How to Set Up Your Studio and Supplies

In this insightful free art lesson, professional abstract artist Bob Burridge shows you how he sets up his studio to prepare to paint! He'll explain what materials he sets out, where he places them, and he'll finish with a demonstration on how to tear your watercolor paper and leave the deckled edge. This is a fun and informative art project for the artist looking for some organization tips!

[@artinstructor6352]

You’re such a wonderful wonderful teacher ❤️ lovable personality

[@laurelsheridan3817]

I cant stop looking at the paintings in the background . Fabulous Robert.
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[@hannahcrumley3103]

I love this.... you just saved me so much money just by watching a quick video! I realize this is an 8 year old video but I am just so happy about finding you in you tube I had to comment on it!

[@camolineowens9365]

I agree! Anything I can throw away or otherwise use to make my life easier is a MUST!

[@ziggy33399]

Thank you. My husband has referred to my room as my “arts & crafts” room. It never felt right to me...kind of diminishes it for me. Thank you for this video... great tips! ❤️ ~ my studio!

[@hannahcrumley3103]

I just reestablished a studio in my home after not having one for 18 years- I hate it when people refer to it as my craft room! I love this video even though it’s 8 years old!

[@elaineneumann7155]

Great lesson especially tearing paper. It makes it so much easier, as you say, to tear it away from itself.

[@joannabatherson6783]

Thanks for a lot of great tips and instructions! 👩🏻‍🎨

[@judithjoseph1143]

I am starting to like this painter. so simple! Making painting so fun!

[@melisam3686]

He's awesome love his vibe! 🙏🏻

[@ChristinePurdy]

Thanks for some great tips Robert!

[@alexandrasanches2473]

You are just só fun! And praticá-lo! I just loved to seé your vídeo and learn with ir! Big hug!

[@startwithin5057]

Can you explain more about having your painting and intention written out beforehand. That is super interesting!

[@alisonknight5371]

You are the Mr Rogers of painting, great demo!

[@Jordans428]

I love.."your already outta control" .. I say this often, thanks for the tips

[@danakolpin1289]

A great lesson for a beginner like me. Dana

[@elenaborowski2520]

Good information. Thank you

[@RongtuliDrawingAcademypabna]

Awesome

[@r.mercado9737]

Not bad at all. I liked it very much Robert!

[@55RANO]

I like it and it is working! thanks Bob

[@mins_artnlife]

thank you for the tips Robert. you are amazing :)

[@lisalovelylpa]

I call it my "gallery" lol
Winks
Lisa

[@blamemeblameme7980]

awesome video!!!! thank you♡♡

[@learnerlearns]

Sage advice!

[@mylogram]

Such good information! Thanks!

[@phyllisannejenkins2191]

I like it; I'm doing it; good format

[@phyllisannejenkins2191]

I like Bob's idea about warming up for the days work and wanted to share it with you...

[@Nicoleclog]

Thanks for the great info....=)

[@spitharoo]

If I want to ship a painting can I wrap it in polyethylene plastic? Love your videos by the way.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

Wise words and good help. Small comment... raise your camera up just slightly. Looking up to the camera is a challenge stare (see in the animal kingdom).

[@crosspecans]

great info..thanks waves~~~

[@jrmyphts]

Better title "How to prepare to paint."

[@oldmalayawatercolor849]

The world is ma studio

[@owenj1979]

can i still use Watercolor (liquid) paint after adding the Gesso ?

[@FrigidPhoenix]

owen j. I'm not sure but it might not work the way you want. You want watercolor to be absorbed into the material since it is often so thin, and gesso would act like a barrier between the paper and watercolor. Gesso does absorb paint but it wouldn't be in the same way as if you painted on watercolor paper. I would say get some cheap watercolor paper and experiment and see if you like how it works, one possible issue I can see possibly happening is the watercolors might lift easily. But i've never painted watercolor on a gessoed surface so that might not be the case. Experiment and let me know how it works!

[@douglascampos7818]

If you will protect the paper with gesso anyway so why then are you spending money on expensive watercolor paper? You could use cardboard or even old newspaper and this would not have any negative effect on the painting since ultimately the surface is the gesso and not the paper.

[@BittyWoof]

Painterly I asked myself this question too and this is what I came up with. The quality of materials used, including the substrate, makes a difference in what price you can ask for your work. This paper is 100% cotton archival paper. It is very uniform, durable and lies flat. Obviously, cardboard and newspaper would not perform like this high quality paper and they are not acid free.

[@douglascampos7818]

If the concern is the price of your painting it would be better to use canvas (also oil instead of acrylic) and in the case of conservation to use wood. Even in the case of paper you will find many types of archival paper cheaper than watercolor paper.
My point is that the main characteristic of watercolor papers is the absorption and resistance to water - that's what makes this kind of paper expensive. The gesso negates this feature and makes it unnecessary.

[@foreveryoung4980]

I tear my paper using the edge of the table, first--u fold it 3 times and edge the fold to table

[@androidslastHour]

300 pound paper wow!

[@thedude1744]

The title was half right.

[@conpetkos930]

.04 mm

[@CaroLionMW]

"You're out of control"

[@xbox360guy19]

"I have my DNA all over it"

[@CaroLionMW]

"I'm the boss now"