Vic: I want to understand the semantics. Cataloguing (a verb) is more like taking inventory. Making a catalog to hold in your hands is taking that inventory and laying it out with text. If you’re talking about putting them in order, I recommend Artwork Archive: https://artworkarchive.com
]]>I actually work for an artist, and he lost most of his work to the California fires. I have photos in old albums hidden away that don’t do his art justice and I’m trying to figure out how to catalog them properly for him to share and for the next generation to have. I’m having trouble starting this task, do you have any tips that’ll guide me in the best direction?
]]>Ellie and Alyson;
I really love Smartpress.com
They’re wonderful to work with, very reasonable, and their website is to easy. They offer a Perfectbound (glued binder) 8×8, and a very simple, free paper stock/coating sample book.
I’ve had multi-version business cards and postcards printed that are beautiful:
]]>Wonderful suggestions all!
I use Shutterfly to print 8 x 8 books of my art.
This size is easy for people to carry.
I normally set everything up and just wait for
one of their amazing sales (great way to stock up
on a small budget).
My work is always evolving so I like the idea of ordering a few at a time.
Have a colorful day!
]]>I have a question about the number of works to include. I paint in series in sets of ten artworks or so. Would you suggest doing a catalogue for such a low number? I ask because I paint a continuing series that I started in 2001 called Trento http://www.thomreaves.com/collections/78559. Each artwork up until 2012, when I printed the catalogue, was included in the original book. You think I should include the original series in addition to the 10 new pieces in my next catalogue, just to show the unity of the series, or just do a catalogue of the new pieces?
I use Blurb. They’ve been really good for me. Their templates are easy to use, though there’s not much room to mark up retail cost from printing cost, as it can get pricy.
All in all though, a catalogue gives people a part of you, even if they can’t afford your original works, so they’re definitely good to have.
]]>Alyson, thanks very much for taking the time to look at my photos and for everything that you do for us, artists!
]]>Brennen: Good work! What have your results been?
]]>Bummer! We have to log in to see that, Geri.
]]>Iskra: I know you are asking Barny about what he gets for $9.50, but the number of pages doesn’t matter. Keep in mind that number of pages are in increments of 4 (I think – some might be 8).
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