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Watercolor Art Timesaving Tip 1
Finding time to paint can be a challenge. If you have to clear off
your counter, drag out your paints and set up your palette every
time you want to paint, most of your time will be used up before
your brush even hits the paper. If you can set aside a space or a
whole room where you won’t be easily distracted, you can sneak
in a few minutes here and there. Ideally, you will be able to close
a door, but a even a corner of a room is better than nothing. That
way you can leave your supplies in place and you will always be
ready to go.
Here are some tips for setting up a studio you will love to work in:
1. Make your space the happiest place in the house. Hang plants
and inspiring pictures, and place your favorite objects around to
fill the room and make it inviting.
2. Be sure your lighting is good. A task light with a full spectrum
bulb works well for low light days and evenings. The ideal natural
light is steady north light which comes from the left of your table
if you are right handed.
3. Keep a small table beside your work table or easel to hold
your supplies. You don’t want to crowd your working surface.
4. Work standing as much as possible. Sitting down keeps you
from using the full movement of your arms and body and cramps
your style and spontaneity. I like to have my table at standing
height with an adjustable chair, so I can sit to do areas of detail
or if I need to rest. If you must sit to paint, its easy to stand back
to look at what you are doing when you work at standing level.
5. Playing music or talk radio can be beneficial. Sometimes too
much quiet can cause you to think too much which can block
your free flow of creativity. Great music can also inspire you
to greater art.
The most important thing is to enjoy being in your working space.
Because if you don’t, you won’t want to spend time there!
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