BUY a Painting
Buying an original painting is personal. So is selling one.
I deal with patrons directly. No middleman. No gallery markup. No surprises. Instead, an opportunity to relax and enjoy investing in Art…and Freedom. When you purchase an original painting, I enclose a personal note, for provenance and to express appreciation for your patronage.
Mostly, my work chronicles aspects of our shared American Experience, so each painting has the potential for societal and perhaps historical significance.
Of course, time will tell but the prospect is worth considering.
FAQ: Purchasing Original Art
Investment: Yours and Mine
Purchasing original art is an investment; you want its value to increase, and so do I. As the value of your painting increases, so does the value of my next painting, and vice versa. So rest assured, I take the matter seriously and do what I can to look after everyone’s best interests.
Reproduction Rights
The sale of FINE ART differs from the sale of ART FOR PUBLICATION. When an original painting is sold, that is considered Fine Art, and the artist (me) retains all reproduction rights unless otherwise agreed to in writing. But when Art for Publication is sold, as in the case of freelance illustration, the artist sells specific reproduction rights to the client/publisher. Unless you contract with me in writing to produce Art for Publication, you are buying an original painting, a Fine Art Object for which I retain all reproduction rights. This is standard for all artists.
Additional Printed Graphic Elements
In some instances I combine my original painting with commercially printed graphic elements (lettering, etc.) resulting in a POSTER or other mass-produced printed reproduction. In those instances you’re purchasing only the original painting, without the additional graphic elements that appear in the commercially available print. The painting is a unique art object in its own right, and the artist (me) retains all reproduction rights pertaining to both the original painting and the augmented commercial print/poster version.
The Art Object
I use acrylic paint and related media to produce well integrated, lasting works of art. I paint on paper and on solid panels, and apply a removable sealer in the event repairs or restoration are necessary in the future. Each painting bears my name, the painting title, date of completion and a unique series/item number.
Paintings on paper might not lay perfectly flat. Affixing the painting to a thin backing panel will restore flatness and simplify framing. Frankly, I prefer to paint on wood panels, but seldom do because the cost of delivery has increased so much, as has the likelihood of damage in transit.
Framing
I often paint vignettes wherein the painted image does not fill the entire picture plane; the perimeter may contain a title and other annotations. I suggest mounting works-on-paper to an acid-free backing board (using Golden Soft Gel Gloss as an adhesive), and displaying the annotated perimeter as an integral part of the art.
Of course, everyone has his/her own ideas on framing. So to avoid complications, I deliver your painting unframed, ready to hang any way you like.
Delivery
If you purchase a painting on paper, I’ll send it to you for FREE within the CONUS via USPS Ground Service. If you require some other method, let me know. Your parcel is insured only while in transit, and the journey may involve less-than-ideal conditions. So it’s important to acclimate your painting right away.
Paintings on paper arrive in a sturdy mailing tube. If yours arrives during extremely hot or cold weather, remove from the painting from its tube immediately. BUT…don’t unroll the painting for several hours, to allow it to acclimate to your home. Then remove the paper bands and hinged tissue cover sheet, and allow the painting to relax and flatten naturally for 24 hours.
Environmental Conditions
Acrylic paint lasts indefinitely, but consider the following:
a) Avoid damp, overly humid conditions. I seal all surfaces of the substrate, but water is diabolically invasive and can bring down entire buildings. So hang your painting in a normal, healthy living space.
b) Avoid direct sunlight. Modern acrylic paints are light fast (resistant to fading) but some pigments are more light fast than others. So try to avoid hanging your painting in direct sunlight.
c) To remove dust, use a soft lint-free cloth or a very soft brush such as a cosmetics blush brush. I don’t suggest using a damp cloth, but occasional gentle use shouldn’t harm the surface.
Purchase Options
I love selling original art directly to my patrons. Feel free to contact me initially via the form below. Ask questions before making a purchase. Or if you’re shy, you can simply select the BUY THIS ORIGINAL PAINTING button. Don’t be shy. =D
Purchases of original art are FINAL. Yes, final. If you’re not 100% sure, think about it for a day or two. If you miss this one, I’ll paint more.