Photos and Gallery: Showcase Your Work in the Best Light

In the world of visual arts, The image is the top seller. Buyers can't see the actual painting before purchasing, so the quality of your photos directly determines your chances of making a sale.

Specifications for the Ideal Image #

• Accuracy: At least 1,000 pixels on the shorter side (more is acceptable).
• Coordination: JPG for photographs.
• Size: Less than 2 MB per image (the platform automatically converts them to the fast WebP format).
• Lighting: Natural daylight; avoid direct flash and reflections.
• Angles: The camera should be perfectly parallel to the painting (not tilted) so that the proportions are not distorted.
• Background: A clean, white or neutral-colored wall.

Additional photos from the exhibition (very important) #

1. Close-up photo: A close-up showing the texture and brushstrokes.
2. Environmental Photo: The painting is hanging on a wall (which helps the buyer visualize it in their home).
3. Image of the scale: A photo of the painting next to a familiar object (a chair, a person) to illustrate its actual size.
4. Artist's Signature: If there is a signature on the work, take a close-up photo of it.

Common Mistakes to Avoid #

• Images copied from other websites or containing excessive watermarks — not accepted.
• Very small images (less than 500 pixels) — they look unprofessional when zoomed in.
• Photos that are crooked, blurry, or have colors that don't match the actual work — result in returns.