
Hi! Welcome to the course. This is an introduction to the course explaining who it's for and what you'll learn.
A little bit about me, your instructor. I am a life long painter who grew up in New York and went to art school here as well. My goal here is to share the experiences I have accrued over the last 30 years from my studio practice as well as those from my time spent in the professional art world to anyone who can benefit from them.
In this segment I hope to show how a few simple studio practices can keep your paper or canvas artworks looking great so that you can look professional for prospective buyers and institutions that are considering your work for exhibitions.
This segment focuses on how to store works on paper and how to fix the works with a special spray which keeps them from getting smudged while in storage.
This section will show how to safely stack different sized canvasses together on the floor of your studio or in a shelving area.
In this segment I will explain what an archival box is and why it's important to know how to create your own custom sized boxes for your artworks especially if they are going to travel.
Here I will show you a basic list of materials needed for constructing a custom fit box for your flat art.
In this course you’ll learn how to safely store flat works, as well as canvases, in order to keep them moisture and damage free. I’ll show you what materials will help you meet professional standards for storing and maintaining your artwork. You’ll also learn how to custom build an archival box to house any type of relatively flat artwork from small unframed artworks to thickly-framed paintings. I’ll also show you ways to professionally wrap your artwork for local or long-distance shipping.
This course is aimed at aspiring art professionals, including artists, gallerists, art handlers, interior designers, and anyone who regularly works with artwork. It’s taught by an artist and gallery/museum professional with 30 years of experience working for top NYC galleries and museums.
I hope that, regardless of your current level of knowledge in the studio, you can pick up something new in this class to add to your skill set so that you can put your best foot forward in the art world. The ultimate goal is to improve your presentation and storage practices so that you’ll be prepared for anyone and any situation.
If you’re just beginning your career and need to supplement your studio time with a freelance gig, this course will help you learn the techniques you need to get a step ahead with gallery practices, which can help you climb the pay ladder faster.