artist support
Digitizing your Art
In order to ensure the best quality prints, it is important that the files you share are high-quality. The better the pixel resolution, the more dimensions the print will be available in. For physical art (acrylic, watercolor, pastel, etc., anything that is not digital), it's recommended that you scan it rather than taking a photo. On iPhones, you can use the "Scan Document" feature to get a high-quality scan (MUCH better than just a photo). Side note for iPhone users: The Preview app has the ability to export the scanned document with options, here they allow you to set your own DPI. I recommend going with 300 DPI and exporting as a jpeg. For Android phones, the Google Drive app has a "Scan" feature that is also very good.
Print dimensions calculator
Enter your image's pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, and DPI to see which print sizes will be available.
300 is standard DPI resolution for prints. Don't alter this unless you have a specific reason for it.
Pricing & Shipping
You as an artist have the freedom to set your own pricing for your time, materials, and skills, but I recommend using the following formula:
1. Start with the printing and shipping cost.
Most print shops offer a print + shipping bundle, you just give them the customer's address. This way you don't have to worry about packaging or order tracking. The print shop will give you a quote for the dimensions, print type, quantity, and shipping cost. This is your base cost.
2. Add your artist margin.
A simply rule many artists use is to charge about 2-3x the base cost. Again, you can decide this at your own discretion. Ensure that the customer agrees to this price before you place the order at the print shop.