Setting Up Your Art Studio for Creative Success

Join professional artist and fine art mentor Katie Liddiard for a behind-the-scenes look at how she’s setting up her brand-new studio space and learn how to optimize your own workspace for creativity, focus, and artistic growth.

Whether you work in a spare room, a garage, or a shared space, your studio setup has a direct impact on your productivity, inspiration, and workflow. In this exclusive live stream, Katie will walk you through her thought process as she unpacks and arranges her materials, lighting, easels, and reference tools in a way that supports her daily practice as a painter and draftsman.

You’ll discover practical tips on studio organization, lighting setups, storage solutions, and workspace flow, all tailored for working artists. Learn how to create a space that not only looks great, but also fuels your creativity and keeps you focused on making your best work.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• How a professional artist organizes a studio for efficiency and inspiration
• Tips for setting up your drawing and painting stations
• Best practices for lighting, storage, and material access
• How to create a space that supports both focus and creativity
• Budget-friendly ideas for making the most of small or shared spaces

WHO THIS STREAM IS FOR
• Artists moving into a new space or looking to refresh their current studio
• Beginners building a functional creative workspace from scratch
• Intermediate and professional artists interested in optimizing their studio setup
• Anyone struggling with clutter or disorganization that’s getting in the way of making art

THIS EVENT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR AAC GOLD MEMBERS

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