Online Website Artwork Entry Hints and Requirements
MSWPS encourages members to take the opportunity to learn to present your artwork professionally for exhibitions and online entries.
The FAQ Section in the Member Area of your website offers answers to your questions regarding resizing images, labelling image files and taking artwork photographs.
It is a requirement that your Entry Form, for all MSWPS exhibitions, is completed as exactly as you want it presented to the public.
MAKE SURE TO READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THOROUGHLY.
Take notes if you need to remember any points. Take a screen shot to refer back to.
Original artworks created in the previous two years and not exhibited before in MSWPS exhibitions are eligible for the current exhibition entry.
Artwork Title:
Write this exactly as to be presented, consider the case that you use, ie: shores away OR Shores Away OR Shores away. Lower and upper case makes a difference. “Shores Away” is a NO NO. Shores Away is perfect. Do not use ‘ OR ” to enclose the tile.
Medium:
Many viewers will not know what W/C means. Write the full term: Watercolour, Oil, Acrylic etc.
Is the Oil on board, paper, canvas, linen etc? Write the support material: Oil on Stretched Canvas.
Size:
All MSWPS online exhibitions present the Unframed Size in mm.
Converting cm to mm. 10 mm equals 1 cm.
If you measure your artwork in cm:
Example: 60 x 70 – add a 0 to the end = 600 x 700mm
Example: 35.5 x 54.2 – take out the . = 355 x 542mm
If the artwork is framed, measure the artwork inside the frame and enter that size.
Do not enter: 760 x 760 framed. Enter: 530 x 530
On your entry form in the Size Box, Enter ONLY numbers AND x ie: 100 x 100
Do not enter the letters cm, mm – However for circular works ENTER Diameter.
All entries are presented as Height x Width AND x Depth for Sculptures.
Do not enter H, W OR D. ie: 350 x 200 x 150
Price: NFS (not for sale) is accepted. Enter 00.00 in Price box.
Description:
This where in 250 words or less, you can write about the inspiration for the artwork, any background to the production of the work or technique. If the artwork is framed, what is the framed size, how is it framed, where will it look good, what environment will it suit?
Artwork Image File:
Title Image File: Surname_First name_Title_Medium_Size
An image file title as below creates obstacles for administration:
BCF74B45-2252-4B68-BFF0-BC53CA74A661.jpeg
Total uploads NOT to exceed 2mb. Acceptable file extensions:: jpg, jpeg, gif and png.
And Finally:
CHECK, CHECK AND RECHECK THAT YOUR ENTRY IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT.
Frequently asked questions
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Depending on the type of Computer that you use, Mac OR PC, the steps to follow for resizing images is different.
If you have Photoshop OR Photoshop Elements the images can be resized in that program on both Mac and PC
Otherwise find below the steps to resize images on Mac, including a link.
To Resize images on a PC, scroll to the bottom of this page for a link to follow the steps.
Resize, rotate or flip an image in Preview on Mac
https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/preview/prvw2015/mac
You can resize or rotate an image opened in Preview to fit into a particular spot. You can also reduce the file size to save disk space or download an image more quickly.
Change an image’s dimensions
In the Preview app on your Mac, if the Markup toolbar isn’t showing, click the Show Markup Toolbar button , then click the Adjust Size button .
Enter new values for width and height, or click the “Fit into” pop-up menu and choose a size.
Resize the image by a percentage: Choose “per cent” from the pop-up menu next to the Width and Height fields, then enter the percentage in those fields.
Force the image to keep its original proportions: Select “Scale proportionally”. If you change either the width or height, the other value changes to maintain the proportions. If you choose a size from the “Fit into” pop-up menu, the image’s width or height may be smaller than the chosen size to maintain the proportions.
Make the image’s dimensions smaller without losing any detail: Unselect “Resample image” before changing the width or height.
Tip: To resize multiple images at the same time, display the images in the same window, select them in that window’s sidebar, then choose Tools > Adjust Size.
Rotate or flip an image
In the Preview app on your Mac, open the file you want to change.
Do any of the following:
Rotate an image: Select the image, then click (or use the Touch Bar) to rotate the image to the left. Continue clicking to keep rotating.
To rotate the image to the right, press and hold the Option key, then click until you’re done rotating the image.
Flip an image: Choose Tools > Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical.
Tip: To rotate or flip multiple images at the same time, display the images in the same window, choose View > Thumbnails, select them in that window’s sidebar, then choose Tools > [Rotate or Flip].
Reduce an image’s file size
In the Preview app on your Mac, open the file you want to change.
Choose Tools > Adjust Size, then select “Resample image.”
Enter a smaller value in the Resolution field.
The new size is shown at the bottom.
Tip: To reduce the file size of multiple images at the same time, display the images in the same window, select them in that window’s sidebar, then choose Tools > Adjust Size.
How to Resize Images and Photos In Windows
https://www.howtogeek.com/354015/how-to-resize-images-and-photos-in-windows/
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Rename one item on a Mac
On your Mac, select the item, then press Return. Or force click the item’s name.
Enter a new name.
You can use numbers and most symbols. You can’t include a colon (:) or start the name with a full stop (.). Some apps may not allow you to use a slash (/) in a filename.Press Return.
To rename an image on a PC
Select a photo in your photo folder.
Click any thumbnail or image from the list.
Right-click the first photo, and select Rename from the drop-down menu.
Type the new name for the file in the text box.
Click outside the text box (or press the Enter key) to lock in your change.
Just that simple, your photo has a new name.
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For the answer we have researched the question and copied a series of links to information and videos to assist you.
How to resize photos on iPhone and iPad
Resize Photos on iPhone iPad – iOS App Weekly
https://www.iosappweekly.com/resize-photos-iphone-ipad/
Easily Resize Your Photos With This Simple iOS Shortcut — Good Dog Strategies
https://gooddogstrategies.com/news-notes/easily-resize-your-photos-with-this-simple-ios-shortcut
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Taking a great photograph of your artwork significantly increases your chances of selling it. Here are some tips on how to take a great photograph.
The Youtube videos offer tips on taking photos with your phone and a digital camera.
LIGHTING YOUR PHOTOS
The best way to achieve a well-lit photo is to make sure it’s not directly reflecting any light.
If you can take a photo of your painting before you frame it, you’ll achieve a better result.
Placing your photo in an even shade of light or by a window creating a soft light, will give you the best results.
Stand your artwork against a flat wall, easel or lay it on the floor. The flatter the art, the better the photograph.
Make sure the image is in focus! Photo blur is a big no-no.
It’s best to photograph your artwork against a white or neutral backdrop. Coloured backgrounds can affect the way your art appears in the photograph.