

I am starting with DMP lesson one: setting up a home studio- in the corner of the guest bedroom. Took me all day to get to this point. Struggled with the lighting. No room for the big black box. I am making a palette out of an old 16x20 picture frame - stained the backing “Geneva Neutral” and tomorrow it will go back into the frames glass.
Here is my idea for this painting- lots of reflections.
Any advice for lighting the workspace better?
Bit of trouble with lighting as you can tell but I can’t wait for perfect or for a “studio.” I am concerned about lighting the palette. I will try Mark’s white color checker test. But could I put another desk light in here for the palette? The palette will go on the desk to the right of the tabletop easel.
Be well everyone!
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That's a good subject for a first painting.
Welcome to the forum.
Distance is about 4’ - I thought in one video Mark said 4’ is the natural distance for a subject? Worried my eyes won’t see the details if much farther.
I may need more light in canvas agreed. That’s a 5000k bulb in the overhead light (wrapped in black paper so it doesn’t wreck side-lighting on the subject. I’ll try one more light perhaps from the right side.