The Artist’s Magazine – October 2019

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verybody’s tolerance for clutter

in the studio is different. You

may be someone who embraces

a bit of mess (“It’s not mess; it’s cre-

ativity!”), or you may be the type who

finds comfort in a tidy, orderly space.

Regardless of the mind-set, there are

some challenges—such as storage—

that are common complaints, and

some simple strategies and ways of

working that can be useful.

We asked top art professionals:

“What has worked best for you?” Read

on to hear about space-saving tactics,

as well as helpful habits and other

best practices for making your studio

a motivating space.

THERE’S AN APP

FOR THAT

“Forty-five years ago, when I first

began my professional art career,”

says Ken Goldman, “if I needed a

particular photo reference from

which to make sketches, I’d trek to

the public library’s ‘photo-file morgue’

[an extensive collection of all sorts of

photos and magazine clippings]. Now,

although I still carry and use a sketch-

book, the iPad and iPhone have made

conceptualizing and problem-solving

even easier—and certainly tidier.

Specifically, I use an incredible app

called ArtStudio, which has made a

big difference.

“ArtStudio is a portable photo-

editing program—not as refined or

as powerful as Photoshop—but light,

mobile and complete enough for

my conceptual needs. Not only can

Organize Your Way

Howyouorganizeyourstudiooftencomesdown to what works best

foryou,butit’sstillhelpfultohearwhatinteresting solutions

othershavefoundtogetthemostfromtheir painting spaces.

byAnneHevener

Ken Goldman and his artist

wife, Stephanie (pictured

here), rely on two large,

custom-built taborets,

aff ectionately referred to as

the “mother ships,” to keep

order in their shared studio.

Prime STUDIO STAPLES