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Old 07-27-2001, 10:12 AM
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The time has come for me to dedicate an area of my studio to portrait sittings. I would estimate I have 4 feet by 6 feet to fit some sort of raised platform which I could then furnish with chair or loveseat and trappings... Has anyone here fitted their studio to render oil portraits? Any tips on how to make a raised platform? Thanks so much!
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Old 07-30-2001, 01:05 PM
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Jeanine,

I don't know if any of this would be of help;

As I had mentioned in Studio Tips, I had originally made a unit where I had framed in a flatfile (with 2 X 4's) and had a plywood top. This was mounted on casters for mobility and was also used as a model stand, matting surface, etc. When I acquired more flatfiles, I did away with this setup and just stacked the cabinets in the corner. (Gee, where did all the space go? )

Now I just have a piece of three-quarter plywood (about four feet square that leans against the studio wall, (takes up no space) and five concrete blocks outside the studio, which I bring in and place underneath (vertically) when I need a model stand. Daniel Greene used the same method at his workshops, and it sufficed. It's not as "elegant", but since I don't use a model stand that often, I couldn't waste the space. Ken
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Thanks, Ken! Your suggestions are a huge help...
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