Whats the best way to store your drawings and flat artwork???

Answer 1

If you're worried about smudges, spray your drawings with a matte clear coat fixer (some hair sprays will work if you don't want to buy the real thing).
Put a piece of tracing paper or butcher paper between each piece of artwork. If the art is different sizes, stack it largest pieces on the bottom up to smallest on the top.
Then put it in a portfolio or a flat file and keep in a cool dry place.

Answer 2

I like to use a large cardboard folder for bigger drawings and oil pastel pieces. You can get them for a few dollars at most art supply stores, or make your own by folding over a big piece of cardboard, or taping two large ones pieces together at the bottom. I've used the same one for over 10 years! A smaller folder, preferably without pockets as they tend to mess up the edges, works well for smaller drawings. A big rubber band or a couple of pieces of velcro will keep things from falling out. There are much fancier and more expensive portfolios out there, but you don't really need those unless you are going to be showing your drawings to someone like a gallery owner and need to look professional.
You can also keep your drawings in a drawer. I have even heard of people sandwiching bigger drawings between two sheets of blank paper and hanging them from the kind of skirt hangers that have clips, but my closets are WAY too full for that!
No matter how you decide to store your drawings, be sure to "fix" them by spraying them with workable fixative, which costs under $10 for a big can and will keep the drawings from smudging, but let you go back and touch them up later if you need to. Some people recommend using hairspray, but it is very hard to put on nicely, will get yucky looking after a while, and can cause chemical reactions with the paper that can hurt your artwork! Also always put a blank piece of acid-free or archival tissue or paper between each drawing, and at the very front and back of the folder (or top and bottom of the drawer) to add further protection.
Hope that helps!

Answer 3

I love those large drawer type cabinets. They are so classy looking too. But if you're limited on space... invest in a good leather portfolio case. I have several very large pieces that have stored nicely for 20 years in one. I use matt board to separate pieces. The portfolio was stored under a bed for a while then upright. My work comes out looking great every time.

Yes to the fixative advice. Avoid hairspray tho... it yellows in time. Use the stuff made for artwork.

Answer 4

Cut two large pieces of cardboard of equal size from a cardboard box. Get a puncher and make holes along on side of each to make the binding, Lace the holes together with cord or yarn. Just make sure that the cardboard is really large.
Or roll the drawings up and store them in the roll left over from wrapping paper.

Answer 5

the best way to store flat artwork is on a flat surface. you can buy these flat filing cabinet made specifically for this purpose. They called these "flat files". they made from wood like oak and steel. or you can get a safco giant stack trays. if you don't want to spend any money on these, just store your flat works under your flat bed.

hope this give you some ideas.

Answer 6

I like young girls in jeans. It creates them look more city like and it generally does not look like they try too much but if you're looking to get this folks attention, this may well not be what you would like

Answer 7

I do enjoy wearing long skirts occasionally. They can be actually convenient than Jeans and not as hot to wear also.