I aim to ship all orders by the next business day after the paid order is received. Smaller works are mailed in my well-known shiny pink padded envelopes. Larger paintings are boxed. Most works will be shipped USPS and the buyer will receive a shipping tracking number. Large paintings will be boxed and shipped UPS.

Shipping fees and received by time are determined by the services the buyer has selected. International customers are responsible for any customs and import fees.

FREE SHIPPING will be at the discretion of the seller unless the buy pays for faster shipping. Mostly USPS first class.

There may be delays due to wet paint or varnishing. Seller will notify the buyer if delays are expected.

I only use the best paints and other materials. Museum grade means that it should meet museum standards and is archivally safe.

For watercolor paints, I only use Winsor Newton which is a British paint maker and has been around since 1832. I use the colors which are light-fast, that is, they won’t fade easily. When creating a watercolor / pen and ink combination, I use India or carbon ink which won’t fade.

For oil paints, I favor Winsor Newton, Lukas and Richeson.

I normally use Golden Acrylics.

Watercolors are always painted on 100% cotton rag paper. I like d’Arches but use many other varieties. Cotton rag paper is ph neutral and doesn’t yellow or get brittle like wood pulp paper. If properly cared for (framed under glass and kept out of direct sunlight), this paper should last for centuries.

Stretched canvases are used for oils and acrylics. The canvas is usually cotton or linen fabric which is stretched over wooden stretcher bars of various sizes. The canvas then receives a coat of gesso or acrylic primer. These are good for oils and acrylics.

Canvas panels are also used for oils and acrylics. Although I buy pre-made canvas panels, they can be handmade by adhering canvas to wood or Masonite panels. These have an advantage in that they are rigid, easy to mail and easy to frame.

Wood panels are another support that I use. Cut from ash or luan, they are gessoed, sanded, and gessoed again. Wood was one of the first supports ever used for paintings and have been around for centuries.

No, the paintings are not framed. There are so many choices for frames that I think it is best to leave the choice up to you, the buyer. Most of the paintings, especially the smaller ones, are standard sizes and can easily and affordably be framed at your local craft store or frame shop. I recommend custom framing for larger paintings.

Watercolors should always be matted and framed under glass. The matting prevents the artwork from touching the glass and possibly being damaged.

I am always open to creating custom artwork. Please convo me about your ideas and we’ll discuss them.