How to set up a studio

1. Space and light

You want to paint, or draw, sculpt or stick stuff together and just create. You have your ideas and some materials, so whats next? This series of articles will help you to set up your studio within your means. You will also be hearing from some wonderful Australian artists about their studios, now and back when they started out. No need to be daunted by the task – let’s get organised. Find a space in your home or rent a space with some like-minded people. What this space needs to have depends on the kind of art work you intend on making. If you are doing small oil paintings, a small well lit room will do. If you are working on