STUDIO LIGHTING, FURNITURE, and CASTS
Information about how we set up our studio with lighting, easels, and shadow boxes for still lifes and casts.
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Casts
Plaster casts of historic sculptures are only suitable for study if they are high quality and have a flat white finish. Beware of low-quality copies and be sure you are buying high quality direct casts of originals. These are the only two vendors we recommend:
Studio Lighting
Easels and Still Life Stands
For shadow boxes for still lifes and casts we use IKEA media shelves:
Tall Besta Frame in Black/Brown
IKEA Article Number: 902.459.46
Short Besta Frame in Black/Brown
IKEA Article Number: 402.459.44
Shelves for both (sold separately)
IKEA Article Number: 402.955.28
Lights for Still Life and Cast Setups
Baffling
We use photographer's backdrop drape and matte black cinefoil to control the light
Casts
Plaster casts of historic sculptures are only suitable for study if they are high quality and have a flat white finish. Beware of low-quality copies and be sure you are buying high quality direct casts of originals. These are the only two vendors we recommend: