Dark & Moody Art Studio Makeover and Tour 🎨
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Welcome to my art studio makeover and tour of my small home painting studio, updated in 2023! I decided to go dark and moody with an accent wall, inspired by dark academia, to create a little bit of drama while keeping the look minimalist and clean. I absolutely loved transforming my cozy tiny studio, and this video walks you through the redesign from start to finish. Since I'm working in a small home studio with very little space, I much prefer this new minimalist, contemporary look with hints of vintage. This video also tours you through my new studio storage system, including how I organize my paints, where I store my art supplies, and more.
I was initially skeptical of the new wall colour, but when I compare the footage of the white to the charcoal, it’s not even a close competition; I am fully Team Dark Side. The new accent wall has personality and feels oh so cozy at night.
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Quick synopsis of materials and finishes used in the video:
Wall colour: Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore, in the Regal Select UltraMatte finish (not durable at all and hard to clean, but super flat for filming, which is my priority)
Desk stain: Special Walnut by Varathane
My preferred sketchbooks: Zeta series by Stillman & Birn, I typically buy the hardcover in the 8.5x11" size. I like the Zeta series because it's hot press paper, but if you prefer cold press, their Beta series is also fantastic
Special thanks to the following contributors:
My collaborator, Ed Regan, for his videography consultation and amazing August photoshoot work: / reganpictures
http://www.reganpictures.com/
Two Trees Shoppe, for thrifting, sourcing and styling all of the antique treasures in my studio, including the mirror: / twotreesshoppe
Chuck and Wood, for the custom desktop and patience with me while I waffled on what kind of wood to use: / chuckandwood
Johanna Courchesne, for selecting the blinds and interior design consultations:
/ joandco.interiors
Special thanks to my contractor, Steve Lucci, who installed the shelf properly and helped shim the cabinets and secure them to the walls.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Painting a dark accent wall with wrought iron
02:36 Building an IKEA billy bookcase for art supplies
03:36 My art supply organization
06:38 Going to a bifold closet door and custom blinds
07:31 Desk and shelves
08:46 Hanging an antique mirror