I placed a sheet of 4' x 8' 3/4" plywood on the wall vertically, screwed into the studs, and two 4' x 4' 3/4 plywood panels to both sides centered. Now, I can mount anything at any height or horizontal length within the plus shape by various means. I use cinderblocks to sit canvases on when leaning against the wall.
Love my painting wall. About 2 years ago my husband built my art studio in the basement of our new home where there are 2 big 2x4 feet wide windows so lots of natural light and 1 of my key criteria was for him to make sure I had 1 wall for me to paint. It is 11 feet wide, I just love it and I can work on more then 1 painting at a time. The room is 23feet long by 11feet wide.
I'm currently building my art studio and it's the exact same size as yours, 23 x 11. I have a 36 x 72 inch window in front of my painting wall. Still building the floor, it was an old weathered storage shed. Just finished the insulation. Still building the flood. Next I'm researching lighting...
Love this. Saw your year old post when in CVP too and have implemented this. One more tweak: found that I sometimes want to throw a large piece of Yupo or drawing paper up and am trying this idea - removed screws gently, put up drawings and when I need them for my cradled panels plan to GENTLY replace the screws in their holes. Jury still out on this...
This was such a great video. My studio has been through so many changes because I have been trying to function as a studio and a gallery. My next studio will be bigger and I am going to arrange the walls like you do. I visualize the next studio space all day long.
I have two large primed doors that I got from the hardware store attached to the brick wall in my studio, one on top of the other . I have been using hooks which hang over the doors, which means I am in a fixed position t and the canvas's sit rather high. This is a FANTASTIC video, I am going to get my electric drill out an start putting in screws. I'm also going to get some blocks, so many times I'm moving from the wall to my easel just because I can't reach. Thanks Nicholas your a champ! Sera from Down Under
Great ideas. Thank you for sharing. I don't paint big canvas ... yet. Nevertheless I personally like to work on the floor. Have a great Sunday! Greetings from Portugal
Can you talk about lighting the studio. I only have a ceiling track light and wondered what you’d recommend for some type of floor lighting. Thank you. I need details and pictures. Thank you.
IM JUST SETTING UP MY ART WALL . I hung wood strips but now I am not sure the distance apart the screw should be to accommodate different size canvases. I was planning about 12 inches. Help.. 🙏🏼
Thank you so much because I'm getting ready to change my entire setup. I do have another question though....different topic. I know that you usually paint on wooden panels. I think that you have them made for you. I don't have anyone to make them for me so I made one and I tack canvas to it while I'm painting, then roll up the painting and sell it un-stretched. I would think that the shipping would get way to expensive to really paint on a large wooden panel then ship it. Do you ship large wooden panels? And, if so, do you have a preference for shipping company? Also, I'd love to see one of your wooden panels on the back so I could see how it's built and the materials used. I apologize if you've already covered this in a video. I love to paint big but I feel like I'm really limited now because I'm no longer doing art shows so I'm trying to sell online. Also, please know that I'm a big fan. I love your videos and the calm, easy way that you talk about everything.
You are so easy to listen to! Thank you! I have watched 7 of these wall easel ideas and yours is the best, Nick!
Thank you, it was what I was looking for! 🥰
This is great and avoids excess wood purchases like som other systems
Thank you - I was tryiing to find out how to configure my wall. Perfect explanation, I am keen to get it happening.
Thanks. Perhaps you could address the challenge of lighting a space that gets little to no natural light?
I placed a sheet of 4' x 8' 3/4" plywood on the wall vertically, screwed into the studs, and two 4' x 4' 3/4 plywood panels to both sides centered. Now, I can mount anything at any height or horizontal length within the plus shape by various means. I use cinderblocks to sit canvases on when leaning against the wall.
Love my painting wall. About 2 years ago my husband built my art studio in the basement of our new home where there are 2 big 2x4 feet wide windows so lots of natural light and 1 of my key criteria was for him to make sure I had 1 wall for me to paint. It is 11 feet wide, I just love it and I can work on more then 1 painting at a time. The room is 23feet long by 11feet wide.
I'm currently building my art studio and it's the exact same size as yours, 23 x 11. I have a 36 x 72 inch window in front of my painting wall. Still building the floor, it was an old weathered storage shed. Just finished the insulation. Still building the flood. Next I'm researching lighting...
Love this. Saw your year old post when in CVP too and have implemented this. One more tweak: found that I sometimes want to throw a large piece of Yupo or drawing paper up and am trying this idea - removed screws gently, put up drawings and when I need them for my cradled panels plan to GENTLY replace the screws in their holes. Jury still out on this...
GREAT practical stuff... you can use half sized concrete blocks on floor too. 8" high
I Absolutely 💯 love ❤️ this!!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
This was such a great video. My studio has been through so many changes because I have been trying to function as a studio and a gallery.
My next studio will be bigger and I am going to arrange the walls like you do. I visualize the next studio space all day long.
I have two large primed doors that I got from the hardware store attached to the brick wall in my studio, one on top of the other . I have been using hooks which hang over the doors, which means I am in a fixed position t and the canvas's sit rather high. This is a FANTASTIC video, I am going to get my electric drill out an start putting in screws. I'm also going to get some blocks, so many times I'm moving from the wall to my easel just because I can't reach. Thanks Nicholas your a champ! Sera from Down Under
So many helpful ideas...Thanks! Elizabeth
As always, this was super helpful. Thanks Nick!
This is the information that I was looking for. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. This helps with my weekend wall set up project.
Great ideas. Thank you for sharing. I don't paint big canvas ... yet. Nevertheless I personally like to work on the floor. Have a great Sunday! Greetings from Portugal
Can you talk about lighting the studio. I only have a ceiling track light and wondered what you’d recommend for some type of floor lighting. Thank you. I need details and pictures. Thank you.
Very helpful! Thank you.
Hi there that was really helpful. Can I ask how do you make sure that the screws are level? Thanks 🙏🎨
Is your floor covered with anything? What is it made of?
Do you have an issue with the bottom of the canvas floating a bit from the wall?
IM JUST SETTING UP MY ART WALL . I hung wood strips but now I am not sure the distance apart the screw should be to accommodate different size canvases. I was planning about 12 inches. Help.. 🙏🏼
wish I had walls! My studio is in the attic with slanted vaulted walls. Do you have any suggestions for me?
I have the precise same issue and really want to work larger.
Thank you so much because I'm getting ready to change my entire setup. I do have another question though....different topic. I know that you usually paint on wooden panels. I think that you have them made for you. I don't have anyone to make them for me so I made one and I tack canvas to it while I'm painting, then roll up the painting and sell it un-stretched. I would think that the shipping would get way to expensive to really paint on a large wooden panel then ship it. Do you ship large wooden panels? And, if so, do you have a preference for shipping company? Also, I'd love to see one of your wooden panels on the back so I could see how it's built and the materials used. I apologize if you've already covered this in a video. I love to paint big but I feel like I'm really limited now because I'm no longer doing art shows so I'm trying to sell online. Also, please know that I'm a big fan. I love your videos and the calm, easy way that you talk about everything.
I’m creating a painter studio for abstract art in one of my bedrooms. Any suggestions for protecting the walls from paint splatter?
A plastic drop cloth can be pushed through the screws or nails and will protect the wall.
The walls in my studio are rock hard concrete block, so will need more drastic measures! Thanks anyway.
Older homes do not have studs.