How Jerry Rael Manages Art Shipping
Local Denver artist Jerry Rael finds his drive to create from his experience with injustice. It seeps through each of his pieces that are often displaying his connection to the Native American Culture. He considers his art to be abstract emotionalism. “My paintings are about the world of color and I use colors that aren't typically realistic for people because I’m more interested in the abstract and the color and emotional part that goes into my paintings''. But, like most artists, he can get hung up on the logistics of his art business. Things like shipping and offering art prints can be challenging.
Art Philosophy
Jerry’s art is full of spiritual elements that are connected to his heritage of the Native American community. It can be felt just by looking at his pieces.
Primarily using acrylics, Jerry is trying new techniques to save time while creating new art. Masking with 3mm blue tape so he can focus on background and foreground, does take a bit of time but he has found it helps him save more time in the end.
Four years ago, when he took a trip to Standing Rock, he was impacted by seeing the true burden the people carry there, and since then has been creating art that displays that experience. He says it well, “I’ve done nothing but paint something to do with Standing Rock. The spiritual connection there from that trip. I feel like my paintings show that emotion and that's the spirit coming through in my paintings”.
Art Shipping Pain Points
Jerry Rael packing a print into a shipping tube.
The biggest issue Jerry would run into was the cost of shipping for his art and prints. When he learned about Colorado art shipper Shipist he was able to significantly reduce costs. “It's been a 180 improvement. By using shipist I’ve probably been able to save at least 2/3s of the money I was spending on shipping!” Outside of getting to cut costs, he loves the warm and inviting atmosphere and the friendly staff at Shipist.
Shipist strives to make the art shipping process easy, affordable, and enjoyable. We make it something that makes what you do easier and more fulfilling, taking one thing off your plate so that you have more time to do what you love to do. We are so thrilled to have come alongside Jerry to make managing his Denver art business easier.
Art Shipping Logistics
Shipping tends to be a pain point for many art business owners. There are many details that can be forgotten or overlooked in the process of art shipping. We love to find the best price and delivery options and have boxes, wrapping, packaging, and more available in every size to take some of the frustration out of it. There is no rush or wait in line and we are happy to help ship for you if you just don’t have the time. Simply stop by with your items and we will take it from there!
Art Prints with Printist
A set of Jerry Rael’s art prints waiting to be packed and shipped.
Jerry has also strived to make his art more widely and easily accessible through art prints. Printist has teamed up with him to make his incredible art in print form. “The great thing about prints is that your art still gets out there”. We couldn’t agree more! He is now able to sell his prints to more people. “I'm not in it for the money's sake, what I want to do is make my customers happy and by allowing me to sell them a piece that becomes a part of their home... It helps many people spiritually, mentally.”
You can see Jerry’s art at his website or check out his available prints at Printist.
We love working with these artists to make what they create more widely available and easier to ship. If you are curious about shipping or printing with Shipist and Printist we’d love to connect with you and help however we can!
Jerry Rael packs a painting at Shipist.
Jerry’s work carries so much of his heart and connection to his Native American culture and his desire to see people treated with respect and care. It shines through his work and his daily deeds. “There is only one race and that’s the human race. It's about time we start treating each other with the respect that each one of us deserves. So that’s what my paintings convey to me”.
