Saatchi Art FAQs

Your image must be:

A JPEG file

At least 1200 pixels x 1500 pixels

Less than 50MB

If you're selling prints, heres a general rule of thumb regarding image size: the dimensions of your JPEG file should be at least the size of the print, multiplied by 150 with a DPI of 150or:(Desired print length x 150) x (Desired print width x 150) at 150 DPIFor example, if you want to sell an 8x10 print, the image size should be 1200 pixels (8 x 150) by 1500 pixels (10 x 150) at 150 DPI. If the image size is 600 x 750 (that is, half the required size of 1200 x 1500), it wouldnt be possible for Saatchi Online to produce a quality 8x10 print.

Pricing your originals appropriately is critical to selling your work. As an artist, you should always be prepared to explain how and why you have arrived at your prices. Therefore, its very important to adopt consistent, fact-based pricing principles and methods.If youre new to the market, the following are some basic pricing principles and methods for you to consider.Price your art based on comparables. Set your prices similar to those of other artists with similar experience and who work in similar mediums. When comparing your works to others, considerfactors such as dimensions, medium, materials, and the artists' achievements such as prizes, exhibitions, press, etc., as these will have a bearing on pricing.Also, when looking at price figures for comparison, alwaysconsider art that has sold, not art that has not yet sold.Price your art like a retailerat two times the cost of materials.A common practice for new artists is to establish prices based on time, labor, and the cost of materials. Set yourself a reasonable hourly wage, multiply that by the number of hours it took to make the work and add that figure to the cost of your materials.For example, if the cost of materials is $50, your hourly rate is $20, and you spent 20 hours creating your art, then your work would be priced at ($50 x 2) + ($20 x 20) = $550.You should also be consistent in your pricing. If you are selling one work in multiple channels, make sure its price is consistent everywhere. Similarly, be consistent about pricing works within your portfolio--for example, your larger works should be consistently priced higher than your smaller works.Broaden your appeal byoffering works at various price points. Ifsomeone likes your work but can't afford a $3,000 painting, they will find a $500 painting more attainable.You can always increase your prices after you have made some sales and have factual evidence to justify a price increase. Keep records of all your sales and the prices at which you've sold works. Remember thatit's much better to competitively price and sell your work now to gain exposure (increasing your prices in the future) than to have your work sit unsold.

If your artwork sells, the cost of packaging the artwork for shipping is the responsibility of the artist. The cost of packaging materials should also be factored into the price of your artwork. Please readour packaging guidelines to reviewthe required packaging materials in the event that your artwork sells.

Oversized WorksNote that for larger, oversized artworks that require a wooden crate, please add an additional 30 - 35 lbs (13 - 16 kg) to the physical weight of the artwork during your upload to account for the crate. Also, if you require professional crating services, note that these services may cost up to $500.00 USD. We highly suggest that you first research your total crating costs, and then factor these costs in when pricing your artworks. If your artwork sells, Saatchi Art will provide you with the shipping of your parcel, but the cost of proper packaging is responsibility of the artists.

Promotional Discounts

Please note that on occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site. Please reviewthis article for a better understanding on howyou should consider this when pricing your artworks.

We make it easy to sell your work to a global communityof art lovers and collectors. When you sell an artwork, you will receive 65% of all profits. Saatchi Art handles the shipping logistics, and collectors pay for the cost of shipping, so you only have to worry about covering the costs of packaging materials. We offer secure payments by check, wire transfer or PayPal. Our support specialists ensure our artists and collectors are financially protected on every sale.Get handpicked by our curators for recommendation to a wide range of clients, from designers to architects to emerging and seasoned collectors.

Please review the step-by-step checklist for getting started with selling your artwork on Saatchi Art.

Submit Your Photo ID

Photograph Your Artwork

Upload Your Artwork

Complete Your Profile + Artist Statement

How To Price Your Artwork

Use Keywords

Branding + Marketing 101

Keep Your Portfolio Up To Date

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO ID

In order to verify your legal name and identity with Saatchi Art, you must upload a government-issued photo ID such as a driver license or passport. To do so:Step 1 From your Account Information Page, select Address and Identification from the menu beneath your profile image.

Step 2 From the Address and Identification page, scroll down to Government Issued Identification (For Sellers Only), then click Upload ID.

Step 3 Read the ID uploading agreement and instructions, then click Choose File to browse for the image of your photo ID on your computer.

Step 4 If youre using an Artist Name (i.e. a pseudonym) thats different from the name on your government-issued ID please enter your Legal Name in the field provided.

Step 5 Click Submit.NOTE:It can take 24 hours for IDs to be approved in our system.Once your ID is approved, youll receive a confirmation email letting you know that you can begin selling your work on Saatchi Art.

PHOTOGRAPH YOUR ARTWORK

One of the first things you must do in order to begin selling on Saatchi Art is to photograph your artwork, so you can share your works with collectors.

Your image must be:

A JPEG file in RGB color format (not CMYK)

At least 1200 pixels x 1500 pixels

Less than 50MB

Please read below for some tips and important information on how to produce great quality photographs of your artwork.

Lighting

Color Balance and Exposure - The color of the room, temperatures and use of flash can all distort the color balance, resulting in blues, yellows and greys that really should more closely resemble white.

Harsh Shadows and Reflections - Ensure your light-source provides even color and no directional shadows or reflections, which can distract from your artwork.

Quality

Noise And/Or Compression - Avoid excessive noise by using a low ISO, (ideally between 100-200), or by shooting in sufficient light. (A cloudy day can be ideal, as the clouds work like a giant softbox). Check to ensure your camera is shooting at its highest quality settings and the file is saved at maximum quality.

Out Of Focus/Motion Blur - Review images at 100% when choosing the best shot, to ensure you also choose the best focus. (By shooting with sufficient light, you decrease the likelihood of camera shake when shooting hand-held).

Post- Production Over Filtering - Some files may benefit with post-production by adjusting color, brightness or contrast to more closely resemble the actual artwork. However, files that have been heavily post-processed, affecting confusion of medium or quality (color range) of artwork are subject to deactivation.

Upsampling - Increasing the file size only decreases quality. Instead of the misconception it will allow a file to be printed at a larger size, it actually decreases the quality in which the file will print.

Intrusive Digital Signatures Or Text - Artwork celebrates the signature of the artists, representing ownership and creation; however, digital watermarks or in camera date and times make your work appear less valuable.

Composition

Parallel Angles/Rotation - If you must tilt artwork to take a photograph, ensure the camera is also at a parallel angle. A square or rectangle should have even edges.

Borders and Padding - Crop excessive blank space, artwork borders, mattes and padding. Adding extra space will not bypass you from minimum size requirements.

Composition: Rotation 90-180 - Artwork should be properly rotated upon submission.

Art Only - Increasing the file size only decreases quality. Instead of the misconception it will allow a file to be printed at a larger size, it actually decreases the quality in which the file will print.

UPLOAD YOUR ARTWORK

Before you begin, be sure your image file meets our requirements for upload. Your image file must be:

A JPEG file in RGB color format (not CMYK)

At least 1200 pixels x 1500 pixels

Less than 50MB

Onceyou'veconfirmed those details with your image file, youre ready to begin uploading your art!

You will be asked for the following listing information when uploading your art:

Artwork Title.

Artwork Description. This is a great opportunity to mention what materials were used to create the work; what type of surface the work was created on; is the artwork framed or unframed; and do you have any recommendations for framing or installing the work?

Date of Creation. When was the artwork created?

Artwork Price.When pricing your art, it is important to adopt a consistent fact-based price structure. As an artist, you should always be prepared to explain how and why you set your price. Prices need to be based on recent sales, the cost of labour and material, and comparisons with similar works. Compare your art to what sells, not what does not sell.

Category - Medium - Style - Subject Matter. This information will be especially useful for Search and Browse features. The more information you input, the easier it will be for collectors to find your work!

Dimensions. This is incredibly important information! Collectors often intend to hang artwork in a specific space, so please make sure you input the correct dimensions in either centimeters or inches.

Keywords. Choose a maximum of 5. Effective keywords describe such elements as: medium, subject, predominant colors, mood, materials, artists who inspired the work, and anything else that is distinctive or recognizable in the artwork.

A note on displaying multiple images:The number one request from interested collectors prior to purchasing an artwork online is to see additional images. Once you've completed uploading your artwork, you can add up to five (5) additional images. We highly encourage you to add additional images of your artwork hanging on a wall, detail shots, close ups, the edges, and the back of the artwork.

For more information on uploading your art, please visit our helpful article here.

COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE +ARTIST STATEMENT

Every day collectors ask us for more information about artists they like. Usually this is because the profile section has not been filled in, so if you have not included any information about yourself -- where you studied, exhibition history and an artist's statement -- please add it to your profile information.

Although youdon'thave to include a photo of yourself in your profile, we highly recommend that you do, as many collectors are curious to get a glimpse of the artist behind the work. You neednt, however, provide a headshot. Photos of artists in their studio look great on our profile pages, and they are especially of interest to collectors, critics, and the general public.

This kind of information can increase your chances of selling work and being noticed by curators. You can update these sections of your account by going to Account- Profile Information. Below are the following tips on how to do so.

Complete Your Bio

Finding out more about you as an artist is very important to art collectors who are considering buying your work, as well as to our own curators when selecting artworks for Saatchi Arts featured collections and special series such as Inside the Studio and One to Watch.

Your bio should include such information as: where you were born and raised; where you currently live; your education; prizes and awards you've won; exhibitions thatyou'vetaken part in; and collections (both private and public) that include your work.

We recommend that youinclude the following info in your bio:

Where you were born and raised

Where you currently live

Your artistic influences and where you draw inspiration

Your medium(s)/technique(s)of choice and why

Whether you're self-taught or received formal education/tutelage

Artists you've worked under/with

Prizes and awards you've won

Exhibitions thatyou'vetaken part in

Collections (both private and public) which include your work.

In order to update your bio, first select Account Information - to the left select, Profile Information.

Complete Your Artist Statement

An Artist Statement is a basic description of your works and your reason for creating them. A successful artist statement clearly explains the reason you've made your work. We recommend that an artist statement be no longer than 200 words.

Some questions that you should consider when crafting your artist statement include:

What is the subject matter of my work?

What is my work about?

How do I make my work?

Where do I find the images I use as inspiration?

How do I want my audience to respond to my work?

How does my work compare to historical or contemporary artwork?

Upload Your Profile Photo

Step 1 From your profile page,click the edit button (the pencil icon) at the top right corner of the image.Step 2Click the Select File button, then browse for and select the desired image on your computer. Finally, click Submit.Note:For optimum quality, your profile image size should be300x300pixels.

Add Personal Website and Social Media Badges

To add a personal website link (represented by a globe icon) and social media badges to your profile:Step 1Hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and selectAccount Information(see below). You'll be directed to your Account Information Page

Step 2 Under the About Me field are URL fields for:

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Tumblr

Instagram

Google Plus

Any website of your choice

Step 3 Enter the full urlincluding http:// or https://for each of your social media pages in the appropriate fields.

Step 4 Click Save Changes. The social media badges/external website (globe) icon for which you entered urls should now appear underneath your profile image and name.

Add Events and Exhibitions

Step 1Hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and selectAccount Information(see below). You'll be directed to your Account Information PageStep 2 Select Profile Information from the menu below your profile image (see below).Step 3-Enter the details of your past and upcoming events and exhibitions in the fields provided.Step 4- Click Save Changes. your Events/Exhibitions will appear on your profile page.

HOW TO PRICE YOUR ARTWORK

Pricing your originals appropriately is critical to selling your work. As an artist, you should always be prepared to explain how and why you have arrived at your prices. Therefore, its very important to adopt consistent, fact-based pricing principles and methods.If youre new to the market, the following are some basic pricing principles and methods for you to consider.Price your art based on comparables. Set your prices similar to those of other artists with similar experience and who work in similar mediums. When comparing your works to others, considerfactors such as dimensions, medium, materials, and the artists' achievements such as prizes, exhibitions, press, etc., as these will have a bearing on pricing.Also, when looking at price figures for comparison, alwaysconsider art that has sold, not art that has not yet sold.Price your art like a retailerat two times the cost of materials.A common practice for new artists is to establish prices based on time, labor, and the cost of materials. Set yourself a reasonable hourly wage, multiply that by the number of hours it took to make the work and add that figure to the cost of your materials.For example, if the cost of materials is $50, your hourly rate is $20, and you spent 20 hours creating your art, then your work would be priced at ($50 x 2) + ($20 x 20) = $550.You should also be consistent in your pricing. If you are selling one work in multiple channels, make sure its price is consistent everywhere. Similarly, be consistent about pricing works within your portfolio--for example, your larger works should be consistently priced higher than your smaller works.Broaden your appeal byoffering works at various price points. Ifsomeone likes your work but can't afford a $3,000 painting, they will find a $500 painting more attainable.You can always increase your prices after you have made some sales and have factual evidence to justify a price increase. Keep records of all your sales and the prices at which you've sold works. Remember thatit's much better to competitively price and sell your work now to gain exposure (increasing your prices in the future) than to have your work sit unsold.

If your artwork sells, the cost of packaging the artwork for shipping is the responsibility of the artist. The cost of packaging materials should also be factored into the price of your artwork. Please readour packaging guidelines to reviewthe required packaging materials in the event that your artwork sells.

Oversized Works

Note that for larger, oversized artworks that require a wooden crate, please add an additional 30 - 35 lbs (13 - 16 kg) to the physical weight of the artwork during your upload to account for the crate. Also, if you require professional crating services, note that these services may cost up to $500.00 USD. We highly suggest that you first research your total crating costs, and then factor these costs in when pricing your artworks. If your artwork sells, Saatchi Art will provide you with the shipping of your parcel, but the cost of proper packaging is responsibility of the artists.

Promotional Discounts

Please note that on occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site.

On occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site. We find that offering promotions from time to time allows artists togain the attention of collectors previously unaware of their work anda better chance to make future sales.The discount codes typically give collectors between 10% - 15% off original works, and do not exceed these amounts. For works sold to the trade - interior designers and architects, for example - we give tiered discounts of 10% - 15% off original works.

If you sell an original work, Saatchi Art will receive a 35% commission on the final sale price. If a promotional discount code is offered, the discount will be deducted from the price of the artwork and the usual 65/35 split will then be calculated.It is worth remembering that Saatchi Arts commission is 35%, whereas the gallery standard is 50%. This means that very often even with a discount you will be earning more through your sales with Saatchi Art than if you were to sell through another gallery that takes 50% commission.

For open edition prints, artists are entitled to 65% of the profit on each sale. Profit is calculated from the final sale priceminusthe costs of production.It's also important to note that during your initial sign up, you agreed to the following condition (included in our official statement of terms and conditions )Saatchi Art reserves the right to promote and market Original Works of Art and/or Digital Works through the use of sales and/or discounts.The sale or discount amount will apply to the listing price of Original Works of Art and/or Printed Works relating to the Digital Works. After the discount code is deducted from the sales price, our usual commission of 35% will be applied.

All-In Pricing (Global Flat Rate Shipping)

All-inpricingmeans that when a potential collector sees your work on Saatchi Art, theprice shown will include thepriceof the artwork as well as the shipping costs.

We know from our collectors that they would prefer to know the total cost of a purchase, including shipping fees, before they start the process of buying a work. By giving them this information upfront we are confident that we will be able to sell more of your works.

Saatchi Art has an agreement with our shipping providers for a competitive flat rate shipping cost based on size, weight, and origin of yourparcel.

You do not need to worry about calculating these costs! All you have to do is enter the price of the artwork, and we will then calculate the shipping costs for you. Please note that on the artwork detail page, the listed price of your artwork will include the shipping costs. It will look similar to this:

When you are uploading your artwork, you will be prompted to list the price of your artwork, and you will immediately see your profit as well as the additional shipping costs.

In doing this, we believe that collectors will respond well to a more streamlined buying experience, which will result in more sales for our highly valued artists.

USE KEYWORDS

To improve your profile and increase your exposure, we recommend that you add relevant keywords about each work in your artwork's detail page.The more information you include, the more ways people will be able to find your work using our search box. In addition to describing your artwork, keywords help collectors find works that are relevant to their search. This is done by matching collectors search terms with the keywords entered in by the artist. For this reason, we require you to enter in at least five keywords when uploading new artwork. Effective keywords describe such elements as: medium, subject, predominant colors, mood, materials, artists who inspired the work, and anything else that is distinctive or recognizable in the artwork.

Carefully selected keywords and thorough artwork detail descriptions can go a very long way to improve your visibility on Saatchi Art and on search engines like Google and Bing. We have a few tips for crafting great keywords!

1. Use your strongest keywords first

In both the keyword and the artwork description fields, lead with your strongest keywords. When returning search results, Google pays greater attention to the first several words in the title and description of your works so make these words count.

2. Max out your artwork description and keywords

We allow artists to add up to 12 keywords and 56 characters in the description for each artwork take advantage of this space to include strong, relevant wording about your artwork. You can also use compound keywords two or more words strung together, like pencil drawing to maximize the number of keywords you can include. Make sure to only include keywords that accurately and honestly describe your artwork; keyword stuffing can actually hurt your SEO.

3. Diversify your keywords and your artwork descriptions

Dont use the same artwork description and set of keywords for all similar artworks in your portfolio. This targets just one type of buyer, and limits your visibility across other searches. For example, if you have added keywords, modern, figurative, blue, collage to one artwork, for the next similar artwork consider swapping figurative with nude or portrait, and blue with royal blue or indigo.

BRANDING + MARKETING 101

To improve your profile and increase your exposure, take advantage of what Saatchi Art offers and what you can do yourself.

We strongly encourage you to market yourself via social media websites, email, and so on.

Social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, allow you to alert your followers about new artyou'vegot for sale, driving traffic back to your Saatchi Art portfolio and encouraging sales.

Utilize our built in social share features to easily post to your sociel media accounts. You can your artwork through Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter as well as email directly from your artwork's detail page.

Every artist has an equal opportunity to be selected for a special feature by our curators. Maintaining an up-to-date and informative profile, and promoting your work can expose you to potential customers. Being an active user of Saatchi Art will catch our curators attention.

For more guidance on promoting your profile and marketing your artworks on Saatchi Art and beyond, read our Branding & Marketing tutorial.

KEEP YOUR PORTFOLIO UP TO DATE

If one of the worksyou'veuploaded to Saatchi Art is sold elsewhere, we encourage you to keep the image up on our site, as collectors are interested in seeing the worksyou'vesold as well as the works that are currently available. However, its very important that youedit the artwork details to indicate to collectors that the work is sold and no longer available for purchase.

NOTE: If the work is sold through Saatchi Art, theres no need to follow these steps, as your portfolio willbe updated automatically.Step 1 Go to your Artworks page and mouse over the image of the sold artwork youd like to edit. Click theEditbutton (i.e. the pencil icon) that appears at the top right corner of the image to enter the Edit Art Detail page-or-click the image to enter the Art Detail page and click theEditlink underneath the large image of the work to enter the Edit Art Detail page.Step 2 Scroll down to see the Original Artwork Statussection.

Step 3 Select the option SOLDNOTE:Your original artwork must have at one time been available for sale on Saatchi Art before you select the optionSOLD. If you are uploading an artwork for the very first time, you will need to select "For Sale" followed by the artwork's shipping information and the price. Submit your upload. Once your artwork is available to purchase on Saatchi Art, you can nowedit the artwork status to SOLD.

Step 4 Scroll down to select SaveChanges on the left sidebar

Your work now has the red sold badge displayed as well as the price.NOTE:Although the original is no longer available, you can still sell open edition prints of this work.

Please take the time to write a detailed and compelling artwork description! They help collectors and our curators discover new works whenthey'researching for something specific, tell a buyer exactly what to expect when the artwork arrives, and theyprovide collectors with interesting background information about thework.

Art descriptions should include practical info such as:

What extra materials were used to create the work

What type of surface the was the work created on (i.e. describe its physical texture and level of delicacy)

Whether the artwork is framed or unframed, has finished or unfinished edges

Recommended hanging/installation procedures

Whether hanging/installation hardware is included

They should also include a bit of background info, such as:

What/who inspired the work?

What do you hope its viewers will feel/think?

Why did you choose the medium, subject matter, style?

To edit the artwork description:

Step 1 Mouseover the thumbnail of the work you would like to edit and click the Pencil (edit) icon to go to the artwork's edit page.-OR-From the artwork detail page, click theEditlink beneath the artwork's image (within the Manage Your Art section).

Step 2 Add a detailed artwork description in the Description field beneath the Title field.

Step 3 Click blue arrow button to the bottom right to proceed to the next step of upload. OR if you're editing, select the blue Save Changes button to the lower left sidebar.

For detailed instructions on how to complete your form for US-based artists read here.

For detailed instructions on how to complete your form for non-US-based artists read here.

To submit tax forms online:

Step 1 Log in to your Saatchi Art account. From the main menu, hover over your name at top right and select Sales Dashboard.

Step 2 From the Sales Dashboard page, click the link in the Payouts section which reads: Please click here to upload your tax form to open the Upload Tax Form page.

Step 3 Click the Choose File button and browse for the tax form image file on your computer. Click Submit.

Saatchi Art allows you to upload and share your artworks with the world. Using our uploader tool, you can edit your artwork, delete artworks, and upload multiple images of your work.

Within this article, we'll cover the following topics:

Upload Your Artworks to Your Portfolio

Edit Your Artworks Information

Delete Artwork from Your Portfolio

How to Upload Multiple Images of My Artwork

Technical Trouble -How to troubleshoot

TO UPLOAD ARTWORK

There is no limit to the number of artworks you can upload. We invite you to post and sell as many of your artworks as youd like! Just so long as your image file size is 1200 X 1500 pixels or larger, and in the color format of RGB, your file will be accepted to upload.Step 1 Hover over your name from the main menu and select Upload Art (see below). Youll be directed to the Upload Art page.

Or, if you're looking at your profile, select Upload Art in the top right corner, below your name.

Step 2 Click the Upload Nowblue button at top. A pop up of your computer's files will appear. Browse for the image file youd like to upload. Select that file and it will begin upload onto Saatchi Art.Once your work has been uploaded,select the blue button on the lower right corner to proceed to the next step.

Next, select the subject of your artwork from the drop-down menu selection.

Next, select the category of your artwork by clicking one of the 9 thumbnail options.

Next, select the year you have created the artwork, if you would like to sell the original artwork, if you would like to sell Open Edition Prints, and if you are the copyright owner of the image. (Note: that you must be the owner of the copyright to proceed with uploading the artwork. For more information on ourterms that you agreed to upon creating an account with Saatchi Art, please read here.)

Next, throughout the site, your artwork will be displayed as smallerthumbnails which users can click on to be taken to the full-sized version. If desired, you can adjust the appearance of your artwork's thumbnails by clicking and dragging the image within the specified size windows.

Also, if for any reason you wish to replace your image file, click"Select different image" to begin again from the start with a new image file.

Next, provide the mediums, materials, and the style of your artwork. Then, provide at least 5 keywords that relate to you or the artwork. They can any word that is relative to your creative process and/or the artwork itself. Press "enter" after each word.

Next, provide the accurate size of your artwork. Be certain to note your account's preferred measurement (Imperial/IN or Metric/CM). This can be found in your Account Information.

If your work is a flat work on paper, we recommend to provide.1 as the depth.

Next, provide the title of your artwork. If you are selling a Limited Edition Print, you will be prompted to provide the total number of editions your printed series.

The art description needs to be at least 50 characters. Feel free to write as much information as you wish to describe your artwork and your creative process. Please also note how you intend to ship the artwork. Your customers will appreciate your explanation so they know how it will arrive to them!

Next, select the method that you will ship the artwork to your customer.

Next, provide the total shipping weight of your artwork. We will provide a tipto help guide you.

Note that you must factor in the weight of the artwork itself as well as the weight of the packaging. For larger artworks that need to be packaged into a wood crate, be certain to note the total size for a large wood crate can be up to 50 KG.

Next, provide your pick up location. This is where we will send the courier to come to pick up the packaged artwork.

Next, provide the price of your artwork. IMPORTANT: The cost of packaging is the responsibility of the artist. You must factor in the cost of packaging materials into your artwork price. For more tips on pricing, we offer some methods in our Getting Started article.

We will show you the commission amount you will make on your sale as well as the total price for shipping & handling. Note that the shipping & handling will be factored into the final price as seen by your customer.

Lastly, select SUBMIT

You will then be taken to the Artwork Detail page as it is now within your portfolio.

TO EDIT AN ARTWORK:

Step 1 When looking at your artworks, mouseover the thumbnail of the work you would like to edit and click the Pencil (edit) icon to go to the artwork's edit page.

-OR-From the artwork detail page, click theEditlink beneath the artwork's image (within the Manage Your Art section.)Step 2 Make your desired edits in the appropriate fields.Step 3 ClickSaveChanges.

TO DELETE AN ARTWORK:Step 1 Click on the thumbnail of the work you would like to delete.

Step 2 In the Manage Your Art section below the image, clickDelete.Step 3 Youll be given the choice toCancelyour decision to delete the image and edit the artwork details instead.

If youre certain youd like to delete the work from your profile entirely, clickDelete My Artwork Anyway.

HOW TO UPLOAD MULTIPLEIMAGES:

Recently, we introduced the ability to add multiple images for one piece of work. We invite you to use this function to share different viewpoints of your work with the Saatchi Art community.

Step 1 Go to your profile and choose one of your artworks. At the top lefthand corner of the large image of your work, there will be a small blue circle with an arrow in it. Underneath, it says Add/Edit Images. Click this button to add multiple images.

Step 2 After clicking Add/Edit Images, a box below your artwork will appear. This box will either allow you to drop files or choose files from your computer to upload.

Step 3 Once you have uploaded your images you will be able to reorder the thumbnails by dragging and dropping, delete unwanted images by pressing the orange X and edit each of their captions, i.e. stating the viewpoints in which you have photographed the work, different imagery within the work, etc. When finished, click Submit.

Step 4 Now that multiple images of the artwork have been submitted, you will see themshown at the top lefthand corner of the main image.

Step 5 Clicking through these thumbnails, the viewer will be able to see many angles and intricacies in the artwork.

Step 6 To add, edit or delete any of the additional images, simply click the Add/Edit Images button again to have the box appear below your work. You can add additional works, add or change the caption, reorder the works, or click the orange X located on the top right of the thumbnail to delete it.

The multiple images toolis great for paintings as well! See this fantastic example,

http://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Pink-Morning-Dust/168127/2629861/view

A fews things to note about our Multiple Images Tool -

This tool is not accessible for artists when on a mobile device (iPad, Mobile).

You can upload up to (5) images in addition to the main image, making (6) in total.

If you do not upload multiple images, the viewer will not see the Add/Edit Images button when viewing your profile.

However, if you are the artist, you will always see the Add/Edit Images button in the top lefthand corner of your main image. Note: Artists should sign out of their account so they can see how the page looks to other viewers.

The images must be 1500 pixels wide, anything smaller will not be accepted.

All additional images can be captioned. The main image will continue to have the description below.

Video will not be accepted at this time.

TECHNICAL TROUBLE:

If youre having problems uploading images, please try the following troubleshooting techniques:

Clear cache on your web browser.

Temporarilydisable your Firewall or Anti-Virus programwhile uploading images to our site.

Scroll to the top of the upload page tosee the red error message bar.This displays an explanation of the uploading error which may help you correct the problem.

Yourimage may be too small. Make sure that it is a minimum of 1200 x 1500 pixels.(Note that although you mayuploadan image of at least 1200 x 1500 pixels, the ability tosellprints through the site is dependent on the pixel size andaspect ratio.

Make sure that your imagedoes NOT exceed 50 MB and isin the color format of RGB (not CMYK)

Click the gift card button in the top right hand corner.

Select the amount youd like to purchase, or enter an amount of your choice. Enter the recipient's name, email and a brief message you'd like emailed to them. Enter your credit card and billing information. Click 'Purchase Gift Card' and youll receive an email receipt of your purchase and the recipient will also receive an E-Gift card email.

Credit card is the only payment method accepted for Gift Cards.

If you are the recipient of a gift card, youll receive your gift card via email. The email will include a code for you to use, to apply your gift card at check out.

At checkout, there will be a field to enter your code to apply the gift card amount to your purchase. Click "Enter Gift Card Code". Enter your code. Then click "Apply."

If you do not use the full gift card amount, you can use the same code on a future purchase to apply the balance of the gift card to your next purchase.

Click the gift card button in the top right hand corner. Scroll down to check balance or click the "Check Balance" button at the top right.

Enter your gift card code and click, "submit". The balance of your gift card will then appear.

No, after purchase, you cannot cancel or refund a Gift Card. If an artwork that is purchased with a gift card is returned or canceled by the recipient, the refunded amount will be provided via EGift Card.

Yes, there will be a field to enter your gift card code, and a separate field to enter your promotional discount code at checkout. Both will be applied to your order.

If the promotional discount code does not apply, then it may not be applicable to the item(s) that youre purchasing.

No, your gift card will not expire.

We recommend that youinclude the following info in your bio:

Where you were born and raised

Where you currently live

Your artistic influences and where you draw inspiration

Your medium(s)/technique(s)of choice and why

Whether you're self-taught or received formal education/tutelage

Artists you've worked under/with

Prizes and awards you've won

Exhibitions thatyou'vetaken part in

Collections (both private and public) which include your work.

Select Account Information - to the left select, Profile Information.

Many artists ask if we have any tips for how they can achieve success on Saatchi Artand we certainly do! We encourage you to read and follow the 6Helpful Tipsbelow to maximize your chances of making successful sales on the site.

Tip #1 - Upload Quality/Accurate Photographs of your Artwork

Its extremely important that the photograph you use to represent your artwork to buyers be as true to life as possible. If the artwork has changed in appearance from when the photograph was taken, please take the time to re-photograph the work.

Also, since our collectorscan'tsee the works in person, they heavily rely on our View in a Room feature to visualize how an artwork will look in their home. In order for this feature to work correctly and to your advantage, please ensure that: 1) the dimensions you enter in the artwork details are correct and 2) crop out any areas in the photograph that are not part of the artwork itself. For example, ifyou'vetaken a picture of your painting on a wall, please tightly crop the photo at the edges of the painting so that the wall is not seen.

For an informative video on the technical aspects of photographing artwork such as lighting (color balance and exposure), quality (compression, filters, focus, etc.), and composition (angles, rotation, etc.) visit the Selling Your Art / Image Upload page.

Tip #2 - Write a Detailed Artist Bio and Accurate Artwork Descriptions

Our collectors are not only interested in your work, but in you as an artist. Therefore, we encourage you to write a detailed artist bio highlighting your history, creative process(es), your motivation for creating art, etc. For help, see: What should I write in my artist bio?

Please take the time to write a detailed and compelling artwork description! They help collectors and our curators discover new works whenthey'researching for something specific, tell a buyer exactly what to expect when the artwork arrives, and they provide collectors with interesting background information about the work. For help, see: How do I write an artwork description?

Tip #3 - Keep Your Portfolio Up To Date

If one of the worksyou'veuploaded to Saatchi Art is sold elsewhere, we encourage you to keep the image up on our site, as collectors are interested in seeing the worksyou'vesold as well as the works that are currently available. However, its important that you edit the artwork details to indicate to collectors that the work is sold and no longer available for purchase. (Note that If the work is sold through Saatchi Art, theres no need to update the artwork details, as theyll be updated automatically.) For instructions, see: I sold my work elsewhere! How do I update my Saatchi Art Portfolio?

Tip #4 - Appropriately Price Your Artwork

Pricing your originals appropriately is critical to selling your work. As an artist, you should always be prepared to explain how and why you have arrived at your prices. Therefore, its very important to adopt consistent, fact-based pricing principles and methods. We offer some of these methods in our FAQ: How do I price my artwork?

Tip #5 - Know How to Estimate Your Artworks Shipping Dimensions and Weight

Ifyou'vealready uploaded works for sale on our site, then you know that we require artists to estimate the size and weight of a work after its been packaged for shipment. We use these measurements to generate an estimated shipping cost for the buyerwhich, of course, is something that is very influential in their decision to purchase a work. For that reason, its very important that youdon'tsignificantly under- or over-shoot the shipping costs.

On the other hand, we understand that it's challenging for artists to have to estimate the shipping dimensions and weight of artworks that they havent boxed or crated yet. However, there is a way to arrive at a good estimate! For instructions on how to do this, please see: How do I estimate shipping dimensions and weight?

Tip #6 -Promote Yourself!

To improve your profile and increase your exposure, take advantage of what Saatchi Art offers and what you can do yourself.

We strongly encourage you to market yourself via social media websites, email, and so on.

Social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, allow you to alert your followers about new artyou'vegot for sale, driving traffic back to your Saatchi portfolio and encouraging sales.

Utilize our built in social share features to easily post to your social media accounts. You can share your artwork through Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter as well as email directly from yourartwork's detail page.

Every artist has an equal opportunity to be selected for a special feature by our curators. Maintaining an up-to-date and informative profile, and promoting your work can expose you to potential customers. Being an active user of Saatchi Art will catch our curators attention.

For more information on how to promote your Saatchi Art profile, please click here: http://www.saatchiart.com/promoting

It's important to keep your portfolio up to date! Read on for helpful tips to price your artwork, write an artwork description, list a work as a diptych or triptych, and add multiple images of an artwork.

How do I Add Multiple Images?

Can I Rearrange The Images In My Artworks Section?

How Do I Change My Main Artwork (Hero) Image?

How Do I Write An Artwork Description?

How Do I Price My Artwork?

How Do I List A Diptych or Triptych?

MULTIPLE IMAGES

Recently, we introduced the ability to add multiple images for one piece of work. We invite you to use this function to share different viewpoints of your work with the Saatchi Art community.

Step 1 Go to your profile and choose one of your artworks. At the top lefthand corner of the large image of your work, there will be a small blue circle with an arrow in it. Underneath, it says Add/Edit Images. Click this button to add multiple images.

Step 2 After clicking Add/Edit Images, a box below your artwork will appear. This box will either allow you to drop files or choose files from your computer to upload.

Step 3 Once you have uploaded your images you will be able to reorder the thumbnails by dragging and dropping, delete unwanted images by pressing the orange X and edit each of their captions, i.e. stating the viewpoints in which you have photographed the work, different imagery within the work, etc. When finished, click Submit.

Step 4 Now that multiple images of the artwork have been submitted, you will see themshown at the top lefthand corner of the main image.

Step 5 Clicking through these thumbnails, the viewer will be able to see many angles and intricacies in the artwork.

Step 6 To add, edit or delete any of the additional images, simply click the Add/Edit Images button again to have the box appear below your work. You can add additional works, add or change the caption, reorder the works, or click the orange X located on the top right of the thumbnail to delete it.

The multiple images toolis great for paintings as well! See this fantastic example,

http://www.saatchiart.com/art/Painting-Pink-Morning-Dust/168127/2629861/view

Additional Information

- You can upload up to (5) images in addition to the main image, making (6) in total.

- If you do not upload multiple images, the viewer will not see the Add/Edit Images button when viewing your profile.

- However, if you are the artist, you will always see the Add/Edit Images button in the top lefthand corner of your main image. Note: Artists should sign out of their account so they can see how the page looks to other viewers.

- The images must be 1500 pixels wide, anything smaller will not be accepted.

- All additional images can be captioned. The main image will continue to have the description below.

- Video will not be accepted at this time.

- This tool is not accessible for artists when on a mobile device (iPad, Mobile).

CAN I REARRANGE MY ARTWORKS WITHIN MY PORTFOLIO?

Currently, all artists works are arranged in the order that they were uploaded. At the moment, you are unable to rearrange the order of your artworks, but were working to addthis capability in the future.

HOW DO I CHANGE MY MAIN ARTWORK (HERO) IMAGE?

Step 1 From your profile page, mouse over your main artwork image (i.e. the hero image) and click the Edit (pencil) icon that appears on the top right corner.

Step 2 Youll be given the option to either reposition the image or select a different image from your uploaded artworks.

Step 3 If youd like to the reposition the image, simply drag the image into the desired (cropped) position. The crop size for hero images is 557x300 pixels. If youd like to replace the image, click Choose from Your Art and a pop up window will appear displaying your uploaded artworks.

HOW DO I WRITE AN ARTWORK DESCRIPTION?

Want to increase sales and ensure that buyers will be fully satisfied with your artwork? Write detailed art descriptions! We know how exciting it is for you when you sell one of your works. We also know how disappointing it is for both you as the artist and for the collector if the artwork is returned for a refund. Too often, the reason that buyers give us for returning an artwork is that the description didnt include important details about the work. So, we want to help you avoid this! Detailed artwork descriptions help collectors and our curators discover new works whenthey'researching for something specific, as well as tell a buyer exactly what toexpect when the artwork arrives.

Art descriptions should include:

What extra materials were used to create the work?

What type of surface the work was created on?

Whether the artwork is framed or unframed?

Any recommended framing or installation procedures?

Heres what a detailed description looks like:

The effort you make to write detailed art descriptions will helpyour work gain moreattention and will help us to ensure a terrific art purchasing experience for our collectors.

To edit the artwork description:Step 1 Mouseover the thumbnail of the work you would like to edit and click the Pencil (edit) icon to go to the artwork's edit page.-OR-From the artwork detail page, click theEditlink beneath the artwork's image (within the Manage Your Art section).

Step 2 Add a detailed artwork description in the Description field beneath the Title field.

Step 3 Click blue arrow button to the bottom right to proceed to the next step of upload. OR if you're editing, select the blue Save Changes button to the lower left sidebar.

HOW DO I PRICE MY ARTWORK?

Pricing your originals appropriately is critical to selling your work. As an artist, you should always be prepared to explain how and why you have arrived at your prices. Therefore, its very important to adopt consistent, fact-based pricing principles and methods.If youre new to the market, the following are some basic pricing principles and methods for you to consider.Price your art based on comparables. Set your prices similar to those of other artists with similar experience and who work in similar mediums. When comparing your works to others, considerfactors such as dimensions, medium, materials, and the artists' achievements such as prizes, exhibitions, press, etc., as these will have a bearing on pricing.Also, when looking at price figures for comparison, alwaysconsider art that has sold, not art that has not yet sold.Price your art like a retailerat two times the cost of materials.A common practice for new artists is to establish prices based on time, labor, and the cost of materials. Set yourself a reasonable hourly wage, multiply that by the number of hours it took to make the work and add that figure to the cost of your materials.For example, if the cost of materials is $50, your hourly rate is $20, and you spent 20 hours creating your art, then your work would be priced at ($50 x 2) + ($20 x 20) = $550.You should also be consistent in your pricing. If you are selling one work in multiple channels, make sure its price is consistent everywhere. Similarly, be consistent about pricing works within your portfolio--for example, your larger works should be consistently priced higher than your smaller works.Broaden your appeal byoffering works at various price points. Ifsomeone likes your work but can't afford a $3,000 painting, they will find a $500 painting more attainable.You can always increase your prices after you have made some sales and have factual evidence to justify a price increase. Keep records of all your sales and the prices at which you've sold works. Remember thatit's much better to competitively price and sell your work now to gain exposure (increasing your prices in the future) than to have your work sit unsold.

If your artwork sells, the cost of packaging the artwork for shipping is the responsibility of the artist. The cost of packaging materials should also be factored into the price of your artwork. Please readour packaging guidelines to reviewthe required packaging materials in the event that your artwork sells.

Oversized Works

Note that for larger, oversized artworks that require a wooden crate, please add an additional 30 - 35 lbs (13 - 16 kg) to the physical weight of the artwork during your upload to account for the crate. Also, if you require professional crating services, note that these services may cost up to $500.00 USD. We highly suggest that you first research your total crating costs, and then factor these costs in when pricing your artworks. If your artwork sells, Saatchi Art will provide you with the shipping of your parcel, but the cost of proper packaging is responsibility of the artists.

Promotional Discounts

Please note that on occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site.

On occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site. We find that offering promotions from time to time allows artists togain the attention of collectors previously unaware of their work anda better chance to make future sales.The discount codes typically give collectors between 10% - 15% off original works, and do not exceed these amounts. For works sold to the trade - interior designers and architects, for example - we give tiered discounts of 10% - 15% off original works.

If you sell an original work, Saatchi Art will receive a 35% commission on the final sale price. If a promotional discount code is offered, the discount will be deducted from the price of the artwork and the usual 65/35 split will then be calculated.It is worth remembering that Saatchi Arts commission is 35%, whereas the gallery standard is 50%. This means that very often even with a discount you will be earning more through your sales with Saatchi Art than if you were to sell through another gallery that takes 50% commission.

For open edition prints, artists are entitled to 65% of the profit on each sale. Profit is calculated from the final sale priceminusthe costs of production.It's also important to note that during your initial sign up, you agreed to the following condition (included in our official statement of terms and conditions )Saatchi Art reserves the right to promote and market Original Works of Art and/or Digital Works through the use of sales and/or discounts.The sale or discount amount will apply to the listing price of Original Works of Art and/or Printed Works relating to the Digital Works. After the discount code is deducted from the sales price, our usual commission of 35% will be applied.

All-In Pricing (Global Flat Rate Shipping)

All-inpricingmeans that when a potential collector sees your work on Saatchi Art, theprice shown will include thepriceof the artwork as well as the shipping costs.

We know from our collectors that they would prefer to know the total cost of a purchase, including shipping fees, before they start the process of buying a work. By giving them this information upfront we are confident that we will be able to sell more of your works.

Saatchi Art has an agreement with our shipping providers for a competitive flat rate shipping cost based on size, weight, and origin of yourparcel.

You do not need to worry about calculating these costs! All you have to do is enter the price of the artwork, and we will then calculate the shipping costs for you. Please note that on the artwork detail page, the listed price of your artwork will include the shipping costs. It will look similar to this:

When you are uploading your artwork, you will be prompted to list the price of your artwork, and you will immediately see your profit as well as the additional shipping costs

We believe that collectors will respond well to a more streamlined buying experience, which will result in more sales for our highly valued artists.

HOW DO I LIST A DIPTYCH OR A TRIPTYCH?

If your artwork is adiptych or triptych, or has any component of having multiple panels that are not connected - please checkthe box,"This is a multi-panel artwork" on the Packaging pageduring upload.

This is very important because it will help to calculate your customer's shipping cost.

This detail should also be written as a note in yourDescription field so that your customer can read exactly what to expect upon delivery.

About limited edition printsAs the name suggests, only a limited number of prints willbe made available for purchase. For example, if the artistisselling a limited runof 25 prints, once those 25 prints have sold, that limited edition will no longer be available to purchase. The exclusive nature of a limited edition print effectively raises its value and, therefore, its price.About open edition printsUnlike limited edition prints, open edition prints may be endlessly reproduced. Because there's no limit to the number of prints that can be made, an open edition print is priced lower than a limited edition print.

As the name suggests, you may only make and sell a limited number of prints for the work to qualify as a limited edition. For example, if you decide to sell a limited runof 25 prints, once those 25 prints have sold, that limited edition will no longer be available and you cannot sell any more. The exclusive nature of a limited edition print effectively raises its value and, therefore, its price.Currently, Saatchi Art offers a printing service for open edition prints only. Though we don't offer a limited edition option at the moment, we're working on providing this service in the future. In the meantime, if you'd like to sell limited edition prints, we require you to supply (and ship) the prints yourself and to indicate in the title of each print that it is Limited Edition number X [the print number] of X [the total number of prints to be made]. For example: Limited Edition 5 of 25.

To sell limited edition prints on Saatchi Art, do the following: Step 1 When you upload your artwork, please check the box underOriginal Artwork Status - select For Sale.Do NOT check the box next to I want to make this artwork available for prints."Step 2 You must indicate in the title of the work: Limited Edition number X (the print number) of X (the total number of prints to be made). For example if the print offered for sale is fifth to be sold out of a total number of 25, enter Limited Edition number 5 of 25 after the actual title of the artwork.IMPORTANT: Youll be in charge of keeping track of the editions sold, indicating the next available edition number in the title: "ARTWORK TITLE, Limited Edition 2 of 20."Step 3 List your artwork under the category of PHOTOGRAPHY or PRINTMAKING.

Be certain to include a thorough Art Description about the type of paper you are using, or any additional details that would be helpful for your collector to read t understand your work.

In the event that your work sells, you would proceed with the sale the same way you would with an original work. That is, once it sells, you'll schedule for a pickup date with our courier and will be responsible for printing andpackaging thework.

certificate of authenticity

Step 4 Once a print it sold,remember to UPDATE the artworks details, changing the edition number in the title tothe next available edition for sale(i.e. Limited edition 6 of 20). Under "Original Artwork Status", select "For Sale" and submit your changes. The next editionwill now be available to purchase.

When prepared your print, please sign the reverse of the limited edition print and include a a signed document containing the artworks details and limited edition numberas you would for an original work. Stop selling onceyou'vesold the final print in the edition (i.e. 25 of 25).

Saatchi Art is committed to ensuring the 100% satisfaction of our art collectors! That's why onceyou'vereceived an original artwork, we'll give youseven (7) days to decide whether or not youd like to keep that artwork or return it for a refund. Open Edition prints are eligible for return 30 days after the date you received your order.

You may return any eligible artwork (i.e. artwork that is not one of theFinal Sale items, listed below), provided that it is returned to the artist in its original condition and packaging.

The return guarantee is NOT applicable to the following final sale items:

Framed/Matted Open Edition Prints

Limited Edition Works

Special Collection Works

For detailedinformation on how to return either an original work or a print as well as the specific return policies for each, please see the following FAQs: How do I return an original work? How do I return a print?

We understand that it's challenging to estimate the shipping weight of artworks that haven't been packaged yet, but there's a way to arrive at a good estimate!

The "shipping weight" isthe approximated weight of thepackagedartwork. In order to provide a fairly accurate shipping weight, please factor in the weight of the physical artwork as well as the weight of the additional packaging materials (the box or crate, the tube, the foam board, etc)

Refer to our Packaging Guidelines to figure out what packaging materials youll need for your work (e.g. a cardboard box, wooden crate, tube mailer, etc.). For example, according to our guidelines, a 18 x 24 unframed painting must be securely wrapped in bubble wrap (and other protective materials) and placed in a sturdy cardboard box.

Terms and Conditions

If you do not know the exact weight of your materials, please approximate using your best judgement.For larger artworks requiring a wood crate, please see the note below regarding "Oversized Works."

IMPORTANT:It's important that you follow these directions carefully because if, for any reason, the weight you reportin the artworks details areFARBELOW the ACTUAL weight of the parcel to be shipped, Saatchi Art will deduct the shipping cost from your commission per our. If at all in doubt, it's best to slightly overestimateyour shipping weight to compensate for error. The buyer will only pay for theactual(not the estimated) shipping costs of the package once itis measured andweighed by the courier.Oversized WorksNote that for larger, oversized artworks that require a wooden crate, please add an additional 30 - 35 lbs (13 - 16 kg) to the physical weight of the artwork to account for the crate. Also, if you require professional crating services, note that these services may cost up to $500.00 USD. We highly suggest that you first research your total crating costs, and then factor these costs in when pricing your artworks

When you sell an artwork, you will receive 65% of all profits. Saatchi Art handles the shipping logistics, and collectors pay for the cost of shipping, so you only have to worry about covering the costs of packaging materials. We offer secure payments by check, wire transfer or PayPal. For more information on all things pertaining to how our payments for the artists work, please continue reading below.

Our payments policy is a part of our Terms of Service. By uploading your artwork to Saatchi Art, you are agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Service. Please read and understand this document thoroughly as it is legally binding for all artists on Saatchi Art. This article will cover the following topics:

Requesting and Receiving Payments

Payouts Methods

Check

Bank Wire

PayPal

Commission

Promotional Discounts

Schedule of Payments

Taxes

REQUESTING AND RECEIVING PAYMENTS

In order to request a payment, the artist must first decide how they want to be paid. This method can beeither check, bank wire transfer, or PayPal. These accounts must be valid and active in order to receive payment. Thisensures that your payment requestwill not be declined and that you are paid as quickly as possible.

How To Set Up Payment Preparation:

Step 1: Upload your tax form If you havent already done so, please upload a tax form to us online through your Upload Tax Form page. Before processing your payout request, we need a fully completed tax form. We will issue payment towards the full legal name (not artist name) that is listed on the tax form we have in our records.

To download the proper tax form, please select the link that applies to you:

What tax form do U.S. Artists submit? What tax form(s) do Non-U.S. Artists submit?

If you have further questions about taxes, please scroll down to browsetheTaxes article.

Step 2: Choose a payment method Your choices are: Check, PayPal, or Bank Wire Transfer. (Note that Western Union is no longer offered as a payment option.)

Check To be drawn froma US bank (in Los Angeles, California) and paid in US dollars. If your bank is located outside of the United States, please contact them to inquire about foreign check deposit and conversion fees. Theres a possibility that bank fees may be higher and take longer to deposit than expected.

PayPal To select this option, you must have an existing PayPal account. If possible, we highly suggest using PayPal to process your payout request. We have found from past experience that PayPal is the fastest way to send funds to our artists. Additionally,Saatchi Art willincurall fees when transferring money from Saatchi Art toyour PayPall account (Note: Saatchi Art will not cover conversion or bank fees in PayPal).

Bank Wire Transfer Before choosing this option, we strongly advise you to contact your bank regarding incoming bank transfer, conversion, and shared bank fees so that you're aware of any additional expenses you may incur. Theres a possibility that these additional charges may actually exceed the profit from your sale, so we encourage you to make an informed decision.

Step 3: Confirm that your accounts are valid Onceyou'vechosen a payment method, you must confirm that your method is prepared to receive funds from Saatchi Art beforeyour funds become available in your Sales Dashboard. This is to ensure that payments from Saatchi Art do not bounce or are rejected by your institution, account, or method of payment.

How To Request a Payout:

For the sale of an original artwork, after seven (7) days from the date of delivery and the collector is satisfied with the artwork, your payment will be available. We'll send you an email notification to let you know that your funds are ready for payout. To request payout, please log into your Saatchi Art account and go to your Sales Dashboard.

Step 1:From the Saatchi Art main menu, hover over your name and select Sales Dashboard from the drop down menu.

From your Sales Dashboard page, check your Sales history list to see whether your recent sale is listed as "Completed." If the sale is complete, your funds will be available for payout, and the Request Payout link will be visible. Again, please note that your funds will become available in your Sales Dashboard seven (7) days after the artwork has been delivered to the collector. You will be emailed once your sale status goes to "Completed" and it is time to request your payment.

Step 2:Click Request Payout to open the Request a Payout form. You will then select your chosen method of payment.

The payment schedule is as follows and applies toOriginal Works, Limited Edition Works, and Open Edition Prints:

Payouts are typically fulfilledseven (7) tofourteen (14) calendar days from the date of your request. Checks may take longer to receive depending on the artists geographical location.

If yourequest paymentby PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer, you should expect to see the money in your accountfourteen (14) calendar days AFTER your Payout Request date.

Checks, however,may take longer than fourteen (14) days to arrive after your request date, depending on your geographical location.

Concerning multiple payouts at once:

At this time wedon'tallow artists to request multiple payouts. If you've requested a payout for an earlier sale which is still "Pending," you must wait for that payout to be "Sent" before you may submit another request.However, if it's important that you remove your current payout request in order to submit another request for a larger amount, please contact us by submitting a form through this here.

How To Checkthe Status of Your Payout:

Visit your Sales Dashboard to see the status of your artwork sales as well as the progress of your payout requests. For help understanding your Sales Dashboard and how to request a payout via check, bank wire, or PayPal, refer to the diagrams below and throughout this article.

PAYOUT METHODS

How To Request a Payout Via Check on the Sales Dashboard:

Step 1:Once your payouthas become available on your Sales Dashboard, the salewill be marked as "Completed" in the Status column. If your funds are available in your Sales Dashboard, the "Request Payout" link will be visible.

https://www.saatchiart.com/accounts/upload-tax-form Step 2: Click"Request Payout" on the Sales Dashboard. Select the "Check" payment method.

Step 3:Enter your shipping and contact information at the top andselect Check from the Payment Method dropdown menu.Provide your legal name and the address where you will receive the check. Click submit.

Step 4:On the date when your check has been mailed, we will mark your funds as Sent and indicate the date in your Sales Dashboard. Until then, the payout status will be "Pending." See below for an example.

Although we expect most checks to arrive within seven (7) days after being sent out to you, delivery time will vary according to destination.To ensure that you safely receive your check, you or someone else should be present at your mailing address to regularly collect mailfor at least fourteen (14) days from the date your check was sent.About Check PaymentsChecks are drawn froma US bank in Los Angeles, California and paid in US dollars. For banks outside of the United States, please contact your bank as they will most likely charge a foreign check deposit fee and a conversion fee.

How To Request a Payout Via Bank Wireon the Sales Dashboard:

Please note the followingimportant information:

Before requesting payment by bank wire transfer, pleasecontact your bank regarding transfer/conversion/shared bank fees you might incur.

At any time there is a wire transfer, from Saatchi Art's bank (US Bank) to the artist's bank (your bank) there is always a fee deducted. This fee is taken by the bank from both parties which is something that Saatchi Art doesnot have control over. Furthermore, depending on the relationship that our bank has with the artist's chosen bank, these banks would then dictate which intermediary bank to use when sending a wire transfer. Intermediary banks also charge a fee.

There is a possibility that the bank fees will be higher than your commissions/royalties payout. Therefore, if your payout amount is less than $100,we will decline your bank wire request in order toprevent your payout from being completely wiped out by bank fees. We suggest waiting for your funds to reach $100 before requesting another bank wire transfer. If you'd like to receive your payment immediately, please request by PayPal instead.

Also, please note that a Wire Transfer is a different method from ACH (Also called Direct Deposit). At this time, we only accept Wire Transfer and we do not accept ACH. It is important to understand the difference-- if you provide your direct deposit information, your payment will be rejected by your bank. This will cause severe delays and complications. Please contact your local bank to understand your Wire Transfer account information before you select this option.

Ensure that the full legal name of the owner of the bank account is the same as the full legal name of the artist on the tax form. If not, we will declineyour payout by Bank Wire Transfer request.

Step 1:Once your payouthas become available on your Sales Dashboard, the salewill be marked as "Completed" in the Status column. If your funds are available in your Sales Dashboard, the "Request Payout" link will be visible.

Step 2: Click"Request Payout" on the Sales Dashboard

And select "Bank Wire Transfer"Step 3:Enter your contact information andselect Bank Wire Transfer as your payment method. To ensure quick payment processing, please provide valid bank wire details in full within your payout requestand NOT through email. When providing your bank wire details, please take note of the following:

Provide the details for yourfinal destinationbank, NOT an intermediary bank. That is, ifyour funds will first be transferred to an intermediary bankbefore being sent to your financial institution, please only give us the details for the finaldestination bank.

If you provide an IBAN, you must alsoprovide a BIC/SWIFT code.

If you provide an Account Number, you must alsoprovide a BIC/SWIFT code.

If you provide an IBAN, do notprovide an Account Number, as this is incomplete information.

Note for UK artists:When requesting a Bank Wire Transfer, artists in the UK must provide an IBAN number along with a BIC/SWIFT code. Note that we no longer offer Western Union as a payment option.

Step 4:You should receive funds in your bank account within fourteen (14) days after submitting your payout request. Please wait at least fourteen (14) days before inquiring about your payment.NOTE:We advise that you contact your bank regarding transfer/conversion/shared bank fees you might incur before selecting the Bank Wire Transfer option. There is a possibility that the bank fees will be higher than your commissions/royalties payout.

Transferring Funds To Another Person's Bank Account

If you would like your funds to be transferred to an account owned by another family member, close relative, or legal guardian, we will require a copy of a tax form to be filled out by the account holder to whom the funds will be delivered. Once we have the proper tax form, we will be able to send funds directly to the chosen persons account and not directly to the artist.

Artists from the United Kingdom

When requesting a Bank Wire Transfer, artists in the UK must provide an IBAN number along with a BIC/SWIFT code. Note that we no longer offer Western Union as a payment option.

How To Request a Payout Via PayPal on the Sales Dashboard:

We highly encourage for our artists to select the method of payment to be through PayPal. You must already have a PayPal account before requesting this option.There are no fees applied to PayPalso you will receive the full amount displayed on your dashboard.*

(*There are no fees on the transaction from Saatchi Art to your PayPal account. However, please keepin mind that PayPal mayapply conversion fees or fees when you transfer from PayPal to your bank. This is a PayPal policy. Please contact PayPal for more information their transaction fees.)

Note: If you are an artist in Ukraine, PayPal maynot be an option for you.We've had complications in the past with PayPal Ukrainerestricting international payments. Please consult with your Payal account to confirm that you are able to receive international payments prior to you requesting your payoutthrough your Sales Dashboard.)

Before requesting a payout on the Sales Dashboard,please ensure that your PayPal account isactive and there areno restrictions placed on your account.If there are restrictions on your account, contact PayPal immediately to address these issues to avoid any delays in receiving payment from Saatchi Art. Please also confirm that your email address connected to your PayPal account is up to date and free of spelling errors.

Step 1:Once your payouthas become available on your Sales Dashboard, the salewill be marked as "Completed" in the Status column. If your funds are available in your Sales Dashboard, the "Request Payout" link will be visible.

Step 2: Click"Request Payout" on the Sales DashboardStep 3:On the "Request Payout" form, enter your most up-to-date contact information. Next, Select PayPal from the Payment Method dropdown menu.Step 4:Provide your PayPal email address in both of the fields. Be certain to review your email for any misspellings. Click submit.

It's very important to note that we only accept PayPal emailaddresses. If you send a PayPal URL or Link, your payment will be rejected.

COMMISSION

If you sell an original work, Saatchi Art will receive a 35% commission on the final sale price. If a promotional discount code is offered, the discount will be deducted from the price of the artwork and the 65/35 commission split will then be calculated. (See below for more information on Promotional Discounts)

For open edition prints, artists are entitled to 65% of the profit on each sale. Profit is calculated from the final sale price minus the costs of production.

If you sell a Limited Edition Print through Limited by Saatchi Art, artists are entitled to 50% of the profit on each sale.*Profit is calculated from the final sale price minus the costs of production.

Artist

Saatchi Art

Originals & Limited Edition Prints

65% of sale price

35% of sale price

Open Edition Prints

65% of sale price minus costs of print production

35% of sale price after costs of production

Limited by Saatchi Art

50% of the sale price minus cost of print production

50% of sale price after costs of production

Resale

5% of sale price

N/A

ABOUT PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNTS

If a discount has been applied to your sale, it's because the collector redeemed a special promotional discount while purchasing your work. On occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly changingselection of artwork on our site. We find that offering promotions from time to time allows artists togain the attention of collectors previously unaware of their work anda better chance to make future sales.

The discount codes typically give collectors between 10% - 20% off original works, and do not exceed these amounts.For works sold to the trade - interior designers and architects, for example - we give tiered discounts of 10% - 20% off original works.

If you sell an original work, Saatchi Art will receive a 35% commission on the final sale price. If a promotional discount code is offered, the discount will be deducted from the price of the artwork and the usual 65/35 split will then be calculated.

It is worth remembering that Saatchi Arts commission is 35%, whereas the gallery standard is 50%. This means that very often (even with a discount) you will be earning more through your sales with Saatchi Art than if you were to sell through another gallery that takes 50% commission.

It is also important to note that during your initial sign up, you agreed to thiscondition (included in our official statement of terms and conditions ).

Saatchi Art reserves the right to promote and market Original Works of Art and/or Digital Works through the use of sales and/or discounts. The sale or discount amount will apply to the listing price of Original Works of Art and/or Printed Works relating to the Digital Works. After the discount code is deducted from the sales price, our usual commission of 35% will be applied.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS

If you sell an original work of art, your payment will be released 7 days after delivery of the artwork to your customer.

If you sell an open edition print, your payment will be released 30 days after the delivery of the artwork to your customer. Please note production and shipping times. Artists typically experience a 40 day wait from the notification of their sale to the notification that their payment has been released.

If you sell a limited edition print through Limited By Saatchi Art, your payment will be released 30 days after delivery of the print to your customer. Artists typically experience about a 40 day wait from the day of their sales notification, to the release of their payment.

TAXES

Due to company policy, all artists arerequired to provide a completed tax form in order to proceed with your payment. It's important to note that artistsare not required to provide your tax form until it is time for you to get paid for a sale. You're welcome to take your time with this form, or cross this bridge once you've made your first sale.

How to complete your tax forms for US-based artists:

Step 1: Click here to download a W-9 tax form from the IRS.

Step 2:Print out tax form.

Step 3:Please fill out the W-9 tax formand provide ahandwritten signature where required.

Step 4:You may either fax the W-9 tax form to Saatchi Art, or take a photo or scan it to upload it directly through your account information here, https://www.saatchiart.com/accounts/upload-tax-form We recommend uploading the tax form as it is the safest and quickest way to ensure your documents are valid and you can begin selling art.

How to complete your tax forms for non-US-based artists:

Step 1: Click here to download a W-88EN form.

Step 2:Print out tax form.

Step 3:Please fill out the W-88EN form as follows:

Part I - Identification of Beneficial Owner1 - Please fill in your name2 - Please fill in your Country of Citizenship3 - Please fill in your address4 - If you mailing address is the same as the one you filled in for number 3, please leave blankLines 5 - 8: Leave blankPart II - Claim of Tax Treaty Benefits9a - Please fill in your country of residence (not birthplace)10 - Leave blankPart III - CertificationPlease sign and date (capacity: individual)

Step 4:You may either fax the W-9 tax form to Saatchi Art, or take a photo or scan it to upload it via the Sales Dashboard. We recommend uploading the tax form as it is the safest and quickest way to ensure your documents are valid and you can begin selling art...!

How To Submit Your Tax Forms Online:

Step 1:Log in to your Saatchi Art account. From the main menu, hover over your name at top right and select "Sales Dashboard".

Step 2:From the Sales Dashboard page, click the link in the Payouts section which reads: Please click here to upload your tax form to open the Upload Tax Form page.

Step 3:Click the Choose File button and browse for the tax form image file on your computer. Click Submit.

How to Submit Tax Forms Via Fax:

Fax your tax forms to 1-310-496-0386. Include a cover sheet with Attn: Accounting and include your Saatchi Art user ID and email associated with your account.

VAT (Value Added Tax):

All EU artists who are VAT (Value Added Tax) registered are asked to submit their VAT number within their Saatchi Art profile. VAT is a required tax for selling artists who will be shipping artworks from a location within the EU to another nation. If you reside within the EU or if you plan on shipping an artwork from a location within the EU, please submit your VAT number via your Account Information tab when logged in to your Saatchi Art account. In order to be compliant with international trade and monetary policies, we require your VAT number.

NOTE: If you are VAT registered and do not provide your VAT number prior to a sale Saatchi Art will withhold the applicable VAT from your payout to remit to the proper tax authorities at the completion of the transaction.

If you are not VAT registered and do not plan to register no action is required. The VAT will be paid on your behalf to the proper tax authorities based on the amount we withhold from your earnings.

Countries Where VAT is Applicable:

VAT is applicable within the EU (European Union):

Austria

Czechia

Germany

Latvia

Poland

Spain

Belgium

Denmark

Greece

Lithuania

Portugal

Sweden

Bulgaria

Estonia

Hungary

Luxembourg

Romania

United Kingdom

Croatia

Finland

Ireland

Malta

Slovakia

Cyprus

France

Italy

Netherlands

Slovenia

Reference: https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_en

Non EU Residents:

VAT is a required tax for selling artists who reside in the EU (European Union) OR those who will be shipping artworks from a location within the EU to another nation ONLY.

If you do NOT reside in nor do you have artworks located in galleries or studios located in the EU VAT will NOT be applicable.

NOTE: VAT will be applicable to the sale of an artwork when the pickup address is a location within the EU.

You can edit your artwork pickup address by proceeding to the artwork in question and following the steps below.

Step 1: Click Edit Artwork below your artwork image.

Step 2: Proceed to the Artwork Status tab and scroll down to adjust your address information.

Step 3: Click Save Changes to complete your address update.

If you are not VAT registered and do not plan to register no action is required. The VAT will be paid on your behalf to the proper tax authorities based on the amount we withhold from your earnings.

How to provide your VAT Number:

Step 1: Click on this link when logged in: OR login to your Saatchi Art account and proceed to your Account Information > Taxes.

Step 2: In the section labeled Value Added Tax (VAT) please input your VAT number in the text box without any spaces (ex: 1234567).

Step 3: Click Submit.

Below are all the ins and outs to understanding what will happen in the eventyou'vesold your artwork. We'll cover the following topics in this article:

What happens when I sell my artwork

Certificate of Authenticity

Open Edition Print Sales

Cost of Shipping

Packaging Your Artwork for Shipping

Paintings

Flat artworks: drawings, collages, etc.

Sculptures

Crates

Shipping Insurance

WHEN YOU'VE MADE A SALE...

1. Youll receive an email informing you of the sale. Youll also receive information regarding the next steps youll need to take in order for us to successfully deliver the artwork to the collector. These steps include:

Scheduling a date and time for our courier to pick up your sold artwork. (Courier pick up should occur within 2 - 3 days of when the collector purchased the work.)

Writing us back to acknowledge that you've read and understand the Saatchi Art Packaging Guidelines (PDF attached to this article, see below)to ensure that you know how toproperly package your artwork for shipment

NOTE:Its very important that you immediately schedule a courier pick up date and time after being notified that your artwork has sold.

2. If 48hours pass and you haven't scheduled a pick up date, you'll receive a phone call and email from our Artist Support Team.3. Within two days before your pickup date, youll receive an email from us to inform you that your shipping documents are now available to print from your Sales Dashboard. Be on the look out for our emails, in some cases, you may receive your shipping label via email from our Artist Support Team.4.A courier service will arrive on the date you requested to collect your package and the shipping documents. Please make sure to hand all labels and shipping documents over to the courier.Additional information regarding artwork packaging, pick up, and delivery:

All original artworks are shipped to the collector directly from the artist's location.

Shipping costs are paid for by the collector at the time the artwork is purchased.

You, the artist, will be responsible for packaging your artwork for shipment, as well as for all packaging costs.

You must include a Certificate of Authenticity inside the package with your artwork.Saatchi Art will provide you the template to use. Continue reading belowfor more information on that.

5. Next, your artwork will be picked up and delivered to the collector. Please note that the transit time can vary depending on the location of your customer. You'll see your shipment's tracking number on the label that is provided to you. You can follow along using that tracking number on the carrier's website directly (i.e. FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.)

It's important tonote that if shipping internationally, there may be custom delays. This is not unusual and should not cause you any panic. Our trusted Artist and Customer Support Team is monitoring the progress of your artwork until it reaches it's safe delivery to your customer. We'll be updating your customer all along the way.

6. After seven (7) days from the date of delivery to your customer, your payment will be available. At the end of the 7th day (PST), we'll send you an email notification to let you know that your funds are ready for payout. To request payout, please log into your Saatchi Art account and go to your Sales Dashboard. Here, you can request payment via PayPal (note that Saatchi Art artists are not charged processing fees when requesting payment through Paypal), bank wire, or check by post.

For detailed instruction on how to request payment, please visit our Payments section.

Certificate of Authenticity

When you're preparing your artwork for shipping, you must include aCertificate of Authenticityinside the package to be sent to the collector who has purchased the work.

You'll be provided with our template you're welcome to use. The template can be found along with your shipping documents located inside your Sales Dashboard.We've also included the template attached tothe bottom of this article for you to download and save to your computer, if you wish.

Open Edition Print Sales

Easy breezy! Once you have sold an Open Edition Print, Saatchi Art will email you to inform you that you have made the sale. Next, sit back and relax! Saatchi Art is busy printing and shipping it directly to your customer. You'll be emailed when it is time to request your payment. Please remain patient while your print saleis being fulfilled by our printers.

COST OF SHIPPING

Your customer is responsible for the cost of shipping. The artists are only responsible for the cost of packaging their artworks. Remember your packaging must comply with our thorough Packaging Guidelines so its best to over estimate the cost of packaging materials during your upload and pricing of your artwork. We want for you to still make a healthy profit upon completion of your sale.

The cost of shipping will be broken out to the artists when uploading your artwork. From your customers perspective, the cost of shipping is included in the artwork price.

PACKAGINGYOUR ARTWORKS FOR SHIPPING

Whetheryou'vesold a small artwork on paper, or a 6 foot sculpture, please review our thorough packaging guidelines booklet. You can find this directly attached to this article.

Its important to remember that our shipping insurance policy is only honored if you have packaged your artwork according to our guidelines. In the unfortunate event that your artwork is delivered with damage, any deviation for our guidelines will result in your sale not be honored. It's incredibly important to package precisely according to our guidelines.

Paintings

Below are instructions for how to package:

Framed paintings

Rolled canvas paintings

Please follow the instructions appropriate for your work. For complete instructions,download our complete Packaging Guidelines (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more)located at the bottom of this article.

All artworks that are 48 inches or aboveon any one sideneed to be packaged into a wood crate.IMPORTANT: Always make certain that your painting is completely dry before packaging it for shipment. Sometimes paint can appear dry when its not. Since drying time depends on such factors as the type and brand of paint, the drying mediums used (if any), the paint colors, etc., you must research the correct drying time for the specific suppliesyou'veused. Our insurance will NOT cover damage to paintings as a result of shipping before the paint was completely dry.

Paintings Smaller Than 48x 48

What youll need:

Glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper

Plastic sheeting, poly wrap, or heavy plastic bag

Bubble wrap

Foam board at least thickor two-ply cardboard

Packing tape

Cardboard corner protectors

Cardboard box

Step 1 Wrap the painting in glassine paper oracid-free, archival tissue paper. Note that any material that comes into contact with the surface of the work should be archival quality. We advise that you avoid touching the paintings surface with bare hands by wearing white cotton gloves or placing acid-free tissue paper between the work and your fingers when handling.

Step 2 Take four (4) 8x 8 square pieces of glassine paper or acid-free tissue paper (you may adjust the size of the squares to better fit the size of your work) and fold each in half diagonally to create a triangle, then fold in half again to create a triangle pocket. Place one pocket onto each corner of the painting.

Step 3 Taping only onto the tissue paper corners, tape the wrapped painting to a sheet of foam board (or two-ply cardboard) the same size or slightly larger than the painting for a firm backing.

Step 4 To protect against moisture, wrap the glassine-covered artwork with plastic sheeting/poly wrap or put it inside a heavy plastic bag. Use tape to seal all areas where water can enter and cause damage.

Step 5 Wrap the entire work with two (2) layers of bubble wrap for a protective padding. Wrap it

as you would a gift, using tape to secure it shut.

Step 6 Place cardboard corner protectors on the corners of the wrapped artwork.

Step 7 Place the wrapped artwork between 2 pieces of foam board that are at least thickness (ortwo-ply cardboard), forming a sandwich. Also, the borders of the foam board sheets should extend 2-3 inches beyondall edges of the bubble-wrapped artwork. Use packing tape to bind the foam board sandwich together. Be certain the sides are taped down firmly to ensure that the artwork doesnt shift around within.IMPORTANT: Take care not to apply too much pressure to the surface of your artwork. Doing so could create indentations on the stretched canvas.Step 8 Place the foam board-covered painting into a cardboard box with approximately three (3) inches of space on all sides. Fill the empty space with enough bubble wrap or wadded/shredded white paper to ensure that the artwork doesnt shift during transit.

Step 9 Use the H-taping method to seal the box. The H-taping method involves using long strips of packing tape to completely seal the opening flaps of the box. Use one long strip of tape over the horizontal opening between the two flaps, and two strips over the vertical sides of the flapsforming an H. Apply additional vertical strips of tape as needed across the sealed flaps for added reinforcement. Illustrations of this method are provided by different sources online. Just type H-taping method into the Google search box.

Step 10 Affix the shipping label to the package and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Using a felt tip pen, write FRAGILE in large capital letters on the box, or use ready-made FRAGILE labels.

Paintings Larger Than 48x48

All artworks that are 48 inches or aboveon any one sideneed to be packaged into a wood crate.

Note that in addition to these instructions, youll also be asked to refer to the instructions for crates.What youll need:

Glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper

Plastic sheeting, poly wrap, or plastic bag

Bubble wrap

Foam board at least thick or two-ply cardboard

Packing tape

Cardboard corner protectors

Custom-made wooden crate (See: Crates )

Step 1 Wrap the painting in glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper. Note that any material that comes into contact with the surface of the work should be archival quality. We advise that you avoid touching the paintings surface with bare hands by wearing white cotton gloves or placing acid-free tissue paper between the work and your fingers when handling.Step 2 Take four (4) 8x 8 square pieces of glassine paper or acid-free tissue paper (you may adjust the size of the squares to better fit the size of your work) and fold each in half diagonally to create a triangle, then fold in half again to create a triangle pocket. Place one pocket onto each corner of the painting.Step 3 Taping only onto the tissue paper corners, tape the wrapped painting to a sheet of foam board (ortwo-ply cardboard)the same size or slightly larger than the painting for a firm backing. Step 4 To protect against moisture, wrap the glassine-covered artwork with plastic sheeting/poly wrap or put it inside a heavy plastic bag. Use tape to seal all areas where water can enter and cause damage.Step 5 Wrap the entire work with at least three (3) layers of bubble wrap for a protective padding. Use more if you believe your painting requires more protection (e.g. it has a raised surface). Wrap it as you would a gift, using tape to secure it shut.Step 6 Next, build a wooden crate and seal the work inside. To do so, follow all the steps given in the following section, Crates.Framed Paintings

What youll need:

Glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper

Plastic sheeting or poly wrap

Bubble wrap

Painters tape (if packing a glass frame)

Cardboard corner protectors

Packing tape

Foam board at least thick

Shredded or wadded white paper

Very sturdy cardboard box if framed artwork is under 18x24"

Custom wooden crate if framed artwork is larger than 18x24

Step 1 Use a sturdy cardboard box or build a custom crate that will fit the framed painting plus approximately three (3) inches of space on all sides. (This extra space will accommodate the layers of bubble wrap to be added.)Step 2 If the frame has a protective glass or acrylic pane, remove it from the frame. If it does not, skip to step 4. Apply two pieces of painters tape diagonally across the glass/acrylic pane to form a large X. Should the glass break during shipment, the tape will help keep the broken pieces together.Step 3 Sandwich the glass/acrylic pane between two sheets of foam board approximately 2 inches larger than the glass on all sides. Firmly seal the foam board sandwich all around with packing tape, making sure that the glass/acrylic panel does not shift around within.Step 4 Wrap the painting in acid-free, archival tissue paper or glassine. Note that any material that will come into contact with the surface of the painted work should be archival quality.Step 5 To protect against moisture, wrap the artwork with plastic sheeting or poly wrapStep 6 Add cardboard corner protectors to the corners of the wrapped work. You can buy corner protectors ready made, or you can construct them yourself. Several online resources offer instructions on how to make them.Step 7 Wrap the framed painting in three (3) layers of bubble wrap, using packing tape to secure it.If your framed painting is larger than 18x24, youll need to build a wooden crate and seal the work inside. Please follow the steps within the section, Crates.If your framed painting is under 18x24, proceed to Step 8 below.Step 8 Sandwich the wrapped painting within two sheets of foam board and tape all the way around to secure it.Step 9 Place it inside a sturdy cardboard box. To minimize movement within the box, thoroughly fill any empty areas around the artwork with shredded paper. The more snug the fit, the less the potential for damage. Seal the box thoroughly with packing tape, reinforcing the corners.Step 10 Affix the shipping label to the package and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Using a felt tip pen, write FRAGILE in large capital letters on the package, or use ready-made FRAGILE labels.Rolled Canvas Paintings

Paintings on canvas up to 72x72 may be taken off its stretchers, rolled, and shipped in a heavy duty mailing tube between 8 and 12 diameter, depending on the size of the canvas. Make absolutely certain that your painting is completely dry before attempting to roll it.What youll need:

Glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper

Heavy duty mailing tube with plastic end caps no smaller than 8 in diameter and up to 12 (depending on the size of your canvas).

A second tube of smaller diameter for inner support. (Youll roll your artwork around this tube and insert it inside the larger tube.)

Packing tape

Bubble wrap

Step 1 Sandwich your canvas between two layers of acid free archival paper. Make sure that the canvas is completely covered by the paper.Step 2 Roll the paper-covered artworkpaint side outwardaround the smaller tube to provide inner support.DO NOT roll too tightly as this can damage the painting!Step 3 Next, roll a layer of bubble wrap around the artwork for padding and to seal out moisture. Seal completely with tape.Step 4 Place this tube within the outer mailing tube. Fill extra space at the ends with extra bubble wrap, but take care not to crush the edges of your painting. Place the end caps on and seal them shut with packing tape.Step 10 Affix the shipping label to the package and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Clearly mark the tube as FRAGILE.

Flat Artworks; Drawings, Photography, Collage

Beloware instructions for how to package:

Flat artworks under 48"x48"

Flat artworks larger than48"x48"

Framed flat artwork

Rolled paper artwork

Please follow the instructions appropriate for your work. For complete instructions,download our complete Packaging Guidelines (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more) located at the bottom of this article.

Flat Artworks Under 48x48

What youll need:

Glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper

Plastic sheeting, poly wrap, or plastic bag

Archival qualityfoam board at least thick or two-ply cardboard

Bubble wrap or shredded/wadded clean white paper

Packing tape

Cardboard box

Step 1 Wrap the painting in acid-free, archival tissue paper or glassine. Note that any material that comes into contact with the surface of the work should be archival quality. We advise that you avoid touching the paintings surface with bare hands by wearing white cotton gloves or placing acid-free tissue paper between the work and your fingers when handling.Step 2 Take four (4) 8x 8 square pieces of glassine paper or acid-free tissue paper (you may adjust the size of the squares to better fit the size of your work) and fold each in half diagonally to create a triangle, then fold in half again to create a triangle pocket. Place one pocket onto each corner of the painting.Step 3 Taping only onto the tissue paper corners, tape the wrapped painting to a sheet of foam board (ortwo-ply cardboard)the same size or slightly larger than the painting for a firm backing.Step 4 To protect against moisture, wrap the glassine-covered artwork with plastic sheeting/poly wrap or put it inside a heavy plastic bag. Use tape to seal all areas where water can enter and cause damage.Step 5 Place the wrapped artwork between 2 pieces of foam board (or two-ply cardboard), forming a sandwich. Also, the borders of the foam board should extend a minimum of 2-3 inches beyond all edges of the artwork. Use packing tape to bind the foam board sandwich together, adding extra tape to the corners for reinforcement. Make certain the sides are taped down firmly to ensure that the artwork doesnt shift around within.Step 6 Place the foam board-covered artwork into a cardboard box with approximately three (3) inches of space on all sides. Fill the empty space with bubble wrap or wadded/shredded clean white paper to ensure that the artwork doesnt shift during transit. Seal the box completely shut with packing tape, reinforcing the corners.Step 7 Affix the shipping label to the package and put clear tape over the shipping label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. With felt tip pen, write FRAGILE in large capital letters on the box, or use ready-made FRAGILE labels.

Flat Artworks Larger Than 48 x 48

What youll need:

Glassine paper or acid-free archival tissue paper

Plastic sheeting or poly wrap

Bubble wrap

Foam board at least thick or two-ply cardboard

Cutting tool of your choice to cut cardboard to size

Packing tape

Wooden crate

Step 1 Wrap the painting in acid-free, archival tissue paper or glassine. Note that any material that comes into contact with the surface of the work should be archival quality. We advise that you avoid touching the paintings surface with bare hands by wearing white cotton gloves or placing acid-free tissue paper between the work and your fingers when handling.Step 2 Take four (4) 8x 8 square pieces of glassine paper or acid-free tissue paper (you may adjust the size of the squares to better fit the size of your work) and fold each in half diagonally to create a triangle, then fold in half again to create a triangle pocket. Place one pocket onto each corner of the painting.Step 3 Taping only onto the tissue paper corners, tape the wrapped painting to a sheet of foam board (or two-ply cardboard) the same size or slightly larger than the painting for a firm backing.Step 4 To protect against moisture, wrap the glassine-covered artwork with plastic sheeting/poly wrap or put it inside a heavy plastic bag. Use tape to seal all areas where water can enter and cause damage.Step 5 Place the wrapped artwork between 2 pieces of archival quality foam board (or two-ply cardboard) that are at least thickness, forming a sandwich. Also, the borders of the foam board should extend a minimum of 2-3 inches beyond all edges of the artwork. Use packing tape to bind the foam board sandwich together, adding extra tape to the corners for reinforcement. Make certain the sides are taped down firmly to ensure that the artwork doesnt shift around within.Step 6 Next, build a wooden crate and seal the work inside. To do so, follow all the steps given in thesection about Crates.

Framed Flat Artwork

Follow the instructions below for framed flat artworks of any size. However, if your framed work is larger than 18x24, youll also need to refer to the section about Crates.What youll need:

Glassine paperAcid-free archival tissue paper

Plastic sheeting or poly wrap

Bubble wrap

Painters tape (if packing a glass frame)

Cardboard corner protectors

Packing tape

Foam board at least thickor two-ply cardboard

Shredded or wadded white paper

Very sturdy cardboard box if artwork is under 18x24

Custom wooden crate if artwork is over 18x24

Step 1 Use a sturdy cardboard box or build a custom crate that will fit the framed painting plus approximately three (3) inches of space on all sides. (This extra space will accommodate the layers of bubble wrap to be added.)Step 2 If the frame has a protective glass or acrylic pane, remove it from the frame. If it doesnt, skip to step 6 now.Step 3 Apply two pieces of painters tape diagonally across the glass/acrylic pane to form a large X. Should the glass break during shipment, the tape will help keep the broken pieces together.Step 4 Sandwich the glass/acrylic pane between two sheets of foam board (or cardboard)approximately 2 inches larger than the glass on all sides. Firmly seal the foam board sandwich all around with packing tape, making sure that the glass/acrylic panel does not shift around within.Step 5 Wrap the foam board sandwich (with glass/acrylic pane inside) with bubble wrap and seal with tape. Youll pack this alongside the framed artwork within the box or crate.Step 6 Wrap the painting in acid-free, archival tissue paper or glassine. Note that any material that will come into contact with the surface of the painted work should be archival quality.Step 7 To protect against moisture, wrap the artwork with plastic sheeting or poly wrap.Step 8 Wrap the framed painting in three (3) layers of bubble wrap, using packing tape to secure it.Step 9 Add cardboard corner protectors to the corners of the wrapped work. You can buy corner protectors ready made, or you can construct them yourself. A quick search on Google will lead you to several resources offering instructions on how to make them.If your framed painting is larger than 18x24, youll need to build a wooden crate and seal the work inside. Pleasefollow the steps within the section about Crates.If your framed painting is under 18x24, proceed to Step 10 below.Step 10 Sandwich the wrapped painting between two sheets of foam board and tape all the way around to secure it.Step 11 Place it inside a sturdy cardboard box. To minimize movement within the box, thoroughly fill any empty areas around the artwork with shredded paper. The more snug the fit, the less the potential for damage. Seal the box completely shut with packing tape, reinforcing the corners.Step 12 Affix the shipping label to the package and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Clearly mark the crate as FRAGILE.

Rolled Paper Artwork

Paper artworks such as sketches, photographs, watercolors, etc., may be rolled and shipped in a heavy duty mailing tube between 8 and 12 diameter, depending on the size of the work.What youll need:

Heavy duty mailing tube with plastic end caps no smaller than 8 in diameter and up to 12 (depending on the size of your canvas).

A second tube of smaller diameter for inner support. (Youll roll your artwork around this tube and insert it inside the larger tube.)

Packing tape

Glassine or acid-free archival paper

Bubble wrap

Step 1 Sandwich your artwork between two layers of glassine or acid free archival paper. Make sure that the work is completely covered by the paper.Step 2 Roll the paper-covered artwork around the smaller tube to provide inner support.Step 3 Next, roll a layer of bubble wrap around the artwork for padding and to seal out moisture. Seal completely with tape.Step 4 Place this tube within the outer mailing tube. Fill extra space at the ends with extra bubble wrap, but take care not to crush the edges of your artwork. Place the end caps on and seal them shut with packing tape.Step 5 Affix the shipping label to the package and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. With a felt tip pen, mark the tube as FRAGILE in large capital letters.

Sculptures

Since sculptures vary widely in terms of size, weight, delicacy, etc., its impossible to provide a set of directions that will work for all. Please use these directions as general guidelines, and, if youre at all in doubt, please email or call us for packing instructions tailored to your piece.What youll need:

Bubble wrap

Packing tape

Shredded paper

Sturdy cardboard box for sculptures smaller than 12 and weighing under 5 lbs

Custom wooden crate for sculptures (see: Crates )

Step 1 Securely wrap the top half of the sculpture several times around with bubble wrap. How many layers you use depends upon the form and fragility of the work. Remember to pay attention to especially delicate portions of the sculpture. Cut the bubble wrap and secure the cut edge with tape.Step 2 Add protective top layers over the work using several pieces of bubble wrap large enough to cover and overlap the previously applied wrapping. Seal all around with tape.Step 3 Wrap the bubble wrap around the bottom half of the sculpture several times. Make sure to overlap the bubble wrap applied to the top half of the sculpture to ensure full coverage. Cut the bubble wrap and secure the cut edge with tape. Also, use the tape to seal the overlapped seam in the middle where the 2 pieces of bubble wrap meet.Step 4 As you did with the top of the work, create bottom protective layers for the sculpture with pieces of bubble wrap large enough to overlap the previously applied layers on the bottom half of the artwork. Seal it all around with tape.If your sculpture isless than 12 tall and weighs under 5 lbs, youll ship it within a sturdy cardboard box. Please proceed to Step 5.If your sculptureis over 12 tall and/or weighs more than 5 lbs, youll ship it in a custom wooden crate. For instructions on how to build a crate, please follow Steps 1 -7 in the section, Crates.Then, return to these instructions, starting with Step 5.Step 5 Before placing the wrapped sculpture inside, fill about 1/3 of the box or crate with shredded paper. If using a cardboard box, reinforce the bottom of the box with extra packing tape (across the flaps and up the sides) before filling with paper. Make a shallow well in the center of the shredded paper and set the sculpture inside of it. Fill the remainder of the box with shredded paper, surrounding the sculpture. Make sure you securely pack the shredded paper around the sculpture to minimize internal movement as much as possible during shipment.IMPORTANT:Make sure that the crate or boxs dimensions are approximately two (2) to three (3) inches larger on all sides than the sculpture itself for sufficient buffering. Also, there shouldbe more shredded paper underneath the sculpturethan elsewhere due to gravity compression.Step 6 If you are using a cardboard box, seal the opening securely with packing tape using the H-taping method. The H-taping method involves using long strips of packing tape to completely seal the opening flaps of the box. Use one long strip of tape over the horizontal opening between the two flaps, and two strips over the vertical sides of the flapsforming an H. Apply additional vertical strips of tape as needed across the sealed flaps for added reinforcement. Illustrations of this method are provided by different sources online. Just type H-taping method into the Google search box.If youre using a wooden crate, seal the top lid shut with screws ONLY (no glue) so that it is easily removable by the collector.Step 7 Clearly indicate on the crate or box which side is the bottom and which is the top by writing THIS SIDE UP and by drawing an upward pointing arrow on all of the side panels to let shippers know which direction the crate/box should be held or set down. Or, you may purchase ready-made This side up labels.Step 8 Clearly indicate which panel is the removable lid by writing UNSCREW THIS SIDE ONLY so the collector knows which panel to remove. . If needed, write any instructions (using a black felt tip pen) on the crate that will help the collector easily remove the lid.Step 9 Affix the shipping label to the outside and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Clearly mark the crate or box as FRAGILE in large capital letters using a heavy black felt tip pen, or use ready-made FRAGILE labels.Please follow the instructions appropriate for your work. For complete instructions,download our complete Packaging Guidelines (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more) located at the bottom of this article.

Crates

Use a custom crate for artworks such as sculpture, large flat artworks, paintings larger than 48"x48", and fragile items.What youll need:

Four (4) planks of plywood ( to inch thick depending on size and fragility of the work) for the frame

Two (2) plywood sheets for the front and back panels

Drill

Saw

1 inch wood screws

Wood glue

Foam board, thick

Step 1 Measure your pre-wrapped artwork (wrapped according to the instructions given for your particular work), taking down the height, width, and depth of the wrapped piece. If youre shipping a painting, use these measurements to calculate the dimensions of your plywood pieces for the frame of your crate. Keep in mind that you will add a foam board lining to your crate, so accommodate for this. If youre shipping a sculpture, make sure that the crates dimensions are approximately three (3) to four (4) inches larger on all sides than the sculpture itself. The extra space will be filled with bubble wrap and shredded paper.Step 2 Cut four pieces of plywood according to the dimensions you took in step 1 in order to build a frame with an opening that can snugly fit your wrapped work. Remember to account for the thickness of the plywood when measuring length and height, and cut accordingly. The top piece of the frame should sit on and extend over the top edges of the side pieces, as it must be easily removable. This piece will act as the crates lid, to be unscrewed by the collector.Step 3 Begin building the frame by assembling three (3) of the plywood strips together with screws and wood glue, leaving the top piece (i.e. lid) off for now. It will be screwed on after the artwork has been placed inside.Step 4 Line the frame with strips of foam board, securing them on with tape or glue. If using glue to line the crate with foam board, wait for it to dry before finishing the packing process.Step 5 Cut two sheets of plywood to the same dimensions of the assembled frame. These will be the front and back panels of your crate.Step 6 Secure one sheet to the back of the frame using wood glue and screws.Step 7 You will then complete the packaging process by placing your artwork inside and sealing the crate around it. Lay a piece of foam board (the same size as the frame) inside the open crate, and place your pre-wrapped artwork on top. There should be no room for movement inside.Step 8 Cover your artwork with another layer of foam board. Place the other sheet of Masonite board on top of the frame, securing well with wood glue and screws. Do your best to ensure that the crate is air and moisture tight.Step 9 Clearly indicate which panel is the removable lid by writing UNSCREW THIS SIDE ONLY so the collector knows which panel to remove. If needed, write any instructions (using a black felt tip pen) on the crate that will help the collector easily remove the lid.Step 10 Affix the shipping label to the outside and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Clearly mark the crate or box as FRAGILE.TIP: For ease of transport, you can screw a cabinet handle to the top of the crate. The screws should be long enough so that the handle doesnt come loose while someone is carrying the crate, but not so long that they protrude into the interior of the crate.Please follow the instructions appropriate for your work. For complete instructions,download our complete Packaging Guidelines (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more) located at the bottom of this article.

SHIPPING INSURANCE

Saatchi Art insures all shipments for the amount of the artists commission for the sold work. For example, if a work is sold for $1000, the artist is entitled to $700 of that sale (i.e. 70% of the total sale amount). If the artwork is damaged during shipping even though the artist properly packaged the work according to our guidelines, Saatchi Art will still pay the $700 owed to that artist.Should an artwork arrive damaged due to poor packaging procedures, we will deem the shipment non-insurable and Saatchi Art will hold the artist responsible for the damages.We will work with the buyer to have the artwork shipped back for a full refund.*Once artworks are shipped, the artist must acknowledge that theyve followed ourPackaging Guidelines and/or consulted with us directly if these guidelines didnt contain instructions specific to their artwork. In most situations, well ask that artists send us photographs of the packed artwork before shipping to help us determine whether or not the packaging is adequate.To avoid shipping damage, pleasedownload and carefully read our complete Packaging Guidelineslocated as an attachment at the bottom of this article (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more).

*In the cases where the artwork has been severely damaged due to packaging neglect, often carriers will not be willing to transport the damaged goods back to their origin. Saatchi Art holds the right to discard the damaged artwork(s) in those extremely rare cases. Its incredibly important to comply with our Packaging Guidelines to avoid this type of scenario by all means. We appreciate your cooperation with our Packaging Guidelines.

If someone makes an offer on an artwork that you have purchased through Saatchi Art, you will be contacted via email with the offer price as well as detailed instructions on how to move forward if you agree to sell.

Should you decide to accept the offer, a member from our team will work closely with you through every step to the process.

First, you'll need to verify that the artwork you own has not been altered in anyway and that it matches the image displayed on Saatchi Art. Second, you'll need to source the proper packaging materials. You'll then prepare the artwork for shipping (Saatchi Art's support team can provide guidance on this). Once thats been completed, Saatchi Art will email you shipping labels to print out. You'll then let our team know when we can collect the packaged artwork from you. Once the artwork has been received by the buyer, and verified to be in good condition, our team will contact you to complete payment to you for the sale.

All resale transactions are final sale.

The proper packaging is extremely important. Should an artwork arrive damaged due to poor packaging, the artwork will not be covered by insurance, and the seller will be held responsible for the cost of any repairs.

In some cases, collectors will pay taxes and customs fees on artwork they purchase, depending on their country of residence as well as the country the artwork is shipping from. See below for more information.

We charge any applicable taxes or customs fees upfront so that youdon'thave to worry about paying them at a later time.*

U.S. Sales Tax

If your artwork is shipping to or within the United States a state sales tax may be added to your total. This is based on your location and local state tax regulations. A breakdown of all costs, including any applicable taxes, will be visible at check out prior to submitting your payment information.

Value Added Tax (VAT)

If your artwork is shipping to a location outside of the US, for original artwork, VAT (value added tax) may be included in your online checkout process. This will be labeled as a customs fee and will be visible at check out prior to submitting your payment information.

Customs Charges

If your artwork is shipping internationally, you may also be responsible for paying any applicable international customs fees, this is determined based on the artists location and the country the artwork is being shipped to.This will be labeled as a customs fee and will be visible at check out prior to submitting your payment information.For further information about these fees you may check with your country's customs office.

*For Open Edition and Limited prints, VAT or customs fees are not included during the online checkout process. You will receive a separate invoice from the courier when the print is delivered.

Saatchi Art is the world's leading online art gallery, established with the goal of helping people all over the world connect with art and artists they love. We offer an unparalleled selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography in a wide range of prices, and provide artists worldwide with an expertly curated environment in which to exhibit and sell their work. Based in Los Angeles, Saatchi Art is redefining the experience of buying and selling art, making it welcoming and accessible for artists and collectors alike.

If youre having problems uploading images, please try the following troubleshooting techniques:

Clear cache on your web browser.

Temporarilydisable your Firewall or Anti-Virus programwhile uploading images to our site.

Scroll to the top of the upload page tosee the red error message bar.This displays an explanation of the uploading error which may help you correct the problem.

Yourimage may be too small. Make sure that it is a minimum of 1200 x 1500 pixels.(Note that although you mayuploadan image of at least 1200 x 1500 pixels, the ability tosellprints through the site is dependent on the pixel size and aspect ratio.

Make sure that your imagedoes NOT exceed 50 MB.

On occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site. We find that offering promotions from time to time allows artists togain the attention of collectors previously unaware of their work anda better chance to make future sales.The discount codes typically give buyers between 10% - 20% off original works, and do not exceed these amounts.

If you sell an original work, Saatchi Art will receive a 35% commission on the final sale price. If a promotional discount code is offered, the discount will be deducted from the price of the artwork and the usual 65/35 split will then be calculated.It is worth remembering that Saatchi Arts commission is 35%, whereas the gallery standard is 50%. This means that very often even with a discount you will be earning more through your sales with Saatchi Art than if you were to sell through another gallery that takes 50% commission.

For open edition prints, artists are entitled to 65% of the profit on each sale. Profit is calculated from the final sale priceminusthe costs of production. (For more information, please visit our FAQ - " What Is My Payout Percentage For Sales ")It's also important to note that during your initial sign up, you agreed to the following condition (included in our official statement of terms and conditions ):Saatchi Art reserves the right to promote and market Original Works of Art and/or Digital Works through the use of sales and/or discounts.The sale or discount amount will apply to the listing price of Original Works of Art and/or Printed Works relating to the Digital Works. After the discount code is deducted from the sales price, our usual commission of 35% will be applied.We thank you for your understanding and for being a part of the Saatchi Art community!

Once you've sold a work of art, you must include aCertificate of Authenticityinside the package to be sent to the collector who has purchased the work.

Saatchi Art will provide you with a template to use, or you're welcome to create your own. The templatewill be emailed to you within the same email as your shipping documents.

ACertificate of Authenticityis a signed document proving the authenticity of the work andcontaining details about the artwork for the collector's reference. This document needs to be on the inside of your box alongside your artwork.

If creating your ownCertificate of Authenticitymake sure that itcontains the following information:

1. Name of artwork

2. Medium

3. Dimensions of artwork

4. Limited Edition # of # (if this applies to your work),

5. The DATE/MONTH/YEAR the artwork was purchased on Saatchi Art

6. Your (the artists) hand-writtensignature

Refer to the tables below to see the print sizes, aspect ratio, pixel size, and corresponding minimum sales price for all types of open edition prints.

Please note that you will need to upload a digital image file that corresponds with the chart's recommended sizes in order to generate theprint option.

Canvas Prints

Print Size

Aspect Ratio

Pixel Size

MinimumPrice

12 x 16

3:4

1800 x 2400

$95

14 x 21

2:3

2100 x 3150

$129

16 x 16

1:1

2400 x 2400

$125

16 x 20

4:5

2400 x 3000

$120

16 x 24

2:3

2400 x 3600

$139

20 x 30

2:3

3000 x 4500

$159

24 x 24

1:1

3600 x 3600

$160

24 x 32

3:4

3600 x 4800

$190

24 x 36

2:3

3600 x 5400

$199

30 x 30

1:1

4500 x 4500

$230

30 x 40

3:4

4500 x 6000

$325

30 x 45

2:3

4500 x 6750

$309

Fine Art and Photo Paper

Print Size

Aspect Ratio

Pixel Size

MinimumPrice

6 x 12

1:2

900 x 1800

$40

8 x 10

4:5

1200 x 1500

$40

8 x 12

2:3

1200 x 1800

$40

9 x 12

3:4

1350 x 1800

$40

10 x 10

1:1

1500 x 1500

$40

12 x 15

4:5

1800 x 2250

$70

12 x 24

1:2

1800 x 3600

$70

15 x 20

3:4

2250 x 3000

$70

16 x 16

1:1

2400 x 2400

$70

16 x 24

2:3

2400 x 3600

$85

20 x 25

4:5

3000 x 3750

$120

20 x 40

1:2

3000 x 6000

$120

24 x 24

1:1

3600 x 3600

$120

24 x 30

4:5

3600 x 4500

$180

24 x 32

3:4

3600 x 4800

$120

24 x 36

2:3

3600 x 5400

$140

24 x 48

1:2

3600 x 7200

$200

30 x 40

3:4

4500 x 6000

$200

32 x 40

4:5

4800 x 6000

$200

32 x 48

2:3

4800 x 7200

$220

34 x 34

1:1

5100 x 5100

$200

38 x 48

4:5

5700 x 7200

$240

The unique username you entered while creating your account will automatically be used for your custom URL. For example, if you entered the username janesmith,your custom URL will be www.saatchiart.com/janesmith. If you havent chosen a username/URL yet, do the following. (Note that this can only be done once): Step 1Hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and selectAccount Information(see below). You'll be directed to your Account Information Page [email protected] Step 2 Type in your desired url in the Custom Url field.We highly advise you to create a personalized URL for your Saatchi Art profile that includes your name (or public artist name/pseudonym). That way, your address will be easy to both share and remember, and will be easily searchable on the web. IMPORTANT:You can only set your username once. After you've done this, the Custom URL field will no longer be visible on your Account Information page.Should you decide tochangeyour URL, youll have to send an email toletting us know your current URL and what youd like to change it to.

The safety of your artwork depends greatly upon the type and quality of your packaging materials. Below are some DOs and DON'Ts regarding what packaging materials you should and should not use.To download our complete Packaging Guidelines (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more) click the link in the Attachments section below.

DO use the following:

Bubble wrapAn adequate amount of bubble wrap will provide a surprising amount of protection by distributing pressure and impact across a wide area. Bubble wrap does two important jobs: 1) cushions the art in the event of impact 2) fills empty space, preventing unwanted movement within your packaging. For these reasons, bubble wrap should be your padding and filler of choice.High quality packing tapeAlways buy good quality packing tape! Heres why:

Sturdy tape ensures your outer package remains shut throughout transit.

When wrapping your artwork, high quality tape ensures fully sealed seams, keeping damaging moisture out.

High quality tape is easier to separate from the roll and usually comes with a more efficient dispenser, making it faster to apply

Dont use low quality packing tape because:

Its more difficult to apply, adding more time and effort to the packing process.

Its not very sturdy and is prone to breakage during shipping

Low quality tape may not be adequately adhesive, so may not provide good moisture protection.

Youll need to use more of it to get the job done

Acid-Free Archival Paper (Glassine)Acid-free (archival quality) paper is an absolute necessity when wrapping artwork for both shipping and storage. Archival quality materials are pH neutral (i.e. between 7 and 8.5) and will therefore have no chemical interaction with any objects it contacts. Though other types of archival paper are available, we highly recommend that you buyglassine. Its readily available by the roll from most art supply, craft, or frame stores.Foam BoardA sturdy support is necessary for safe packaging and storage of all flat artworks. Foam board (also called foamcore) is ideal for this purpose and you can find it at most art supply, craft, or frame stores. Foam board comes in varying degrees of thickness (depending on the amount of protection needed for your work), and can typically be purchased individually or in bulk. We recommend you use foam board of at least thickness. Archival quality foam board is also available from some manufacturers and it should be used if it will come into direct contact with the artwork.Cardboard corner protectorsCorners of flat artworks are especially vulnerable to shipping damage, thats why we require artists to use cardboard corner protectors. You can buy corner protectors ready made at many art supply, moving supply, or frame stores, or you can construct them yourself. A quick search on Google will lead you to online resources offering instructions on how to make them.

PVC pipe or heavy duty mailing tube

Shipping tubes can be easily bent during transit. That is why it is best for you to seek the strongest possible shipping tubes. If you are using cardboard tubes, we advise that you use a series of 3 tubes in total (2 internal tubes, 1 external tube). We encourage for you to use a PVC pipe if your artwork is especially large. PVC (plastic) pipes are commonly used for plumbing and can be found at your local hardware store. Keep in mind you will need to create the end caps as these are not intended for shipping. PVC pipes have proven to be extremely secure and durable.

IMPORTANT:If youre concerned about spending money on quality packing supplies, always bear in mind that buying cheap packing materials could end up costing youmoreif your artwork gets damaged.

DONT use the following:

Styrofoam peanutsDONTuse foam packing peanuts. They're a hassle for those who have to unpack and re-pack artwork. They also settle during shipping and don't provide good protection.Second-hand filler (newspaper, magazine pages, plastic bags, etc.)Do NOTuse scraps of newspaper, magazine pages, or plastic market bags to package your artworks. These materialsdon'tprovide adequate protection and they may also leave an unfavorable impression on the collector who has bought your work.Non-archival quality tissue paper for wrapping artworkDONTwrap your artwork in non-archival tissue paper. Remember that anything that comes into direct contact with the work must be archival quality (i.e. acid-free, pH neutral). BUT, you may use wadded non-archival tissue paper as filler for empty space within the box or crate in the absence of bubble wrap (our preferred filler). Note that when we refer to tissue paper, we DO NOT mean FACIAL tissue paper (such as Kleenex). Facial tissue is for blowing your nose, never for packaging artwork!Garbage bin bagsYoudon'twant your artwork associated with garbage, soDONTuse garbage bin bags to pack it. You want your collector to remain absolutely confident in their decision to purchase your work. Using items like garbage bin bags, second-hand filler, or other items not intended for shipping artwork will, more often than not, leave a bad impression on art collectors.

Saatchi Art makes it even easier to post your artwork to each social media site. Our social share buttons allow you to quickly upload and share works to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest straight from your portfolio. Heres how:

- Go to your Saatchi Art portfolio page, where all of your works for sale are. From here, or from the art detail page of your work, or even a collection page, scroll down and a sidebar will appear on the lower left, with icons that represent the different Social Media sites.

From the art detail page:

check out these tips

From your portfolio page:

- Click the red P to pin it to one of your Pinterest boards. Select the board the image best fits in the window that pops up. The image will pin once you click the name of the board.

In addition, you can add links to each of your Social Media accounts to your profile page. First, on how to assure your Saatchi Art profile is in top shape.

- Next, go to your SA profile page, hover over your name on the right and click Account Information, and then click Profile Information. Here youll paste in the links to each social media profileyou'vecreated, according to the label on the left of the box. Scroll down and click Save Changes. Now each of the icons will link to your designated social media site. This makes it easy for those visiting your SA profile to follow you across other platforms!

Many artists ask if we have any tips for how they can achieve success on Saatchi Art and we certainly do! We encourage you to read and follow all of the helpful tips below to maximize your chances of making successful sales and getting featured on the site.

Artist Best Practices

Getting Found

Promoting Your Profile

Social Media Marketing

Getting Featured

ARTIST BEST PRACTICES

Tip #1 - Upload Quality/Accurate Photographs of your Artwork

Its extremely important that the photo you use to represent your artwork to buyers be as true to life as possible. Although smartphone photosare convenient, the quality is poor and often inconsistent. For an informative video on the best practices and technicalaspects of photographing artwork, please visit the Selling Your Art / Image Upload page.

And, of course, if the artwork has changed in appearance from when the original photograph was taken, please take the time to re-photograph the work!

Since our collectorscan'tsee the works in person, they heavily rely on our View in a Room feature to visualize how an artwork will look in their home. In order for this feature to work correctly, please ensure the following:

Thedimensions you enter in the artwork details are correct and in inches

Crop out any areas in the photograph that are not part of the artwork itself. For example, ifyou'vetaken a picture of your painting on a wall, please tightly crop the photo at the edges of the painting so that the wall is not seen.

Tip #2 - Write a Detailed Artist Bio and Accurate Artwork Descriptions

Our collectors are not only interested in your work, but in you as an artist. Therefore, we encourage you to write a detailed artist bio highlighting your history, creative process, your motivation for creating art, etc. You're welcome to insert this information under your Account Information, select Profile Information.

We recommend that you include the following info in your bio:

Where you were born and raisedWhere you currently liveYour artistic influences and where you draw inspirationYour medium(s)/technique(s)of choice and why Whether you're self-taught or received formal education/tutelageArtists you've worked under/withPrizes and awards you've wonExhibitions thatyou'vetaken part inCollections (both private and public) which include your work.

Please take the time to write a detailed and compelling artwork description! The descriptionshelp collectors and our curators discover new works whenthey'researching for something specific. It also tells a buyer exactly what to expect when the artwork arrives, and provides collectors with interesting background information about the work. For help, see: How do I write an artwork description?

Tip #3 - Keep Your Portfolio Up To Date

If one of the worksyou'veuploaded to Saatchi Art is sold elsewhere, we encourage you to keep the image up on our site, as collectors are interested in seeing the worksyou'vesold as well as the works that are currently available. However, its important that you edit the artwork details to indicate to collectors that the work is sold and no longer available for purchase. (Note: If the work is sold through Saatchi Art, theres no need to update the artwork details, as theyll be updated automatically.) For instructions, see: I sold my work elsewhere! How do I update my Saatchi Art Portfolio?

Tip #4 - Appropriately Price Your Artwork

Pricing your originals appropriately is critical to selling your work. As an artist, you should always be prepared to explain how and why you have arrived at your prices. Therefore, its very important to adopt consistent, fact-based pricing principles and methods. We offer some of these methods in our Getting Started article.

Tip #5 - Know How to Estimate Your Artworks Shipping Dimensions and Weight

Ifyou'vealready uploaded works for sale on our site, then you know that we require artists to estimate the size and weight of a work after its been packaged for shipment. We use these measurements to generate an estimated shipping cost for the buyer -- which, of course, is something that is very influential in their decision to purchase a work. For that reason, its very important that youdon'tsignificantly under (or over) shoot the shipping costs.

On the other hand, we understand that it's challenging for artists to have to estimate the shipping dimensions and weight of artworks that they havent boxed or crated yet. However, there is a way to arrive at a good estimate! For instructions on how to do this, please see: How do I estimate shipping dimensions and weight?

Tip #6 -Promote Yourself!

To improve your profile and increase your exposure, take advantage of what Saatchi Art offers and what you can do yourself.

We strongly encourage you to market yourself via social media websites, email, and so on.

Social media websites, such as Facebook,Twitter, and Instagramallow you to alert your followers about new artyou'vegot for sale, driving traffic back to your Saatchi Art portfolio and encouraging sales.

Utilize our built in social share features to easily post to your social media accounts. You can share your artwork through Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter as well as email directly from yourartwork's detail page.

Every artist has an equal opportunity to be selected for a special feature by our curators. Maintaining an up-to-date and informative profile, and promoting your work can expose you to potential customers. Being an active user of Saatchi Art will catch our curators attention.

GETTING FOUND

Feeling lost in cyberspace? Use keywords, optimize SEO and create a custom URL to improve your ability to get found by search engines and on the Saatchi Art site.

Use Keywords

Improve your searchability on Saatchi Art by adding relevant keywords and a detailed description about each work in the artworks detail page. In addition to describing your artwork, keywords help collectors find works that are relevant to their search. This is done by matching collectors search terms with the keywords entered in by the artist. For this reason, we require you to enter in at least 5 keywords though we encourage you to use all 12 when uploading new artwork. Effective keywords describe such elements as: medium, subject, predominant colors, mood, materials, artists who inspired the work, and anything else that is distinctive or recognizable in the artwork.

Getting Started tutorial

Improve SEO & Search

In addition to helping your work get found on Saatchi Art, keywords also improve your discoverability on search engines like Google and Bing. Here are 4 tips to maximize SEO.

Tip #1 - Use your strongest keywords firstIn both the keyword and the artwork description fields, lead with your strongest keywords. When returning search results, Google pays greater attention to the first several words in the title and description of your works so make these words count. Not sure what your strongest keywords are? Read our step-by-step article for Brainstorming Your Best Keywords for Search.

Tip #2 - Max out your artwork description and keywordsWe allow artists to add up to 12 keywords and 56 characters in the description for each artwork take advantage of this space to include strong, relevant wording about your artwork. You can also use compound keywords (two or more words strung together, like pencil drawing) to maximize the number of keywords you can include. Make sure to only include keywords that accurately and honestly describe your artwork; keyword stuffing can actually hurt your SEO.

Tip #3 - Diversify your keywords and your artwork descriptionsDont use the same artwork description and set of keywords for all similar artworks in your portfolio. This targets just one type of buyer, and limits your visibility across other searches. For example, if you have added keywords, modern, figurative, blue, collage to one artwork, for the next similar artwork consider swapping figurative with nude or portrait, and blue with royal blue or indigo.

Tip #4 - Categorize your artworks correctlyMany Saatchi Art collectors, as well as our Art Advisory team, search for artworks by browsing within Category pages on the site, and through using filters like: Style, Subject and Medium. Think of where a buyer or a curator would logically look for an artwork similar to yours, and make sure you categorize with this in mind. If your works are categorized correctly, theyll be more likely to meet the right buyer.

Tip #5 - Create a custom URL

Creating a custom URL will help your profile show up in search results on search engines like Google and Bing, as well as on Saatchi Art. Having a custom URL is also a best practice for branding and promotion. A URL that includes your name is professional and easy for fans of your work to remember.The unique username you entered while creating your account will automatically be used for your custom URL. For example, if you entered the username janesmith,your custom URL will be www.saatchiart.com/janesmith.

If you havent chosen a username/URL yet, do the following. (Note that this can only be done once):Step 1Hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and select "Account Information". You'll be directed to your Account Information PageStep 2 Type in your desired url in the Custom Url field.We highly advise you to create a personalized URL for your Saatchi Art profile that includes your name (or public artist name/pseudonym). That way, your address will be easy to both share and remember, and will be easily searchable on the web.IMPORTANT:You can only set your username once. After you've done this, the Custom URL field will no longer be visible on your Account Information page.Should you decide tochangeyour URL, youll have to send an email tothrough this form,letting us know your current URL and what youd like to change it to.

PROMOTING YOUR PROFILE

To improve your profile and increase your exposure, we recommend that you do all of the following:

Use Keywords and Improve SEO

Follow our advice on how to use keywords to improve your discoverability in search on Saatchi Art and through search engines like Google.

Engage With Your Saatchi Art Community

Increase your exposure and gain new followers by participating in the Saatchi Art community. For example, follow other artists you admire, add work to your favorites, or create and share artwork collections.

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Link Your Social Media Accounts With Saatchi Art

Have a social media account? Are you active on it? Yes! Directyour broader audience on social media to yourSaatchi Art page by adding your Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram or Google Plus to your profile.

First, go to your Saatchi Art profile page. Hover over your name on the right and click Account Information, and then click Profile Information. Here youll paste in the links to each social media profileyou'vecreated, according to the label on the left of the box. Scroll down and click Save Changes. Now each of the icons will link to your designated social media site. This makes it easy for those visiting your SA profile to follow you across other platforms!

GETTING FEATURED

Each day, week, and month we are featuring our artists through various programs, such as New This Week, One To Watch, Inside The Studio, #ArtistofTheDay, Meet The Others, #TOAFtakeover, Collector Favorites and Invest In Art. We do this through a multitude of marketing channels, including but not limited to home page collections, email newsletters, site-wide promotions (subsidized by us), online advertising, social media, PR and the Saatchi Art Catalog. Additionally, our team of curators creates thousands of original collections for individualcollectors through our Art Advisory program.

In addition to the opportunities above, we are constantly developing new programs and products to promote more of our artists in better ways.

All Saatchi Art artists are eligible for these opportunities, but you increase your likelihood of being featured by following the aboveaccount and portfolio best practices. At the most basic level,keeping your artworks up to date, uploading new artworks, adding a thoughtful and detailed biography and artists statement, and thorough artwork detail descriptions goes a long way. Every day collectors ask our curators for more information about artists on Saatchi Art they like, so providing relevant info is really beneficial. Finding out more about you as an artist is very important to art collectors who are considering buying your work, as well as to our own curators when selecting artworks for Saatchi Arts featured collections and special series.

For more detailed information on uploading artworks, and completing your profile according to best practices, check out our .

If you've just uploaded your artwork, note that it can take up to 15 minutes for it to be browse-able by those using our site's search tools.

It's also important to understand that our search functions were primarily designed to help collectors discover and select from a number of works that match their search criteria and not to locate an exact work by a specific artist.

To ensure that users can find your works when they're browsing for art, it'sextremely important that you:

Use very descriptive andspecific keywords when uploading your artwork

Carefully and accurately categorize your work

Write a detailed artwork descriptionin order to include any information that may not be represented in our current drop down menus.

Note also that categories thatdon'tcurrently appear in the main menu (like new media and installation) will still appear in the category lists that collectors use to filter their search.

Before you can start selling your work on the site, you must upload an image of a **government-issued photo ID** that includes your full name and date of birth (such as a passport or driver license).

You must be at least 18 years of age to be permitted to sell on Saatchi Art.

NOTE: Rest assured, Saatchi Art protects the image of your ID by storing it in an encrypted state on our servers where its viewed only by our administrative team. As an added safety measure, you may black out your unique identification number on the image.

How to upload a government-issued photo ID:

Step 1 From the Saatchi Art homepage, hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and select Account Information. You'll be directed to your Account Information Page.

Step 2 Select Address and Identification from the menu below your profile image, then scroll down to Government Issued Identification (For Sellers Only) and click Upload ID.

Step 3 Read the uploading instructions, then click Choose File to browse for the image of your photo ID on your computer.

Step 4 If youre using an Artist Name (i.e. a pseudonym) thats different from the name on your government-issued ID please enter your Legal Name in the field provided.

Step 5 Click Submit.

NOTE: It can take 24 hours for IDs to be approved in our system.

Once your ID is approved, youll receive a confirmation email letting you know that you can begin selling your work on Saatchi Art.

Warm regards,

We are excited to presentall-inpricing, a new feature onSaatchi Art.

What isall-inpricing?

All-inpricingmeans that when a potential collector sees your work on Saatchi Art thepriceshown will include thepriceof the artwork and shipping cost. Currently, we only show collectors thepriceof the artwork and they are informed of the shipping cost when they start to purchase the artwork they are interested in.

Whyall-inpricingwill be beneficial to artists

We know from our collectors that they would prefer to know the total cost of a purchase, including shipping fees, before they start the process of buying a work. By giving them this information upfront we are confident that we will be able to sell more of your works.

How does it work?

Saatchi Art has an agreement with our shipping providers for a competitive flat rate shipping cost based on size, weight, and origin of yourparcel.

What do you need to do?

Youdon'tneed to do anything differently! You still need to enter thepriceof the artwork as you would before and we will calculate the shipping cost. We will do this for you so youdon'tneed to do anything. Please keep in mind the cost of packaging materials always need to be factored into yourprice.

What will newall-in shipping look like?

On your artwork detail page thepriceof your artwork will be slightly higher, given this will include the shipping cost. We will also indicate that shipping is included, as you can see below:

With this change, also includes anupdate to the art upload process so that you can see the price of the artwork, your profit and the shipping cost.

We are very excited about these changes as we believe that collectors will respond well to a more streamlined buying experience, which will result in more sales for our highly valued artists.

Yes. You're welcome to use an"artist name" (i.e. pseudonym) on your Saatchi Art profile rather than your legal name.

If you choose to use an artist name, wewon'treveal your legal name to the public at any time. However, in order for Saatchi Art to be able to verify legal names and identities, all artists must upload a government-issued photo ID such as a driver license or passport.

To change your public profile name: Step 1Hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and selectAccount Information(see below). You'll be directed to your Account Information Page Step 2 On the Account Information page to the right of your profile picture, enter your desired public profile name in the First and Last name fields.

Below are instructions on how to:

Upload artworkto your Saatchi Art portfolio

Edit the details of previously uploaded artwork

Delete artwork from your Saatchi Art portfolio

To upload artwork:There is no limit to the number of artworks you can upload. We invite you to post and sell as many of your artworks as youd like!For information on file size restrictions, please seethe FAQ - " What are the image file requirements? "Step 1 Hover over your name from the main menu and select Upload Art (see below). Youll be directed to the Upload Art page.

I sold a work elsewhere! How do I update my Saatchi Art portfolio?

Or, if you're looking at your profile, select Upload Art in the top right corner, below your name.

Step 2 Click the Select Fileblue button at top left (see below)and browse for the image file youd like to upload. (For information on file size restrictions, please see the FAQ - " What are the image file requirements? ")

Once your work has been uploaded,select the blue button on the lower right corner to proceed to the next step.

Next, select the subject of your artwork from the drop-down menu selection.

Next, select the category of your artwork by clicking one of the 9 thumbnail options.

Next, select the year you have created the artwork, if you would like to sell the original artwork, if you would like to sell Open Edition Prints, and if you are the copyright owner of the image. (Note: that you must be the owner of the copyright to proceed with uploading the artwork.)

Next, throughout the site, your artwork will be displayed as smallerthumbnails which users can click on to be taken to the full-sized version. If desired, you can adjust the appearance of your artwork's thumbnails by clicking and dragging the image within the specified size windows.

Next, provide the mediums, materials, and the style of your artwork. Then, provide at least 5 keywords that relate to you or the artwork. They can any word that is relative to your creative process and/or the artwork itself. Press "enter" after each word.

Next, provide the accurate size of your artwork. Be certain to note your account's preferred measurement (Imperial/IN or Metric/CM).

If your work is a flat work on paper, we recommend to provide.1 as the depth.

Next, provide the title of your artwork. If you are selling a Limited Edition Print, you will be prompted to provide the total number of editions your printed series.

The art description needs to be at least 50 characters. Feel free to write as much information as you wish to describe your artwork and your creative process. Please also note how you intend to ship the artwork. Your customers will appreciate your explanation so they know how it will arrive to them!

Next, select the method that you will ship the artwork to your customer.

Next, provide the total shipping weight of your artwork. We will provide a tipto help guide you.

Note that you must factor in the weight of the artwork itself as well as the weight of the packaging. For larger artworks that need to be packaged into a wood crate, be certain to note the total size for a large wood crate can be up to 50 KG.

Next, provide your pick up location. This is where we will send the courier to come to pick up the packaged artwork.

Next, provide the price of your artwork. IMPORTANT: The cost of packaging is the responsibility of the artist. You must factor in the cost of packaging materials into your artwork price. For more tips on pricing, see here.

We will show you the commission amount you will make on your sale as well as the total price for shipping & handling. Note that the shipping & handling will be factored into the final price as seen by your customer.

Lastly, select SUBMIT

You will then be taken to the Artwork Detail page as it is now within your portfolio.

To EDITdetails of previously uploaded artwork:Step 1 When looking at your artworks, mouseover the thumbnail of the work you would like to edit and click the Pencil (edit) icon to go to the artwork's edit page.

-OR-From the artwork detail page, click theEditlink beneath the artwork's image (within the Manage Your Art section.)Step 2 Make your desired edits in the appropriate fields.Step 3 ClickSaveChanges.

To DELETEartwork:Step 1 Click on the thumbnail of the work you would like to delete.Step 2 In the Manage Your Art section below the image, clickDelete.

Step 3 Youll be given the choice toCancelyour decision to delete the image and edit the artwork details instead. If the artwork has been sold outside of Saatchi Art, we encourage you to keep the image in your portfolio--but on the condition that you edit the artwork details by: 1) adding the word "SOLD" to the artwork's title and 2) making the work unavailable for purchase. (For details, please refer to "") If youre certain youd like to delete the work from your profile entirely, clickDelete My Artwork Anyway.

We're thrilled that you'd like to sell your work on Saatchi Art!

If you haven't already done so, please:

Create an artist account

Upload a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver license or passport)

If you've already created anartist account with us, you may have alsobegun uploading artwork to the site. If so, you're ahead of us, and that's terrific! However, in order to make your works available for sale, you'll have to upload a government-issued photo ID so we can verify your identity in order to pay you for future sales. Identity verification may take up to 24 business hours, so we ask for your patience.

Once you've created an account, have verified yourphoto ID with us, and uploaded your artwork for sale (indicating you'd like to sell theoriginal and/or prints), you're all set!

A Note About Tax Forms

You DO NOT need to upload a tax form in order to begin selling on Saatchi Art. We'll only need your tax form once you've sold your first work with us. You canchoose to wait until your first work has been sold before uploading your tax form(s), or you can upload any time after creating your account. To see which tax form(s) you'll need to submit, please click on one of the links below:

Tax Forms for U.S. Artists

Tax Forms for Non-U.S. Artists

Use a custom crate for artworks such as sculpture, large flat artworks, paintings larger than 48"x48", and fragile items.What youll need:

Four (4) planks of plywood ( to inch thick depending on size and fragility of the work) for the frame

Two (2) plywood sheets for the front and back panels

Drill

Saw

1 inch wood screws

Wood glue

Foam board, thick

Step 1 Measure your pre-wrapped artwork (wrapped according to the instructions given for your particular work), taking down the height, width, and depth of the wrapped piece. If youre shipping a painting, use these measurements to calculate the dimensions of your plywood pieces for the frame of your crate. Keep in mind that you will add a foam board lining to your crate, so accommodate for this. If youre shipping a sculpture, make sure that the crates dimensions are approximately three (3) to four (4) inches larger on all sides than the sculpture itself. The extra space will be filled with bubble wrap and shredded paper.Step 2 Cut four pieces of plywood according to the dimensions you took in step 1 in order to build a frame with an opening that can snugly fit your wrapped work. Remember to account for the thickness of the plywood when measuring length and height, and cut accordingly. The top piece of the frame should sit on and extend over the top edges of the side pieces, as it must be easily removable. This piece will act as the crates lid, to be unscrewed by the collector.Step 3 Begin building the frame by assembling three (3) of the plywood strips together with screws and wood glue, leaving the top piece (i.e. lid) off for now. It will be screwed on after the artwork has been placed inside.Step 4 Line the frame with strips of foam board, securing them on with tape or glue. If using glue to line the crate with foam board, wait for it to dry before finishing the packing process.Step 5 Cut two sheets of plywood to the same dimensions of the assembled frame. These will be the front and back panels of your crate.Step 6 Secure one sheet to the back of the frame using wood glue and screws.Step 7 You will then complete the packaging process by placing your artwork inside and sealing the crate around it. Lay a piece of foam board (the same size as the frame) inside the open crate, and place your pre-wrapped artwork on top. There should be no room for movement inside.Step 8 Cover your artwork with another layer of foam board. Place the other sheet of Masonite board on top of the frame, securing well with wood glue and screws. Do your best to ensure that the crate is air and moisture tight.Step 9 Clearly indicate which panel is the removable lid by writing UNSCREW THIS SIDE ONLY so the collector knows which panel to remove. If needed, write any instructions (using a black felt tip pen) on the crate that will help the collector easily remove the lid.Step 10 Affix the shipping label to the outside and put clear tape over the label so it doesnt get removed during shipment. Clearly mark the crate or box as FRAGILE.TIP: For ease of transport, you can screw a cabinet handle to the top of the crate. The screws should be long enough so that the handle doesnt come loose while someone is carrying the crate, but not so long that they protrude into the interior of the crate.If at any time you need help during the packaging process, pleasedon'thesitate to contact us at [email protected] follow the instructions appropriate for your work. For complete instructions,download our complete Packaging Guidelines (which also includes information on the common causes of artwork damage, the proper packing materials, links to additional resources, and more) located at the bottom of this article.

At the moment, artists are unable to request payment for sold artwork using the Saatchi Art iPhone app. Ifyou'vesold artwork and would like to request payment, please log in to your accountand go to your Sales Dashboard.

For detailed instructions on how to request payout, please visit: " Artist Payout."

Below are instructions on how to:

Change your existing password

Reset your password if you've forgotten it

To change your password: Step 1Hover over your name on the right of the top navigation menu and select Account Information(see below). You'll be directed to your Account Information Page. Step 2 Enter your new password in the New Password field as well as the Confirm Password field. Scroll down and click Save.

Ifyou'veforgotten your password and need to reset it, please do the following: Step 1 SelectSign Infrom the Saatchi Art Main Menu to open the Login pop-up window. Click Forgot my Password to open theForgotPassword page. Step 2 Enter your email address and click Submit Request. Step 2 Youll receive an email with a link allowing you to reset your password. Click this link and youll be taken to a page where you can submit a new password.

Its important that you take high quality photographs that accurately represent the appearance of your work in real life.

For a video tutorial on how to photograph your work as well as information on lighting (color balance and exposure), photo quality (compression, filters, focus, etc.) and composition (angles, rotation, etc.) watch the video below.

Step 1 From the Saatchi Art homepage menu (at the top right of the page) please select Register | Sign In. The Sign In window will appear.Step 2 Click the Create Account button on the left of the window.-or-Select Connect with Facebook and answer the questions regarding your Facebook account. (See section below - "About opening a Saatchi Art profile with your Facebook account")

Step 3 Indicate that you are an Artist (see below) and the Artist Account Creation pop-up window will appear.Note that you can switch between artist and collector at any time without having to create a new account.

Step 4 From the Account Creation Window, enter your name, email address, desired password, and username (which will also be included in your custom URL). Select Create Account.

Your account is now created, but in order to begin uploading and purchasing artwork, youll need to verify your email account and add your contact information to your profile.Step 5 From the Account menu, select Account Information (see below) to open the Account Information page.Step 6 Verify your email address by clicking the Verify Email Address button beneath the email address field. An email will be sent to the specified address containing a verification link. Click the link provided within the email to complete the verification process.

Well send you a verification email with a link allowing you to verify your email address. If youdon'treceive this email, check your SPAM folder to see if its been sent there.Step 7 From the Account menu at the top right, select Address and Identification (see below).

Step 8 Fill out the contact information in the Address and Identification page and click Save or Save Changes.

About opening a Saatchi Art profile with your Facebook account. If you have an existing Facebook account, you can select the Connect with Facebook button during account creation.Saatchi Artwill automatically pull in your Facebook profile informationto Saatchi Art. You can also opt in or out of posting your Saatchi Art activity to Facebook.Please note that if you create a Saatchi Art account with an email address that is not associated with your Facebook account, it will create a new account associated with the email used for Facebook.

To improve your profile and increase your exposure, we recommend that you do all of the following.

Maintain a well-organized, well-photographed portfolio with high-resolution images and detailed information about you and your artwork.If you haven't already done so, please read and follow the tips in the FAQ: " How do I become a successful artist on Saatchi Art? "

Increase your exposure and gain new followers by participating in the Saatchi Art community. For example, follow other artists you admire and add work to your favorites. Create and share artwork collections.Enter Saatchi Arts Showdown competitions. Our Showdowncompetitions receive millions of votes from all over the world, and the winners receive additional exposure on Saatchi Art.

Become active in the art community at large and share your Saatchi Art profile with those you meet. You can also share your artwork through Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter as well as email directly from yourartwork's detail page.

Improve yoursearchability on Saatchi Art by adding relevant keywords and a detailed description about each work in the artworks detail page. The more information you include, the more ways people will be able to find your work using our search box. Also, make sure that your custom URL includes your name (or artist pseudonym). In addition to describing your artwork, keywords help collectors find works that are relevant to their search. This is done by matching collectors search terms with the keywords entered in by the artist. For this reason, we require you to enter in at least five keywords when uploading new artwork. Effective keywords describe such elements as: medium, subject, predominant colors, mood, materials, artists who inspired the work, and anything else that is distinctive or recognizable in the artwork.

If you sell an original work, Saatchi Art will receive a 35% commission on the final sale price. If a promotional discount code is offered, the discount will de deducted from the price of the artwork and the usual 65/35 split will then be calculated (see below for details).

For open edition prints, artists are entitled to 65% of the profit on each sale*. Profit is calculated from the final sale priceminusthe costs of production. For a sale on Limited by Saatchi Art,artists are entitled to 50% of the profit on each sale*. Profit is calculated from the final sale priceminusthe costs of production.

Artist

Saatchi Art

Originals & Limited Edition Prints

65% of sale price

35% of sale price

Open Edition Prints*

65% of sale price minus costs of print production

35% of sale price after costs of production

Limited by Saatchi Art

50% of the sale price minus cost of print production

50% of sale price after costs of production

Resale

5% of sale price

N/A

About Promotional Discounts

If a discount has been applied to your sale, it's because the collector redeemed a special promotional discount while purchasing your work. On occasion, we offer promotional discounts as an incentive for new and returning collectors to explore the constantly updating selection of artwork on our site. We find that offering promotions from time to time allows artists togain the attention of collectors previously unaware of their work anda better chance to make future sales. Please know that this will be a relatively rare occurrence.

It's also important to note that during your initial sign up, you agreed to the following condition (included in our official statement of terms and conditions ).

Saatchi Art reserves the right to promote and market Original Works of Art and/or Digital Works through the use of sales and/or discounts. The sale or discount amount will apply to the listing price of Original Works of Art and/or Printed Works relating to the Digital Works. After the discount code is deducted from the sales price, our usual commission of 35% will be applied.

We thank you for your understanding and for being a part of the Saatchi Art community.

For details on how your artwork will ship, please visit the individual artwork page for the pieces you are interested in. Each item ships individually directly from the artist themselves, so it will vary depending upon how the artist plans to ship it. Look for these 3 categories:

Ships in a cardboard box

This item will ship flat in a sturdy, well-protected cardboard box. We work with our artists every step of the way to ensure artworks are shipped according to our very high standards. Expect your artwork to arrive with plenty of support packaged in to make its journey as safe as possible as it travels from the artists studio to your home.

Ships in a crate

This item will ship in a wooden crate. Large artworks are shipped in a very sturdy crate that is built for shipping art all around the world. The crate will contain packaging materials that meet our strict guidelines to keep it firmly in place during its journey, and will be tightly sealed together.

Ships in a tube

This item will arrive rolled in a dent-resistant tube.This method is especially safe for oversized works, and provides lower shipping costs as well.Rolled works can be easily stretched (for canvas works, i.e. placed onto wooden stretcher bars) and/or framed by a local framer upon arrival.Upon immediate delivery, we highly recommend you send any works on paper directly to your framer for cautious, professional unrolling of the artwork.

If one of the worksyou'veuploaded to Saatchi Art is sold elsewhere, we encourage you to keep the image up on our site, as collectors are interested in seeing the worksyou'vesold as well as the works that are currently available. However, its very important that youedit the artwork details to indicate to collectors that the work is sold and no longer available for purchase.

NOTE: If the work is sold through Saatchi Art, theres no need to follow these steps, as your portfolio willbe updated automatically.Step 1 Go to your Artworks page and mouse over the image of the sold artwork youd like to edit. Click theEditbutton (i.e. the pencil icon) that appears at the top right corner of the image to enter the Edit Art Detail page-or-click the image to enter the Art Detail page and click theEditlink underneath the large image of the work to enter the Edit Art Detail page.Step 2 Scroll down to see the Original Artwork Statussection.

Step 3 Select the option SOLDNOTE:Your original artwork must have at one time been available for sale on Saatchi Art before you select the optionSOLD. If you are uploading an artwork for the very first time, you will need to select "For Sale" followed by the artwork's shipping information and the price. Submit your upload. Once your artwork is available to purchase on Saatchi Art, you can nowedit the artwork status to SOLD.

Step 4 Scroll down to select SaveChanges on the left sidebar

Your work now has the red sold badge displayed as well as the price.NOTE:Although the original is no longer available, you can still sell open edition prints of this work.

To clear cache, follow the instructions below for your specific web browser. Note that we include these instructions here for your convenience, but some of these steps may be out of date or not apply to the browser version you are using. If so, please search your web browsers help menu or visit the companys website for more accurate instructions.

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Step 1 From the Chrome menu select Clear Browsing Data.

Step 2 Make sure the following boxes are checked:

Browsing history

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Cookies and other site and plug-in data

Cached images and files

Step 3 Click Clear browsing data.

SAFARIFrom your browsers menu, select Safari > Empty Cache

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Step 1 In your browsers menu, select Tools > Internet Options > General

Step 2 Once there, locate the Temporary Internet Files section

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Step 1 From your browsers menu, select Tools > Options > Privacy

Step 2 Locate the Private Data section.

Step 3 Hit the Clear Now button

Step 4 Click OK

See below for descriptions of the types of Open Edition prints (and optional frames) available for purchase through Saatchi Art.Fine Art Prints Art Paper Rag 310GSM = weight 100% cotton = acid free Printed with archival pigmented inksFine art print paper has a natural white finish with a slightly structured, soft-textured surface similar to traditional watercolor or etching paper. No bleach is used for whitening. The open and absorbent surface is sealed with a matte receptive coating designed for high quality fine art and soft photographic reproduction, consistent with inkjet Gicle technology.Optional FrameFine Art print frameshave a width of 1 3/4 and aremade of 100% real wood with a matte black or matte white enamel finish. Shatterproof plexiglass is used for safe delivery and improved UV protection. Framed prints are final sale items.Gallery Photo Paper Prints Premium Photo Paper 260g/m2 = weight 10 millimeter thickness Luster surface Acid FreePrinted with archival pigmented inksGallery photo prints have a resin coated paper base with a satin luster finish. Gallery photo paper has a bright white finish with a smooth, unstructured, untextured surface. These prints are scuff and fingerprint resistant.Optional FramePhoto paper print frameshave a width of 1 3/4 and aremade of 100% real wood with a matte black or matte white enamel finish. Shatterproof plexiglass is used for safe delivery and improved UV protection. Framed prints are final sale items.Canvas PrintsArtwork is printed on canvas stretched side to side and wrapped around four edges on a stretcher frame. To protect the print from scratches and sunlight, each canvas is coated with a UV protective layer designed specifically for our canvas and ink.

About limited edition printsAs the name suggests, only a limited number of prints can be made available for purchase. For example, if you decide to sell a limited runof 25 prints, once those 25 prints have sold, that limited edition will no longer be available and you cannot sell any more. The exclusive nature of a limited edition print effectively raises its value and, therefore, its price.About open edition printsUnlike limited edition prints, open editionprints may be endlessly reproduced. Because there's no limit to the number of prints that can be made, an open edition print is priced lower than a limited edition print.If you'd like to sell limited edition prints, we require you to supply the prints yourself and to indicate in the title of each print that it is Limited Edition number X [the print number] of X [the total number of prints to be made]. For example: Limited Edition 5 of 25.

For more information on how to list your artwork available as a Limited Edition Print, please see article, How do I sell limited edition prints?