2022 Oil Painting Studio Tour (what you do and don't need!)

So often I see painters hesitant to start their creative practice because their studio isn't "perfect" or pretty enough or they think they don't have everything they need to start. I used to paint exclusively out of my dining room and am just now working out of a dedicated studio space.

This oil painting studio tour is messy, it's not perfect, and this is *normal*. Don't let your expectations of what you should have in your painting studio hold you back from starting.

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[shadowstarr]

Loved the tour! The only thing that I would add to your studio space is a VOC air cleaning unit. My studio space looks to be about the same size as yours and I have a different set of architectural issues to deal with - for example, my windows don't open. Even though we really don't smell "fume odors" from Odorless Mineral Spirits, they are still present nonetheless.

I came across a discussion about this several years ago on the Wet Canvas community boards and the 3 stage VOC removing air purifier by Air Doctor was being reviewed by the poster. This has regular, Hepa and Carbon filters, monitoring and alarm features. I went to their website, found this model and got on their mailing list. Around 2 months later, the company was having a big sale event and I ordered it (I began saving up for this unit during this time).

I also use the Edge Pro easel, mine is in Cherry, and I want to thank you for doing your review video. Even though at the time that I bought mine, the light was their 1st generation and even though I haven't had any issues with it, I took your advice and purchased the new one. I love the digital light settings and works great.

I cannot comment about the "natural state" of your studio - it looks like mine!

Lastly, thank you for your videos! They have helped, encouraged and inspired me in how I approach my art.

[jerrifreeman]

Thank you for sharing the “real deal”. For me this video accomplished what you said you wanted it to do - it gave me “permission” to move forward in my practice despite poor lighting and cramped quarters. I need to stop get distracted by needing to get a better set up. Your videos and insight are very helpful to me. Thank you.

[debbiecootware]

Great space! ❤ Thanks for sharing it. May I ask how you hang your panels on the wall? I've recently made a switch to oils and am using panels and canvas pads. Finding a place for them to dry is such a dilemma!

[PaulRansonArt]

I watched your video from my studio and looked over my shoulder at an almost identical arrangement of supplies, paintings, reference materials and general artsy clutter. I guess its a state of mind for us painters. The tube opener is actually a nut cracker but perfect for the off tube that refuses to give up. I always think of John Candy in Planes, Trains and Automobiles' trying to work the washing machine. 😋

[Dita]

Love it!!
Thanks for sharing!
I work in my dining room and don’t like that but have not much room. And now I can see how I also can do it. Can you tell how you stick your panels at the wall?? Thank you very much!

[AnimalArtbyTerraCotta]

LOL, your space is HUGE! My whole house is 200 square foot, but you're right, you don't need much space, you just need a little dedicated space and it'll work! Love your backdrop for filming ... it feels spacious the way your organized it and the big Western window makes your space larger too! Nice organization with the low shelving too!

[adib]

Chelsea, straight away I have ordered a wooden dish rack drainer for my oil boards....up until watching this video I had been leaning them up against a wall, then I saw the dish drainer in your video and thought, aha! That is perfect for my needs so thanks for showing us your work space.

[Srossartist]

You’re an inspiration. Thank you for your vulnerability and authenticity. You help me so much! On an unrelated note, can you please make a video on how to figure out how to sign your paintings? How important is it to have a legible signature? This part always stumps me.

[sayusayme]

Great space! Love it. Using dining room table, have big dreams. .

[beckywebb]

I’m amazed that you can have a puzzle out with a cat! My cats love puzzle pieces. Your studio isn’t that messy. I’ve seen worse. It works for you and that’s what matters.

[katherandefy]

Hi Chelsea good to see you and hear from you. Love the studio

[Eileen]

I wish you would talk about framing your work. Do you frame you work? Do you frame the commission work before you give it to your clients?

[vickiduron]

Hi Chelsea. Loved the tour. How do you hang your paintings that is on panel?

[djvgallery]

I gotta say….
This made me feel a lot better about my studio space (half of the guest room. )
Always thinking I a NY loft with its own elevator!! Lol😁

[guitarzan]

Hi Chelsea, what make is your tabletop easel, looks nice and portable, my Pochade box is a relic and a monster to totes around
Thanks, great videos as well 👍👍

[gorgenfol]

I agree, the most important part of any studio is cat

[paulakhasho]

Beautiful hair colot🌷
One question what surface palette you use is it glass?

[yvetteshaw]

I really love the tour of your studio! Where did you get your wall easel?

[jorgequintanar]

Amazing, tks from Monterrey, N. L. México.

[eldetractor]

Many great painters had a messy studio/ workspace. A little clutter in an art room is good for creativity I think