For Artists: Turn your original artwork in to fine art prints
Turn your art in to prints!
Art prints now make up a large portion of my art business and I’m so thankful that I took the leap in to offering them. There is a bit of a learning curve and they require A LOT of patience but in my opinion it’s so worth it. Prints offer affordable ways for customers to own your artwork and provide an excellent opportunity to earn without burning yourself out painting all the time (as much as we would like to). The beauty of art prints are that they free up our time so we CAN paint more. I’m working on creating a wholesale business from my art prints and have found that a lot of boutiques and stores have interest in carrying them as well. I’m now on a mission to encourage other artists to do the same. One of the very best courses I took on how to turn my artwork in to prints is “Art to Print” by Laurie Ann Gonzalez. If you are interested in learning more, check out her website and consider signing up here:
I’m a 100% certain I would not have been able to leave my corporate job a few months ago if I hadn’t invested in this course and learned how to create beautiful art prints. Please reach out any time with questions and use the link above to sign-up if you are interested in taking the leap.
Happy Painting & Happy Printing!
Hang your artwork like a pro
The best tips on how to hang artwork like a pro
Hanging artwork doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here a few tips that will help get you started:
Keep in mind the ideal height to hang artwork is generally at eye level. The standard guideline is to hang the center of the artwork at approximately 57 to 60 inches (about 145 to 152 centimeters) from the floor to the center of the artwork. Here's how to determine the best height for hanging artwork at eye level:
Measure the height of the artwork: Measure the height of the artwork from the top edge to the bottom edge.
Divide the height by 2: Take the measurement from step 1 and divide it by 2. This gives you the center point of the artwork.
Measure from the floor: Measure up from the floor to the center point of the artwork. This measurement should be around 57 to 60 inches (145 to 152 centimeters).
Mark the wall: Use a pencil to mark the spot on the wall where the center of the artwork will be.
Hang the artwork: Hang the artwork so that its center aligns with the mark on the wall.
The eye-level guideline is a general rule of thumb and might need slight adjustments based on your personal preferences and the overall arrangement of your space. For example, in rooms where people often sit down (like a dining room), you may want to lower the artwork slightly to make it more visible from a seated position. If you have taller ceilings, you may need to raise the artwork a bit higher to maintain the right proportion within the room.
Ultimately, the best height for hanging artwork is what looks aesthetically pleasing to you. After all, it’s your house so do what makes you happy!