It’s been a longtime coming, but I’ve finally finished setting up an ImageKind Shop to sell my prints. I originally planned to create artwork using my Epson R1800 printer, but have run into numerous issues with banding and clogging (never buy a refurbished printer!).

A Guided Tour of the Ubiki ImageKind Store

I’ve always considered myself a bit of an “indecisive” artist: I tend to jump from one type of art to the next. ImageKind allowed me to take a step back and organize my work for the first time. The result is four distinct galleries:

	UbikiStyle - Abstract, organic art designed for the home. I predominantly use a color palette inspired by nature herself: greens, blues and browns with splashes of beige and red.
	UbikiCute - Adorable art with a simple, innocent style. I try to inject a bit of subtle humor into each piece, and feature animals that include dogs, birds, piglets and bunny rabbits.
	UbikiSquare - Minimalist boxes. These pieces are even simpler than my Home collection with an ultra-minimalist feel and square design.
	UbikiX - My experimental collection. Largely unclassified, this section is grittier and more experimental. Funkiness and futuristic themes abound-you’ve been warned. =)

Why I Chose ImageKind

After testing out various printing services such as MPix and EZPrints, I settled on using ImageKind for the following reasons:

1. Community: They’ve received rave reviews from across the online art community.
2. Quality: They use long-lasting Epson UltraChrome inks.
3. Choice: They allow you to custom frame and mat every print. They also allow you to select the paper type.
4. Price: They’re actually quite affordable, allowing me to pass the savings on to you!
5. Time: They handle printing, order fulfillment and shipping. This frees up time, allowing me to focus on making even more art.
6. Features: Creating my Ubiki store was fast and easy. I also love the free scrolling gallery doodad that they give you–check it out on the right side of this blog!

Adding these strengths together, ImageKind was a clear win-win for both me and my customers. Pssst: if you’ve already got an ImageKind account, add yourself as a fan of Ubiki and I’ll return the favor in kind!

One of my favorite ImageKind advantages is the ability to print in different sizes; once again, this means more choice for you, the customer. For example, UbikiStyle and UbikiCute’s artwork is available in sizes of 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20, while UbikiSquare’s sizes are 8×8, 11×11, and 16×16.

Note that although ImageKind calls the 8×10 size “petite”, it’s actually a very decent size, especially when matted. Here’s an example of an 8×10 print, matted to 11×14 with a sleek modern frame I purchased at Aaron Brothers:

Not bad, eh? If you’re looking to save money, you can always go down to your local Target or WalMart and get a decent frame for $5-$10. However, if you’re looking for quality framing designed to not only beautifully present but preserve the print (options include acid-free mats and uv acrylic), I’d definitely consider using ImageKind as it truly makes for a one-stop-shopping experience.

Links: Ubiki’s ImageKind Shop