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Artists Support Center
Welcome to our Artist Support Center. Our partner artists are the backbone of Mojarto, and recognizing this, we have built this space as a central resource for you to resolve all your
queries. This section will also tell you how to use Mojarto to your advantage, and how to showcase and promote your art better. Get browsing now!
The Basics
This section will give you some basic and simple guidelines that are important for you to know as a partner artist of Mojarto.
How to photograph and upload your art
The photograph you upload of your artwork is the only reference the buyer has to the final product he or she is buying. It is essential that the image you upload truly represents of
the beauty of the art you have created.
Photographing your artwork is very simple. You can use any basic digital camera to photograph your work.
a.
Shoot : Set up your artwork completely upright – stretch out a canvas or a painting against a wall; place sculptures on an even, clean, light surface.
Shoot in bright, soft light and make sure your images aren’t too dark or too light. When you take a photo of your paintings or your other art, make sure that your camera is
parallel to the artwork, and keep minimal space around the object you’re shooting to get a large, clear image. While shooting sculptures, shoot multiple images from different
angles so a buyer can get a 360 degree view of the artwork.
Remember to ensure that the camera flash isn’t visible in the image. It obscures the view of the artwork.
b.
Edit : When editing, keep it simple, and as close to the original as possible. The image should not be smaller than 2000 x 2000 pixel to ensure a good
visual experience for the buyer and atleast 200 dpi to enable open edition prints. Make sure you crop all edges from the image, and do not include any frames or mounts on a
painting.
Remember, your image needs to conform to these specifications to be accepted, to make sure you follow these guidelines while shooting and editing.
c.
Upload : Mojarto provides you a simple drag and drop screen to upload your art. This can be found in your login section.
The photograph you upload of your artwork is the only reference the buyer has to the final product he or she is buying. It is essential that the image you upload truly represents of the beauty of the art you have created.
Photographing your artwork is very simple. You can use any basic digital camera to photograph your work.
Shoot : Set up your artwork completely upright – stretch out a canvas or a painting against a wall; place sculptures on an even, clean, light surface.
Shoot in bright, soft light and make sure your images aren’t too dark or too light. When you take a photo of your paintings or your other art, make sure that your camera is
parallel to the artwork, and keep minimal space around the object you’re shooting to get a large, clear image. While shooting sculptures, shoot multiple images from different
angles so a buyer can get a 360 degree view of the artwork.
Remember to ensure that the camera flash isn’t visible in the image. It obscures the view of the artwork.
Edit : When editing, keep it simple, and as close to the original as possible. The image should not be smaller than 2000 x 2000 pixel to ensure a good
visual experience for the buyer and atleast 200 dpi to enable open edition prints. Make sure you crop all edges from the image, and do not include any frames or mounts on a
painting.
Remember, your image needs to conform to these specifications to be accepted, to make sure you follow these guidelines while shooting and editing.
Upload : Mojarto provides you a simple drag and drop screen to upload your art. This can be found in your login section.
How to pack your art
Packing your artwork neatly and professionally not only leaves a good impression on the buyer, it also minimizes the chances of damage during couriering. To pack your artwork neatly
and professionally, you’ll need the following material
Photographing your artwork is very simple. You can use any basic digital camera to photograph your work.
a.
Glassine Paper/Butter Paper
b.
Bubble Wrap/Thermocol
c.
Sealant like sellotape, brown packing tape
d.
Masking tape
e.
A container for the painting – a tube for a roll, and a crate for framed/stretched artwork.
Here’s how you should pack your art.
a.
Ensure paintings are completely dry before packing them. Research the correct amount of drying time before packing and keep a few extra days as a buffer.
b.
Protect the painting with a layer of butter paper on the painted surface. Any material that comes in contact with the surface of the painting could potentially damage it.
c.
Use the correct types of packing paper like glassine/ butter paper as the first layer between the painting and any packing material like bubble wrap or newspaper. DO NOT use
printed paper, newspaper, or anything printed with ink to create the first layer of packing.
d.
Now the roll the canvas/ paper and cover it in a layer of bubble wrap to protect from moisture.
e.
Insert this roll into a PVC or Cardboard tube and seal it from both ends.
f.
If you are sending the artwork as stretched or framed, secure the glass by sticking masking tape in a cross across the glass.
g.
This will ensure that even in the event of breakage, the broken glass does not damage the work. Wrap the artwork in a plastic sheet and tape it into place.
h.
Now cover it in a layer of bubble wrap, giving special attention to the edges. Finally, place this work in a wooden crate with a thermocol layer on all sides, seal and courier it.
Packing your artwork neatly and professionally not only leaves a good impression on the buyer, it also minimizes the chances of damage during couriering. To pack your artwork neatly and professionally, you’ll need the following material
Photographing your artwork is very simple. You can use any basic digital camera to photograph your work.
Glassine Paper/Butter Paper
Bubble Wrap/Thermocol
Sealant like sellotape, brown packing tape
Masking tape
A container for the painting – a tube for a roll, and a crate for framed/stretched artwork.
Here’s how you should pack your art.
Ensure paintings are completely dry before packing them. Research the correct amount of drying time before packing and keep a few extra days as a buffer.
Protect the painting with a layer of butter paper on the painted surface. Any material that comes in contact with the surface of the painting could potentially damage it.
Use the correct types of packing paper like glassine/ butter paper as the first layer between the painting and any packing material like bubble wrap or newspaper. DO NOT use printed paper, newspaper, or anything printed with ink to create the first layer of packing.
Now the roll the canvas/ paper and cover it in a layer of bubble wrap to protect from moisture.
Insert this roll into a PVC or Cardboard tube and seal it from both ends.
If you are sending the artwork as stretched or framed, secure the glass by sticking masking tape in a cross across the glass.
This will ensure that even in the event of breakage, the broken glass does not damage the work. Wrap the artwork in a plastic sheet and tape it into place.
Now cover it in a layer of bubble wrap, giving special attention to the edges. Finally, place this work in a wooden crate with a thermocol layer on all sides, seal and courier it.
How Prints work on Mojarto
In order for you to increase your reach among younger buyers who are just beginning to collect art, Mojarto gives you the option of creating prints of your artworks for sale. Over
the years, we’ve realized that collectors start their collection with prints, and our experience suggests that the sales of prints will help collectors who are starting out to
appreciate and respect how art can transform their homes.
Mojarto offers open edition prints for sale. Open edition prints are reproductions of your artwork that are printed digitally on paper or canvas and can be reproduced endlessly.
Because open edition prints will always be available to anyone who wants to purchase them, they are priced lower than a limited edition print.
Here’s what you need to know about Open Edition prints at Mojarto.
a.
You can open up any of your artworks for sale as prints provided they are priced higher than Rs 20,000.
b.
The image you upload of your artwork needs to be at least 200 dpi for prints to be made available for sale.
c.
You have the option of choosing between paper and canvas prints being available, or even allow both formats.
d.
The sizing of prints will be decided by Mojarto and is based on the image quality, size of the original and size of the printing paper/canvas and other factors.
e.
The pricing of prints will be decided by Mojarto and is based on the listing price of the original, print sizes and a number of other factors.
f.
Mojarto will process orders, get the prints made of the highest quality and make payments directly to your registered bank account. The prints are professionally packed and
couriered by the printer directly to the buyer.
We do our best to ensure that the prints produced at Mojarto matches the high quality of artwork that is available on our site.
a.
Paper : We print on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350 gsm, 100% cotton rag, natural white. This paper has the texture of a traditional etching board and is of
archival quality.
b.
Printer : Epson Stylus Pro 11880, printed with pigments inks, with a wider variety of colours in inks for more vibrant print quality.
c.
Spray : UV and water resistant sprays will be used on the final prints, that protect the surface of the print from all sorts of environmental damage.
d.
Canvas Prints : Canvas prints are also available through Mojarto, but they will not be available framed. We will use Harman by Hahnemühle Canvas 450 gsm,
poly-cotton, white for our prints.
In order for you to increase your reach among younger buyers who are just beginning to collect art, Mojarto gives you the option of creating prints of your artworks for sale. Over the years, we’ve realized that collectors start their collection with prints, and our experience suggests that the sales of prints will help collectors who are starting out to appreciate and respect how art can transform their homes.
Mojarto offers open edition prints for sale. Open edition prints are reproductions of your artwork that are printed digitally on paper or canvas and can be reproduced endlessly. Because open edition prints will always be available to anyone who wants to purchase them, they are priced lower than a limited edition print.
Here’s what you need to know about Open Edition prints at Mojarto.
You can open up any of your artworks for sale as prints provided they are priced higher than Rs 20,000.
The image you upload of your artwork needs to be at least 200 dpi for prints to be made available for sale.
You have the option of choosing between paper and canvas prints being available, or even allow both formats.
The sizing of prints will be decided by Mojarto and is based on the image quality, size of the original and size of the printing paper/canvas and other factors.
The pricing of prints will be decided by Mojarto and is based on the listing price of the original, print sizes and a number of other factors.
Mojarto will process orders, get the prints made of the highest quality and make payments directly to your registered bank account. The prints are professionally packed and couriered by the printer directly to the buyer.
We do our best to ensure that the prints produced at Mojarto matches the high quality of artwork that is available on our site.
Paper : We print on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350 gsm, 100% cotton rag, natural white. This paper has the texture of a traditional etching board and is of archival quality.
Printer : Epson Stylus Pro 11880, printed with pigments inks, with a wider variety of colours in inks for more vibrant print quality.
Spray : UV and water resistant sprays will be used on the final prints, that protect the surface of the print from all sorts of environmental damage.
Canvas Prints : Canvas prints are also available through Mojarto, but they will not be available framed. We will use Harman by Hahnemühle Canvas 450 gsm, poly-cotton, white for our prints.
How to courier your art
There are only 3 rules to couriering your art to the Mojarto Hub. Courier it fast, use a reliable courier and make sure your track it! Once we’ve confirmed the sale of your artwork,
do courier it within 3 working days. Using a good quality and reliable courier is essential to ensure a good impression on the buyer, as well as on Mojarto. Choose from one of the
following couriers who have been certified by Mojarto. Courier the artwork to the address mentioned, and upload the details of the courier on the Mojarto tracking site here.
Remember, you need to include a colour printout of the Authenticity Certificate, inserted into an envelope, in the package when you courier it! Also courier us the printed and signed
invoice for us to process your payment. You will receive your payment once the delivery of the art has been confirmed by the collector.
There are only 3 rules to couriering your art to the Mojarto Hub. Courier it fast, use a reliable courier and make sure your track it! Once we’ve confirmed the sale of your artwork, do courier it within 3 working days. Using a good quality and reliable courier is essential to ensure a good impression on the buyer, as well as on Mojarto. Choose from one of the following couriers who have been certified by Mojarto. Courier the artwork to the address mentioned, and upload the details of the courier on the Mojarto tracking site here.
Remember, you need to include a colour printout of the Authenticity Certificate, inserted into an envelope, in the package when you courier it! Also courier us the printed and signed invoice for us to process your payment. You will receive your payment once the delivery of the art has been confirmed by the collector.
How to use Mojarto to the fullest
Mojarto promotes the work of its artists in many different ways, including online marketing, social media marketing and much more. Additionally, there are a few things you can do as
an artist, to promote your own art.
a.
You can create your own social media marketing plan. Like and promote Mojarto onFacebook,
Twitter and other social media to ensure your work artwork gets publicity among your own personal set of friends and acquaintances.
Let your social circle know every time you upload a new work of art.
b.
Use the power of the Internet and technology to further promote your art. Think of ways in which Mojarto can support your work, and inform us accordingly. For example, if you’re
having an exhibition of your own works at a location, let us know, and we will try to host your own online exhibition on Mojarto at the same time.
c.
Collaborate with us in other ways. We work with writers, critics, dealers and anyone who has a contribution to make in the art industry. If you believe you can add value to the
work we do, and contribute to the growing world of art of the same time, do reach out to us.
d.
Ensure that you showcase a full range of your art for collectors to choose from. Our data has shown that artists who display too few works (less than 5-6) have lesser chances of
making a sale.
Remember that once you sign up with us, you will have both an online and offline profile to manage. An artist is also known for the places his work is exhibited in, so make sure to
work only with reputed partners, whether online or offline. Also, make sure that the works you display at one place, aren’t available for sale at other places as well. It affects the
reputation of both, you as the artist, as well as the promoter.
Mojarto promotes the work of its artists in many different ways, including online marketing, social media marketing and much more. Additionally, there are a few things you can do as an artist, to promote your own art.
You can create your own social media marketing plan. Like and promote Mojarto onFacebook, Twitter and other social media to ensure your work artwork gets publicity among your own personal set of friends and acquaintances. Let your social circle know every time you upload a new work of art.
Use the power of the Internet and technology to further promote your art. Think of ways in which Mojarto can support your work, and inform us accordingly. For example, if you’re having an exhibition of your own works at a location, let us know, and we will try to host your own online exhibition on Mojarto at the same time.
Collaborate with us in other ways. We work with writers, critics, dealers and anyone who has a contribution to make in the art industry. If you believe you can add value to the work we do, and contribute to the growing world of art of the same time, do reach out to us.
Ensure that you showcase a full range of your art for collectors to choose from. Our data has shown that artists who display too few works (less than 5-6) have lesser chances of making a sale.
Remember that once you sign up with us, you will have both an online and offline profile to manage. An artist is also known for the places his work is exhibited in, so make sure to work only with reputed partners, whether online or offline. Also, make sure that the works you display at one place, aren’t available for sale at other places as well. It affects the reputation of both, you as the artist, as well as the promoter.