Although we create art at school with school-provided materials, I am often asked about resources. This list is an overview of art supply companies (if you click on the name, goes to that website):
Suggestions for setting up a home studio:
- Art can be made anywhere, but you need a flat & sturdy surface to draw or paint on.
- If you are working on drawing from something in front of you (observational drawing or working from reference), you need extra space on your flat surface. You also want good light. This can be from a nearby window (on sunny days), overhead light, or a desktop light.
- If you are working with messy media, like paint or glue, you will want to spread out newspaper or another cheap table covering first. Some artists use cardboard taped to their drafting board, for instance (I do).
- Now that I mentioned drafting boards, you don’t need one—but any art paper can be taped down to a sturdy cardboard or lightweight piece of wood if you plan on working with messy media over several days. Then, you can move it out of the way, especially if your art studio is the kitchen table!
- This website has a few more details and ideas for your home studio: https://mindfulartstudio.com/make-an-art-studio-at-home/