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Art Show Questions

Hi all!

I've been considering putting some prints into a couple of art shows at some cons that I frequent. The only problem is I don't exactly know the best way to put them together.

I know most people put their prints together with a mat of some kind or color but I've noticed from doing research, some artists put them together with the mat and then put them in one of those tight wrapping plastic bags or they put the print together with a mat on top of a foamcore backing.

What would be the best way to assemble them?

If I have any of the other info I mentioned wrong, don't be afraid to correct me hehe

It's your choice! The prints with foam core are more solid and if they are shrink wrapped/in bags, they are protected from damage. These things cost more, however, and increase the amount you will have to invest in the show and thus should increase the initial asking price.

I saw this response back when it was posted and didn't get a chance to say thanks! Your reply really helped a lot and I appreciate you taking the time to respond to me. The other night I thought of another question I forgot to mention when I first posted this...

I'm using a really nice inkjet photo printer to do my art prints. So what's everyone's preference on what kind of paper to use: matte or glossy? I've been trying to figure out which would be best to use. I've heard of artists using the matte ones but not sure about the glossy.

Thanks much!

Paper is of your preference as well!
Honestly I love using a semi-gloss cardstock for my digital paintings. Little gloss really brings out my colours nicely and makes 'sexy' prints. :P

Though I use Matt finish for my black and white or reaaally dark pieces because gloss will IMO make my dark work too shiny and looses suttle details I put in.
All depends on what you want, I would test with various types of paper and see if you like. I myself steer away from high glossy photo papers; works great for photos just isn't great for framed print (IMO again)

I know of a fantastic website that has all the paper types and will state pros and cons of each for artists, you could try google searching for that, I apologize I do not have it on hand for you.