Submitting work via JPEG requires you start with a good photo!

  • Always shoot your image without glass! Reflections will distort the actual color.
  • If possible, set your RGB color profile to Adobe 1998 for best results.
  • Try to take your photo in indirect daylight.  
  • Neon light gives a blue cast, incandescent light gives a warm cast and LEDS can wash out the color. 
  • Compare the image to your painting, match color as close as possible.
  • If possible, set your device to ‘Adobe RGB’ color calibration, a setting to provide accurate color.
  • Set your camera’s image size to take the largest file. (The file can be resized to submission specs.)
  • Make a copy of your photo and make adjustments and edits on the duplicate copy only — never on the original. If you have to make other changes or resizing later, you will have the original to work from.

Preparing the Photo for submission.

  • Crop your photo so only the image of the painting is showing, Make sure the image is straight and the color and exposure are as true to your painting as possible.
  • You must Resize your picture before submitting your entry.
  • The file format must be jpg.
  • For a Juried Show:
  • Submitted images must have a resolution of 72 dpi with the longest side measuring 1800 pixels.
  • Save As or Rename your photo as follows :  
    LastName_FirstName_Title of Painting  (title with spaces only)  
    Example : Doe_John _View of the River.jpg. 
  • For a Non-juried Online-only Show:  
  • Submitted images must have a resolution of 72 dpi with the longest side measuring 600 pixels. 
  • Save As or Rename your photo as follows: 
  • LastName_FirstName_Title of Painting  (title with spaces only)  
  • Example : Doe_John _View of the River.jpg.

The total file size must not exceed 2 MB so it can be uploaded to the website entry form.

How to resize a photo on a Mac Computer:

  • Open the image file you want to resize into Preview on the Mac. Since Preview is typically the default image viewer you can just double-click a picture in Finder to launch into it.
  • Pull down the “Tools” menu and choose “Adjust Size”.
  • At the ‘Image Dimensions’ screen, enter the new width and height in pixels 
  • First, change the width/height measurement to “pixels” and not inches.
  • Next, make sure the “Scale proportionally” and “Resample image” options are checked.
  • Then, type in the required dimension of the longest side – (for example, 1800) – The dimension of the other side will adjust automatically.
  • Make sure the resolution is 72 dpi.
  • Click on “OK” when satisfied with the new image dimensions and file size.
  • Save the file.

How to resize a photo on a Windows Computer:

  • Right-click on the image you want to resize and open it with the Photos app.
  • Select the three-dotted icon near the top left corner and select “Resize Image”.
  • A drop-down box will appear showing the current dimensions.  Make sure “Pixels” are selected.
  • Type in the required dimension of the longest side – (for example, 1800) – The dimension of the other side will adjust automatically.
  • Adjust the Quality slider as high as possible while keeping the total new file size under 2MB.
  • Make sure the file type is JPG and the resolution is 72 dpi.
  • Save the file.

Submitting Entries for a CFWS show.

If online submission for a show is available, ALWAYS submit online to insure your image and required data is received.

Be sure to read all instructions and fill in all required information on the Submission Form as directed. Upload your images and don’t forget to click the Submit button.  You should receive a confirmation.

If a fee for the show is required, you will be asked to use your PayPal account or pay by credit card. Your form will be automatically submitted once the transaction is completed.

If you choose to pay your entry fee with a check, use the ‘Pay by Mail’ submission form and submit your entry. Mail your check to the CFWS PO Box 941512, Maitland, FL 32794-1512.

Thanks for entering.