FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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DO YOU PAINT PEOPLE OR ABSTRACT?

- No I don't, I specialised in wildlife art, there are many brilliant artists who specialise in portraiture or abstract art and its best if you contact them.

WHY GICLEE PEINTS ARE SO EXPENSIVE?

- It's a process that you can be proud of having displayed on a customer's wall or even framed in an art gallery. Lasting a lifetime, you can be sure that your art is always looking its best.

- Giclee fine art prints are recognised for their remarkable longevity and for providing near perfect replication of the a original artwork colour, and textures. Because of this, they are displayed in the best art museums, galleries, and private collections in the world. They are made by using highest quality paper and high-end printers with archival inks that are guaranteed not to fade or deteriorate in any other way if displayed correctly. Each print will be hand embellished by me to match the original artwork and will come with. certificate of authenticity that confirms its high quality.

CAN I GET EMBELLISHED PRINT OF DIFFERENT SIZE?

- I have limited sizes of prints that I offer, to ensure that the details of the original paintings are not lost. However, of you really wish to have different size print please email me and I will see what I can do.

CAN YOU EMBELLISH REGULAR PRINT?

- Only Giclee prints are embellished to ensure they are the best reproduction of the original artwork.

HOW LONG PREPARATION OF EMBELLISHED PRINT TAKES?

- It takes 3 working days for the specialist company to produce Giclee print, it then takes additional 5 working days to embellish and varnish the print.

HOW TO UNCURL THE PRINT?

- All Giclee prints naturally 'curl'. To uncurl a print, lay it flat on a clean, dry surface away from direct sunlight while still covering it with the protective packaging that it was sent in. Place a book or another large, weighted item on the corners of the print. Be careful not to touch painted surface. The print should become flat overnight.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE ARTWORK/PRINT?

-To ensure that your original artwork or giclee print can pleasure you and your family or friends for centuries, we have provided some straightforward care guidelines below.

- Giclee prints need to be treated the same way as an original work of art.

- Handle carefully with both hands. Make sure hands are clean and dry.

- Framing under glass or acrylic is recommended and make sure only acid-free materials come in contact with the print/ artwork. Make sure that spacers are used if print/artwork is framed without a mount.

- If required, store artwork/prints in original acid free packaging that it was posted in.

- Use only lint free cloth or photographer’s lens-brush to remove dust and never use damp cloth.

HOW WILL MY ARTWORK BE PACKAGED?

- Packaging will vary depending on the size of the artwork. I ensure that all the packaging that comes in direct contact with the artwork/prints is acid-free. Generally the artwork/print will be wrapped in glassine paper and sealed in plastic photo bag. A4 prints will be sent in an envelope, A3 and larger will be sent in postal tubes. Original artwork will always be sent as a flat pack. Originals and embellished prints come with certificate of authenticity. Packaging have my branding throughout.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAINTING ON PAPER AND WOOD BOARD?

- Painting on a paper will have to be framed and displayed under glass or acrylic. Paintings on wood board are also have layer of paper that has been glued to the wood board, this way watercolour painting can be displayed similarly to artwork on canvas. It does not require glass to protect the painting as archival varnish has been applied to the entire piece which protects. Paintings on wood board are advantageous for rooms that have a lot of light that would otherwise produce a lot of glare if artwork would be displayed under the glass.

HOW DO I GET ONTO YOUR WAITING LIST?

- Simply fill out contact me form and I will get back to you within 48 hours.

CAN YOU FRAME MY ARTWORK OR ADVICE ON FRAMES?

- I can do both, but bear in mind that shipping frame that has glass is tricky and would lead to high postage price. Framing wood boards is much easier as there is no glass so won't affect the postage price as much. If you wish to get framing done yourself, I am more than happy to give advice on what I think would be best framing options.

WHAT IS THE LEAD TIME FOR THE BESPOKE ARTWORK?

- As the new year has started, my diary is relatively free, so I will be able to start working on your commission as soon as we discuss all the relevant points.

CAN YOU ADVICE ON SIZING OF THE ARTWORK?

- I can help you find the ideal size of the artwork for your space. Fell free to email me your photos and measurements so we find best option for you.

CAN MY ARTWORK BE PAINTED IN MY COLOUR SCHEME?

- Most definitely, there is nothing more important to me than making sure the artwork represents you and your aesthetic. This is actually one of the steps we would go through when designing your bespoke artwork. If you can send me pictures of your space in different lighting conditions or even fabric samples, I will then be able to show you the paint swatches that I think would suit your colour scheme.

DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?

- Yes, I have partnered up with Klarna so you can pay monthly instalments without any interest or additional frees. 18+ T&Cs apply.

PACKAGING OF AN ORIGINAL PAINTING