Just in time for those end-of-the-year residency and grant applications (or showing your website to Aunt Violet over the holidays), OPP is excited to announce our BIGGEST UPDATE of the year!
OPP websites now have a whole bunch of gorgeous new Template options, with flowing layouts, and a choice of 3 different sizes -- so your images can be as large as you like! These Templates are simple and classy, so they let your work really take the foreground. You can choose from over 250 variations of 35 brand-new subtle patterns, or over 130 solid colors. Go to the "Templates" section of your OPP Control Panel to try them out -- and get a fresh new look for your site for 2013!
So, all your friends have white websites? Well, with OPP, white now comes in flavors! Look closely…we think these Template's patterns are so nice because they're really subtle. They won't interfere with viewing your work, while still imparting that certain je ne sais quoi.
Some of them are aaaaalmost completely solid colors but with little flecks, or with a simple fabric texture or a chic paper pattern. (Of course there are also lots of options for those who prefer gray birds, black florals…or pink pleather, you cheeky monkey!) We guarantee you'll find something that will set your site apart *and* look stunning with your work.
The new Templates also have the option to show your work at 3 different sizes: M, L and XL. You'll remember we updated Zoom Images recently, so your artwork can now been seen much larger and your Zooms can now fill the screen -- even if you, or that curator checking out your work, are using a giant cinematic display.
Here are some tips to help you get the most from the new update:
* Check on the size of your Artwork and Zoom Images. Your OPP site will now show them at the largest possible size, based on what you originally uploaded, and the Template size you have chosen. If your Image are not as big as you'd like them to be, go ahead and re-upload. To take maximum advantage, your images should be at least 2500 px on the longest side. (Remember: images still should be under 10MB and 4092 px on any side.)* If you haven't already, go to "Home Page Image" and select one of your Artwork Images to show up on your Home Page. (We added this feature on Dec. 6th) This will enable the new larger size images for your Home Page too, and means you no longer have to upload new images twice.
* Check out the Body & Menu Fonts sections for more choices on your font sizes, so you can have perfectly sized type with your new Template. (We added this on Dec. 6th too!)
* The size of your Title and Nav Fonts may change in the layout of the new Templates. Fonts may render differently at different sizes, be sure to check and adjust your fonts, if needed, to be sure you have one you love.You can see some examples of OPP-ers using the new Templates here:Lilly McElroy (<--- Lilly is exploring the iconic American Landscape; how it inspires us, leads us on, and often fails to live up to the dream.)
Montgomery Perry Smith (<--- Monte creates beautiful, provocative forms in tittilating materials like foam, glass and fleece.)
Jenny Kendler (<--- This is my site...hi! I’m interested in complicating the space between Nature and Culture and exploring human beings’ complex relationship(s) with the natural world.)
Carl Baratta (<--- Carl's paintings are double-plus good! How could Indian-miniatures-meets-kung-fu fail? Did we mention he makes his own paint from scratch?!)
Mara Baker (<--- Mara's work, often created from re-purposed non-traditional materials, investigates the signifiers of deterioration and residue.)
Andrew Scott Ross (<--- Andrew's intricate paper works explore the history of the human imagination.)
We hope you love the new Templates and have fun updating your websites! We're always cooking up new ideas at the OPP lab, so let us know if there's something you'd really like to see by emailing your suggestion to support [at] otherpeoplespixels.com.