Q: How do I upload multiple images of my artwork?

Question 1

What payment methods does The Artling accept?

Accepted Answer

The Artling offers payment via bank transfer or with Stripe. Stripe accepts most credit cards, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.

If you'd like to pay via a different method, please e-mail contact@theartling.com.

Question 2

How do I write my artist biography?

Accepted Answer

An artist biography is an incredibly important part of your artistic career wherever you may be in it. Most of the time, it’s the first bit of information available to your audience, from readers to collectors. It allows them to understand your motivations are as an artist, what your background is, and reveals significant facts about you and your craft. Writing about yourself can be challenging. Here are some guidelines you should follow when describing yourself in an artist biography:

1. Always write in the third person. This will allow you to sound more professional. 2. Your first sentence should be capture your audience’s attention- it should tell your audience what is most prominent about you as an artist or about your works. 3. Introduce your name, medium, and some information about our background. Background information should include where you were born, where you work, how you became interested in art, and who you are inspired by. 4. Include where you studied or trained. If this doesn’t apply to you, state that you’re a self-taught artist. 5. Think about what makes you stand out as an artist. If you have participated in a significant group of solo exhibition or won any awards, make a note to include this as it paints a better image of your reputation as an artist. Choose the best highlights so as to not overwhelm your audience! 6. Mention your most recent show or upcoming projects. 7. Lastly, end your artist biog

Question 3

How do I ship my artwork?

Accepted Answer

If your artwork has been sold, the standard process for shipment to the client is as follows:

Check the condition of your Artwork
Print the Artwork’s Certificate of Authenticity
Pack your Artwork
Organise Shipping to the Customer
Send Tracking Details

1. Condition Check Before shipping your artwork, you will need to send at least 5 high-resolution images of your artwork to The Artling team for our condition check. The list of required images are as follows:

Full front view
Full back view
Left-side view
Right-side view
Detailed close-up shots Our team will review these images, and let you know if we have any questions or concerns. Once you have our approval, you can then pack the artwork for shipment.

2. Certificate of Authenticity For every artwork sold, please prepare a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) for the artwork. Let us know if you need a template for this.

3. Pack Artwork Once the condition check is completed, you can prepare your artwork along with the COA for shipping. To protect your artwork, it is crucial that they are packed securely with sufficient packing materials in order to prevent any damage during transit.

For Unframed Artworks

Artworks shipped rolled

Wrap the artwork in acid free tissue paper before rolling the piece. If you are shipping more than one artwork together, add a layer of acid free tissue paper in between the artworks.
For additional protection against moisture and damages, w

Question 4

How do I create my profile on the portal?

Accepted Answer

Login to your Seller Account

Change or Reset Your Password

Update your Contact Information

Cancel/Delete an Artist Account

Question 5

How do I price my artwork?

Accepted Answer

The pricing of your work is a very important aspect of your career as an artist. You should be able to clearly explain to anyone asking the reason for your artworks’ pricing.
Look at your peers’ artworks in similar media and see how your prices compare. Have your works been included in exhibitions before? Have you won art awards or prizes recently? Consider the cost of your materials. Is your artwork a Unique Work or an Editioned Work?
Lastly, make sure you include The Artling’s commission in the price you upload to the website. If you’re still unsure, get in touch with our team here who can provide further advice.

**Tips: ** Using Keywords When selling art online, it’s important to tell the story behind your work. What inspired you to create the piece? Include details on where the work has been exhibited previously. All this information helps the buyer understand more about you, the artist, as well as the work they are considering.

Question 6

How do I upload multiple images of my artwork?

Accepted Answer

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