How to Set up a Art Studio... A Work in Progress

So, mid-June, I have to have my furnace and AC replaced and my Dryer the very next day went caput  which meant that I had to dis-assemble my Whole home art studio. This is a short video on How To Set up an Art Studio. This is still a work in progress, but I thought I would show you all some of the progress I have made.

My Pouring Station I Put together using 2 4 square book shelves from Ikea, that I mounted to a wood tv stand with Wheels that I found at Good Will for $15. I also added a repurposed cabinet with a small drawer to the front side. For the table top, I again went to one of my favorite places, Ikea; and went through the as is section. In the As is section I found 2 cabinet door fronts. I covered the door fronts in a black Garbage bag for easy cleanup.

For my Drying Rack, Here is a fantastic video from ATD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA6qUC8T7ZU Erika and Jeff are so fantastic, if any of you get the chance to meet them, you won’t be disappointed 
I again covered the shelves with Black Garbage bags. I used another one of my favorite things ( Clear Shower Curtain) from Ross $3.99 each and some magnet strips to create a seal/dust Barrier.

My Drafting Table is from Michaels I have placed it under the window so I can have as much natural light as possible.

The Green wire storage racks I got off of Offer up ( great place to get needed items at a fraction of the cost.)

But my pride and joy of my studio is the huge 5x5 table that I found on FB market place for $50. My sweet Hubby went and picked it up for me for Mother’s Day. This table was custom made for an Architect, do it has deep drawers built in on one side, then the back side is all shelves. The remaining 2 sides have wire racks for hanging artwork. To keep this Table clean I again used a $3.50 Shower Curtain.

Fun Tip: pouring on a shower curtain is a great way to make skins for other artwork or jewelry.

Lastly a big shout out to Clara Lawrence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkUAq16Hrdw and her video Tips for a resin studio. Clara has a huge heart, and is so fun to watch!

There is still more work to do, but at least I can function again in my studio. I will make another Video once I am complete

Please leave me a note with ideas, or suggestions, I would love to know where you all are from and how you have set up your space!!

Peace and Love,
Karen
Desco Artistry

About Desco Artistry
I am a Mixed Media Artist. I am a Mom, full time Employee, and the owner/creator behind Desco Artistry. I love to work with Acrylics, Alcohol Inks, and Resin to create unique and inspiring artwork. There is so much beauty in nature, I like to incorporate different colors and textures that call to me.

I have always loved Art and have taken classes since I was young. I used to work in Pastels, but due to an injury to my right hand and the subsequent loss of dexterity/sensitivity I had to find other mediums to work with. Abstract Art and the different "fluid" mediums have given me the opportunity to create again.

I believe in channeling my creative urges in order to produce unique artwork. My inspiration for my work is nature and the ability to evoke emotions. Desco Artistry is born out of a combination of my education, training and experience, which allows my perspective as an artist to continually take chances and make "Happy Little Mistakes". Art is how I offer new ways of viewing the world.

Arting is my therapy. So many people have been so kind and forthcoming with knowledge; I want to pass that on to the next person in hopes of helping them find the joy of arting.

Art is Therapy and It is my happy Place :)

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