Tips on How to Make DIY Fine Art Prints and Sell Them Online

If you are to create a photograph, then it wouldn’t be complete if you haven’t made a print of it. Printmaking is one of the tasks that you need to process to make your photographs beautiful carefully. Without it, the pictures that you have taken may look pointless and may not be close to becoming a beautiful artwork.

So if you want to try making some fine art prints at the comfort of your home, here are some things that you need to do:

Printer Selection

When it comes to the printer, there are only 3 manufacturers that can get the output right, and those are Canon, HP, and Epson. If you don’t have a printer yet, then these are the 3 best brands that you need to consider buying. HP printers are the types that use dye-based ink, while Canon and Epson use a pigment-based kind of ink. You can guarantee that with these printers, you are sure to produce fine prints, so make sure to consider which of them is ideal for your work.

Paper Selection

This is the part where things can get a bit interesting for you. There are loads of media types that you can consider, and each one can provide a unique print for you. To name a few, here are some excellent examples of photo papers: glossy, matte, luster, metallic, canvas, and many more. But you should note though that even if you have papers that are of the same variety just like matte, for example, don’t expect that they’re going to print in the same quality. It can be that the other one will feel thicker or warmer. So depending on how you want your photos to appear in the result, the texture and type of the paper that you will be using should be carefully considered.

Managing Your Printer

Inkjet printers can experience clogged printhead nozzles in the past. With the help of technology, that problem was eliminated, but there are some instances that it may happen from time to time. You should know that the most common diagnosis as to why clogging occurs on your printer is because of the lack of usage. If you don’t use your printer that much, then it can quickly accumulate this problem. To avoid it from doing sp, you can try printing a couple of 8”x10” prints every month so that the issue of clogged nozzles won’t be a concern for you.

If you’ve created many fine art prints, you probably think that it’s time to sell them and make some money out of it.

One of the best ways to sell your fine artwork is through the online community. This is the kind of market that continues to expand. Here are tips to help you start selling some of your art online.

Sell Yourself First

Before you do anything else, you must introduce yourself to the online community as an artist. You need to come up with a way on how to make a kickass online profile. That way, people will know about you and that they will trust your artwork. You can add all relevant information, experience, and even some samples of your early work. This will help you to create a reputation for yourself.

Join Online Artist Communities

There are multiple websites available that hosts artworks of different people. They may be big or small, but they are websites that are dedicated to hosting works of art. It will be the best place to join and interact with other artists as well. This is a helpful community you should be a part of as an artist.

Take Good Pictures

If you want your fine art to sell, then make sure to invest well in how you’re going to take the pictures. Since you’re selling it online, you will need to have a digital copy of your art. Make sure that they were taken with great accuracy and perfection to make people take notice of your work.

With these tips in hand, you are sure to be producing some fine art prints at the comfort of your home. Just keep in mind that you still need to be skillful in capturing the subjects in your photos. This will ensure that it creates a great impact when you take prints.