So one of my worst pet peeves is looking for stuff. That happens more than you would think since I really don't like it. It is a real time killer when it comes to getting creative. So I have found setting your studio up in a way that works for you is very important. I make sure everything is organized in a way that makes sense to me. This way I always know where anything is. All my paints are in specific places and roughly organized by type (fluid, heavy body, high flow etc). I especially don't like hunting for the right brush when I'm in the middle of a painting. With acrylics that is time sensitive - if you work in oils you certainly can take your time finding the right instrument but to my way of thinking it's not making good use of your energy. Over time I've found some nifty setups for my brushes that allow me to see them all at a glance and I can quickly grab the one I want. As I paint they end up somewhere on my workspace but at the end of each session I make sure they go back to where they were. Other tools also have special nooks and crannies to be stowed in but they come out to 'play' less often. I also like to have the colours and tools I use most often the closest and easiest to hand. Now I'm sure that sounds mighty anal to many of you and I understand. It just has saved me much time and frustration after I realized how much I was rummaging for things I needed in the moment. So take it or leave it :) - for me it is the way to go and be most productive. The time you spend organizing and figuring out a good set up is long made up for once it's all set and you can fully focus on your creative project. So I hope this is food for thought and have fun creating!
0 Comments
|
RamonaSelf taught artist and lover of all things beautiful Archives
March 2021
If you would like to stay up to date with new work, subscribe to my NEWSLETTER and receive information right into your inbox
|