FAQs
More about original paintings and prints:
Originals
I use professional grade pigments with the highest lightfast ratings and paint on 100% cotton paper. Most of my paintings are done on 140#/300g cold pressed paper which has a lovely texture typical of watercolor paintings. On occasion, I will use hot pressed paper which has a smooth texture. If that is the case, it will be indicated in the listing.
All original paintings are unframed.
Original paintings are shipped flat. They are packaged in an acid free protective sleeve with an acid free backing board. The painting is padded and shipped in sturdy cardboard.
Paintings are shipped USPS 1st Class Mail or UPS. Please contact me if you would like to request a different shipping method. Plan for a few days to prepare your painting for shipping. Once shipped, most packages arrive within 3-5 days from time of shipping (includes tracking and insurance).
At this time, I am set up to ship within the United States. Please contact me if you require international shipping.
Prints and Notecards
Bent Creek Watercolor prints are giclee prints. They are printed with archival pigments on 100% cotton rag (285g) white paper. I choose a smooth, matte paper for prints as the texture from the original watercolors comes through beautifully. These prints are best preserved under glass and will last for decades.
Prints are designed with a .5-.75” white border and are titled and signed in the bottom border. Please note print size and image size in listing. They are designed to fit in a standard size frame/matting with the white border showing.
All prints are packaged in an acid free protective plastic sleeve.
Notecards are also printed with archival inks on acid free paper and are presented in an acid free protective plastic sleeve or in a box (set).
Prints 11x14 and smaller are mailed flat in a sturdy mailer or cardboard. Larger prints are gently rolled and mailed in a sturdy tube.
Shipped via USPS 1st Class or Priority mail depending on final weight.
As prints are printed locally and to order, please allow 5-7 days to prepare and ship your print. However, things usually move more quickly and I’ll package and ship as fast as possible!
Returns and Exchanges
All paintings and prints are final sale. I want you to be happy with your purchase, so please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding your purchase.
A statement on ownership of artwork:
When you purchase an original or commissioned painting you, the collector, have the right to display the artwork in your home or business. However, the artwork may not be reproduced unless the collector has also purchased the full or partial rights to the artwork. To discuss purchasing the rights, please contact me.