For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Back in the day, Instagram was a platform for posting over-edited photos of this week’s takeout or your dog lying on the sofa. Now, Instagram has more than one billion monthly active users. The social media platform has also become an eCommerce hub, with tons of small and large businesses competing for those users. So […]

For ArtistsLearn the Basics

Yes, we’ve all heard the term “starving artist,” but we want you to be able to sell your art and eat like a king. When you’re starting out, knowing how much to charge for art is a balance. You want to make money and you want people to think your price is reasonable. Pricing your […]

For Artists

Protecting your art is vital. When you have put your all into the process, the last thing you want is for all your hard work to be taken away from you and claimed by someone else. From formulating the idea, selecting the perfect color scheme, and creating the art itself, a lot goes into perfecting […]

For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Congratulations – you just sold your first painting! Now, all that’s left is to package and ship it to your customer. However, where do you begin? What’s the best way to do this? And how can you keep prices low when shipping artwork? Not to worry! We’ll show you the various factors you need to […]

Learn the Basics

When looking at fabrics, you’ll notice that the majority of them are split into two types. These are usually either poly fabrics or natural fabrics. Poly fabrics are – put simply – manmade. They are synthetic materials that we make for a specific use. For more information on that please see our blog post on […]

Industry News

bamboo fabric

When it comes to custom printed fabric, there is a huge selection available. From man-made textiles to natural fibers, from organic crops to manufactured yarns; the choice can be overwhelming. Some fabrics have their advantages, but is it always as simple as that? Here, we are looking at bamboo jersey; a fabric that seems to […]

For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Having a creative business is the embodiment of loving what you do. However, with so many product options to design and sell, it can start to feel overwhelming. We know the feeling, so to keep your creative job enjoyable, we make our design interface as efficient as possible. With our immersive previews and Product Mockup […]

Industry NewsInside Contrado

The need for more sustainable and eco-friendly products and processes is becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday lives. The looming impact of global warming is changing how businesses operate and necessitates a shift towards greener ways to conduct their operations. Is there a shift towards a more eco-friendly way of doing business? Does […]

For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

t shirt mockup generator

Whether you’re experimenting with designs or creating images for your store, a high-quality t-shirt mockup generator is a necessity. Indeed, even the best designs are downplayed by low-res images, so it’s essential to create t-shirt mockups that represent your brand well. We know this at Contrado, and that’s why you can use our free t-shirt […]

Get Inspiration & Ideas

The ever-changing seasons are a beautiful yearly cycle that signifies change and time passing by. Whether you have a preference or not, you can’t argue with the individual beauty that comes from each season. It really does inspire the perfect season t-shirt design. The changing of the seasons and the elements that come with them […]