In the Studio with Jason Seiler
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| Subject | Jason Seiler |
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| Published | EF Issue 2018.3 |
Publication date | Summer 2018 |
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| Pages | 18-21 |
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Have you ever wanted to go into your favorite artists’ studios and get a personal tour? Well, today you’re in luck. In this installment of In the Studio, Jason Seiler takes us through his private home workspace and talks about not only his favorite materials but also how he likes to set up his easel, desk and other equipment for optimum comfort and ergonomics. But the tour doesn’t stop there. We also get to know more about his favorite books on artists that line his shelves along with all of the inspiring works by other artists that hang on his walls. The in-depth video tour gives us a sense of what makes Jason tick – what fires him up – and how he shapes his space to fit his needs.
Article Transcript
From Jason
This past April, I moved into a new apartment and lucked out with an amazing space that I am using as my studio. My studio is 13 feet wide by 21 feet long, with 12-foot ceilings. It has overhead lighting, which is really nice for traditional painting. There’s a door to an outdoor patio on the other side of my desk, which is great for when I need some fresh air and see some trees and sky for a few minutes before getting back to it.
I love the space so much. It’s the first time in my career I have had a studio that feels professional. My studios until now have been small rooms, usually 12 feet by 12 feet or smaller, which worked just fine but always felt a bit cramped, so this is a really nice change. At the back end of my studio, I have a wet bar, mini fridge, and a sink that I use to wash brushes. I have cabinets above the sink and counter and a cabinet underneath for storing art supplies. I believe it is important to surround yourself with excellence, which will, in return, inspire you to challenge and push yourself further with each new work you do. So I, like most artists, have many art books in my studio that I flip through from time to time.
I work in several mediums, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil, and of course digital. For my traditional work, I have a drawing table as well as my desk where I can do watercolor work. For acrylic or oils, I have an A-Frame easel.
For my digital work, I use Photoshop on a WACOM 27-inch Cintiq. I also have a WACOM 21-inch Cintiq that I use as a second monitor, which is really helpful for reference photos. I also will work on my WACOM Mobile Studio Pro, which is pretty much up to par with the 27-inch as far as quality. It’s awesome because I can work anywhere with it and it doesn’t take up much space. I also have an iPad Pro, which I mostly use for sketching.
For lighting when working traditionally, I have two Paragon Art Studio Lamps that I bought on Amazon. The tripods extend to over 8 feet tall with a 12-inch diameter shade. I use Kaezi 85 watt studio light bulbs (5500K CFL Day Light balanced).
I believe that it is really important to have a studio that feels like home, a place that you want to hang out in, a place that inspires you to be creative and free. Life as an artist can be stressful at times, and if you can create a space for yourself to work that brings yourself peace, it will have a positive effect on not only your artwork, but on you as well.
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