Having a slightly greener looking hue, looks better with skin-tones. Having a neutral colour, or one that isn't too highly saturated will also help prevent colour casts from the walls influencing the way you perceive your canvas on the easel. It helps you to keep anything from taking your eye in your painting.

Use shelving, a table, or a screen to delineate (or hide!) the art area in a family room or living room. 2. Take over a corner. Place a desk and some shelving with baskets to hold art materials in the corner of any room.