Colours May Vary

We went to a briefing at Colours May Vary for our exhibition of work from OUIL504. 

Listening to Becky and Andy talk about their business was really inspiring, it is clear they are doing what they love and they are doing it well. 

How to approach them with work:

• Send an email rather than dropping in so they have time to look at it and aren't just bombarded with work. 
• Give a description in the email, explain what the idea is behind it. 
• Include good quality images to give them an idea of what the physical product is like. 
• Don't tell them that this product would be great for them - that's their decision. 

It is up to me to consider whether a seller is right for me or not, can I see my work fitting in in the surroundings of their shop or website? It is important to sell in there right places so that I can reach the right audience. 

Method of production doesn't dictate quality. Quality dictates quality. 

I was surprised to hear this really because I thought the rise in analogue printing methods recently meant that people were somewhat opposed to digital print. However, they both said that they can get some really rubbish screen prints and some really beautiful digital prints. I suppose its true that it depends on the quality of the work and quality of the process, just because something is handmade doesn't make it immediately better.