1. Learn how to clean up after your materials properly! Be responsible with your materials.

2. Don’t pour your acrylic paint down the sink!

3. Let it get dirty

4. Have a ritual around starting your work

5. Have another ritual around cleaning up your space

6. Keep your space well stocked for your craft, if you are able to

7. Be generous with your materials

8. Have an intention with what your art work is doing

9. Learn how to be in solitude. How to be alone but not lonely.

10. Decorate it in a way that encourages you to make art vs being comfortable.

11. Is the surrounding area easy to be in/get to? Is your space accessible?

12. Keep it tidy- Sweeping at the end of every session, washing your brushes, having a clear surface, etc

13. Orient your materials so that the things you use most often are the easiest to reach.

14. Have a plant! Having something to take care of and is living in your space will get you there more often.

15. Spill some paint on purpose to get over the ‘white wall fear’

16. Make a good storage system

A good studio space should inspire you! Hope these tips are helpful~

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!

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