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How to Print Digital Downloads from Etsy

Since I create printable artwork and sell it on Etsy, I get asked the “how to print digital downloads from Etsy” question all the time. It is a fairly straightforward process, but there can be a few little idiosyncrasies that can cause some hiccups along the way. To make things easier and to have a written record, I created the below ‘How-To’ guide so there would always be a place to look for any questions that arise. (more…)

How To Hang Artwork Without Nails or Damaging Walls

Maybe you’re a renter, have plaster walls, a wallpaper you don’t want to damage, or maybe you’re like me and don’t want to see a thousand holes in your wall behind every picture you hang because you couldn’t get the positioning juuuust right… That last one may be just me, but for whatever reason you can’t or don’t want to damage your walls just to hang some beautiful art, not to worry, there are ways to hang artwork without nails or damaging your walls at all. Read below for a few of my favorite ways. (more…)

Gallery Goals: How to Start an Art Collection on a Budget

How to start an art collection on a budget: For when you fancy yourself an art collection, but the bottom of your wallet only has granola bar wrappers. During a childhood summer, my family and I ventured to the vibrant city of Chicago. The iconic Chicago Art Institute beckoned, and as we meandered through its vast halls, I became spellbound by the masterpieces around me. The intricate brushstrokes of Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,' the dreamy hues of Monet's Water Lilies, and the striking form of Grant Wood's 'American Gothic.' I daydreamed about one day having such magnificent tales of art gracing my own living space. As I stepped into adulthood, this dream remained alive and kicking. However,…