Collector FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where are you based?

I currently work and ship from my home studio in Perth, Western Australia.

What type of canvas do you use? 

All of my medium and large-scale canvas bars are custom made locally by an experienced framing company. We then stretch triple-primed smooth cotton or linen canvas over the heavy-duty pine bars. My smaller sized canvases are professional artist-grade canvases from local stores either pre-stretched or stretched by myself.

What materials do you use?

I mostly opt for oil over acrylic and an archival-grade acrylic gel medium or paste for textured pieces. Some paintings are entirely acrylic. My favourite brands include GOLDEN, Liquitex, Gamblin, Daler Rowney, Art Spectrum, Chromacryl and Sennelier pastels. My favourite oil painting mediums include Galkyd Lite and Gamsol.

Do you varnish your paintings?

Yes. I mostly use satin varnish. My favourite brands include Gamblin’s Gamvar, Winsor&Newton Professional and Micador.

Are paintings ready to hang?

Before shipping out my stretched work, I always ensure they have hanging hardware drilled into the back of the canvas alongside hanging wire or cord. For large or extra heavy pieces, you may want to add on even more reinforcement or hooks for hanging which can be attached to the back.

Paintings shipped rolled (much like prints) can easily be taken to your local framers to be stretched and optionally framed. 

How does shipping work?

All original paintings are shipped via DHL Express within Australia and worldwide. My packing partners at Pack&Send professionally pack each piece ready for shipping.

Large paintings- Free DHL Express shipping within Australia. International DHL Express shipping and packaging is quoted separately. 

Small paintings-  Free DHL Express shipping within Australia and worldwide. 

Over the past few years, my paintings of all different sizes have successfully been delivered globally to Australia, USA, UK, Europe and Asia.

DHL Express shipping is very fast - for example, from the day of dispatch, paintings can be delivered internationally in as little as 7 days.

Prints- My prints are shipped express directly from the photo lab here in Western Australia with Australia Post. The team package small prints in extra strong cardboard and larger prints get rolled up inside thick cardboard. 

 

Are shipments tracked?

All paintings and prints are shipped express and receive a tracking number for you to track the shipping journey. As soon as your shipment dispatches, I will attach your tracking number to your dispatch email.

Will I have to pay import fees/tariffs/duty if I am outside Australia?

Any international shipments shipped outside of Australia (original paintings or prints) may be subject to import fees/duties/tariffs. It is the responsibility of the buyer to pay these prior to delivery of their item.

 

Can I send you photos of the artwork in my home?

Please! I love seeing paintings and prints in their new homes. You can email me or send me photos on Instagram.