/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

I'm seeing a lot of beginners mistakes in reproducing your work. The problem is that you have the ideal impression of your finished work, as you can look at the original any time you want (you got it right in front of you). But you need to remember that you are responsible for what how people can look at your work when you post it online. A terrible photo can ruin that impression.

Common mistakes:

>mobile phone photo of your pencil drawing
>comes out dark, blurry, with reflections, muddy

>got a digital camera
>still awful results due to flawed use

I have found a very good, easy to follow step-by-step explanation of how you can get the best out of your paintings / drawings / collages ... anything done with actual art materials. (this is no clickbait, its just a proper tutorial with good images to illustrate what you need to do)

https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-mediums/oil-painting/how-to-photograph-a-painting-step-by-step/

All you need is a mid-range quality camera, tripod and consistent lighting. Once you know the basics, you can set this up within minutes.

People opening your blog, wordpress, insta, whatever have not seen your works in real life. That's why it is incredibly important when you build a portfolio to make GOOD photos of your work! Don't underestimate the importance of good reproductions, especially in this day and age, where most newcomers are managing themselves.