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Sharing our experiences and stories is how we build connections.
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ARTIST STATEMENT
HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST STATEMENT from Indeed Career Guide
PHOTOGRAPHY
BASIC Things to watch for when photographing your art.
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NO Glass
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FILL YOUR CAMERA’S VIEWING AREA with art.
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HAVE A SOLID BACKGROUND for your art
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THE IMAGE IS STRAIGHT not askew. (tilting or slanting in a certain direction)
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USE A TRIPOD when possible.
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PHOTOGRAPH ONLY THE ART, NO Frame – unless intrinsic to the piece. (This is a general guideline. Read specifics for each show's “Call for Artists” requirements.)
Images from “Some Common-Sense Ideas for Honing Your Art Career. A Gallerist’s Perspective” by Caroline Kearney
9 COMMON MISTAKES WHEN PHOTOGRAPHING YOU ARTWORK from Will Kemp
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HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH ART WITH YOUR PHONE – VIDEO from Paul Richmond with Arts Habitat
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4 STEPS TO PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ART LIKE A PROFESSIONAL with Camera – from Paige Simiane
THE BUSINESS OF ART
“Some Common-Sense Ideas for Honing Your Art Career. A Gallerist’s Perspective” by Caroline Kearney
VERY practical and useful information!
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CLICK HERE to see her Power Point presentation.
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CLICK HERE for her YouTube presentation
NEGOTIATING
“When pricing your artwork, build in room to negotiate.” Jason Horejs from Xanadu Gallery . Scottsdale AZ.
CLICK HERE for the full article.