BUY a Painting
Buying an original painting is personal, and 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 the sake of provenance and to express thanks for your patronage.
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 very 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.
The Art Object
I use acrylic paints and related media to produce well integrated, lasting works of art. I paint on prepared papers and solid panels , and apply a removable sealer in case repairs or restoration become necessary in the future. In the interest of provenance, each painting bears my name, the painting title, date of completion and a unique series/item number.
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 composite commercial poster version.
Framing
I suggest mounting works-on-paper to an acid-free backing board, and displaying the unpainted annotated perimeter as part of the art. But everyone has his/her own ideas, so to avoid complications I deliver your painting unframed, ready for you to hang in whatever style and by whatever means suit you.
Delivery
Ground Service delivery within The Continental United States is FREE via USPS. If you require other arrangements, let me know. Your parcel is insured only while in transit, and the journey may involve less-than-ideal conditions. So remove your painting and acclimate it to its new environment right away.
Paintings on paper arrive in a sturdy mailing tube. Remove the painting and the paper bands that keep it rolled-up. Allow the painting to relax and flatten naturally for 24 hours. If it is not flat enough for mounting/framing at that point, leave the protective glassine paper in place and gently rest a layer of books on the painting surface for another 24 hours.
Environmental Conditions
Acrylic paintings last indefinitely, but do 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 sell original art directly to patrons. You can simply select the BUY THIS ORIGINAL PAINTING button, or you can contact me via the form below before making your purchase.
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. =D