Small Art Studio Tour! Organisation & Layout Tips, Working Comfortably, Equipment Recommendations
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
- I'm often asked about my studio setup on social media, so I've created a tour video to share some insights!
If you're new here, my name is Shaymus and I'm an artist & art tutor. Setting up an art studio can be confusing, so I'm here to help. My studio is is quite small but works given all of the materials I need - this video will walk you through all of my storage & equipment recommendations.
Everything here, except for my Canon Pro-1000 printer which was generously gifted by my grandma, has been funded through my online art business, which I started after graduating in 2019. Proof that it's possible!
● Timestamps & Helpful Shopping Links
0:00 | Intro
1:20 | Entrance & Window Area
- Blackout blind: ebay.us/uQhjQX
- Cardboard: amzn.to/45ZZ8Bd
- Foamboard: amzn.to/451rfP6
- (many options) AC unit: amzn.to/3sY5B0Z
- Ikea peg wall: amzn.to/46k7kfr
- Tape dispenser: amzn.to/3ZsxaLS
- (bulk) Masking tape: amzn.to/3LTHt6v
02:55 | Lighting
- SL150II: amzn.to/48p6AHW
- (colour changing) SL150Bi: amzn.to/44UXobj
04:29 | French Cleat Wall
- French cleat slats: creatoriq.cc/3sY6lmN
- Tray: amzn.to/3rv0DIy
- Paint: amzn.to/3EKTl6v
08:50 | Chair
- (many options - choose one with removable arms) Desk chair: amzn.to/3PpExiS
- Keyboard mount: amzn.to/3EIVxM2
10:53 | Ipad
- 2021 Apple iPad Pro: amzn.to/465qo1u
- Wall handrail: amzn.to/3RtM82w
- Magic arm & clamp: amzn.to/3RuGcq6
- iPad tripod mount: amzn.to/45Z7klk
12:30 | Camera
- Lumix S5 camera 20-60mm: amzn.to/3N4DQcf
- Rode mic attachment: amzn.to/3LuKwlc
- Light stand: amzn.to/3sT6nMD
- Magic arm: amzn.to/48kIaiD
- Quick release plate: amzn.to/46jCrrr
13:58 | Large Flat Tray Drawers
- Komplement divider: bit.ly/3sYbr2p
- Komplement tray: bit.ly/45WWiNj
- Foam padding: ebay.us/uJtqwC
- Sand paper: amzn.to/3t81K1f
16:38 | Computer Equipment
- Custom PC: www.pcspecialist.co.uk
- HP Omen 27u monitor: amzn.to/46ma8IP
- Razer Huntsman keyboard: amzn.to/460VdnI
- Endgame XM1r mouse: amzn.to/3Zqg55q
- Rode NT-USB Mini Mic: amzn.to/3rqUEVa
- Amazon Alexa speaker: amzn.to/3RuzgZJ
- Tascam Lavalier Mic: amzn.to/3t81ZcF
18:52 | Printer
- Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000: amzn.to/3t3CHNb
- Canson paper: amzn.to/452uNkr
20:06 | Shelves
- (similar) Bookcase shelf: amzn.to/3ZoWQcq
- Metal trays: amzn.to/3PMkTig
- Palette seal box: amzn.to/3LxKHfE
- Glass palette: bit.ly/3Ppt6ro
- Flat pencil drawers: amzn.to/3ZsFN9e
- Wooden storage drawers: amzn.to/3t08sqn
- Acrylic shelf dividers: amzn.to/3PLFpzu
- Gloves: amzn.to/46aGiXU
- Everyday printer: amzn.to/3Ls8nlB
- Brown envelopes: amzn.to/3t3jtqQ
25:18 | Air Purifier
- Phillips Air Purifier: amzn.to/3rmI75e
- GVS P3 mask: amzn.to/3rmIfBK
27:14 | Floating Wall Shelves
- (similar) Shelf 1: amzn.to/3EN0svf
- Shelf 2: amzn.to/3RLVmHF
- Shelf 3: amzn.to/451h3Gg
- Brush cleaner pot: amzn.to/3sXiJmV
- Wax melter: amzn.to/48qyvqI
- Custom stamp: amzn.to/48BheLR
- Brush holder: amzn.to/48BhxX1
- Metal pots: amzn.to/3Pu1jpT
- Grid panel: amzn.to/3reVhRV
30:24 | Old Chest of Drawers
- Cutting matt: amzn.to/3PpL6Sy
- Wooden board: bit.ly/3EMMx8w
- Acrylic rest device: amzn.to/3EkhxfS
- Ruler 1: amzn.to/3RuNKsW
- Ruler 2: amzn.to/3t9cFI3
- Ruler 3: ebay.us/Qlw6Ds
- (similar) Belt sander: amzn.to/46gTCtK
- Plastic sleeves: amzn.to/452ARcH
- Greyboard: amzn.to/3EKsoA7
- Glassine paper: bit.ly/3LvHj4J
- Tissue paper: bit.ly/48hpbpf
- Custom stamp: creatoriq.cc/3EJ3vEW
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This is a really good video. Videos these days just have filler information, speak really quickly, and edit too much, but this has been most instructive. Thank you for this.
Thank you for watching & for the lovely comment - glad you liked it!
Great ideas. Thanks. I’m going to steal the French cleat idea, but make a modification. I’m going to offset it from the wall and have the lowest point high enough so that I can fit my legs underneath while sitting. The space behind can be used to store large sheets of paper and/or gator boards etc.
Great idea! Artists Andrew Tischler & Carla Grace also have French cleat wall’s which might be worth checking out too 😊
@@shaymusart thanks for the response. I’ll check out their channels.
I know you are young, but if I can give you any advice for my many years. Your chair set up is awesome, but you should get some to cushion your elbow. I have found out the hard way that you have a never in you elbow that is you lean on your below for years it can become pinched. Maybe you can get a cushion like people get for their mouse and use it for your elbow. It may not hurt now but do the road you must like will pinch that nerve. It took me three hours to have the nerve back to normal.
Hi there, thanks for the comment. I haven’t experienced any discomfort at the moment but I was thinking about trying to get some memory foam there. I will definately keep that in mind 😊
Definitely as that's what I've done. It's your Ulna nerve which leaves under my arm from the elbow to my little finger and ring finger is very numb and has been for months now. You can also grow a bone spur at the side of your elbow where it becomes worn and calcified x
That’s an excellent point. I had the same problem as I have got older. The point of my elbow gets very bruised. I sorted it by resting my elbow on a ring doughnut shaped cat toy, now I no longer get a sore elbow. I do have to keep grabbing it back off the cats though 😂
So impressed with your work ethic, discipline, organization and of-course, talent as an artist. Respect!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it 🥰
Y'know, the devil works hard, but the algorithm works harder because it knew I would click for those leeeegs! But, I'm also a figurative oil painter so here I am learning to improve my space. Bouncing the strobes off the wall to diffuse them is really clever and I do love the french cleat wall since I paint on board, too.
😁😁 thanks for watching, glad you found it useful!
He is shaving his legs😅
@@Christdiedforoursins1Corinthia so do I! 😎 gotta show off these legs of steel, my guy.
@@Zabvenie 👋😂...🥳
Wonderful, innovative storage and organizing hacks!! Your art is terrific.
OMG I needed this video! Thank you for sharing your wonderful organizing ideas! Looks like I am building a French cleat easel now. Just what I needed. Another project lol.
My pleasure, so pleased to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching ☺️
Wow! What a dream space! I'm super interested in your easel. I also really like how you keep your paints, brushes and pencils. Thank for sharing this! And your ARTWORK!! You are VERY talented!
Hi Shaymus, I have just completed the 2nd year of a fine art painting degree., and I can tell you that traditional portrait /figurative and realistic art is still not appreciated as much as abstract/modern art. I was using pastels for portraits in the 70’s (Yes, I’m soon to be 70, and an extra mature student! 😁). I love your work and hope to pick up from where I left off with your expert guidance.. Your room is so organised but this is something I doubt that I could achieve as I’m your typical messy artist! You deserve any success, well done!
Superb examples of how to stay organised and have time saving and comfortable ways of working. Well explained and you actually do what you are suggesting. Detailed but steady explanations and really helpful for professional and leisure painters and illustrators alike. Thank you. Val Cansick
Wow! The thought & planning you put into your studio amazed me. You have so many ingenious setups in your space, it must be a pleasure to create there. Thank you so much for sharing, and for taking the time to list all the source links (very kind of you). I just “found” your channel today and I subscribed immediately!
Thank you so much for watching & subscribing - I’m so pleased you found the video useful ❤️
This is the most useful, thorough and practical studio tour EVER! Wishing you much success in your career and thank for sharing this valuable information.
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment - I really appreciate it! Glad you like the tour 😊
Ok...I digress but...
"YOUR LEGS ARE CRAZY AWESOME DUDE!!"
GREAT SET UP....
Thank you 😅😁 I’m glad you like the set up!
very lovely ,handsome and talented guy. wish for you a good career
Thats very kind - thank you!!
The French cleat and repurpose Ikea drawer was smart! I can only dream of having a proper studio, just working from a corner of my bedroom and living room.
Thank you! I started off working in a tiny room too. This studio is still way too small - hopefully we will both have a large working studio in the future :)
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot for the wonderful art studio tour, Shaymus! A video of how you prepare artworks for worldwide shipping would very usefull💓
Noted, I plan on making this! Thanks for watching 😊
wow, amazing, ❤️
I love the tray drawers! You show great money saving improvisation with so many basic things and then you can spend money on the high tech equipment.
Thanks for the comment! Since starting my business It’s has always been about finding ways to obtain what I need to in order to work and produce the work as best I can 😊
I recently returned to art after many years. Working in the corporate world kept me away. I am thinking of doing a Art degree...drawing and painting. I love it! Wish I had started earlier!
Love your studio, hoping to create something similar foe my small space
Thank you!! Good luck with your space 🥰
Impressive organization.
I try to have my work area in the basement organized but this puts me to shame and now motivated to do better.
Loved your video and love how organized and neat your studio is. I learned a lot from you sharing this. Thank you.
Very smart and pracctical ideas! Thank you!
Amazing setup. Well done
This was super helpful. I definitely want to incorporate some of these ideas in my art space.
I really enjoy and it’s very useful to me thank you so much 🎉
Brilliant, thank you !!
Thanks for watching ☺️
What a perfect video! Amazing tips, thank you very much, Shaymus.
No worries, thank you for watching! ❤️
I absolutely love your studio and am in awe of your organization. I am going to start sanding my pencil tips…that is brilliant. Thank you for sharing✨
Thanks so much for watching - glad you like the studio! 🥰
Absolutely brilliant. You are very kind to share your design.
Of course! Thanks for watching 😊
I lot of detail and your diy is amazing. You have really thought about it and came up with clever tools and ideas. Your work is awesome. I subscribed
Wow!!!!!!!Thank you for this video and posting below the links.❤️
You’re most welcome - thanks for watching!
THANK YOU!!!
Amazing studio in such a small room, jam packed full of creative ideas and talent. Excellent video young man.
Another amazing video Shaymus. Thank you for the time, effort & detailed content. Lots of really helpful advice, not least for those amongst us who relate to postural pain - loved the wall easel! This studio tour was great.
Thank you so much, I’m so pleased you liked the video 😊 i’m glad to hear it was of use to you!
Great video! Thanks!
I appreciate how thorough you are with your videos and your attention to detail. I know this must have taken so much time and effort to create, including linking all the supplies in the description. Thank you so much! I also think if you ever tire of being an artist, you could be an engineer! 🙂
Thank you Michele, I really appreciate the kind words 😊 I’m here to help! Haha I think engineering would be too much math for me but thats a huge compliment!
@@shaymusart You're welcome. I agree, all that math wouldn't be as enjoyable as art!
Just found your video. Exactly what I needed. Thank You
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
I am so in awe at your studio. It’s so epic.
Thank you Owen! Glad you like it
This is gonna help me with my studio! Thanks for making this !
Very informative video 😍 more artworks to come babe ❤️
thanks for watching!
Thank you. Lots of great ideas! I took a couple of design, watercolor painting and Illustrator classes at the local college. I started oil painting. I do floral still lifes and abstracts (to use up leftoverpaint from my palette). Semi-retired. Your portraits are stunning! Congratulations on the periodical cover! Best wishes for continued success and creativity. --K
Hi Kate, thanks for watching & the lovely comment! Good luck to you also with your creative endeavours ☺️
I love that you DIY everything! Super ingenious!
Thanks! I appreciate it ❤️
Wow, nice brother ❤
Keep it up your work perfect, 🎉🎉🎉🎉
God bless you ❤🎉
You are artist in the art🎉🎉
The best studio tour I've ever seen. I love your organizational skills.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video ❤️😊
Very interesting and very useful video to artist to show how to organize and keep their art studio neat. If a studio is like this then the interest of doing art automatically boost in you. Or we can say your studio is one good reason for your great artworks. Surely this video of yours will make a atleast a small change in my art material arrangement. Thanks for your effort. Its damn worthy. Keep giving us many such valuable videos which is very helpful for many artists and art learners. All the best.
You are an inspiration. Your video shows us all just how being organised can really pay off. This has been an eye opener for me as to just how it makes total sense in the long run to be your own best friend and make life easier . So professional Shaymus you deserve all the success in the world . I will be replaying this video when reorganising my own studio space very soon and boy does it need it . Thank you so much for sharing and being so generous with all your links and suggestions
Margaret B
Fine art printmaker .
Csodálatos tehetségvagy, lenyűgöző.!Ezek az állatok mintha élnének. Gratulálok, üdvözlet Magyarországról.
Subscribed. This is very helpful to me as I begin shifting part of my small space into an art studio.
Thanks for the subscription! Glad the video was useful for you 😊
you are so clever, your studio is perfect
Thank you so much 😊❤️
You are very talented and generous in sharing your knowledge, thanks. You provided me a lot of good ideas that I can apply to my home studio. I especially like your French cleat set up for pastels and your mounted IPad.
Hi Marion, so pleased to hear that the video was useful for you 😊 Good luck with your studio set up!
Thank you so much for all your suggestions 😊
You’re most welcome 😊
I feel ..he is "Game Changer" !!
so inspiring me come back to
used "Color Pencil" again.
I really love your fake french cheat wall! And you give us many good idea. The room is function perfectly and neat!
Thanks! Glad you like it!
You are wonderful. The amount of information you provide is very helpful. You gave me so much that I can use in my studio. ❤
Hi there, so pleased to hear the video was useful for you :)
For being so young, you really have it together. I got a lot of good ideas from you. Great video.
Thanks very much, I appreciate it 😊
I’m in love with your wall! Great idea
Thank you so much ☺️
My New Dream Studio 😅💚💚💚 thank yiu so much for sharing 💚💚💚
Thats such an honour! Thank you 😊
thank you! I have a Goal now lol🤩@@shaymusart
This is such a practical video, too many studio tours focus just on the aesthetic of the space!
Thanks, I appreciate that! Hopefully it was helpful 😊
Brilliant! I'm saving this video for future reference. Thank you!
My pleasure, thanks for watching ☺️
Your are work is phenomenal, thank you for sharing this your studio with us, I learned a lot, you seem to have the perfect set up in so many areas of your studio! So clever with the IKEA drawers, French cleat easel, sander & sanding pads! I love it all!
Thanks so much for watching Jane! So pleased you enjoyed the tour 🥰
Very happy yt show me your office, I have a 12x14ft room that I want as a studio. I like your video and I will follow you. A my senior student art discovery, my teacher bought a large amount of pan pastel and she want teach us how to do art with them where we will use material bought on previous session. My total session are 5 times 8 course offered at low cost for senior, adults and reenagers. Your art is amazing
I see you have clearly found organization is the key to success. Staying focused when you’re working is probably just as essential. you have set yourself up in a very intentional way that will increase your chances of living life the way you always hoped to- bravo!
I am setting up a new studio myself. you have many great tips on technical aspects that are very helpful. I too use air purifiers and I’m looking for a new one, so I may look into your Phillips.
The more you control your own world I believe the more successful you will be!
I can see you are very talented and I think you will definitely go far.
thank you for all of your efforts in this video and in passing on some of these unusual and very useful ideas for setting up studio in a small space in particular!
Yes this was my exact purpose - aiming yo be as comfortable as possible so I can just get to creating and looking forward to it! Thank you very much for the kind words, good luck with your studio 😊
This is a lovely art studio. I L.O.V.E. those pet portrait that are shown in your video!
Thanks for watching 😊
Fantastic presentation Shaymus. Thank you. I can see you in the ‘not so distant future’ developing prototypes for aids that will enable artists (including disabled artists) the ergonomic solutions that will afford them a comfortable working environment. Wishing you the very best of luck in everything that you do.
I have never seen such a brilliantly thought out studio! Hats off to your inventions! The thing about the paintingstick is... WoooooooooOooooooooW! 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Have fun and good luck! LG Tschij 😉
Thanks so much! 😊❤️
Very useful. The links are great. I will go through them and add to my wish list. I love the cleat wall idea. I saw an idea where the light box was incorporated into a hole cut into the desk. This together with a cleat wall will definitively be added to my studio makeover
Thanks for watching, I’m glad the links are useful. Good luck with the studio!
I love your studio. So well organised. Love the video and love your beautiful artwork. Oh yes, please could you make a video (if you have time) about how you post the artwork etc. Thank you for sharing your artwork and your wonderful skills. Wishing you even more succes. ❤
Thank you so much for the lovely comment & request - I’m definately planning on making this video as I know it will be so helpful yo people 😊
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers from Brazil!
Of course! Thanks for watching 😊
Ohmigosh. I’m just about to start painting again after a long long commercial art career and I’m besotted with several of your suggestions. I’m going to do a wall like you have - genius! And the idea for the chair is worth a try since I have never found a comfortable set up that doesn’t leave me aching. I’m quite excited to get some of this implemented. I’m so glad you created this video!
I also spotted a lot of really lovely art work so I’ll start following you to track your progress.
Wishing you all the success and joy you can handle!
Oh P.S. I did go to art school here in America, Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. It was an experience I value but I don’t think art school is necessary to become a good artist. Putting the work in is what gets you there, and hopefully you can meet other artists who will clue you in to some tricks of the trade that help you along. Like I just got some tips from you!
I love the iPad setup! I’m just setting up my new art studio space and have recently shifted to utilizing an iPad for references. I was trying to figure out how to mount the iPad. Thank you!
DUDE!!! I'm almost speechless... 🤯🤯🤯 Thanks so much for this upload; it's incredible! I hate to mention your age, but my mind boggles how you're able to accumulate so much knowledge at such a tender age. I was looking for a way to draw without becoming fatigued... your drawing wall and your chair set up is NEXT LEVEL! Again thank you so much❤
Thanks so much for the lovely comment, I really appreciate it! So pleased to hear that you were also able to take some useful ideas from the video 🥰
This has been very helpful. Thank you very much for sharing 🙏 I was just about to buy a drawingtable for larger size artworks 😉 I would very much like to see a video on how you ship your artprints and commission work. Or did I miss an video on that last one?
You’re very welcome - thank you for watching! I’m definitely planning to create the shipping video - i know it’ll be helpful to a lot of people 😊
Love all of the great information in your video. I'm seeking up my studio and your videog8ve me all kinds of great ideas.
Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!
Great video Shaymus. You have such a nice and functionable space for creating! I need that air con unit so bad 🙏 and those tray drawers are such a good idea! I keep adding things to this comment but wow.. that air purifier data was alarming. Thanks for the heads up.
Thank you Grace! I’ve been obsessive about how optimised I can make this small space work for me 😆 The air con is definitely a shout - so pleased the cold weather is coming back!
I envy your organisation! 😂 I'd love to see a video about how you organise your schedule, I found it interesting how you sketch the outlines so far in advance!
Really interesting to see your set up! A video on packaging finished pastels for posting would be really helpful. Thank you.
@@clare1455 Thank you! Noted :)
Very informative video.
Great studio, small but very well organized.
Nice art. 👍
Thank you! Glad you like it ☺️
love you❤
Beautifully organized studio. Good job! Just checked out your website and your artwork is truly exceptional.
Thanks Lisa! I really appreciate it :)
I really love this video! I particularly liked your IKEA tray hack. I’ve been using tool chests on wheels. It fits my large easel on top just nicely. I have wooden draws but they are less than a metre tall. Now I’m thinking I can raise that with the tray hack to a workable height for mounting and framing. That way I can ditch the drafting table.
Amazing!!! 👏🏼 I am in the middle of reorganizing my art studio. I have watched many many you tube videos of art studio tours and art supply organization and yours is most definitely the THE best one I have come across. Your organization skills are amazing. To be honest I don’t think mine will ever be this organized. I have ADHD so nothing stays this organized for too long 😅 Thank you for taking the time to make this video and for the links. ❤
Hi there, thanks for the lovely comment I really appreciate it! Glad the video was of some help for you 😊
Same here! I envy people who can maintain a clean, orderly space. Shaymus is the best! Talented and so generous.
Great video, so helpful, thank you. I really liked the Komplement drawers section. Any chance you could say more about how you assembled it, best wishes.
Faced with the same type of window air-conditioning situation a foam core board seal between opened window and it's frame will work wonders .
A tidy sealing of triangulated boards ....at the open sides ....and a rectangular piece ( with a cutout for the air-conditioning pipe exhaust ) have worked well here in Winnipeg Canada for a number of years .
( Lately the window's were changed to a better configuration ) .
The conditioner sits on a baking tray to catch occasional condensation .... and a second drainage tube ....18 " above the tray .... drains into a rectangular plastic pail ....purchased from the Dollar Store .
All this has worked out just fine ( though required retaping once a year ) .
All the best .
wow so cleverly organised and laid out! love your well thought-out studio, very inspiring and helpful ideas, thank you :) i'm in my final year of a fine art degree (at the age of 37) it definitely doesn't teach you any practical skills, I've had to learn painting, film-making, editing and photography through CZcams. It's been challenging and frustrating at times, but the degree has taught me how to view art conceptually, apply art theory and given me a greater understanding of art practice which I am thankful for, and of course being surrounded by like-minded people who love to talk about art is great!
Hi there, thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it! I agree about art degree’s, my experience was very similar 😊 good luck on finishing the rest of your studies!
@@shaymusart thanks so much! looking forward to more of your videos :)
I love the vertical cleat wall vs. an easel. I can see how it could be a huge space safer. I had an injury as a child that caused damage to the nerves that feed some muscles in my arm. Unfortunately, it's my dominant arm. As a result, I have to draw on a flat or slightly tilted surface so my forearm rests on the table. Otherwise my traps get extremely knotted and sore . I mention this because that mahl stick idea might work because my arm could rest on that, eliminating the need to use my muscles to hold my arm up. I have to give you a lot of credit for being so creative and figuring these challenges out on your own.
Thank you for a brilliant video on how to use a small studio place efficient and inspiring!
I really liked the ”wall easel” you made! And I have to say I so envy your young eyes-I would love to be able to sit upright and draw/ paint but my old eyes-in spite of very expensive eyeglasses- need to be hunched over a strong magnifying glass these days!
So for your excellent idea to be able to work for an oldie like me I would need to be able to come closer to the surface and then my knees would literally hit the wall. If anyone could come up with a solution to make such a great wall easel but w a sort of niche for the knees to go even an artist w as bad eyesight as me could work in comfort, that would be great!
Perhaps some sort of boxlike construction attached firmly to the wall, and w the slats you use to attach your drawing board to also firmly fastened on the ” wall box”, would give space for someone sitting very close and then also be able to sit upright in a good position for the back ?
Sorry If I ramble-my brain starts to figure out how such a solution would work. I suppose one could also attach a magnifier in the same way you made you brilliant Ipad attachment.
I am sad ypu were discouraged from working realistically at art school-that is one of the reasons I never applied to one-I do not need to get horrible debts to learn to do installations and ” idea based art”.But perhaps the wind is changing-at leats at the foundation course level? My daughter just finished a foundation course and they were taught the basics w oil and watercolour and drawing models and still lofe and also did ceramics, sculpture and etching and engraving. But, even being a - in my eyes-a talented art student she decided not to waste four years in an art college ( university level) as they still go for conceptual art and such. I have a relative who ten years ago went to do art at Goldsmiths college in London and I was told their teachers hardly ever visited the students’studios!! They were just left to do their own stuff…but still had to pay horrible fees!!
It was great to see you and your studio. You have a great setup. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I can make a suggestion about the air conditioner: you might want to see if there is a way to better adapt the vent hose to your window. With the window open you must be loosing a lot of conditioned air. This will make your electric bill more expensive. You may be able to make an adaptor baffle with wood or foam board to reduce air loss. There will be inherent inefficiency due to the makeup air needed for a single vent design, but a better fit should save money. Don’t make the air seal too tight, as some makeup air is still needed, unless you have a dual vent model.
Thank you! I did experiment with a couple of ways but because the aircon creates negative air pressure, it would always pull the foam board or whatever out. Portable AC’s arent the most efficient but it does still help when the day is at it’s hottest. Luckily I only have to use it in the summer, the rest of the year is fine. I might have to look at a duel model as that would work! Thank you for your comment 😊
You got stuff I need and want but don't have the room. I'll be moving next year giving me more room. The flat drawers are first on my list. Also, what fixative do you use, and how do you spray your pastel work? Great video!
Thanks for watching, hope the move goes well for you! I don’t use any fixatives - they always ruin the artworks. I have a soft pastel beginners guide video with this info & more 😊
Thirst trap thumbnail for the win 🏆 🎉
Your studio is amazing!! I’m a new pastel artist and I would like to do commission pet portraits. How do you package and ship your commissions and prints?
Thank you!! I've been requested a few times for this so I'll start putting things together to make a video for it :)
I also want to make a wall easel.. My mind is boggling!
I really enjoyed the studio tour. I thought the shelves from Ikea was a brilliant idea.
Thank you! So pleased you enjoyed it 😊
Hola ,hice un soporte en la pared con el vídeo explicativo y me quedo genial y muy funcional, mi pregunta es donde puedo conseguir el soporte que tienes para sujetar el iPad muchas gracias, te admiro mucho un saludo
Your artwork is amazing! Where do you get your reference Fotos from?
Can you do a video on how to work from a bad reference photo please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Hello Shaymus, LOVE the French Cleat wall ! Looking for someone to cut them for me...can you let me know the approx dimensions of the slats ? Length, height, depth ? They look SO good. I also have the Canon Pro printer. Fab isn't it ? All the best and keep up the great work !
Hi there, I just measured, they're a meter long, 5cm heigh and 2cm depth. Hope this helps :)
Where to buy the hand held metal stamper
Hi, it’s the very last shopping link in the description
Entrance
Looks great but I don't think I know a single artist, professional or otherwise that could afford this setup. The lights alone are three hundred and thirty quid!
Equipment can be expensive for sure but it’s a long term investment. I started with nothing after university and everything (apart from my printer) I saved up for overtime through revenue generated doing mostly pet portrait commissions. Once my equipment / space improved, so did my content so I guess like any business you have to spend money to make money.
@@shaymusart who'd have thought pet portraits would be so lucrative.
What size are your ikea trays?
You know what you're doing with that thumbnail sir 😅
What is the brand of the paper you print on?
Dude - how can anybody with your incredible talent also be so damned HOT?! Gee, man - you are awesome!!!