Posts by Art Dom

Creating a compelling artist resume is an important step towards a successful career in the art world. Whether you specialize in oil painting, digital illustration, or sculpture, a well-crafted artistic resume will help present your best projects and attract the attention of potential employers, galleries, or clients. An artist's resume differs from a traditional corporate resume, as it not only highlights experience and education but also showcases your unique style and creativity. In this article, we will explore the key principles of crafting an effective resume, discuss essential sections, and provide tips on how to best present your artist portfolio. If you aim to stand out among competitors and take your first professional step in the art industry, follow our guidelines and examples to create a resume that truly works. 

Art owners are often interested in the value of their pieces, how much they may cost, and how to properly evaluate a work. In this article, we will explore: why a painting, sculpture, graphic work, or icon may have two prices (purchase price and sale price); how prices are determined; which documents help sell a painting for a higher price; whether artificial intelligence can assist in determining a painting's value. 

Frame Making and Artwork Framing: Enhance the Beauty of Your Artworks Frame making and artwork framing are essential steps that add completeness and aesthetics to every piece of art. Our craftsmen specialize in creating frames and offer a wide variety of styles, materials, and shades to ensure your artwork looks its best. We understand that every piece of art is unique, which is why our frame-making services provide a personalized approach. Whether it’s a classical portrait, modern abstraction, or a children’s illustration, we will create a frame that highlights the character and beauty of your artwork. Framing artwork is not just about adding a frame but creating harmony between the artwork and its surroundings. Our framing experts consider the style of the painting, the interior of the space, and your preferences to achieve the perfect combination. By choosing our frame-making and artwork framing services, you can rest assured that your art will be presented in the best possible way. Our frames are not just frames; they are a part of your art’s story, emphasizing its uniqueness and elevating the viewer's visual experience.

Sending works of art abroad has its own specifics. In this article, we reveal important aspects to help you ship and transport artworks outside of Ukraine easily and conveniently.

Packaging Artwork for International Shipping: Secrets to a Safe Art Expedition Shipping art abroad requires special attention to packaging. It not only ensures the safety of the artwork during transportation but also protects it from various environmental conditions. For international shipping, multiple factors must be considered, such as extended transit times, fluctuating temperatures, and humidity changes. Using specialized materials tailored to shipping conditions and professional packaging that takes into account the characteristics of each art object ensures the security and preservation of valuable artworks throughout the journey. In this context, professional logistics services specializing in international art transportation become an essential component of a successful expedition. Developing individualized packaging strategies tailored to the unique features of each artwork, while adhering to international safety standards, are key aspects to focus on when preparing art for shipping and transportation abroad.

The ArtDom gallery workshop has been manufacturing boxes for shipping paintings abroad since 2016. We have created an original design so that collectors and art lovers receive paintings whole and undamaged. We have already sent more than 1,000 international parcels, and in this article we will show the process of manufacturing our boxes and conduct a small crash test. 

When the picture is large, the cost of logistics is correspondingly higher. After all, the tariff is calculated based on size and weight. For example, the tariff for delivery of a picture on a stretcher 150 x 100 cm in the USA will exceed 500 u.o. Therefore, one of the ways to save money on the international delivery of large paintings is to send them in a roll.

In this article we will get acquainted with the work of an outstanding artist and talented Ukrainian graphic artist - Yuri Dotsenko . We were lucky enough to hold in our hands the catalogue of the artist's exhibition of works from 2003. It presents all the paintings and graphics that were exhibited at the artist's personal exhibition. The catalogue was published by the National Union of Theatre Workers of Ukraine with the assistance of the Actor's House. 

A special approach is needed to transport a fragile and valuable item, including an art piece. In such cases, only those specialists who have positive experience in this field can help. The ArtDom company also works as a gallery, so it knows all the specifics of transporting art pieces very well. 

Recently, a solemn event took place in Kyiv - the celebration of 70 years of creative activity of the Mytets gallery. In honor of the anniversary, the gallery published an illustrative catalog, which included its artists, whose works were exhibited during the history of the gallery.