How An Artists Prepare Paintings for a Gallery Show (Behind the Scenes)
CHRISTINE LASHLEY
Preparing paintings for a gallery show can feel overwhelming, especially when multiple artworks are happening at once. In this behind-the-scenes studio video, Christine Lashley shares her process for preparing paintings for a gallery show, from early ideas to works in progress spread across the studio.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Art Exhibit Inspiration
04:10 Size and Methods for Multiple Paintings
07:18 Final Steps for The Show
08:31 Conclusion
This video offers an honest look at the gallery show painting process, showing how artists work through uncertainty, creative flow, and decision-making while building paintings for an exhibition. You’ll see how Christine approaches scale, variety, and pacing while working on multiple paintings at different stages, all without letting pressure or deadlines take over the creative process.
Rather than following rigid rules, Christine walks through her artist studio process, explaining how she gathers inspiration from real locations, works intuitively on large and small canvases, and keeps momentum by rotating between paintings. This approach gives valuable insight into how artists prepare for a gallery show while maintaining energy and creative freedom.
Christine Lashley also discusses:
1. How to prepare art for a gallery without overplanning
2. Managing anxiety when paintings aren’t finished yet
3. Working on multiple artworks at the same time
4. Using observation, memory, and design to guide decisions
5. Building a balanced collection for a gallery exhibition
If you’re curious about painting for a gallery, developing an artist workflow, or understanding the reality of gallery exhibition preparation, this video gives a practical, experience-based perspective from a working artist.
This behind-the-scenes look is especially helpful for painters who want to understand how artists prepare paintings for a show, organize their studio time, and stay productive without losing the joy of painting.
ABOUT CHRISTINE LASHLEY
Christine Lashley is an award-winning American artist renowned for her vibrant plein air oil paintings, which are inspired by nature. Trained at Washington University, the Sorbonne, and Parsons Paris, she blends light, color, and emotion to capture fleeting moments in the landscape. Her work has earned top honors at major plein air events, and she continues to inspire artists worldwide through her teaching and exhibitions.
Christine Lashley
An American Artist
Art Courses: https://www.lashleyartclass.com/
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