Sell Art With Postcard Mailers

By Matthew Kelly


In the age of electronic mail being the number one method of communication for nearly a decade, there is still a place for the traditional snail mail. Often a new entrepreneur may think of email as being the fastest, and least expensive, but there is also a place for tangible communication. Postcard mailers are an effective method for sending announcements and events using visual communication.

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

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

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

For the visual artist looking to build their clientele or announce a gallery opening, these are great promotional tools. New and established creatives use photo cards for event announcements, to sell a particular product or service. By adding their best work to the cover, fans may collect the postcards and save these as a keepsake. While electronic communication is also effective, seeing something on the screen does not provide the same aesthetic.

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

Unlike a few decades ago, a lot of professional printing services will take small orders and offer extras like same day service. This is great for the new entrepreneur who is handling their own promotion and needs to test a few methods before making a nice investment. Small postcards can also be made for other occasions like bridal showers, event openings, or to announce a product launch.

Most printing services are also happy to make suggestions as to which images are best for reproduction. They will also use the best in technology to bring out the best in each image. A good printer wants repeat business so they will inform the customer as to what the end result will be.




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