Health and Safety

Maintaining studio safety is paramount to keeping you, your loved ones, and your pets safe from harm. There are simple yet effective steps you can take to keep yourself healthy regardless of the medium you use. These suggestions may seem obvious, but it’s surprising how easy it is to become forgetful. Here are a few tips to keep your studio safe.

Learn how to safely dispose of oil paint-soaked rags to prevent fires and protect the environment. Follow best practices for a safer art studio.

Discover best practices for storing oil paints, mediums, and solvents in your studio. This guide helps artists extend the life of their materials and avoid costly mistakes.

Making your own paints can be a rewarding experience. You must remember, however, that you are dealing with materials that may be harmful if not handled with care. It must not be assumed that the absence of a health warning indicates that a material is safe. All dust can be harmful if inhaled, and persistent exposure to them will at least cause irritation and possible harm to you. There is an increasing amount of information available regarding powdered pigments, but the safest way is to treat all materials as potentially harmful.

Explore the truth behind walnut oil and linseed oil in painting. Is walnut oil really safer, or is the health hype misunderstood? Discover what artists and experts say.