Quality is Key!

Something you may not know about me…

Painting and art is not my first business adventure. Ages ago, BK {before kids}, my mom, sister and I made jewelry. We spent many hours together, designing our unique line, selling at art shows and doing home shows. It was so much fun! I enjoyed the time we spent together as well as meeting wonderful people.

Over the course of that time, I discovered something about myself. Quality products are very important to me! For our jewelry, we always used Sterling Silver or gold- never filled or coated stuff! The beads we used were brand name, Swarovski or precious stones- never plastic, lab produced or discount store items.

It was important to me, because the people buying from us were investing their money in our business and I didn’t want to sell garbage to my customers. I also didn’t want to put my name on something that was poorly made. We stood by our product and made it to last.

I believe, you get what you pay for!

Since starting to sell my art and prints, I have carried that belief and philosophy with me. I have had several questions about the products I use and the prints I sell. I want you to know what you are getting when you buy art from me.

Do you use a professional printer or do you print the art yourself?

When I first started, I took my artwork to a professional printer to have each of my paintings scanned and printed. I had quite a bit of trouble. The colors did not match and the quality of output was not something I wanted to put my name on {or sell to you}. After trying two print shops, I decided to do it myself. This gave me all of the control and I didn’t have to argue with anyone about the blurry spots and bright white glares, or explain my disappointment that the aqua blue paint was deep purple {true story}. The output was all up to me and I could take the time to get it right.

What kind of printer, ink and paper do you use?

Standard Ink-jet color printers with regular copy paper will produce a decent print that is expected to last approximately 1-20 years. Again, not acceptable. I want my art to last. I did my research and invested in a professional photography desk top printer that uses archival ink. The paper I use is a beautiful heavy stock with a linen or canvas texture {depending on the item} so your print has the look of an original canvas painting. Using my process and materials, the prints will last 200+ years. That is more than acceptable!

Are all of your prints matted?

I personally mat every print I send out, using acid-free mat tape and museum quality mat board. These items ensure your print is protected and lasts longer for you. You are making an investment in art. The mat ensures that the print looks professional and more substantial, giving you more for your money. The mat also helps you, by making your art ready to frame, quickly and easily.

How do you ship your prints?

Once your print is matted, I seal it in a protective poly-bag so it does not end up with dirt, smudges or fingerprints on it before you receive it. This bag also keeps out dust, in case you don’t have your frame ready to go when the print arrives. I mail the print in a special stay-flat mailer. I use the best one I can find, so your print arrives safely in one piece without creases, bumps or blemishes.

I care about you and appreciate the investment you are making in me and my art. I want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase.

If you have any more questions, just ask. I would be happy to answer them for you.

Hugs and Abundant Blessings,

Lynnette