Art Photography
So, let's get down to the basics: What is art Photography and why do I need it?
Well, that's easy.
1) it's the process in which someone creates a digital representation of a piece of art.
2) It's how you survive as a artist.
Well, that's easy.
1) it's the process in which someone creates a digital representation of a piece of art.
2) It's how you survive as a artist.
The BUSINESS of making art.
When I first got back into creating art, I was very new to the art world and how everything works. I don't mean the process of creating art, I mean the business of art.
The business of being a artist is unusual, to say the least. You have buyers, reps, agents, galleries, collectors, auction houses, online storefronts ect... There are a lot of people interested in taking a slice of the pie when you're trying to sell art. Now, don't get me wrong, generally speaking, that's a good thing. Everyone who wants a slice has to bring something to the table.
Now, as a artist, I want to sell art. In the past, that's meant selling directly, or having someone represent my art to a buyer. It's been going like that for centuries.
People buy the originals, but no one really can have a original Mona Lisa, or a Van Gough, or a Salvidor Dali. Well, I mean, not the everyman. Those who want to spend millions on a piece of art can, and do. But at that level, it's no longer art, and more of a commodity, like stocks.
For everyone else, we have to buy prints, or see the piece in a gallery.
The business of being a artist is unusual, to say the least. You have buyers, reps, agents, galleries, collectors, auction houses, online storefronts ect... There are a lot of people interested in taking a slice of the pie when you're trying to sell art. Now, don't get me wrong, generally speaking, that's a good thing. Everyone who wants a slice has to bring something to the table.
Now, as a artist, I want to sell art. In the past, that's meant selling directly, or having someone represent my art to a buyer. It's been going like that for centuries.
People buy the originals, but no one really can have a original Mona Lisa, or a Van Gough, or a Salvidor Dali. Well, I mean, not the everyman. Those who want to spend millions on a piece of art can, and do. But at that level, it's no longer art, and more of a commodity, like stocks.
For everyone else, we have to buy prints, or see the piece in a gallery.
Welcome to Art 2.0
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The Internet has changed a lot, I mean a LOT of business models.
Now, it's hard to imagine a store that does not have a online version. The same is for art, and artists. When I got started making art, I already had a idea that I wanted to sell prints online. I would check out sites like www.inprnt.com for a while, looking at some of the art posted. There really is some incredible art out there. If you haven't been, you can go on there, find a artist and a piece that you like, and order it for about 20.00. You'll get a high quality print, shipped right to your door. It's a great way to check out new art, and buy some for your wall. So, when I got started, I wanted to be part of that. I did some research, found a few sites that did not require you to be a established artist, or had to go through a application process like InPrnt. I signed up at a few sites, and looked at their requirements... and hit a brick wall. |
Why do I want a digital copy?- To sell prints
- To submit works for calls for art - To create a online portfolio - To be able to provide samples for commissions - For promotion materials - to keep a electronic inventory - To show galleries |
How to sell prints online
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That was where I hit a brick wall.
I could scan some of my smaller pieces on a desktop scanner, but I had no way to get a digital copy of my larger pieces. So, I researched. There are two methods of creating a digital piece. The first was using a handheld scanner to scan the art. Of course, assuming you scan everything at the same speed, you have a jigsaw of pieces of your piece that you have to reassemble. Or, you can take a high rez photo of it and work it in Photoshop. Which.. isn't as easy as it sounds. I know, I tried... a lot. |
what does it take?
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I had a lot of help when I got started.
A friend of mine is a grip and best boy for a lot of movies in the area and she taught me lighting. Dana from D&J Blueline, (They handle my prints) helped me work out a system that makes sure they understand the colors in the piece and can match them up perfectly. I spent time putting together the right kit, camera and lights. All of this, so I could put together good quality prints and have quality images for my website. |
From a professional curator....
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What I bring to the table
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I have pefected a system of creating accurate digital copies of art and don't see why I should be the only one who is using it.
So, I offer my services, if you need a digital copy of your art, please shoot me a e-mail below. I'm charging only $10.00 per piece and provide a print and web ready copy. |
Sites where you can sell prints.
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