Frequently Asked Questions

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     I work in practically every medium, although you won't see clay or wood sculptures listed since I seldom do those. 

     I love working in a variety of media, and usually have two or three projects  going at one time, which keeps me sharp and invigorated. 

My passions, not necessarily in order, are:

• Enamel
• Oil paint
• Graphite pencil
• Prisma colored pencil
• Welding  metal (mostly horse-shoes)
• Charcoal
• Pastel (both oil and chalk)
• Watercolor

      That’s a tough question, because I have been told by many artists and galleries that my work is underpriced. And it is. For example, enameling is an extremely expensive medium and requires a special kiln, not to mention a whole lot of time and effort. yet I barely charge more than the cost of materials. I base most of the other art on materials and size, not on time. Some of my colored-pencil drawings take over 50 hours (which translates to at least two weeks in my studio, since I work on other pieces at the same time).

      I custom frame each of my drawings, using the knowledge I came to know in my years as a professional framer.

      I was once told that if I undervalue my art, it won’t be taken seriously. However, I love to create, and I want people to not only afford my work, but share in my love for art.

     I do urge you to purchase art now, because next year I will be raising my prices.

• Please see my shipping information page.

       My art is original, unique, and irreplaceable.  Canvas art is easily damaged, glass frames and enamel art need to be well-protected from breakage. Even for those pieces that can be reproduced, they are not like having the real thing.

     I personally pack each item—constructing my own custom boxes—to make sure my art is well-protected. After all, I want to keep my artwork intact as much as you do. My shipping prices are based on the carrier’s website quotes according to size and weight. The final dimensions are estimated to allow for the outer size of the box.

     That depends on a variety of factors. If the artwork is in stock, it takes up to three business days to custom box the piece, and shipping time is dependent on the service carrier.  Normally allow 6-7 business days.    

    Ground service for large pieces is much slower, and timing also depends on where you live.  I'm located in Vacaville, CA, so the east coast may take three weeks or more.

    Sometimes my artwork is in a show, which may or may not allow me to remove the piece.

     I will always apprise you of your order status, and if a piece is going to take too long to arrive based on my best estimate, you will have the option not to continue the sale.  Once a piece is shipped, there are no refunds.