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Debra Norton · 10-13-2009, 05:04 AM

Joan, I'm going through the same process you are right now, so I'm enjoying reading what you're doing. We're nearing the end of building our house which includes a studio for me on the second floor. I have four 5x5 windows on my north wall with a 2x9 window centered above the four. We have four windows on two other walls (put there for resale value - and the view) that I plan to cover with blinds when I'm working.

I plan to put some "helper" lights above the painting windows for our overcast northwest Washington days. Color corrected of course.

I have two west facing skylights that I have to deal with also. I debated a long time whether to put them in or not and finally decided that it would be a lot easier to cover them or diffuse their light than have my husband refuse to cut a hole in the roof later.

I bought fabric to make curtains for the north windows today. I ended up getting cotton duck canvas. I hope that will be heavy enough to block the light. If it isn't, I'll line them.

I'm hoping to be moved into the studio by Thanksgiving. Still have to put in doors, trim, sink and a cabinet. I've been painting in a little 8x10 room with an east facing window for the past two years, so I'm really looking forward to that north light! And space!

10-13-2009, 05:04 AM	#9
Debra Norton Associate Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Montesano, Washington Posts: 236	Joan, I'm going through the same process you are right now, so I'm enjoying reading what you're doing. We're nearing the end of building our house which includes a studio for me on the second floor. I have four 5x5 windows on my north wall with a 2x9 window centered above the four. We have four windows on two other walls (put there for resale value - and the view) that I plan to cover with blinds when I'm working. I plan to put some "helper" lights above the painting windows for our overcast northwest Washington days. Color corrected of course. I have two west facing skylights that I have to deal with also. I debated a long time whether to put them in or not and finally decided that it would be a lot easier to cover them or diffuse their light than have my husband refuse to cut a hole in the roof later. I bought fabric to make curtains for the north windows today. I ended up getting cotton duck canvas. I hope that will be heavy enough to block the light. If it isn't, I'll line them. I'm hoping to be moved into the studio by Thanksgiving. Still have to put in doors, trim, sink and a cabinet. I've been painting in a little 8x10 room with an east facing window for the past two years, so I'm really looking forward to that north light! And space!