When appreciating art, sometimes we can’t help but wonder, where did it come from? And who invented art? The answer is unfortunately not so straightforward. It is almost impossible. Art has been present as long as humans have. If anything, creating art is as natural as running. Therefore, we can not point to one person […]
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When you’re getting into the business of selling art, it’s best to have all your questions answered up-front. Of course, sometimes you don’t even know what you don’t know, so the question of how to sell fine art might seem like a big one; that’s exactly why we’re breaking it all the way down and […]
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Screen printing – also known as silkscreen – is arguably one of the most common processes used in the textile industry. As with all printing methods, it has its pros and cons. These can be weighed up to see if it is the best method for you. So, what is screen printing, exactly? How is […]
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When you’re starting a brand, you might fall into one of two categories: either you came up with a brilliant name for your brand right away, or you have a list of ideas but just can’t seem to find the right one. If you’re reading this, you probably fall into the latter group. No worries! […]
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When creating art, the colors you select are a crucial part of the process. Though we may not realize it, when it comes to color selection there are no accidents. Color theory is the practical guide to mixing and selecting colors. It is where science collides with art, explaining how humans perceive colors and the […]
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Want to make your own clothes but aren’t sure where to begin? We get it, sewing can be confusing. But we have scoured the internet for you and contacted some real-life dressmakers to ask them what the one thing that they wish they had known when they were starting out was. That’s right, we’ve searched […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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