04/13/2009: "New Canvase Storage Unit!"

So, below is the canvas storage unit that Aaron built for me after I loaded it up with paintings, new canvases, and frames. I had a lot more stuff than either of us realized! My studio seems twice as big now that I don't have to crawl over heaps of precariously stacked paintings in order to get to my chair.

filled-canvas-storage-unit-2 (56k image)

The top unit stores canvases 30"x40", which is as big as I paint these days.
The middle unit stores canvases 24"x"30 and 24"x36".

filled-canvas-storage-unit1 (63k image)

The second from the bottom stores canvases 18"x24" and 16"x20".
The bottom stores 14"x18" and smaller.

In the previous entry there are a couple photos that show it empty so you can see how it was built. It only took him a couple of hours. I think he used a sheet of plywood, 3 2x4s, and 1 1x2. Then he used wood screws and wood glue and I think that's it. I know it cost under a hundred dollars to make.

This thread on Wet Canvas shows how to make a cheap storage rack for wet canvases, if anyone is interested.

Replies: 8 Comments

on Monday, April 13th, Brian said

Do you think Aaron could stop by my place and create some extra closet space for me? Thanks!

on Monday, April 13th, Elise said

Too bad sucka! He's all mine!
:hehe:

on Monday, April 13th, julie said

Hi,
I just wanted to say how much I love your artwork and I have really enjoyed reading your blog! It looks very beautiful where you live - I love the glacier pics.

Julie in Montreal

on Monday, April 13th, julie said

Hi,
I just wanted to say how much I love your artwork and I have really enjoyed reading your blog! It looks very beautiful where you live - I love the glacier pics.

Julie in Montreal

on Monday, April 13th, Elise said

Thanks Julie,
I've always wanted to visit Montreal. I think we both live in pretty amazing places.
:)

on Tuesday, April 14th, DAD said

Julie, my first cousin lives in Montreal moved there in the 's played profootball for the arguenots don't know f that's spelled right, then taught school for a lot of years :O

on Friday, April 17th, Hakan Guzhan said

Hello Elise

I must say I am very impressed the colors you choose...Very lively and full of energy...

I was searching for a blue eyes photos and came across with one of your paintings...

What kind of painting you prefer? Some of them looks like aqua some not, are they oil or acrylic?

If you go online with my web page you can also find some of my paintings in the "arts" page...

I would like to hear your criticisms on my writings and paintings please...

Btw, why do you prefer to work on small canvases?

and also I liked the canvase storage:)

Kind regards
Hakan

on Friday, April 17th, Elise said

Hi Hakan,
I have checked out your paintings and they are very nice. I don't have time to do any criticism as I am in the throes of finishing a show with zero free time.

As for your questions, I work in oil. Sometimes I paint small and sometimes large. Honestly, it has to do with the size of the gallery that I get to show in. If I only have a small space, I will paint smaller pieces.

Anyway, thank you for your comments!
Elise