Thursday 2 November 2017

Sell Art With Postcard Mailers

By Matthew Kelly


While email use has become popular with business and personal communication, there are times when people want to receive paper mail. Although electronic mail may be faster and requires no postage for delivery, some things, like art, are better seen away from a computer screen. This is why postcard mailers are a good promotional tool for artists and crafters.

Finding a piece of artwork in the mailbox is not quite like receiving a bill. Clear images that tell a story can take the recipient away from those things that are not so exciting. Even functional art can trigger positive feelings that can balance having to spend all day at the job.

The days of using plain white or pastel postcards is history, as vivid photos allow the recipient to have a mental vacation. Seeing a picture of nature might think of a weekend getaway. An image with a realistic looking plate of food and a cold drink may inspire them to get together with friends. A postcard with a pet dressed up in a costume may have the recipient ponder getting a new addition to the family.

When someone sees a nice, clear photo it can trigger positive thoughts and inspire good times. An event planner may choose a food display that is colorful surrounded by a party atmosphere to advertise their services. For starters, not everyone can take a picture of food so that it looks appetizing. Some details may get lost when taken from the wrong angle or lighting. However, when a moment looks realistic and fun, those services will be remembered by the recipient. They, or someone they know, may need an event planner for a future social gathering.

Ideally, the artist or crafter may use a website or personal appearance to build a mailing list. The photo cards or mailers should show off their best work so that the recipient will be compelled to support the artist. Even if there is no sale at that moment, the postcard may be considered a collector item because of the beautiful image. While online communication is good, it may be considered a secondary marketing tool.

Like any other business, cutting corners can do an injustice to the visual. While some home businesses may be able to get away with using a basic printer for textual mailing cards but it is different for the artist. It is almost impossible to duplicate the same colors, details, and other attention grabbing features with a printer intended for home use.

What most new artists may not realize is that professional printing services are pretty inexpensive and can have some jobs ready within hours. Even if an individual is just testing out their promotion plan with a few cards, many services are happy to take on jobs of any size. Artisans with a small budget should find this to be great investment in their business.

The average printing service will use technology to give customers an idea as to what the final product will look like. They may also make suggestions as to the best images to use in this process and editing is done only to give clarity to certain aspects of the photo or artwork. Professional printers will work to bring out the best for their customers so they are likely to return.




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