

[@noitulove2213]

Was a pleasure to watch. I too have a piano in my painting space. Thanks for sharing your good thoughts!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@CyndiDuncanArts]

Thank you so much for this video. Your discussion about light was very informative and something I had never heard before.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks. It's great that my video has explained something you weren't too familiar with. The light is important.

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

Thanks for this. I didn’t know anything about the light measurements, and this was really helpful to know!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad my video was helpful.

[@Siddhia1]

Fabulous thank you for sharing your tips and your insights into creativity. Living in the Caribbean are light is amazing -very little time change! Having a secondary outside studio can also be challenging.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Wow ... the Caribbean, sound nice. God luck with your outdoor studio. Thank you for your comment.

[@elegantpeasant]

Thank you for all the pointers, especially the info on light.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@5thdworld]

This truly is so valuable, informative and inspiring. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@Rubbereyes]

Boy, did you nail me down…lol. I’m just setting up my studio after moving and have gone from an studio away from the distractions of the house to a basement studio with limited natural light especially compared to the old studio. So setting up, organizing and prioritizing has been slow and frustrating BUT, I’m almost there. Thank you for your insight as I know I’m on the right track. Heading into the Canadian winter I’ve been careful about setting up lighting that I can easily adjust to my needs and surroundings. I also have a fairly large window for natural light that is going to be very useful for days with sufficient sunlight. Your thoughts on dust collection is very helpful and an issue I seriously need to address. I like stuff but need to be realistic about how much. Thanks again for the wisdom.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I wish you the best of luck in your new studio and hope the paintings flow out of your brushes and will pile up in the studio. 😜

[@susannebukatz4457]

Thank you for that lovely insight into your wonderful studio und all your tips. I really like your cheerful soul, it‘s a pleasure to watch. Greetings from Germany! My husband and I recently removed our large fish tank to make space for a permanent painting corner for me which I am very happy about. Since my little daughter is eleven months now, I can finally start painting again in the evenings. In the process of finding the right furniture, I also came to the conclusion that not everything needs to be moveable - I only have a painting cart which I haven‘t moved yet though.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Susanne It sounds wonderful. A baby, a studio and a new life. Wow. I wish you the best of luck with it all. Also remember that furnishing a studio is a process. Do not despair if you do not find the right solution in the first attempt. It will evolve as time goes on. It's been a long time since I had small children, but I remember it as if there wasn't much time for anything other than being a father. So put your precious hours to good use in front of the easel .. and have fun.

[@KarronTroil]

Great advice!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

😉

[@cslattfri]

Some great advice here. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome!

[@leticiachavarria9965]

Greetings from Mexico! Great tips!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Thanks.

[@RohiniRaju-v3w]

Great inputs. Don’t have a studio space yet. Love your paintings and videos

[@skora-theoldguy]

Rhank you for your comment. Good luck with getting a studio, or atleast a place to work.

[@helendynes2891]

Thank you for sharing 🎨

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@mystuff1953]

❤😂❤I loved this video took some of my art to a craft show this weekend and made money lol I was shocked and I also have a piano and lots of music in my studio but really thank you for the info for lighting need something to display items with was exploring options yesterday ❤❤❤ the old lady painter signing off

[@skora-theoldguy]

Lovely. Greetings from Denmark.

[@bonniebickel6962]

Thank you, love your down to earth approach. ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you for the wonderful lesson in lighting. I am moving my studio and finding the change in natural light a bit of a challenge at the moment...

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Gretings from Denmark

[@davidrodrigues2300]

Thank you for the tips on studio setup. You've given me some very helpful information as I'm about to convert a nice space in the upstairs room in my home. I found your video to be concise and to the point. I've bookmarked it so that I may refer to it. I appreciate you taking the time to share.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. Glad that my video was of help to you.

[@DavidBubier]

Thank you Shaymus, the studio tour was great!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed my video. I don't know the term Shaymus? Is it good?

[@aramararte]

Thank you for all the great tips you share... I am always changing my furniture around my studio trying to find the perfect placement... This guide will help me to achieve it!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hope you find your perfect solution making space for painting.

[@pattyzaruk5920]

Thank you for the clear information! You take a complex project and break it down so it is easy to understand, that is a great skill, and thanks again

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for your kind comment. Greetings from Denmark

[@sorouge1606]

Such a helpful video. Thanks! I want to set up a studio in my new home in France. 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Wow France sounds wonderfull. Best of luck with organizing your studio ... and your painting process.

[@eileencollins3126]

There is so much information here that is useful for more than just a studio! I also do woodturning, and will adapt some of these ideas there! I am subscribing!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I am happy that you found it usefull.

[@maggiemae6867]

The entire lighting education was stellar!! Thank you!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... you are too kind. Greetings!

[@greenstrokesart]

Thank you. I like the way you organized your studio, very nice. Mine is currently a mess, and you gave great ideas.

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad to hear that. Remember: ess is the enemy of creativity. 😜 Good luck with the painting. ... and sorry for the late reply.

[@HANAAEWAS2023]

Very good tips thank you very much 👍🥰👍🥰✨👏✨

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@KRAD]

What a lovely presentation. Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching.

[@rogerbrownart]

Very Good advice.Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome.

[@lindaroberts2297]

just luv your thinking processes

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I will go on then ... thinking ... 👍

[@lindaroberts2297]

@@skora-theoldguy 😆hope so

[@janpurserart9650]

Thanks for your video. I am setting up a new space in a room for my studio and I found you tips really helpful. Great timing too!

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad my video helped you.

[@paintingtracey]

Great video!

[@skora-theoldguy]

👍

[@danyelhudon458]

Thank you so much for your precious advices! 😊from Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦

[@skora-theoldguy]

Glad to hear. Good luck painting.

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Awesome information.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are so welcome. Thank you.

[@mattylamb658]

Brilliant tips, thank you! I have to actually paint in my bedroom, but your rules can still be followed even the room has to have another function, like sleeping.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Thank you for your comment. You have to create a studio where there actually is space. A small studio among many other things is better than no studio at all. My point is, that the more time you spend getting everything ready, the less time you spend on painting. But I know, I am very lucky to have so much space in my home ... children has moved many years ago. Best wishes for good painting time from me to you.

[@haugruds]

The only thing I would add would be a rail of some kind to put paintings on when they are drying if you use oil paint. The piano is a MUST! Since you use acrylics, what medium do you use so the paint doesn’t dry out too quickly?

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. I use a normal retarder (e.g. Golden), and a very efficient one: Glazing Liquid Satin from Golden. Also I use an atomizer as an moisturizer. It is not the same as oil, but paint will be open a little longer than plain acrylic paint.

[@Bloominglotus31]

That was wonderful! Thank you so much ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@LindaAKeller]

This was so very helpful....especially your knowledge about lighting.Thank you.

[@skora-theoldguy]

I'm glad my video helped you. Thank you for your kind comment.

[@CG-ql5rr]

Valuable review,thank you

[@skora-theoldguy]

thank you for watching. Greetings Henrik

[@vg6854]

Thank you for the tips on lighting and degree of light. I was wondering what I should do for my studio. I will look at your other videos now :)

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you and have fun.

[@krispaton8670]

Thank you - this is a very helpful video. I took notes and subscribed.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thanks for the sub! Glad that the video was interesting for you.

[@violettaviola7737]

I really enjoyed your videos. Lots of useful information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@skora-theoldguy]

you are welcome

[@jasonoxley6125]

I've found that cheap tool cabinets on wheels work for me. A couple of drawers and a cabinet on the bottom. Pallet sits on top. They contain everything I need. Different cabinets set up for different crafts. When finished I can park them up under my workbench.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Sounds perfect. I like to have work space om the moving tabel too.

[@kambrose1549]

Thankyou this was excellent advice. I have saved this to listen to the part about lighting. Right now my studio needs a clean out and that dust rule will guide me!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Ha, ha ... cleaning i not my thing ... but I do it. Good luck with the Hoover. Reg. light ... remember that daylight is more or less the best if you can get that in the studio ... it is also the cheapest.

[@monicalfd]

Thank you for the information on lighting! Very helpful!

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Glad I could help.

[@ArpitaBhawal]

Hello from Bangalore, India! I have been dreaming of a studio for so long that now I have given up. My studio couldn't be set up in the guest bedroom where i wanted to spread around and work on my art in a happy chaotic way. But I couldn't as the room is so small and full of cupboards and a day bed. 😅 I just use my desk now and I thought of renting a place but with a full time job in a work from home scenario, I can't do that either. Blessed are those with houses and lofts and studio space!!! ❤❤❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Yes it is very nice to actually have a place to go to paint. But go on painting ... something will show up ... maybe go outside.

[@michaelharris9615]

thanks for your video!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@Lazulee__]

amazing video!!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... and thanks for watching.

[@carmenmg6438]

Loved your video and counselling about everything. Please do more vids of paintings! Tks a lot

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@susoutter9918]

Just found you!! Just subscribed. This is so helpful!!! Redoing my studio this week!!!

[@geedee4]

You have got a fantastic, creative space to create your wonderful art and shared many good ideas. I look forward to following future videos. Lykke til 🤗

[@skora-theoldguy]

Tak for din besked.

[@DrJones-nh4my]

I'm so glad I already subscribed to your channel. This was an excellent video on space and lighting. The info you gave is so important to me because my husband relegated me to the garage so there's really no natural light. Now, I have a good idea of how to surround myself with good lighting .

[@skora-theoldguy]

I wish you luck in the garage.

[@deborahamy1225]

Thank you so very much!! This was great and extremely helpful ! God bless and happy painting!!❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

... and happy painting to you too ...🌹

[@brycenew]

This is amazingly good information; thank you!!

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for this nice comment.

[@lenatomas9266]

Thank you for the really good tips.

[@skora-theoldguy]

You are very welcome.

[@1sacoyle]

In my case I just have to make the best of the little space I have. When you have 2 clutterbugs living in a tiny house with not much more than a path through the house, makes studio space a real challenge. Yet I've spent many enjoyable hours at my easel tucked in the corner of the "studio" with table and shelves next to it. The over flow of art supplies is scattered through out the house. Eliminating years of collected what-nots is not my favorite activity, but must be done. Wish me luck.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. I wish you the best of luck. Often great art has been produced in small spaces. Go for it!

[@uschigrumann3664]

Thank you for this helpfull video. Even when I have no studio, it helped me to create a nice creative space for me in my living room. Greetings from Germany 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@skora-theoldguy]

Good luck in you "studio", hope you vil paint great paintings.

[@shirleypeters]

Question: what do you do with unsold works? Stack them in a corner? Burn them? I am buried in older works and it sometimes prevents me from making new art.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi Shirley. No, I never burn them. I am lucky to sell almost everything I manage to paint. But there are always some pictures that don't sell. If there are special circumstances that make them particularly attractive to me (or my wife), then I keep them ... find a place on a wall at home or I give them away to my family, for example to my children, if they want have them. Sometimes I also give them to charity, maybe a lottery. Also I make special offers: "Painting of the month" ... 50% off ... or something like this. If there is nothing special, I continue to work on them until they are sold ... after some years and they still are not sold, I paint them over with white, and paint a new painting on top of the old one. I have a little space for the unsellable, but they are not holding me back. Good luck to you selling.

[@jennrowsell7868]

Fabulous

[@skora-theoldguy]

👍

[@ProfessorHumblesDelusions]

Very good studio tips. ❤

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you!

[@robynwhite5662]

Really good information on the lighting. Been a bit focussed on that so I appreciate the video..

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you for watching. Good luck with light in the studio.

[@MoniqueBourgeois]

Great info...thank you:)

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you.

[@CaptainSallyPoo]

Oh my goodness! An amazing painter and pretty fantastic pianist. That was lovely

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. You are very kind ... fantastic ... wow.

[@missyparton1791]

I can't describe how much I love this video! Thank you for this as I'm sitting in my studio shed after taking a break from being out here since Sept when I broke my leg. My studio has been trashed since then. I have been painting in a corner in my kitchen. Uggg, that's not ideal, to say the least! I'm very excited to get back to my studio, and I appreciate your video.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. It is great to hear that you are on your way back to your studio. I'm sorry to hear you broke your leg. You write that you have painted in your kitchen ... the most important thing is that we paint, and if it can be done in a kitchen ... then it is better than not painting at all. But enough space is nice. Good luck with your "come back project".

[@elkesavala6221]

Thank you for all the helpful advice

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. You are so welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

I sooo agree about single layers/levels when organizing supplies. I've always had a weird thing about not stacking different things on top of each other. I also have to see my stuff. Not having everything in bins or boxes. I like when opening a cabinet or drawer it looks like a mini art supply store. LOL! I buy affordable durable caster wheels to add to the bottom of furniture pieces I may want to move around my studio or just to get them in/out of the building when moving or for repairs in the space. Very nice video, info and art studio. I luv seeing other artists spaces! I think we need many more tours of artists' studio spaces.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you, IKEA has a lot of transparent boxes. I use them a lot. Greetings from Denmark

[@KateColors]

Thank you for the tips especially, on lighting and storage. Acrylics do emit something because I cough constantly when I use them. They are artist quality, too. I am allergic to cigarette and wood smoke and some cleaners like Lysol. I instantly hack my head off coughing when I come in contact with the slightest whiff of any of these things. With the acrylics, I was told it was probably the the dryers in the product I am reacting to. Lysol and other cleaners use pine which I know I'm allergic to. Coughing signals your airway is being compromised. If you can't breathe, you die. I have several air cleaners in my place all the time and open windows and turn on fans when I paint.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. I am sorry to hear that you are having such severe problems. Allergies are a terrible thing, but I don't know much about how to make it all work. If you have the opportunity, I don't know where you live, I would try an outdoor studio. So it might only be possible in the summer. I hope you find a solution. Good luck.

[@StefanJUlrich]

Great stuff (and great paintings too), and very much to the point - love the "dust rule" :)

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. Thank you. Yes. The dust rule is good in practice. Especially in the studio, where there are many places you don't get to every day.

[@annsalty5615]

All good. I paint with oils and only linseed oil. If I open up a solvent, headache. But I also get a headache from acrylics. Linseed oil is OK but it smells. Ventilation. Some oil paints have other mystery ingredients that can also cause headaches. Anyway, great advice, especially on lighting which I need to improve. And I totally agree having too bright light can cause dark paintings. Been there 🙂

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you ... and good luck not getting headaches. I am also a great believer in ventilation.

[@jennyelf22]

I love your art studio 🥰 I use to have my art studio up in my attic, but in the summer it would get very hot up there and it tend to dry out my paints. So I decided to clear out my basement and turn it into my art studio and I found the temperature down there to be perfect for painting. 🙂 Your painting are very nice and they fit perfectly into the style of paintings that I like to do. I look forward to watching more of your videos 😊

[@skora-theoldguy]

Thank you. I wish you the best of luck with your new studio in your basement...remember to get some daylight in if you can.

[@ileanacastillo311]

Thank you for the tips, I have a 3:00 x 3:00 m as studio , but as I have so many art stuff "all dusted" by the way, so even though I feel like painting and full of inspiration when a get into my space I usually quit... Swear I´m going to start cleaning and getting some orden today...please keep on on doing this videos.

[@skora-theoldguy]

Hi. That was a sad story. A clean studio is a very good thing, but not everything. Try not to quid, when you want to, stay in front of the easel for 30 min. or more and paint something ... anything. Give the studio a chance ... I wish you the best of luck.