#117 MASTER CLASS — FROM STUDIO TO SHOW
In this practical Master Class, Coach Marji Thompson walks you through everything that happens between finishing a painting and getting it out into the world. From signing, varnishing, and painting edges to wiring, photographing, titling, and updating your website, Marji covers the full journey with her characteristic warmth and hard-won experience. If you have ever felt uncertain about the steps that come after the painting is done, this class brings it all together in one clear, encouraging guide that makes the process feel completely within reach.
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LOVE you all, studio angels! Super helpful and consolidated for me that I don’t need to spend more on an artwork archive subscription because what I am already doing (simple spreadsheet like Marji) is enough.
One thing that I do before varnishing a painting is to photograph it when it’s not shiny because that can be troublesome for photographing it – the glare is annoying. Even professional photographers find this an issue. They, of course find ways around that by careful lighting, etc. but for mere mortals like myself this can take me a LONG time.
Thank you so much Marji for an informative and insightful masterclass. Really appreciate you!
Thank you Marji. You share the practical impact of consistency and precision so clearly. Though I made notes, your presentation is so concise they may be unnecessary. “4 to top of wire, 2 screw D ring for large pieces, crimping tool critical….
Your paintings invite me to relax in knowing we are all breathing in the natural expression in living.
Thank you Marji, this was a wonderful Masterclass, full of great information.
Just to add to the admin side, I used the spreadsheet for a while until masterclass #70 with Terri on Airtable and that was a game changer. Highly recommend members check out this also, it is a free app and I just followed and paused as Terri was explaining her steps and for this luddite it was very doable.
What a great masterclass💎
Thanks Marji, that was great!
this is informative! I will replay this often!
Wow Marjorie really is a pro at these finishing procedures to the paintings and getting everything required just so her experience is invaluable and I admire her patience in going through this important procedure to make the final important steps
One peice of advice about consistency seems very good and could be overlooked but as she explains the reasoning behind it you can see why even measurements for wiring up
The logging of work on website spreadsheets ect was such a good insight
A well worth watch tolerance so much thankyou Marjorie
I wonder if the framing which supports Marjis’ large panels are held in place simply with glue. Great master class.
Hi Monique,
I think you are referring to the cradled panels that I use as my substrates. They are both glued and nailed. The nail holes are filled and once painted over, can’t be seen.
Marji, great job on the finishing. I especially enjoyed the details on finishing the edges which is usually an issue for me. You mentioned a Master Class on Canva but I could not find it. Also, what do you recommend on shipping. I have my first gallery show in NYC and need to ship my painting.
Hi Kate,
Congratulations on your first gallery show! I use Pirate Ship which is an online 3rd party supplier of UPS shipping labels. I have had great success with them for paintings that are under the UPS size restrictions. Depending on the size you are shipping, they may be considerable savings for you.
WHAT DOES THE REST OF THE WORLD DO IN THE MORNING?
For me its straight too, CVP & THE ACADEMY TO THOSE ANGELS
WHO KEEP US organized. THE INSTRUCTORS, CAN YOU EVEN BELIEVE
THERE COULD BE SO MUCH HUMANITY, IN ONE GROUP.
THANK YOU TO NICK, WHERE WOULD WE ALL BE IF YOU HAD
NOT SURFACED❤️…THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A MOMENT.
I’m the same Susan Weinstein – but make a coffee first and then sit down and see what’s happening in the Art2Life world!!! I’m learning something all the time; a pure joy!!