Where did artist work and what mediums were used?

        An artist in medieval Europe worked in a workshop which doubled as their home. If the artist chooses to take on an apprentince, they will also be expected to live in the workshop until they have learned the trade of art to the fullest. This decision is made by the artist who takes them on and they will most likely make the decision between 4-13 years. THe artist's artwork will also be displayed in his workshop under wide arches that seperate the ground floor from the busy street. In contrast to the medieval artist's workshop was loud and noist, being filled with activity, where as today most artist's studios or work places are peaceful and quiet. I really dont know which one I would prefer to work in but, I think I would rather work somewhere peaceful so I wont get distracted or mess up a piece.

        The mediums used in medieval Europe range a lot! They made everything by hand and was usually a recipe or tool that had been taught to them by their teacher in the workshop. To make paint the artists would grind pigments, then mix with resin, water and egg yolk or oil. The color pigment was whatever color your heart desired at the time...or your teachers. But, many of the paint techniques are still used by people and artist today. To sculpt though they mainly used wood, water and stone. These mediums were used to sculpt statues and many artists would make a mini sculpture out of clay to get their ideas flowing and done. The sculpture would also sketch with choracol the image he wished to create on a stone sculpture. To chisel out their design the artist would use files, chisels and iron picks. This all seems so different to how our sculptures sculpt today because, we use high power tools! I cant even begin to imagine how long and how much effort it took to make the beautiful sculptures we see today, much less the ones we discover from ancient and medieval times!