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Gabino Sanchez

9 Years Ago

First Time Using This Website

Well I really have no idea how to even begin to get my art out there. I just want to find people who like my art and think im an ok guy.

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Abbie Shores

9 Years Ago



If you have not done already, please take our tour http://fineartamerica.com/tourfineartamerica/introduction.html ( http://pixels.com/tourfineartamerica/introduction.html for Pixels users) as that will answer most questions you may have about the site
Then read our Terms of Use http://fineartamerica.com/termsofuse.html ( http://pixels.com/termsofuse.html for Pixels users)to make sure you understand what we require of you and what you may require of us ;)

You will need PayPal to receive payments and the images will need to be of printable quality before you upload

They need to be under 25mb and jpg or png. Adobe RGB or sRGB Images should be over 800 pixels but there is no maximum size. If the images are over 25mb then you can shrink the image down slightly or compress down to 10. Never upload enlarged images (that is making the pixels more than you have normally) as we will probably not pass it in QC if you sell.

All members should read this thread http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=432109 ( http://pixels.com/showmessages.php?messageid=432109 for Pixels users)

Please note that we do not do ANY quality control unless you get an order, so you must make sure the images are top quality before uploading. You do this by 'VIEW'ing the work in your editor at 100% and going over it completely looking for blurriness or blockiness.

If you wish to test the quality of the prints you may buy your own work at base cost

When logged in you are seeing the prices you would pay if you wanted to buy your own work so do not panic if they are lower than you have put in :)

Basically, all you really need to do is decide what YOU want to earn and then put that in the spaces provided

When registered and logged in, on the top right menu there is a drop down with everything you need for the site

BEHIND THE SCENES is for all the tools you need to set the site up and PROFILE is where your site is.

Here are some great posts on the forum about marketing your work

http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=2220588 Marketing 101 By Mike Savad
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=2040787 A Few Reasons Y U May Not Be Selling
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=377664 Marketing Yourself
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=358080 Promoting Your Art
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=1601966 Six Month Observation About Marketing
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=1192902 Evaluating Your Own Work To Sell
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=2201441 Elephant In The Room - Maybe Your Art Just Isnt That Good...
http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=2193130 The Formula To Pricing Art?
http://danturnerfineart.com/dan-turners-7-keys-selling-art-online-free-ebook-artists/ 7 Keys to Selling ART Online, a Free eBook for Artists

I think that just about covers what most new people ask. Hope this helps. If you read this and have any specific queries please let us know by opening a new thread with the subject clearly marked as the question :) Alternatively you can find SUPPORT under the ABOUT tab in the top menu. Customer Support is for when you purchase prints and need help. Technical Support is for artist members and account and usage help

Oh yeah... here are the rules of the social area, http://fineartamerica.com/showmessages.php?messageid=260080 ( http://pixels.com/showmessages.php?messageid=260080 for Pixels users) and the Moderators are linked at the top of that page

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ABBIE SHORES
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Mike Savad

9 Years Ago

be aware that the image you posted can't print due to vignetting, noise and distortion. a scanner would work best for this.


---Mike Savad
MikeSavad.com

 

Murray Bloom

9 Years Ago

Also, keep in mind that FAA is a sales site and not simply a vanity site to simply show your work. However, many people use it for that, which helps dilute the salable art.

Based on your first image, the pricing is very, very low.

 

Jessica Jenney

9 Years Ago

Photography Prints

 

Floyd Snyder

9 Years Ago

WOW! What a great portrait! I am surprised that you got my mother-in-law to pose for you!

 

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