Digital Imaging

In these lessons from his popular seminar, Digital Imaging for Artists, professional photographer Eric Law provides an overview of digital imaging, some key concepts, and how it can improve the quality of entries to exhibitions and art fairs. You will also get tips on photographing your own art, working with a professional photographer, and submitting digital images for jurying.

To read a lesson, click on the link. You may print the lessons for reference and to make notes. The content, however, is copyrighted and the lessons may not be reproduced without prior written permission.

The Digital Advantage
Digital imaging has a number of advantages for visual artists in presenting their artwork for jurying in exhibitions, sharing with galleries and potential buyers, and for archiving.

The Digital Advantage | Read

Basics - Resolution
A basic understanding of resolution is the key to knowing how the details in your artwork will be captured in a digital image and reproduced.

Capture Resolution | Read
Print Resolution | Read
Screen Resolution | Read

Basics - Color
A basic understanding of color is the key to knowing how the colors in your artwork will be reproduced on a computer screen and in print.

Color Models | Read
Color Spaces | Read
Color Temperature | Read
Color Profiles | Read

Basics - Format
A basic understanding of image formats is the key to knowing how to edit and store your images and how to best send them to other people.

JPEG Format | Read
TIFF and Other Formats | Read

Shooting Your Art
When shooting your artwork, you will get the best quality if you take the time to capture and process the images correctly. If you are planning to use a professional photographer, there are a number of questions to consider also.

Using Your Images
Once you have digital images of your artwork, you can take advantage of many different ways to present it.

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