Whether it\u2019s drawing, painting or photography, many of us like to pass our time with artistic hobbies. But after the work is done, we seldom think about the next stage. It is commendable to unleash your creativity onto canvas, or snap the perfect still shot through a long lense, but if it\u2019s not displayed in a manner worthy of your exploits, you\u2019re selling yourself short. So, to make sure this doesn\u2019t happen, here are four ways you can ensure the work you produce is presented in an optimal way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ve put your heart and soul into a canvas painting. You\u2019ve put time in. You\u2019ve even put blood, sweat and paint in (maybe even literally). So, now what? Well, you frame it of course. Whether you want to hang it up on your own wall, gift it to a friend, or display it in an exhibition, framing your artwork is an essential part of its journey to the eyes of others. It just won\u2019t look right otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Artists have understood the power that the right frame can have in presenting and enhancing their work for centuries. Whether it\u2019s adding contrast, tonality, a deeper, structural presence, or simply ensuring an appropriate level of protection, frames can make or break artwork. If you need some advice on choosing the best frame possible for your art, framing company Soho Frames have put together a handy framing guide<\/a> exploring the topic, ensuring that your work is in the optimal casing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The virtual world is as real as the physical one these days. This means displaying your work in an online format is not only useful for your own recollection and organisation, but also to show your work off to others. Sending a URL link is a lot easier than lugging several canvases about, that\u2019s for sure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing you can do is create a social media profile, such as Instagram, to post your work. You don’t have to stress about growing a following or anything, but having all your art on one neat profile is an ideal way to create a foundational online showcase. Another tip is to not be afraid of positing the same piece of work twice. Your creations deserve a longer lifespan than the 12 hours Instagram allows it on the feed, so don\u2019t be fooled into thinking your art is only valuable when it\u2019s new. People want to see it again, so don\u2019t hesitate to post your work again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to go a step further, you may want to consider creating a professional website. Using a paid builder such as Squarespace<\/a> or Wix<\/a> is the best way to build a clean and elegant website that\u2019s worthy of your pieces. It will ensure they look the part among an abundance of other artists doing the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now this is cool. If you\u2019ve ever wanted to see what it would be like to have your art on inanimate objects, whether it be t-shirts, phone cases<\/a>, or bottles, it’s now very possible for you to make it happen. T-shirts are perhaps the most optimal of these formats to print, especially if you\u2019re considering selling them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important however, to make sure the quality of the t-shirt is suitable. If you\u2019re doing it with an online print-on-demand service, such as Printful or Printify, try your best to select organic cotton. Or to be super creative, buy plain second-hand shirts and go to a local print-shop. All in all, be aware of the amount of naff quality clothes being discarded and the damage this has on the environment<\/a>. If you’re going to print t-shirts, do it right. Make them durable and worth keeping \u2014 your art (and the planet) deserves it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you ask the inevitable question, bear in mind this is a wildcard option but one which could be incredibly fruitful should you do it right. What was your question? Oh yeah, \u2018what on Earth is NFT art?\u2019. Essentially, NFTs are online art that can be bought and sold using Ethereum (a cryptocurrency). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than extending this article into a 2,000 word document on blockchain technology and hash codes and Elon Musk memes, we\u2019d invite you to go down the rabbit hole yourself. Start here<\/a>, which will tell you all about the ridiculous amount of dollars being spent on cryptopunks, a collection of digital pieces created by John Watkinson and Matt Hall by playing around with a pixelated character generator. These virtual artworks are now being sold for millions of dollars<\/a>. Yep, you heard that right. People are paying millions for the possession of a JPEG. If this is something you yourself would like to get involved in, checkout the various marketplaces for other NFT trends that are making waves. You may just get inspired. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether it\u2019s drawing, painting or photography, many of us like to pass our time with artistic hobbies. But after the work is done, we seldom think about the next stage. It is commendable to unleash your creativity onto canvas, or snap the perfect still shot through a long lense, but if it\u2019s not displayed in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":106121,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n