You know Brooke… if you ever get tired of this whole art biz thing, I believe you have a career in comedy. 😂 Seriously though, thanks for taking the time to record your process. Always looking to see how others do things. 😊
I literally am binge watching your videos hahaha! So entertaining! I was smiling and laughing the whole time. You are also super talented and I am now a fan 🥰 thank you for sharing bits of your business with us! You are an inspiration!
Another great Video with multiple layers, a talented artist with a charming personality, preparing one of the most spectacular paintings I have ever seen for shipment. Good advice and one of my favorite parts that is becoming part of your brand: your multiple goodbyes! thanks for sharing.
OK aside from an awesome paintings I literally had tears running down my face you are so funny , what a great combo. Thank you for the Laugh Brooke, and love your painting and the info!
OMGosh....the cutting of the styrofoam😂😂😂😂 I nearly peed myself laughing so hard!! That is EXACTLY how I feel about that noise too. Just found you on here and subscribed. 👍 Your work is AMAZING...and your comedy routine...flawless!😄🤩 Much love from PA!❤
What an amazing piece of art Brooke. Beautiful!!! 100 hours seems low I would think 1000 hours LOL! Thanks for the fine video very helpful. I have done a massive amount of shipping but only a painting once and now I am downsizing and my collection is going.
Thank you for this! Your video was also not only insightful but very engaging and brought light and fun to a very frustrating and tedious part of the art process. Subscribed!
The Dartmoor Spirits piece is so impressive. I love your work. Another fun (and informative) video from at the B.Cormier studio! They always seem to end with a smile on my face... thanks!
Thank you so much! 🤗I'm selling prints of this painting, if you're interested you can see the details here: www.brookecormier.com/collections/limited-edition/products/dartmoor-spirits
The most entertaining video of a very important skill that I'm in immediate need of! Thanks for making the learning fun!! I loved your whole video - super impressed. Now I"'m off to pack a piece of artwork from one of the artists in my gallery for shipping! Fingers crossed!!
Love this, Brooke. I do almost the exact same type of shipping too. I have a closet full of recycled packaging materials (Amazon air pillows, boxes, etc.). I just watched another video about using floral cellophane to wrap paintings. I'd never used that before. I've always used Glassine, but will give that a try. I also wrap my paintings with that green plastic wrap you get at moving supply stores. I wrap it around the bubble wrap and entire painting to keep it all together and safe in case the box gets wet. So many different techniques out there. We just want our work to get to our collectors safely. Great video. Happy painting! -Shan
Amen! Thanks for watching Shan ☺ I've since replaced the cellophane wrap with acid free tissue paper (trying to cut down on plastic), with bubble wrap on top - though plastic wrap is certainly better for water protection!
@@b.cormier I hear ya. I've been using glassine paper, but recently saw a gallery using florist cellophane wrap to wrap their prints. I'm going to start including a card in my boxes, tubes, and flat packaging letting folks know that I try to recycle packaging materials, and thank them for understanding. Every little bit helps. Right? Happy creating!
I don't know how can a person be so funny and talented at the same time😂 But it was really great (especially the last part of saying goodbye, I watched it more than 10 times and I really laughed😂😂) Brooke:)❤
Your videos are so entertaining! Love your personality and getting a peek behind the curtain of your professional life! Thank you for sharing. BTW, Happy (belated) Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🎊
Wow. Wow. Wow. Genius...! Best youtube i've seen in a long time. You're very entertaining. Presentation and Execution Wonderful.. Priceless. Your artwork was fantastic. Blessings Love and Respect.. ❤️🙏☀️x Thank you
Hi Brooke! Love the video! I'm getting into oil painting and I have some questions :) - How long do you wait for the painting to dry before packaging it? Or do you spray something protective over it? - What brand of oils do you like best? And do you use anything to dilute/mix with the oil paint for a faster drying process?
Questions on shipping! 1. Is it challenging to ship internationally? 2. Do you take it to the post office and have them measure/weight or do you do that online and then drop it off? 3. have you ever faced size restrictions on shipping? thx!!
It's a bit more work to ship internationally, but it's 100% doable! For example, you need to fill out a customs form and sometimes additional paperwork depending on where you're shipping to. If the painting/print I'm shipping is on the smaller side I will usually take it to the post office (because they don't accept parcels that are over a certain size). But I often use a website called Shiptime.com that will find the best rates across all the different available curriers, then you print the shipping labels (and additional paperwork) attach it to your parcel, and the courier comes right to your house to pick it up! Hope that helps! 😊
I thought you were the female version of of Jim carry but hats off to you you maam you didn’t bore us … it was funny and informative…. Thought I would request to make more videos about shipping paintings
Funny Angel Brooke Ha ha ha ha fantastic video with many parts that people can't stop laughing truly a comedian have a beautiful day about painting a truly great masterpiece keep doing good work god bless you!
You're such an entertaining personality in your videos. Hope you are well. For this topic.. I feels the hording and snatching xD .. makes me feel not so alone doing those things. Thanks for this nice video and all the others of yours
This is super helpful. I'm also looking into insurance, but it seams there are no one offering affordable plans here in Norway. I guess one needs to start getting payed a lot to actually afford to insure the art. The cheapest I found was 300$ upfront and another 1000$ if the package is actually lost. Quite steep for a beginner. Either way, Ill be trying to package like this going forward, appreciate the video!!
Glad you liked the video! Yeah insurance is tricky - honestly I went years before properly insuring my work when I was a beginner and it was totally fine... until it wasn't lol (referencing my top 3 worst experiences video)
@@b.cormier Yes, that's the video I watched that made me look more into insurance! Sounds super frustrating. But yes, already learned a ton by watching some of your videos, keep it up!:)
@@b.cormier do you get your work appraised? For originals, I was told you can't get insurance unless you have it appraised. I also wonder about the corners. Do you add extra protection? Thanks so much for the inspiration that you are. ❤
@@b.cormier Hey Brooke, thanks for your reply. :-) Yes! I'd love to learn how you package up your larger prints safely and also those little prints that might be a bit small for tubes.
heyy!! came across your video and I’m amazed by your work!! also I have been wanting to start my own business and I’ve been struggling to find a perfect box for my paintings. Was wondering where you got your box from??
Omg. It's 1030pm and I have to package an expensive masterpiece for my gallery, Steffich Fine Art. Not only do I feel prepared... But I also will giggle myself to sleep. What a fantastic-ly funny video. 😆😆😆 Ps. That's a rad work of art. Way to go!
you are just a gas to watch Brooke🤩. made packaging look like so much fun. do you usually install the hanging hardware on the painting or did this client not request it?
Thanks for all the advice!!! Also, you're incredibly adorable! I love how you included all your quirkiness and retakes! Let me guess, the outro took just as long as the intro, huh? =P lol
Where did you find your box? How do you feel about TV moving boxes with the holes? This is so helpful thank you so much!!! But I am now struggling with the boxes size 😭😭😭😭
Superrb video and painting!! Just a quick question, have you ever used regular brown cardboard on the sides instead of foam board to protect your canvas? Just wondering if it might be as effective as the foam boards.. or would it be considered too risky 🤔🥰
Hi Brooke I have a question. Do you have an idea how much I should charge for shipping based on your experience depending what place you take your boxes to? Do you have a scale at home to see how heavy the box is to charge shipping will be to pre charge it by a customer before shipping??
This painting is amazing !! I was wondering which company you use to send your paintings to Canada and the USA? and also are delivery costs included in your prices? why don't you send them by tube? Are your customers asking for them streched on canvas? sorry that's a lot of questions but I'm going to launch my shop in 20 days (abstract paintings and I'm worried about delivery Thank you for your time
I appreciate the great advice and the charming humor (and the fantastic painting). What service do you use for the actual shipping? I'm shipping within the USA.
May I ask a question? Does your client cover the cost of shipping? Do you add in the cost of tape and foam core, etc? I am struggling with these details that seem to eat up my profits.
That painting is FIRE!!!!! I love it!!!!! With roughly 100 hours of time, how much would something like that cost? Always unsure of what to charge people for my artwork. So detailed. It looks like a picture. You are so talented.
Thank you so much! 😊 price depends on many things and will look different depending on where you are in your art career. Because this painting was a commission, I won’t discuss the price as a courtesy to my client, but it did make up a good chunk of my salary that year! I’m planning on doing more videos in the future that will dive into pricing your work, as it’s a big topic to cover, stay tuned! 😋
Hey Brooke! a few questions! I have a 36 x48in painting commission and I am wondering if you've ever packaged a painting that large for shipping... and if soooo where did you find the box/materials? I live in Hawaii so shipping to the mainland is astronomical.. I got quoted $1,090 for shipping alone plus $290 to build a crate for the painting from my local pack n shipping... I wonder if you have any hacks on shipping since you ship internationally... thanks for the help!!
Hi mam. I bought frame for canvas 3*3.5 feet height. It's very heavy wood. Can I progress on that. Please suggest me I hv to use nail for stretching canvas or else I move to stabler. Is stabler penetrate that heavy wood. Please gv your opinion..
Hey, how do you decide what box you need? I have 80x60cm artwork and 120x100 but don't know how much the wrapping etc takes in cm so don't know when a box is a right match
I have spent the entire weekend binging B. Cormier and Tim Packer videos. Time well spent.
You know Brooke… if you ever get tired of this whole art biz thing, I believe you have a career in comedy. 😂 Seriously though, thanks for taking the time to record your process. Always looking to see how others do things. 😊
Hahaha thanks a lot Ron! Good to know if all else fails ;)
I agree with Ron 💯 👍👍👍
No not at all she ain't funny
That's for sure .She's a comedian in the hiding 😊👍
I literally am binge watching your videos hahaha! So entertaining! I was smiling and laughing the whole time. You are also super talented and I am now a fan 🥰 thank you for sharing bits of your business with us! You are an inspiration!
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Another great Video with multiple layers, a talented artist with a charming personality, preparing one of the most spectacular paintings I have ever seen for shipment. Good advice and one of my favorite parts that is becoming part of your brand: your multiple goodbyes! thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot Mauricio! I really appreciate it! 🤗
OK aside from an awesome paintings I literally had tears running down my face you are so funny , what a great combo. Thank you for the Laugh Brooke, and love your painting and the info!
OMGosh....the cutting of the styrofoam😂😂😂😂 I nearly peed myself laughing so hard!! That is EXACTLY how I feel about that noise too. Just found you on here and subscribed. 👍 Your work is AMAZING...and your comedy routine...flawless!😄🤩 Much love from PA!❤
What an amazing piece of art Brooke. Beautiful!!! 100 hours seems low I would think 1000 hours LOL! Thanks for the fine video very helpful. I have done a massive amount of shipping but only a painting once and now I am downsizing and my collection is going.
I really enjoy watching this.
I'm glad to hear it!!
The most entertaining painting packaging video I've seen. Thank you! :-D
This video is a lifesaver. Thank you!!
Thank you for this! Your video was also not only insightful but very engaging and brought light and fun to a very frustrating and tedious part of the art process. Subscribed!
Thanks so much! I appreciate that 🫶
The Dartmoor Spirits piece is so impressive. I love your work.
Another fun (and informative) video from at the B.Cormier studio! They always seem to end with a smile on my face... thanks!
Thanks a lot Scot! I appreciate it!
I am in LOVE w/ this painting.
Thank you so much! 🤗I'm selling prints of this painting, if you're interested you can see the details here: www.brookecormier.com/collections/limited-edition/products/dartmoor-spirits
The most entertaining video of a very important skill that I'm in immediate need of! Thanks for making the learning fun!! I loved your whole video - super impressed. Now I"'m off to pack a piece of artwork from one of the artists in my gallery for shipping! Fingers crossed!!
Hehehe you cutting the foam gave me infinite giggles 😂
Me too. 😂
I am a very small buisness artist & im just in awe with this piece and your whole personality. This is magical you are magic !
Awe thank you so much! Means a lot coming from a fellow artist 🤗
you have somehow made one of the most mundane processes when it comes to being an artist incredibly entertaining, bravo
Delighted to see you girl! ❤
Perfect video, you are so nice and funny, amazing painting and very well done packaging!! 😀👍👍👍
Thank you very much! :)
Love this, Brooke. I do almost the exact same type of shipping too. I have a closet full of recycled packaging materials (Amazon air pillows, boxes, etc.). I just watched another video about using floral cellophane to wrap paintings. I'd never used that before. I've always used Glassine, but will give that a try. I also wrap my paintings with that green plastic wrap you get at moving supply stores. I wrap it around the bubble wrap and entire painting to keep it all together and safe in case the box gets wet. So many different techniques out there. We just want our work to get to our collectors safely. Great video. Happy painting! -Shan
Amen! Thanks for watching Shan ☺
I've since replaced the cellophane wrap with acid free tissue paper (trying to cut down on plastic), with bubble wrap on top - though plastic wrap is certainly better for water protection!
@@b.cormier I hear ya. I've been using glassine paper, but recently saw a gallery using florist cellophane wrap to wrap their prints. I'm going to start including a card in my boxes, tubes, and flat packaging letting folks know that I try to recycle packaging materials, and thank them for understanding. Every little bit helps. Right? Happy creating!
This was absolutely helpful and lovely❤😁I admire the sense of humor💯💯
You are such a joy to watch :) keep doin you!!
I don't know how can a person be so funny and talented at the same time😂 But it was really great (especially the last part of saying goodbye, I watched it more than 10 times and I really laughed😂😂)
Brooke:)❤
Haha thank you for watching Helia!!
Thanks for this informative video but you are excellent artist dramatic and painter for sure very charismatic congratulations!
Your videos are so entertaining! Love your personality and getting a peek behind the curtain of your professional life! Thank you for sharing. BTW, Happy (belated) Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🎊
Thanks Briant! I really appreciate it!!
This painting is outstandingly impactful for the seeming mundane-ness of it. Gorgeous.
really enjoyed watching this... You're a super talented artist, and . . . you're a goof 😂 and I love it. Keep being you.
WOW how much is shipping with this big of a box? which carrier do you use?
Love this painting. This is an awesome one. You are so talented.
Thank you for teaching us how to do this!!! You're a life saver!!!
Glad you found it helpful! ☺
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Genius...!
Best youtube i've seen in a long time.
You're very entertaining.
Presentation and Execution
Wonderful.. Priceless.
Your artwork was fantastic.
Blessings Love and Respect..
❤️🙏☀️x
Thank you
💖 Love your videos Brooke! ☺️🙌🏼✨ also - sound effects on point!! 🤣
Haha thank you Sivan! I appreciate it ;)
wow ! your painting is amazing ! You are so talented, i’m impressed !
Love your art AND sense of humor 😅😂
Loving your videos so much! It is informative and fun :)
Lolol I love this woman, she rocks
Thanks for sharing. Im literally in tears from laughter!
Hi Brooke! Love the video! I'm getting into oil painting and I have some questions :)
- How long do you wait for the painting to dry before packaging it? Or do you spray something protective over it?
- What brand of oils do you like best? And do you use anything to dilute/mix with the oil paint for a faster drying process?
I love your personality!! Your work is obviously amazing 🤩
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
Questions on shipping! 1. Is it challenging to ship internationally? 2. Do you take it to the post office and have them measure/weight or do you do that online and then drop it off? 3. have you ever faced size restrictions on shipping? thx!!
Wanna know this
It's a bit more work to ship internationally, but it's 100% doable! For example, you need to fill out a customs form and sometimes additional paperwork depending on where you're shipping to. If the painting/print I'm shipping is on the smaller side I will usually take it to the post office (because they don't accept parcels that are over a certain size). But I often use a website called Shiptime.com that will find the best rates across all the different available curriers, then you print the shipping labels (and additional paperwork) attach it to your parcel, and the courier comes right to your house to pick it up! Hope that helps! 😊
Just found this channel, you are so talented, and funny! Great to watch!
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it :)
Love your videos! And glad to know I’m not the only one collecting/ recycling packaging materials hahahaha 😂🙌🏼
Thank you!! Haha I cannot throw anything away 😂
I thought you were the female version of of Jim carry but hats off to you you maam you didn’t bore us … it was funny and informative…. Thought I would request to make more videos about shipping paintings
Funny Angel Brooke Ha ha ha ha fantastic video with many parts that people can't stop laughing truly a comedian have a beautiful day about painting a truly great masterpiece keep doing good work god bless you!
Thank you so much for watching! 🤗
You're such an entertaining personality in your videos. Hope you are well. For this topic.. I feels the hording and snatching xD .. makes me feel not so alone doing those things. Thanks for this nice video and all the others of yours
Wow, your piece turned out stunning! 😮😍❤
Thank you for sharing this helpful video.
Thank you for watching! 🤗
I guess you should collab with nerdforge coz u both have the same personality and skillset. Great content brooke
Thank you for this video!!! Love your humor
Thanks for watching!! :)
OMG...so many details 😱
I love your videos 😂👌🏻
Thank you!! It took about 2 months!
😂You kill me! Totally subscribing. 😅
Brooke, thank you so much! this was extremely helpful!
Great humour and packaging info. Thanks! 😂
This is super helpful. I'm also looking into insurance, but it seams there are no one offering affordable plans here in Norway. I guess one needs to start getting payed a lot to actually afford to insure the art. The cheapest I found was 300$ upfront and another 1000$ if the package is actually lost. Quite steep for a beginner. Either way, Ill be trying to package like this going forward, appreciate the video!!
Glad you liked the video! Yeah insurance is tricky - honestly I went years before properly insuring my work when I was a beginner and it was totally fine... until it wasn't lol (referencing my top 3 worst experiences video)
@@b.cormier Yes, that's the video I watched that made me look more into insurance! Sounds super frustrating. But yes, already learned a ton by watching some of your videos, keep it up!:)
@@b.cormier do you get your work appraised? For originals, I was told you can't get insurance unless you have it appraised.
I also wonder about the corners. Do you add extra protection?
Thanks so much for the inspiration that you are. ❤
Love your videos, thanks Brooke! I wonder if you will do a packaging video on posting prints.
Thanks Jessica! Do you mean a video on how I package my prints?
@@b.cormier Hey Brooke, thanks for your reply. :-) Yes! I'd love to learn how you package up your larger prints safely and also those little prints that might be a bit small for tubes.
@@jessicabutler7081 Ok good to know! I'll keep it in mind for a future video :)
I did it. Subscribed, liked, commented. yer welcome ;p ps thanks for all the snaps! I needed those hahaha
Hi Brooke! That painting it’s fire!!🔥🔥🔥
What do you do when you have a 2mts paint and there is no box that can fit that size of canvas?
Thank you!
heyy!! came across your video and I’m amazed by your work!! also I have been wanting to start my own business and I’ve been struggling to find a perfect box for my paintings. Was wondering where you got your box from??
Me too!
Love your videos haha awesome! 5:20 🤣🤣🤣 extra muting the music omg
Hahah thanks Raffaela!
Omg. It's 1030pm and I have to package an expensive masterpiece for my gallery, Steffich Fine Art.
Not only do I feel prepared... But I also will giggle myself to sleep. What a fantastic-ly funny video.
😆😆😆
Ps. That's a rad work of art. Way to go!
you are just a gas to watch Brooke🤩. made packaging look like so much fun.
do you usually install the hanging hardware on the painting or did this client not request it?
You have really great screen presence, it's really cool how much effort you put into the behind-the-scene parts of being an artist
Thanks Andy ☺
just came across your channel.. your vids are sooo entertaining to watch i luvvv ur art keep up ur work !!!
Thank you for the support!! Glad you like my videos :)
Oh my soul “why do I have to talk” took me out because that is literally me😭😭😭
Wow! That painting is incredible! I can see why it took so long to create!
Maybe I should try painting 😆
you have such a cute personality. I don't even paint and I'm watching this just for the happy feels lol
Thanks Andy!! Happy to hear it 😙
Im the nost interested where do you get the cardboard from.. gettin it in the right size seems like an impossible task!
Thanks for all the advice!!! Also, you're incredibly adorable! I love how you included all your quirkiness and retakes! Let me guess, the outro took just as long as the intro, huh? =P lol
Where did you find your box? How do you feel about TV moving boxes with the holes? This is so helpful thank you so much!!! But I am now struggling with the boxes size 😭😭😭😭
I got this box from another artist friend who buys in bulk! I was very lucky to find the perfect size... it is such a struggle, I feel you!!
Nice video! I use the FedEx airfloat system which is way easier and more protected.
Great video! Out of curiosity what’s a painting that size cost to ship roughly?
Your art is amazing Brooke and your videos are so enjoyable! I just found your channel and I am already a big fan :) keep it up!
Thanks so much Roberto! I appreciate it 🤗
What are the rules about selling prints of a commissioned piece? I never thought about it before! Do you just discuss with the client?
You are so funny and so talented ❤
Came for the shipping tips, stayed for the cheeky humor 😂
Superrb video and painting!! Just a quick question, have you ever used regular brown cardboard on the sides instead of foam board to protect your canvas? Just wondering if it might be as effective as the foam boards.. or would it be considered too risky 🤔🥰
Awesome video! I recently had people ask for comissions which I’ve never done before and Im shipping across the country so this was a life saver!
2:52 Stunning piece!
Hi Brooke I have a question. Do you have an idea how much I should charge for shipping based on your experience depending what place you take your boxes to? Do you have a scale at home to see how heavy the box is to charge shipping will be to pre charge it by a customer before shipping??
This painting is amazing !!
I was wondering which company you use to send your paintings to Canada and the USA? and also are delivery costs included in your prices? why don't you send them by tube? Are your customers asking for them streched on canvas? sorry that's a lot of questions but I'm going to launch my shop in 20 days (abstract paintings and I'm worried about delivery
Thank you for your time
I appreciate the great advice and the charming humor (and the fantastic painting). What service do you use for the actual shipping? I'm shipping within the USA.
How much do you charge for shipping? And how do you charge accordingly for each piece? It’s a struggle to figure out 😢
Can we package framed paintings too this way . Will it be secured
Beautiful Painting!!
May I ask a question? Does your client cover the cost of shipping? Do you add in the cost of tape and foam core, etc?
I am struggling with these details that seem to eat up my profits.
thanks so much for your video! and making me smile :) Question, do you add insurance to the package??
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching! And yes, after a terrible experience losing 2 paintings in the mail, I now insure all my original works 😅
That painting is FIRE!!!!! I love it!!!!! With roughly 100 hours of time, how much would something like that cost? Always unsure of what to charge people for my artwork. So detailed. It looks like a picture. You are so talented.
Thank you so much! 😊 price depends on many things and will look different depending on where you are in your art career. Because this painting was a commission, I won’t discuss the price as a courtesy to my client, but it did make up a good chunk of my salary that year! I’m planning on doing more videos in the future that will dive into pricing your work, as it’s a big topic to cover, stay tuned! 😋
Hey Brooke! a few questions! I have a 36 x48in painting commission and I am wondering if you've ever packaged a painting that large for shipping... and if soooo where did you find the box/materials? I live in Hawaii so shipping to the mainland is astronomical.. I got quoted $1,090 for shipping alone plus $290 to build a crate for the painting from my local pack n shipping... I wonder if you have any hacks on shipping since you ship internationally... thanks for the help!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! I have a closet for a bubble wrap and packing paraphernalia! You're hilarious
Came here to learn how to package and stayed for the comedy 😂😂
Killed me entirely with cutting the foam board, I was feeling that way as soon as I saw you say now cut 😅😂
great video and fun to watch! :P who do you ship with? I am shipping from Canada to US, any suggestions? thanks! :)
Here for the free business advice 🔥👏
I am a business expert!!
How much does that type of commission usually cost? Thanks for the video.
Hi mam. I bought frame for canvas 3*3.5 feet height. It's very heavy wood. Can I progress on that. Please suggest me I hv to use nail for stretching canvas or else I move to stabler. Is stabler penetrate that heavy wood. Please gv your opinion..
You make me smile 🤗 Thank you
Thank you for watching! 🤗
We have to make sure our paintings arrive in one piece. Because that would suck if they didn't 😂
Hey, how do you decide what box you need? I have 80x60cm artwork and 120x100 but don't know how much the wrapping etc takes in cm so don't know when a box is a right match
thank you, great video!
Okay, you are talented