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Shown above is a young artist, or apprentice, learning to draw in a Renaissance art studio. The Renaissance was a period in history, more than 500 years ago. Young apprentices learned from masters such as Leonardo da Vinci. During the Renaissance the art studio was called a bottega.

Putting artwork on the walls keeps your ideas where you can see them. It also makes your studio a fun place for family and friends to visit.

Your Art Studio

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Your art studio is a special place for drawing and painting. It can be a small area in the corner of your bedroom or it can be a large room with a drawing table, computer, and art materials. You can even make space for a studio in the kitchen or family room.

For hundreds of years artists have created their artwork in studios. Your studio is a place where you can spend time alone, sketching ideas for a story. It can also be a place to work on school art projects with family and friends.

Setting up an art studio is easy. Find a place where you enjoy working. If possible, it should have a wall to put up your favorite artwork. A bulletin board is nice for pinning up your pictures.

Try to set up your studio space near a window. Looking out through a window helps you to relax and think of new ideas. A window also brings light to your working area.

Lighting is very important when making art, especially at night. Bright light helps you to see colors and details. It also helps to keep your eyes from getting tired. A table lamp works best for lighting your work area. You can adjust a lamp to shine directly onto your artwork.

The next thing to think about is your art table.

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