After working with Jenny Marrs on pet portraits for one of her design clients (you can read about that HERE), the shop manager for Marrs on Main reached out to me about carrying some of my prints in the store.  I was naturally excited about the opportunity, but I had never sold prints directly, so I had a lot of logistics to figure out.    The first step was finding a printer I liked, so I ordered a bunch of print samples from several companies in different finishes to find my favorite.  I compared all of my sample prints (I ordered two of my paintings, one light and one dark, in 5 x 7s of each paper) and selected the one I liked best. Then, I needed to figure out the packaging.

Prints are a fairly delicate product.  You don’t want them getting smudged, bent, marked, or wet, so they need a clear sleeve and cardboard backing.  So I sourced those.  Lastly, I wanted to add an insert to tell potential buyers about my journey as an artist, and point them to my website if they like my work.  I wish I had taken more pictures of the process of packaging the prints, but you can see them in the top corner of the picture below…

The prints really are stunning.  I selected a velvety matte finish that brings out the colors while keeping the darks deep and rich.  I am so pleased with the quality.  My packaging system is a little clunky, but I’ll get that streamlined as I dive deeper into the world of fine art prints.

I will start offering print options on my website soon, but until then, these three prints are available in 8 x 10 and 11 x 14 in the Marrs on Main online shop.  If you are local to them, you can also see and purchase them in person.

Asian Pears Still Life

Blue Nose II seascape

Charlie & Fljortie rabbit portrait

I’m excited about offering more fine art print options soon!