I get so, so many questions about how I run my business. So I figured it’s about time I answer them! This is the first in a series of posts about Daring Adventures in Creative Biz!
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If you’re an artist or creative entrepreneur aspiring to take your biz to the next level, start by upgrading your office. These are the tools you use to translate your ideas into a real-life, hold-in-your-hands product. If you’re using low-quality tools, even your most kick-ass ideas won’t convert to high-quality products for your followers. Why shoot yourself in the foot like that?
For printing highest-quality, archival art prints, I use the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and Ultra Premium Presentation Matte paper. This big, beautiful printer is quite an investment, but it pays off print after print. I can fine-tune color settings so that my prints match my original paintings — cheaper printers are notorious for getting colors “off.”
For scanning ultra-high resolution images, I use the Epson Perfection V700. Again, I sought out this scanner for its sensitivity + accuracy with color, as well as its high resolution capabilities + useful features (like dust removal). For the majority of purposes, I scan my paintings at 600 dpi (images need to be printed at a minimum of 300 dpi).
For photographing my paintings + other work, I use the Canon Digital Rebel XTi. This is a fabulously effective camera that manages to include professional features while remaining relatively user-friendly.
You can browse more of my trusted, proven biz essentials at my Amazon store. I’ve curated this shop with only the products I actually use on a day-to-day basis in my life as an independent artist, so you don’t have to worry about buying the wrong thing:
Got a specific Creative Biz question? Email matirosestudio@gmail.com
I also offer Creative Mentoring Sessions for one-on-one guidance. 