Art print advice: how I ship my art on Etsy

[@rlam86]

Can you make a video of which is better, selling Prints or Original?

[@beckysteffens3976]

What a helpful and generous video!! Thank you for sharing and for keeping us "up and comers" in mind with all the great info!! THANK YOU!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Becky, thank YOU for such a kind comment. I'm so glad it proved helpful to you! :)

[@potomaccrafter]

Yes! Just what I was looking for! Thank you for your transparency, and sharing this great information (from one Ellen on Etsy to another!).

[@KM-oz3dy]

I have been watching videos on packing and shipping prints and other art forms to sell on Etsy and yours has been the most helpful. Thank you for being specific about products!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

That's very kind of you, thank you! Glad you found it helpful! ☺️

[@emylulu21]

I wish I saw this video years ago! I never knew much about making prints and the best ways to ship them (or what packing materials were available to do so). This is incredibly helpful, I appreciate you taking the time to share your process.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Emily, you are very welcome - so glad you found it helpful!

[@lorrieh6402]

Thank you once again for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[@melissaamyx2196]

Thank you so much for this video Ellen, I'm new to selling my art and want to be able to sell prints also. You always have the best advice and attention to all the little details!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Melissa, so kind of you! Thank you for being here ☺️

[@dianehill4019]

Great information Ellen, thank you for taking time to assist!

[@dianeglenane2426]

Thank you so much for your generous sharing, You are so easy to listen to and explain things easily. I love your work too!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Diane Glenane thank you for taking the time to share your kind comment with me - I’m so glad you’re finding my videos helpful! 😊✨

[@kryssygee4814]

Thank you for being so great as to share all this info!!

[@lilyloy8218]

When it comes to large prints, how do you feel about tubes?? Thank you!!! Xxx

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Good question! I've shipped both in tubes and flat, and when I've shipped flat I've had issues with artwork arriving damaged. Never have I had this issue when shipping in a tube. 😊

[@soniafinch7922]

Your youtubes are pretty amazing by the way. Really love your honesty and consise content with no waffle.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

That is so lovely to know, thank you!

[@Meloyadina]

Thank you so much for being so thorough! Your business practices are some of the best soft marketing I've come across. Continued success to you!!

[@RobertShyanNorwalt]

Your channel is tops

[@ms.christian7792]

Nice, thoughtful video. Informative and interesting. Thank you!

[@DrAdnan]

Thanks, this was so helpful. How do you make the prints/what services do you use to take pics of art and make prints? Could you please make a howto make a print video in your style? :)

[@DrAdnan]

Sorry, I just watched the rest of it, but could you still explain how you take pics of your art and edit it for printing?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I will be doing a Q&A video next and will include your questions which will hopefully help better answer your questions :)

[@DrAdnan]

thanks :)

[@AaliyahOKee]

I really appreciate all your videos. I look at it as a art community service. Thank you for your help.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Thank you for your kind comment - I'm so glad you have found them helpful!

[@whitediamondsounds]

Thank you so much for your tips, much appreciated! ❤

[@roseof_alltrades3809]

Thank you so much for uploading this! ♥️ I'm a 16 year old artist looking to start and this video has been so helpful!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Welcome to my channel and thank you so much for your comment - I'm glad you found this helpful :) BEST of luck to you!!

[@godsdaughter9006]

This was especially helpful today. Thank you for giving back!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

God’s Daughter i’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@hollyhinkle]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@kantumichael3183]

Thank you so much for your video, I do appreciate this a lot. Thank you so much. I am watching this from Uganda, east Africa.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Thank you for taking the time to comment here - I'm so happy to know you found it helpful.

[@hummerlady54]

Very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@Excited707]

Thank you so much for making this video. I am truly thankful, because you share your tools and you are helping others continue their art goals. This video gives hope and motivation. God bless you!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are very welcome, Angie - thank you for your kind comment! ☺️

[@CatOwens]

thank you for sharing your shipping methods and your studio, I appreciate it, i am just starting, your detail explanation was awesome, God bless and i subscribed

[@rooky011]

Thanks very much .Exactly the info.I need. You're a Godsend !

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Ray Mcsharry glad you found this helpful!

[@PokeObsession]

Your video has really good tips and beneficial advice. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are ver welcome and I'm glad you're finding them helpful! :)

[@chaychay15]

I'm new to all this and watching yr videos. Yr amazing I love yr work!!! I've be juggling to be a full time artist and wanting to go back to watercolor. I've been sketching since I was 13. I've been told to sell my work (deep down I had doubts and believed I wasn't good enough). Now I'm back on drawing again and relearning everything that I could remember since high school. Yr video helps me alot to where to start. Thank u Ellen!! ♡♡

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You're welcome, and welcome back to drawing!

[@JAuchable]

Thank you for taking the time to make this helpful video!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@gaiautube]

Thankyou for your generosity in sharing your ample experience - very helpful.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

gaiapalikaji thank you for your kind comment - I’m so happy to know you found it useful! 😊

[@63doughnut]

Many thanks for the info . You've inspired me to improve my A/W presentation . Previously, I recall being in a client's studio and hearing him chatting with another of my customers: 'When John hands in the A/w , all I get as wrapping is a paper bag.' reply - 'You get a PAPER BAG ! '

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

😂 thank you for your comment, John!

[@lucillefemine]

I have a pro 100 and it makes great prints but I found it difficult to get the prints right. Lot of tweaking. Do you have a video on that or can you create one? Thanks for your help :)

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Thank you for the suggestion, Lucille! :)

[@sergiomariscal9999]

Thank you very much for your videos. Im planing to open an Epsy shop and I have seen some of your videos and they're of so much value, one thing is that the sound of your videos is rather low in my loptop in comparison with other videos, Thank you!!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I'm so glad you're finding them useful - best of luck to you on the opening of your Etsy shop! :)

[@bebeto85yo]

Very helpful tips. Great video👍🏼

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

So glad you found it helpful! :)

[@eduardomoreira6100]

Thank you Ellen for such a valuable information, i really appreciate you taking the time to help others figure that out :-) I've watched you other video about selling on etsy and it was fantastic! Thanks a lot !!!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Very kind of you - thank you and I'm so glad you find them helpful! :)

[@lizentusojos]

Thank you so much for sharing and giving back this year. This was so helpful 💕

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Lys Santamaria Thank you so much for your kind comment; I am happy to know that my videos are proving useful for you! 😊✨

[@lizziemartell5139]

Thank you so much for this information - so helpful for me right now as I start to create my own prints. x

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are so welcome - thank you for watching and good luck! :)

[@CobraDove1111]

Thank you for giving back in this way....really helpful!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are most welcome! I'm so happy to know it's been helpful to you! :)

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

Thanks so much for this video. Very helpful.

[@Elagydaorb]

Tfs this video answered many questions about self publishing ones art. Thank you again. Many blessings.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

G Broady you are most welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@vernabowman2465]

Thank you, Ellen, for your reply. I appreciate it very much.

[@stevekobb3850]

Many thanks, Ellen. Incredibly helpful.

[@plutooliver686]

Clearbags.com offer great prices for backing boards and clear bags that seal. Great for prints,originals,books,etc. Been using them for my art and coloring books since 2013.

[@Pegisus2501]

This video was a great help Ellen! :-) Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You're very welcome, Peggy - thank you for watching! ☺️

[@ErikaLancasterArt]

This was super helpful! Thanks so much!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Erika, thank you so much for taking the time to comment - I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

[@teresasamolewicz1987]

Thank you. Another amazing advice giving video. ? You mentioned that you have your outsourced prints returned to you for signing. Does this mean that you do not sign the original or do you now have two separate signatures? ? You mentioned for outsourcing you would get ‘ High Quality’ pints. How do you determine what is a low grade print or a high grade print? Is this measured in pixels, dots per square inch? Please teach me the correct terminology and how to understand the difference and hopefully then be able to source the correct printer. Thanking you. 💐 Teresa.

[@judisnyder4868]

Where or how do you do large prints? If you outsource from a specific printer company? Thanks.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Judi, I use Finerworks.com for my larger prints 😊

[@patriciarosenbauer5890]

Thank you for doing this video. It was very helpful .

[@TjVoelkerArt]

Thank you for the video. Do you ever ship prints in a tube? If not, why not? Thank you!

[@a2mcginnko]

Thank you for this helpful video. What camera do you use to take images of or what do you use to scan your original pieces, so that you can then make prints?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Jill McGinn You are very welcome! I scan my images in on a Canon scanner I own, then edit them in Photoshop elements to prepare for prints. If you don’t have a scanner, many copy shops have high-quality scanners that would do a great job. Inexpensive scanners work quite well; I just recommend that you use 300 dpi or larger.

[@ritagjefle3995]

Ellen-this was so helpful! Thank you!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Rita, I'm so glad!! Wonderful to know and thank you for sharing that with me! :)

[@thea_illustration]

Thank you so much for the efforts you put in all your videos!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

thank you for watching! ☺️

[@susannasutus5304]

It was very helpful Ellen, Thank you so much!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Susanna Sutus You are very welcome!

[@kimmylouwho]

who did you out source to print.? you are a blessing

[@joenelvlogs2988]

Hi Ellen! Thank you for your video! How often do print your art, how often do you get an ink refill? How much does that cost you?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I tried to answer your question in one of my videos - you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWslmivm9SgnMk

[@chantalgravel4517]

This was very helpful. I was wondering what type is the Canon printer on the right that you use to print your shipping labels? Thank you Ellen 😊

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

This is a Canon PIXMA all in one printer. ☺️

[@cakebakerish]

Great advice. I package mine the same way. 😊👍🏻 I liked and subscribed

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Debbie Clark Artist that’s terrific thank you! 😊

[@TheAmazingTwilight]

A very helpful video, thank you very much. I have trouble finding packing boards and plastic sleeves for size A4 and A5. Could you perhaps post a link with the exact sleeves and boards you're using? Btw, just discovered your channel, I love your videos, they're really helpful and nice to watch!

[@neeme4688]

Thank You!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are most welcome - glad you found it helpful! :)

[@kristinepollock6502]

Thx, great and very helpful video. Good confirmation I also ship the same packaging and sleeve. Love the printer. I'm not to the point where I'm selling enough to buy a larger printer. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Etsy. I've been on the fence about opening an etsy store.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Kristine Pollock you are most welcome and I'm so happy to know you found a few things helpful. We have to make certain things a priority in our business and as much as I wanted a larger printer it simply wasn't an option for me for a very long time so I totally understand. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :)

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Kristine Pollock ...and I would be most happy to do a video on my feelings about Etsy. Thank you for the feedback!

[@lawilder2059]

Ellen i love your style, and thank you for sharing your expertise!..congratulations on all your success...do you have any suggestions for sending very large original paintings such as 40"x60"...ive seen some artists send the canvas unstretched in a tube but i dont come across too many collectors interested in doing the extra work of putting a frame back into the canvas...is this acceptable?...it is expensive but possible to send prestretched large artworks but the disadvantage is that the artwork is more likely to suffer damage...large works cost at least 100.00 +insurance to ship..thank you again..youre awesome!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I wish I had sound advice for shipping large works. It has always been too much of an expense for me when combined with all the time it takes to create boxes (purchasing boxes and/or allowing a service like FedEx to handle them is WAY out of my price range). If it's a piece that really large you can always offer rolling it as an option for your customers but I agree with you in that I wouldn't think too many collectors want to go to the trouble of putting a frame back onto it. I have watched how to pack/ship canvas works by searching KZbin and Google, though I can't remember where so I can't offer a link 😕 I'm sorry I'm not being more helpful! Good luck!

[@lawilder2059]

Ellen Brenneman Studio Thank you, Ellen!!

[@eworth6060]

Thank you so much for all this great info!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You're very welcome - glad you found it helpful!

[@penahtx]

Thanks for sharing a very informative video .

[@raimondasmarciulevicius7599]

Ellen, thank you. Good job! :) :)

[@Hjtibby]

Ellen, what is your paper setting on your canon pro 100 printer? I just bought it after I had watched your video. When i try to print picture on the art paper size 8.5x11 The image came out pretty small... i wanted 8x10 image size on 8.5×11 art paper. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. ❤

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Hi! I don't print straight from the printer but rather use a companion software called Studio Pro for my printer. I open my image through PhotoShop Elements and then open it from there. Within that software I'm able to set my paper to whatever size I need. I hope this helps; sorry for the delay, fingers crossed that by now you've already found your answer to your question :)

[@shamariamartin5430]

This is SO HELPFUL! thankyou❣

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are most welcome - glad you found it helpful!

[@yoyojae77]

Thanks so much Ellen 🌸🌸

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

you are welcome!

[@doodlypear9393]

Appreciate the straightforward video. Has everything you need! Thanks.

[@joannc147]

Thank you for this helpful video!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are very welcome, Joan! 😊

[@ms.gemini4657]

You're awesome! Thx for the tips!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Sonja H you are most welcome! So glad you found it helpful 😊

[@gstudio33]

Thank you very much for your insight!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You're very welcome, Bill! :)

[@winkiesworldvideos1738]

FAB!! Thank You...SJ

[@dorothyscott701]

Thank you for all your expertise❣️. I am an oil painter trying to figure out the process of selling my art in prints and giclees and it’s a lot to digest. Question, what is the best size print to offer when just starting out with limited budget?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Hi, Dorothy - and thank you for your kind words ❤ Based on my own customer feedback, I offer standard sized prints because they are the easiest to mat and frame; these would be 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, etc. Hope this is helpful to you!

[@dorothyscott701]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio thanks for that! Anything larger is daunting❣️. It’s wonderful to watch your videos and learn so much from you. TY🥰

[@AnnaLevinaZubarev]

Thanks for all the great and valuable tips you share in this video, however, how do you make your paintings digital? Thanks!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Hi, Anna :) I haven't made my paintings into digital prints yet but plan on doing so soon! If by chance you mean how do I put them on my computer, I use a scanner and then use a photo editing software to get them print ready :)

[@yelloworangered]

Do you have a video on how to print paintings (or in my case, collages)? Do you have to separate the colors or do you print them on your computer printer? What kind of paper? Thanking you for all the information that you share so well.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

The paper I use is the archival matte by Lexjet which you can get it from their website and I believe, Amazon sells it as well. Unfortunately, I don't have a video showing the specifics of printing my work but I can tell you that I use a scanner to capture the image and then edit it on my computer. And yes, I print my own work from home using a Canon Pro 100 series printer. Hope this helps!

[@yelloworangered]

That is a great help. Thank you.

[@veggiegirl3608]

Great video, very helpful!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Heather Davis you are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful! 😊✨

[@magikarp2285]

That's a good method, however I make 16 x 22 inches prints, IDK how will I package them, I have some ideas but I hope I can sort it out.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

John, that is a problem I'd love to hear a resolution for. 11x14s are all I'm equipped to accommodate without outsourcing. Clearbags.com is great for cello sleeves of every size and perhaps Ebay would have shipping boxes for that size, perhaps? Good luck to you!

[@lauramiller7827]

Thank you!! great info!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Laura, thank you for taking the time to comment - so appreciated! :)

[@HyborianAge]

Thanks for the advice.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@nit22999]

lovely and very informative vedio.could you suggest a good printer for printing digitized watercolor art calenders for etsy.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Thank you for watching! I have used Vistaprint and have had good success with their calendars. The colors always come out nice and vivid and they now have several sizes to choose from :)

[@mmichel9604]

Great video :) I wanted to start shipping as an artist but did not know all of this valuble information. I have 2 questions: 1-What do you think of shipping big "framed" pictures in large boxes or whatever? (Some clients will not prefer doing extra effort by going and buying a frame that suits the painting you sent and will prefer it to come framed). 2- What shipping companies do you recommend (if it is just paper prints or framed ones). Thank you so much for your video ❤ I will be very happy to subscribe and share it :)

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Thank you for your comment and your questions. So glad you're finding my videos helpful! I am planning a new and updated shipping video very soon which I hope you'll find useful. I hope to have it up within the next week or so ✨🤞🏼 As for your question on large framed prints/paintings I personally do not offer this service. The last large painting I shipped (sized 18x24) cost nearly $150 to ship via FedEx because anything under glass has to be handled accordingly. You could probably get by in shipping for less but you'd still have to insure your package and if you packed it yourself (and didn't properly pack for glass) you might not get reimbursed if it arrived damaged. Long story short, I think it's too much of a pain to do unless the customer is willing to pay for that cost. Hope this helps!

[@mmichel9604]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio Thank you so much for your honest advice and educating zero experienced artist in business like me 😊 and I am looking forward to your coming video 👍 Best of luck

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I just posted this video yesterday, actually! ☺️ You can find it by following this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXi4h4R4hNurbKc

[@weberamores2021]

Very helpful! Do you still have a website to show your work other than your etsy store?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Glad you found this helpful! Yes, I do still have a website but I use it for more informational purposes about my current work, where it can be purchased and where upcoming shows are. From there I link to social media and Etsy :)

[@ChasingTadpoles]

Great tips! Thanks!!!!!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

You are most welcome!! 😊

[@juliebloom1608]

Thank you Ellen

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Julie, you are most welcome! ☺️

[@Emmagro]

how did you resolve the situation with the few damaged prints?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I ask my customers for a photo of the damaged image, then ask for another after it's torn in half. Once they share that with me I will send them a replacement.

[@Emmagro]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio okay, thank you very much!

[@brigitteklassen8397]

So helpful, thank you

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Brigitte, thank you so much for your kind comment - I'm glad you found it helpful! :)

[@janis5374]

+Ellen Brenneman Studio hi Ellen, thanks for the vid! Can you confirm, do I NEED to have 2 different printers? and can you specify the details of the Art/colour one you use? many thanks xx

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Freya thank you for your question! No, you certainly don’t have to have two printers. I started out with a printer that created a maximum size of prints that were 8 x 10 then outsourced larger prints to another printing company. Eventually it became more cost-effective for me to have an additional printer that allowed me the convenience of printing larger sized images to accommodate the demand. Everyone’s needs are different so whatever sizes you intend to offer would be your starting point when looking for a printer for you. As for the type of printer, that is also a personal decision, however I am partial to Canon and they offer many printers to accommodate artists. I personally use their pro 100 series printers and am very happy with them.

[@lilypayne7792]

I need to know where to order prints. Best paper and price for watercolor. Can you help me with this. Do you have a video covering this topic?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

A lot will be based upon what requirements you have such as what type of paper you want to use, whether you want to offer drop shipping and how much you're willing to pay because papers vary greatly in price. The company that I used before I bought my own printer was FinerWorks.com and they did a great job. They offer many styles of paper, some geared towards all mediums and others that are textured and more appropriate for watercolor. I don't currently have a video covering these particular questions so I can't help you there, but hopefully this info will lead you in the right direction. Good luck!

[@lilypayne7792]

Thank you for taking the time to help.

[@dejavu8322]

i had the same question. Trying to debate buying a printer or ordering prints. I don't even know if my art will sell yet so i don't want to buy a printer yet. So I first wanted to see where I can order them.

[@ReformationsGlassArt]

what printer did you go for Ellen ?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Craig I purchased a Canon pro-100 series printer and it makes excellent prints. Ink is a bit expensive (aren't they all) but to have my own printer and be able to control the quality of my prints makes it totally worth it.

[@biglukasabc]

Hey Ellen thanks for your videos and kindness! i was wondering what paper cuter you use and the brand? thanks Ellen!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I use a paper cutter by the brand 'Carl'. And you're very welcome! :)

[@biglukasabc]

=) thanks

[@soniafinch7922]

Hi Ellen. I've been wondering whether a certificate of authenticity should be on an adhesive label so the customer can stick it on the back if they wish..

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Hi, Sonia 😊 If you feel compelled to include a COA, I say go for it. I know many artists that do this but there are also an equal number that do not. Personally, I include a letter with my originals stating the title of the piece and the best way to care for it.

[@soniafinch7922]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio one artist i saw numbers their prints but doesnt limit them..

[@EuroEuro-pd2mc]

great video!! amazing. you can give link for buying on ebay the white strong envelopes you use? you show on 12:00 min.. i try find and cant find strong like this... :/

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

I had the same problem. Try looking for rigid shipping envelopes or they might be under Rigid Photo Mailers. Hope that helps.

[@EuroEuro-pd2mc]

EuphemiaGrubb. thanks help me

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I am terribly sorry for the late response. If you are still searching for rigid envelopes, this seller at this listing has several sizes: www.ebay.com/itm/STAY-FLATS-100-9x11-5-RIGID-PHOTO-MAILERS-ENVELOPES-/380345767209?hash=item588e5fd529:g:JDwAAOSwKIpWCqSv

[@vernabowman2465]

I have been thinking about making prints of my paintings, but I don't know how to price them.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Verna, that is a question every artist struggles with, I think. Things that will determine your pricing will depend on how long you've been selling your paintings, how many followers you have, whether you will be offering limited edition or open edition prints and whether you're printing yourself or having a printer do it for you (and on what type of paper). Make sure your final price covers your cost as well as your shipping supplies so you don't short change yourself.

[@Isaiah-hy2xf]

When you had to go to a Printer for a print... did you take a photograph of your painting, put it into a jpeg..and then bring your jpeg to the Printer? Thank-you for this video!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I've never physically taken my work to a local printer before because I have yet to find one that I really like. I use an online POD service for larger works and upload a high res image that I've had scanned, or, if the painting was too large for the scanner I had it photographed, then edited first. Hope this helps!

[@Isaiah-hy2xf]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio Thank-you so much, it helps! :)

[@Isaiah-hy2xf]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio Hi Ellen, I hope this is ok to ask as I am sure you are very busy... I have some paintings in another province which I am hoping to have a family member take in to a photographer so I can have high resolution images put into a jpeg.. [that is how it is done? Does the photographer supply the proper jpeg for this? ] Does the photographer know what numbers [sorry for ignorance] the high resolution images need to be put into the jpeg of my varied sized paintings so I can take the jpeg to a local place that makes giclees or prints or an online place to make giclees and prints? What is a fair price to expect the photographer to charge for images in this way? If fair to ask you.... Thank-you for any help!! :)

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

@@Isaiah-hy2xf from my experience, the photographer provides a raw (unmanipulated) high resolution image of the piece for the artist to edit. I have paid around $25 per image (raw), but if you expect the photographer to edit as well in order to make the image print-ready, the cost will go up. When I photograph my larger works I still have to edit them before they are ready to print. I do this by tweaking the color, white balance, sharpen, etc. in order to make it look as close to the original as possible. Hope this helps :)

[@Isaiah-hy2xf]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio Thank-you again, very much appreciated!!

[@zaloagarcia1927]

Excuse me, I have a question, What is the name of the another printer? And how you ship your prints? Is expensive? Thank you so much ❤

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Zeta G. Hello! 😊 I ship my prints using Etsy and it's mailing service and United States Postal Service. I currently have a Canon Pro100 printer that I use for printing. Thank you for your question; I hope it is helpful.

[@christinemyshka118]

Do you coat your prints with anything so the ink won`t run or bleed?

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

no, I do not coat my art prints. Thank you for your question :)

[@eworth6060]

What printer did you end up outsourcing to? I need a resource for larger than 11X14” prints. Thanks

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

I outsource to Finerworks for drop shipping purposes and have had great success with them :)

[@eworth6060]

Thanks so much for yr reply. Much appreciated!

[@joannray57]

are your prints watercolor by hand?

[@pamelacass8703]

Hi. Are your prints done on laser paper? Thank you for your help.

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Hi, Pamela :) I use Lexjet Archival Matte paper for all of my prints

[@pamelacass8703]

@@EllenBrennemanStudio Thank you

[@dawnalicebrenner]

Thanks so much!!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Dawn Rogers you are very welcome, I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@helyndunnauthor]

Hi Ellen! Thank you so much for this informative video!!! I was wondering, does your paper cutter cut matte boards too? I'm having a hard time finding one that will cut a matte. I purchase the actual mattes that I use but a friend of mine owns a frame shop and she gives me scraps to use just as backing boards for mailing only prints. Anyway, I appreciate all your advice!

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Hi, Helyn! I am able to successfully cut my backing boards with this cutter without issue so I think it would work well as long as you don't require a fancy cut (like at an angle) :)

[@helyndunnauthor]

Oh that is great news! Thank you for your swift reply. :)

[@helyndunnauthor]

Ellen! I just received my Carl trimmer. It's GREAT!!! Thanks so much for sharing all of your knowledge. You are appreciated more than you know!! ❤

[@EllenBrennemanStudio]

Helyn Dunn yay! I’m so glad to know it’s working out for you!! 😃