New in-person workshops are registering NOW. Registration is limited to only six people per class, so sign up early. http://artstudiosecrets.com/onsite-workshops
This is not a new theory. People have been thinking that the Mona Lisa looked a lot like Davinci’s self-portrait for a long time. But, to support a theory that he was painting himself deliberately in “drag”…. well, OK, I guess it’s a theory. But to propose actually exhuming the corpse to do DNA testing? Huh? Seriously? Where exactly is the “drag” gene?
If you’re interested in participating in figure drawing/painting sessions in Aurora, please sign up for email notifications. Dates, Times, Locations, TBD – just getting a group together at this point.http://lisagloria.com/about/figure-drawing-group/
Shhhhh, this isn’t out yet, but the preview is so good I just had to share. David Kassan’s new drawing video is ALLLLMOST here. I’m pretty psyched. Watch this preview - it’s like a whole new genre of art instruction video…. Badass. http://dvd.davidkassan.com
What’s a good studio look like to you? Please help me prioritize the amenities for the studio project… If you could answer a quick poll I’d be appreciative, thanks!
Happy New Year Everybody! :-) I trust you all whooped it up in style. Now back to work!
This year, it seems I have outgrown my 168 ft sq of studio space (formerly a bedroom) and have started to look for commercial space near my home. There is no established studio/co-op here, but an abundance of Victorian shopfronts and factories along the lovely Fox River. So I’ve started (just barely) looking at spaces and considering leases.
My dream is a large space with 10 or so studios averaging 150-200 sq ft, arranged around a shared gallery/classroom/performance space in the middle. Ongoing collaboration with artists/musicians/performers in the area. Monthly cultural parties/events to keep us on everyone’s mind… Weekly figure painting sessions and monthly workshops.
This has been a dream for going on 15 years now, but always I had to consider my inherent laziness and the fact that an in-home studio was way cheaper and way more likely to get used. The tipping point was that locally, I just could not get anyone to let space for workshops or figure drawing.
I would love to hear about your experiences with this sort of arrangement. So, have you ever rented a studio with other artists? What were the benefits and pitfalls? Anything you would do differently? Have you ever leased a large space to divide into studios? Advice for that sort of project?
Do you think about what could happen with your trash can full of linseed oil soaked towels & paint rags?
You should!
Linseed oil (and solvents - turpentine and mineral spirits) present a very real danger of spontaneous combustion. As the oil oxidizes, the temperature rises. If the rags are wadded up and tossed in an open can, the temperature can quickly reach the flash point.
I know - sand art. But, this ain’t your momma’s sand art.
Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who just won Ukraine’s version of “America’s Got Talent.” She uses a giant light box, dramatic music, imagination and “sand painting” skills to interpret Germany’s invasion and occupation of Ukraine during WWII.
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