Like many artists, I don’t exactly get to work in luxurious surroundings all the time. My scratchboard work, drawing, and similar arty endeavors are usually done in my lovely climate-controlled office space. Unfortunately, because of the occasional mess and odors from the materials used (and a lack of extra rooms in my house), airbrushing is relegated to a generous part of the garage on a custom-built mobile platform. This means that I’m at the mercy of the temperature gods.
I took this image early this afternoon. The thermometer reads 94°F (34 C), on its way to 100°F (38 C) a few hours later. Needless to say, for the sake of the health of the artist, I try to avoid painting in these conditions. Consequently, during summer my airbrushing days usually start after 1- or 2-o’clock in the morning. Even then the temperature is usually around 85°F (29 C).
I have to admit, given the subject currently on the easel and memories of her episode in the Big Bang Theory, I often find myself saying, “It’s hot in here; must be Summer.” Gosh, I’m such a nerd.
Obviously I have a different problem in winter — but at least I can implement a space-heater strategy to make the area survivable.
Oh, what I wouldn’t give for a nice, comfortable, convenient, temperature-stable studio for any-hour, year-round airbrushing.
