This article will discuss tips for keeping art rooms safe.

Although there are many tips that can help you keep your art spaces safe, many of them have fallen into the cracks and forgotten about.

These simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-manage rules will ensure that no one gets injured, locked in, or disturbed by all of the extra people that want to come into your space.

It's important to remember that the one place where we all have our alone time and can work on our artwork without interruption, is at our home studios. These suggestions go for home studios and rented studios.

Park your car somewhere safe

It's always a good idea to have your car parked near but not right around your studio space. I've heard of cases where someone has left their car unlocked, windows open, and keys still in the ignition.

A big problem in the art world is car thefts. It's best to do everything you can to make sure that your art studio is secure from theft.

Don't get locked out of your studio

Another good reason to keep your studio locked is that if you have keys, your keys could be stolen.

If someone steals them, your art studio is no longer secure, and it's up to you to decide whether or not you want to pursue criminal charges. You can give your keys to a friend, family member, or church member so that they can come in and let you out.

If you don't know who they are, you might think they are watching you from the window, waiting for you to leave the studio. You might come back to find your studio unguarded, but there are many precautions you can take to make sure this never happens.

Never leave your studio lights on after you leave

Always turn off the overhead lights, and have a light in the studio. It's much easier to find things in the dark, and it gives you a better idea of the situation in your studio.

This is one reason that some artists like to work with colored light on their canvases. When your studio is lit, you can see a clear outline of what is going on, and if someone were to enter, they would not be able to avoid you and see what you are doing.

If you don't have a light in the studio, consider taking a painting off of your wall, and setting it out of your sight.

Check your windows and doors at least once a day

After you leave the studio, check your windows and doors for potential entry points. You can make your own holes in the bottom of a cabinet with a hammer and a nail.

A smaller opening that is easy for someone to force their way through, or a larger one that is harder for them to force their way through. Ensure that your windows and doors are secure and in a well-lit area.

Treat your workspace with respect

If you are using your studio space, consider making a great first impression. You can make your area smell nice by lighting a candle, making a great palette, or placing a bowl of rose petals on the floor. Show that you respect your workspace.

If you use your studio space, clean it as well. You don't want someone in your studio to think you are leaving it dirty. Your canvas and your supplies can be dirty, so it's up to you to maintain your workspace.

If you don't know how to clean your workspace, then hire someone to do it for you. Cleaning is very important to safety.

Take care of your paint supplies

Your paint supplies will need to be properly stored. Make sure that you keep them off the floor of your studio. I also recommend you keep your paint bottles close to you at all times.

This is also a good time to talk to your color suppliers or find out if they sell high-quality paints.

You can choose a safer color of paint to use, or you can have your water-based paint stored in an air-tight container. This is a great way to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Try to use small paint packs

Paint packs are the biggest culprit of contamination. Make sure to always keep them locked up, or in an area where you don't have to reach down and pick them up every time you need one.

This could mean that you have to make extra trips to the art store for each color, but in the long run it's worth it.

Make sure you are using the best-quality paints. You can get the best quality paint, by buying the kind that's water-based. They are the safest, and least likely to contaminate your paints.

Be careful with paint additives

Make sure you are not using any type of paint additives. You can get paint that's water-based that doesn't have any colors added to it, or you can use water-based paint additives, which are much safer.

Take precautions when painting outside

It is possible that someone could have been through the window, and may enter the studio. This might not be a real danger, but it's always best to be cautious.

You can follow the same steps inside as you would if you were making a visit to your studio. You can also install motion sensor lights in the area, or install a light outside.

Protect your supplies

If you have your own supplies, it is up to you to store them in the best way. Read all labels of all products on how to store them properly and safely.