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Old 01-19-2005, 09:43 PM   #1
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Dream studio details...




Say you had the chance to design your dream studio. It's a given you have north light, now what else you would have?

IE. How many windows and where on the wall? How much reasonable square footage? etc. etc. etc....

I posted this on another site, so if I get responses there I will share them here too.
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Old 01-19-2005, 11:50 PM   #2
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I'd follow Bill Whitaker's suggestions, like he outlined in our class: dark Leffel-green-grey walls and with several tall windows that had blinds that opened from the top.

As far as square footage, I don't think any amount is too much!
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Old 01-20-2005, 04:36 PM   #3
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[QUOTE=Claudemir Bonfim]Hi Beth,

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Old 01-21-2005, 01:16 AM   #5
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Once I found the ideal model, all other matters became, indeed, mere detail. Penetrating conversationalist with encyclopedic command of reported facts and supernatural overtones, gourmand, and -- dare I say -- contortionist non pareil.

As you can see, with this beginning, the barest, most pedestrian of easels, palettes, and lighting arrays become secondary. Who could not produce offerings from such an altar?

There is always something more to wish for, of course. Headroom. And some space for stepping back from the easel.

But I am less greedy and needful than in my youthful days. And I am willing to put up with the molting. Call it a fetish, but there it is.
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Old 01-21-2005, 01:18 AM   #6
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Some practical suggestions:

Running water
Restroom w/shower
Stove
Refrigerator
Animals
Bed for napping
Bookshelves
Well stocked cupboard

I think I'm describing a guesthouse!

Beth, how is your puppy doing?

Jean

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I once came across an artist's studio that had an over-sized table made out of waist height large format filing cabinets which can come in very handy for those who have lots of paper goods that need to be properly stored away and protected. The large table top had countless uses for all sorts of needs..
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Old 01-21-2005, 10:25 AM   #8
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Steven, no nudes!



You are such an eloquent hoot!

Jean here is the little baby last month, she turns 5 months this next week and is twice the size of the picture it seems. Remember the Boston is 18 lbs.

Everyone one else thanks for the input so far!
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Beth,

I especially like the window and the floor.

That Studio has room for many students or if the model brings relatives and friends that won
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I think a large model platform is a nice place to take a nap.
You know you are the only one to mention a model stand! A+

Do you guys think banked lights above the window are good or the system like Marvin's on the arm? I know both would be great, but I also know the light box Marvin uses is expensive.
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