Month: September 2024

1. Select Your Snaps:

Pop open Photos, tap “Select” and pick your finest images with all the enthusiasm of choosing a biscuit from a tin (you know, after all the good ones are gone).

2. Optional Bit of Faffing:

Feeling posh? Tap Share and save them to Files, pretending you’ll keep things tidy (spoiler: you won’t).

3. Login with Grace:

Fire up Safari, head to your WordPress site, and try not to mutter as you type in that “oh-so-memorable” password.

4. Into the Media Library:

Go to Media > Add New and prepare for the grand arrival of your photos, like guests at a slightly disappointing party.

5. Upload Like a Champ:

Tap Select Files, choose your pics, and sit back as WordPress does its thing. No fanfare, but you deserve one.

6. Post ’Em:

Slap those images into a post with the confidence of someone who’s just brewed the perfect cuppa. Done!

And there you have it, smooth as butter on a crumpet.

1. Use JPEG Format

Your iPhone loves .HEIC, but .JPEG is the universal language. Go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. Now, you’re speaking everyone’s language.

2. Background Check (Hide the Clutter)

No one cares about your messy room. Keep it simple—neutral backgrounds make your art pop. Or blur out the chaos with Portrait Mode for a clean, gallery-worthy look.

3. Find Good Light (Hint: It’s Near a Window)

Natural light is free and fantastic. Snap your shots by a window when it’s cloudy for that perfect soft glow. No sunlight? No problem—move to step 4.

4. Fake It With Lamps

Grab a cheap worklamp, angle it 45 degrees above your art, and voilà—instant studio lighting. Feeling fancy? Use two lights for even coverage and diffuse them with a sheet. You’re practically a pro now.

5. Focus Like a Pro

Tap your screen where your art is, hold it until the yellow square appears. Now your phone knows what’s important (finally).

6. Brightness Control (Master the Sundial)

Slide your finger next to the yellow square to adjust brightness—it’s like wizardry for lighting. Android peeps, use the plus/minus icon.

7. Steady Hands Win the Game

Phones are light, but shaky hands aren’t cute. Hold steady like a ninja or use a tripod if you’re feeling extra.

8. Edit Like a Wizard

Apps like Photoshop and VSCO will make your photos pop. Adjust contrast, lighting, and color—but don’t go too wild. Less is more.

I’m part way through a new painting, and stuck on choosing the background. I’ll post a couple of variants. Maybe you can decide ..

I’m chuffed to announce new artwork is currently in progress and it should be posted on here soon.

I’m looking forward to hearing what you think ..