Lesson III: Organizing Our Workspace
Posted: June 15th, 2010 | Author: The Tutor | Filed under: Lesson III | 86 Comments »Good morning, students. It’s hard to believe that we’re already 3 weeks into the course. I hope that you’re enjoying the lessons thus far. Trust me that the best is yet to come!
The skill and ingenuity present in your homework submissions thus far is impressive, and your passion has inspired The Tutor to expand the scope of this course… so expect some exciting announcements on the horizon!
On the topic of homework: I want to remind those of you submitting videos to attach your files both as “Video Responses” to The Tutor’s lessons on YouTube AND as copy-pasted links within the appropriate lessons here. The Tutor wants your work to get the maximum exposure possible.
Those of you submitting scans or photographs of your artwork, make sure the web links are functional after you’ve posted them. Sometimes breaks in a link occur when a web address is lengthy. In these instances, consider using a free URL-condensing service like TinyURL.com for your submissions. Also: due to privacy settings on social networking sites like Facebook, consider using deviantART or Photobucket to host your images. The Tutor wants your art to be conveniently available to others because it deserves to be seen.
Lastly: The Tutor is pleased to see that many of your submissions incorporate not only visual arts elements, but music, costumes, and videography as well. Your diversity delights The Tutor. That said, if you collaborate with others to bring your projects to life—e.g. shanghai a pal to operate your camera or utilize a popular song as part of your soundtrack—please credit these fine folks alongside your submissions. Even if the Internet doesn’t demand respect for artistic ownership, in this class we will give credit where credit is due. Likewise, if you’re responsible for elements in your submissions that extend beyond the particulars of an assignment (like original music), feel free to list these contributions. The Tutor appreciates artistry of all persuasions.
Note: you do not need to go back and change assignments already turned in, just keep the above points in mind for future submissions. We will grow together as a class, and I will update the “Homework” link above with details as we grow.
Okay, enough with the Red Tape… it’s time to watch Lesson III: Organizing Our Workspace:
Way to go, pupils! Another lesson is in the bag. Your homework assignment is to organize your own creative workspace. How you do this, is up to you. Some artists redesign their workspaces to suit each project; others establish a permanent setup and bend their projects to suit their environment. Your personality will dictate your approach.
Your art station can include as many “tools” as you like, but to complete the remainder of lessons in this course, the following art supplies will need to be collected:
In addition to the materials already outlined in lessons 1 and 2, you will need a couple of flat paintbrushes. I will be using a ½” and a 1” flat brush. If you plan on painting big, you will want to get bigger brushes. If you plan on painting tiny, get smaller ones. All of your paintbrushes should be suited for whatever medium you plan to use (oil paints, watercolors, etc.). My still life will be painted in acrylics.
In terms of paints, black and white will be a bare minimum. For those painting on a budget, a B&W grayscale painting may be the way to go (demerits will never be issued against the economically-challenged in this classroom!). For all others, a basic palette of colors—the sort sold in start-up painter’s kits—will suffice.
You will also need a palette or tray and a couple of jars or cups for paint mixing. If you are using oil-based paints, you will need the appropriate thinners and mediums. The rest of us will use water.
Finally: in the likely event of artistic boo-boos, having an old rag, some paper towels, and an eraser nearby is always a boon.
I think that just about covers it, class. Now go get organized. See you next Tuesday for Lesson IV!




Hmm well this one will be interesting my workspace needs alot of cleaning up…i think ill redecorate a bit too (though its only my desk) so it will be fun and interesting all at the same time
mmm i will try to do my best…
Dear Tutor sir,
I hope you’ll be pleased to know that my psychic abilities seem to be in order. This morning (after many months of neglect) I started cleaning up my desk. I must have sensed our homework assignment. But the only flat brushes I have are makeup brushes.
Tutor sir, sir! I need to excuse myself from this weeks class. I will be traveling and be subjected to cruel tests of dexterity and social skill, and then relocating over the summer. But, I have to setup a workspace in my temporary home so I will be right on it next week!
To The Tutor
Your Lessons Are Amazing But I Am Beginning To Doubt My Ability’s To Understand What You Want … So When My Homework Comes In I Am Really Sorry If It Is Not What You Want But It Is What I Think You Want
Sorry If I Am Wrong
The Masked Artist Jennifer
Dear Tutor,
i’m enjoying the classes but i do have an issue with the whole organizing my space thing, since my room, is my office, bedroom and workshop. so….i m planning to learn how to sleep with the brushes stuck in my nostrils !!!!!!!
To The Tutor
My Homework Is Done *Celebrates* And On The Same Day It Was Set I Am So Proud Of Myself. (And Handed In Before The Due Date Thats New xD) I Am Not Sure I Have Done What You Asked (Didn’t Really Get What You Asked *Innocent Face*) But I Gave It My All And Had So Much Fun Doing It So I Guess All Must Be Ok.
OMG If No One Comments Before I Finish This I Will Be The First One To Hand My Homework In *Fingers Cross*
So I Hope You Like My Homework I Have Tried To Make The Video’s Better That The First Two But I Don’t Know If I Have Managed To.
I Hope You Like My Work And I Cannot Believe I Have To Wait A Whole Week For Your Next Lesson *Sobs*.
I Will See You In Class Tutor
Loyal Student
The Masked Artist Jennifer
Link To My Homework : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1vLcz2N8Qg
http://guillotinemorbid.deviantart.com/art/lesson-3-167788278?q=sort%3Atime+gallery%3Aguillotinemorbid&qo=0
i do most of my art in my room, so i figured i should have a makeshift space for my supplies= a breakfast-in-bed table on my floor
i obediantly await for The Tutors next lesson
I hope you’re not planning to dismantle that wheelchair in a fit of artistic rage. I have a much more practical need for such an item and theyre fuckin’ expensive man-mine was $5G. If you do take your power tools to it, I may be compelled to hold a candlelight vigil in its memory and cry over the rising costs of medical care.
My work as many things is a work in progress, however I have posted pic’s of it so far, as well as my work space and 2 vital tools
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v56/nlghttrain/Tutor/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvVz47A8NbU
my video mr. tutor. it is also in your video responses
see ou next week
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzrp6Z44-4
Um….yeah.
Oh and then there’s this. Teehee.
http://windowofdreams.com/hehehehe.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikRHd7GkzWA
oh my god. cathleen! i loved that!! hahaha i cracked up!
“What the fuck was that?!”
bahahaha! awesome video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNT-zByDpIo
I finished my homework early… woo hoo!
Apologies, Tutor– the quality was awful, and try as I might, refuses to improve. ><
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJlenCWcbIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq1XAysiA5o
Like a good girl, I did my homework early, too.
Dear Tutor,
I’ve finished this lesson, now I need to get caught up on the first two.
Lesson 3: Orginize your work space. Organizing my work space has allowed me to multitask…I’m able to create..even make it into a meal…and feed the local Wildlife all at once:)
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=139845432&albumID=2590244&imageID=45219764
Tutor Am I Allowed To Do Extra Homework For You? Even If It Is Not Quite What The Lesson Has Set?, Because I Miss Your Lessons As I Finished This Homework So Quickly.
Your Loyal Student
The Masked Artist Jennifer
All my projects are either on display on the wall or on my shelf. My tools are in a drawer ,by my bed sharpend, with paper just in case.
Dear Sir,
Please forgive my tardiness to this class. I was out of the country and unaware it was available. As you can see, we have had some –
http://janedoeexists.blogspot.com/2010/06/who-killed-cameron-shaw.html#comments <– difficulties recently where I'm from.
Our search has led us to this class. Please don't be alarmed, I'll be working like every other student.
Thank you for your time and I apologize again.
http://janedoeexists.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-jane-doe-and-im-painting-straight.html
http://janedoeexists.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-jane-doe-and-im-sharpening-my-pencil.html
<– My back assignments.
And My current one. apologies sir. My boss is being difficult about me taking pictures of my workspace. But it's not anybody HASN'T seen the inside of a precinct thanks to Law and Order Right?
http://janedoeexists.blogspot.com/2010/06/im-jane-doe-and-im-organizing-my.html
Well my workspace is organized for the moment… no doubt it will become messy again as I feel I work best with random crap around me. I hope my video pleases The Tutor and I think I have followed all protocol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGvW8xQL8QE
Ok so I forgot to paste the link…. I apologize.
My name is Scully and I am organizing my work space with the Tutor.
Everything in its place and a place for everything
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=53086539&l=76f4195a81&id=10019024
…and I shall call it arranging a still life
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=53086458&l=fe4ffad967&id=10019024
Cathleen, I don’t mean to make light of your er…predicament but I found your submission amusing.
will people please hurry up and hand their homework in i am dying to see it here
please
The Masked Artist Jennifer
Here you are…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u2SLwYvCGU
I have done my homework, sir.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kux591enYGM
Dear Tutor,
Please excuse me if my homework is a little late this week. The firewire cable I need has not yet been delivered and the post doesn’t normally appear in my part of deepest darkest Scotland till Tuesday. I may be able to beg/borrow/steal one tomorrow, if not I’ll (hopefully) have the video up on Wednesday as well as a shiny red apple to make amends.
Elizabeth Ann
Here is my homework for lesson # 3.
Enjoy
*Hands folded in front, does a slight bow to you)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Jrni0zfmQ
My Dear Tutor,
I gave in and started a photobucket account, just for you….
I am most balanced between order and chaos when I am out in the wilderness. There is somethin about being in nature that gives me some semblance of homeostasis which facilitates inspiration, balance, and focus. Therefore, I have photographed potential sites for future projects, and at the same time got to show off some of my nifty art supply sh*t, which BTW I am willing to share with any of my fellow pupils! (All ya gotta do is drop by!)
I will admit that if it were not for credit cards (and a subsequent bankruptcy) I would not have the plethora of art sh*t that I do, so I am willing to share the colors and taste the rainbow all in the name of artistic fellowship!
Alas, I have no video camera, or any other digital camera except the one on my android, however I did find some camera apps that I had fun messin around with, so even if the picture isn’t crisp, at least they are kinda cool lookin.
Also posted is one of the pieces I started in lesson one which has been finished and has actually already been aquired by a “patron”….
Thank you for these assignments and I look forward to #4!!!
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad67/sarahincolorado/Lesson%20Three%20with%20The%20Tutor/
Pleased to report that after rummaging in my attic I found a wire to do the job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qajfC0eMzHs
Well, I’ve acquired the supplies, but I have no permanent workspace to organize…due to limited space I work where and when I can depending on the needs of the project…
i feel bad cause i seem to be the always handing things at he last minute student BUT i did cealn my desk on wendsday…but alas its messy again….i will try again tomorrow but im more of a works bvetter in chaos kind of person but i will do my best
Before and after shots again this time, Tutor:
Before – http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/lezzy-cat/art%20shtuf/100_1895.jpg
As you can see, it was quite a mess. I haven’t been using my actual art table for crafting in a while, so it had miscellaneous things I didn’t have room for anywhere else.
My supplies – http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/lezzy-cat/art%20shtuf/100_1896copy.jpg
Taken to show all of the necessary supplies before putting it away.
After – http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i219/lezzy-cat/art%20shtuf/100_1897.jpg
All of the necessary supplies has been organized, lesser used items and extra paints have been put away to make room for a clean work space.
This is my workspace! Dundudadaaa!
http://sqwarrior-empress.deviantart.com/#/d2sbbwa
My Mom bought a mini easel thing today too so that worked out well in the course of things! And yes that is an amp and headphones on my desk. What can I say, I love my music just as much as my art.
And here’s a close up of my supplies.
http://sqwarrior-empress.deviantart.com/#/d2sbbdj
I was going to put up my mesh canopy, but my Dad was busy. -_- Still I can have a bubble of art without physical bounds!
Lessons One through Three.
http://tinyurl.com/2c8z3fq
here’s my homework, Tutor. It was a little difficult for me this week. I normally just work wherever I can find space, which tends to be on my porch. The thing is, I keep my supplies packed away in my room until I need them. So, here is what I came up with. I hope it is acceptable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgIVdfcAubg
So the pictures again arnt that great. but my camera is still mia. And i figured instead of just taking pictures of my supplys and the flat space ill be working on id also take pictures of the area. Now it may not stay this clean for long but i will try my hardest
http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/#/d2sc8wl
http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/#/d2sc8zv
http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/#/d2sc935
http://babygoth666.deviantart.com/#/d2sc94m
I am so sorry it took me sooo long to get this up.
my computer has been crashed since last thursday and i just got it back up today. thankfully. however i finally got a camera, and this is my first video. so i hope it is acceptable(: thank you again for another lesson(:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD3zAauDJuM
Oh my…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IKE0pSo6CU
Thanks for removing the rest of the duct tape, Tutor!
Hello Tutor, here is my homework for Lesson Three.
http://s931.photobucket.com/albums/ad153/kirathaune/Lessons/?action=view¤t=easel.jpg
http://s931.photobucket.com/albums/ad153/kirathaune/Lessons/?action=view¤t=bench.jpg
These photos are from my studio, an unused bedroom. There is a photo of my easel area – I will be using water-mixable oils. There is also a photo of my jeweler’s bench, for those times I need to get more …creative with my work, and use tiny sharp power tools! And Fire! *lights her torch and laughs maniacally*
in progrss of clen up
http://nojohndoe.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-am-organizng-mi-wrkspce-wthe-tutr.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4SxEOYFvAc
I always gave my high school teachers sass, too.
I didn’t know when to shut up then, either.
I should also mention, Tutor, that as I recently started working full-time (nine hours a day, six days a week, Sweet Zombie Jesus kill me now) that my homework assignments from now on will be either a little late or *just* on time, since finding time to film and edit is rather difficult. Sorry.
Here’s my homework this week Tutor. Cutting it fine, but I got it in!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZEfW3ML77k
I know I’m cutting it a bit close again, Tutor. Please accept my apology. I hope this is all right.
http://mystpixi.deviantart.com/art/Painting-with-the-Tutor-3-168555725
Just in under the wire, with minutes to spare, so technically it’s still on time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQdGSp4ZIII
Here is Lesson 3
Organizing my Workspace with The Tutor:
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll26/rk_nalani/The%20Tutor/DSC00843.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll26/rk_nalani/The%20Tutor/DSC00835.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll26/rk_nalani/The%20Tutor/DSC00836.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll26/rk_nalani/The%20Tutor/DSC00838.jpg
Sorry at the last minute…I worked awhile to gather everything and set it all up. I thought I would surround myself with artists and artwork that inspires me. Feels good to have my own organized workspace!
Technically I uploaded it in time… I just reposted a better version without typos and such….enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMCNFAmO0AI
G-Day Tutor!! Here is lesson 3! I am just adding to my album, so I hope this isnt too annoying looking at past work to get to the current stuff. I love your lessons, but I am missing that Yard Stick of yours! Feel free to bring it to future lessons!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=179555&id=577562016#!/album.php?aid=179555&id=577562016
I humbly hope that you accept sketches, Tutor:
http://filledemarius.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-Three-168598311
My homework’s a little late and a little unimaginative… but we had a wicked tornado here and I had to spend all my free time cleaning up branches and cowering in fear under the floor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZkMEjENoZQ
Seriously, I’d love to go back to LA and take their earthquakes and gunshots ANYTIME. Something about wind having the ability to put a house on top of a school (which happened) seems a little too Captain Planet-y and also unnaturally terrifying.
Dear Tutor, please excuse my lack of homework so far. It has been done, but just needs uploading…when my computer works, I promise!
As for this assignment, would an extension be too much to ask? I have been planning for quite a long time to completely redecorate, but it will take a little longer than a week…
I sincerly apologize for my late submisson Tutor. I was delayed.
Here is my homework and I assure you that all assignments will be turned in promtly in the future.
http://rayandedward.deviantart.com/#/d2sets2
Mr. Tutor,
Very sorry my home work was late, but here it is http://s652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/graverobber_lover_123/?action=view¤t=001.jpg
Finished my homework… kinda late and lame but thats where i work and usually how i set my art space type thing… ^_^
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x24/idget666/132833385_10846_.jpg
Heres my homework! Sorry its late! Work sucks…
my youtube enty isnt appearing and I don’t know why. If it’s not working let me know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO7lsqUSkFk
Here’s the last of my late Homework~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6jRIGspgxk
Sorry for the homework lateness! I’m dog-sitting for my aunt and she doesn’t have any kind of movie making software! THANKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNcCVG-0yNo
I decided to go grab a cup of coffee and hire someone to clean up my workspace…I’m sure you will find the organization sufficient in my next vid….
My homework is very late, but bringing Repo! to NYC is somewhat time consuming. I’ll assume I’m forgiven since my time is still going toward supporting you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9PcaKzBaCs
Here it is finally my new workspace.
http://eternalpeacealone.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-Lesson-III-Homework-169862879
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOXKynaCWzg
I meant to record and get this up yesterday, but circumstances conspired against me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcwmyF4s71w
Greetings!
My name is Lauren Jay & I’m learning how to organise my workspace with The Tutor
Link: http://perfectcolourchaos.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-III-170986287
Sorry for lateness and will accept the relevant punishment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok3V1zS17iU
Here is my homework.
http://onelonelyday.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-III-171591899
This is me organizing my workspace for The Tutor
http://guiltymandie.deviantart.com/#/d2u8xab
Sorry it was still a little messy, somethings cant be cleaned up easily
This is Chi Briar, organizing her workspace for the Tutor. (Yes, this is what I call organized and it’s about as clean as it will ever be. And yes, my workspace involves a Batman blanket.)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=13424&id=100000869058084&saved#!/photo.php?pid=162884&id=100000869058084
(As I mentioned before, I’m sorry it’s late and that I enrolled late.)
Here’s a shorter link
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t283/Zumi-sensei/IMG_9339.jpg
Woot! Two down, five to go! Yay for working internet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDt1pIHbpJU
Here’s lesson III hpmework(late enrollee)
http://invertedgirl.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-III-173168345
Tutor, Sir..
I’m sorry for my late work still. I will catch up eventually. Here is lesson 3. I’ve organized my materials to spell “TUTOR!” Such an inspiring teacher, you are..
http://kikyocat.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-Three-With-The-Tutor-173300361
a-ah! please. don’t hurt me. ><
the remaining lessons will be in soon..
and uh- ignore the picture of you on the desk. It's for motivation. Really. *cough*
- Lauren/KikyoCat
Lesson III. My humble workspace.
http://girllunar.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-Lesson-III-173408223
my workspace on my kitchen table lol
http://xxmazoxx.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-lesson-III-173412275
My name is Ophelia and I am organizing my workspace with the Tutor…and doing make-up work…
http://jackiephoto.deviantart.com/art/The-Tutor-Lesson-III-My-Area-173425628
My workspace outside. It seems someone crawled their way into my picture…
http://purple-luna.deviantart.com/art/Organizing-Our-Workspace-173981728
http://lisettetutorhomework.blogspot.com/2010/08/lesson-lll-organizing-my-workspace.html
Lesson III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al86xTccZuc
Dear Tutor, I apologize for being so very late to post this.
http://mnemonickaisa.deviantart.com/art/Lesson-Three-175854897
I often work on the floor as well as many others. Its a place to either sit up and work or lay down and work or work upsidedown, sideways, up, down, inside out….. Plenty of space to sprawl out my creations
http://talashowl.deviantart.com/art/my-very-own-Place-177866974
My name is Megan and I am Organizing our workspace with the Tudor
http://redhead312.deviantart.com/art/Organizing-my-Workplace-178194757
Here’s a pic of my not so organized workspace.
As I always say, read the description.
http://theif-of-zydrate.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2y6elj