Studio
The aim of the studio is to provide useful materials for artists as they produce artwork. It is an area intended for working or learning artists. There are four main areas
The Studio Guide
The studio guide provides practical information about the setup and configuration of a smaller studio space to help you get the most out of your working environement looking at studio contents, storage, layout and lighting. There is also detailed information about artists materials
Reference Pictures
There are almost 4000 reference pictures available covering a number of subjects, with more being added constantly. These images are available for you, as an artist, to use without worrying about about copyright issues (See terms and conditions for full details). You can also, order prints of these images, which will include a large print, along with a black and white & sepia tone image to help you work with the images.
You can view one set (Lake District) for free (no login needed).
Virtual Modeller
(Some poses now available). This will allow you to select from male and female models or from still lifes. For each pose or setup, you can then virtually spin the model or setup around, and also adjust the lighting from a number of preset options. You can view the image in colour or black and white, and you can get access to a large version to work from or you can order a large (A3+) print (both colour and Black and White.
You can view one pose for free (no login needed).
Demonstrations
This section provides walkthroughs and shows artwork in development, step by step.It also includes material from summer school courses and other training to show art being learnt as well.
My Studio
Keep people up to date with what you are doing, upcoming exhibitions etc. View an example blog.
You can also add work in progress which allows people to see what you are currently working on. When you have completed the picture, you can easily mark it as 'for sale' to allow people to buy it. Potential customers may also contact you about it while you continue to work on it.
