New Studio

[Marvin Mattelson]

Pat, eight feet is more than adequate distance for seated portraits. Even lees can work for head and shoulders. The question is, how far back can you stand from your easel? The general rule of thumb is that you should be able to step back approximately three times the diagonal measurement of your canvas.

We live in a less than perfect world but I'm offering the above guidelines for your consideration.

Remember, any size studio is better than none at all. The desire tp create art will provide an artist with the insight to adapt their work to best accommodate the space they have to do it in.

[Patricia Joyce]

Hi Marvin,
I did think about that and I imagine myself stepping out into the hallway to get far enough back! The hallway is long!!

I have been working in VERY cramped corners in my small apartment for almost two years, so the idea of having a room in which I can shut out the world, have a dedicated space JUST for my art, is very exciting. As it is now, it takes me an hour to set up and an hour to tear down, each time I want to paint.