Shadow Art Finds Frequently Asked Questions
What mediums do I use for my paintings?
I use mostly acrylic (Liquitex) on cotton canvasses, gesso boards, & wood panels. Every now and then, I’ll work with charcoal & graphite. (They’re not so fun to clean up.) I never use AI programs, NFT’s, or digital tools. They’re just not for me.
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Do I offer tutorials?
Well…sort of. My process is considerably different from most. While I don’t have time-lapse videos just yet, I do have this.
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To what locations do I ship paintings, prints, and card decks?
I ship originals to the USA, Canada, UK, and some parts of the EU. For art prints, I ship only to the US and Canada, as shipping costs overseas are pretty outrageous. To balance that, I offer digital downloads for collectors to buy and download local to them. They’re inexpensive, and available here. Alas, I no longer ship prints or decks to Australia or New Zealand. Too many issues with lost packages.
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Where can all my available original canvas, wood panel, & gesso board paintings be found?
Right here!
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What about prints?
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How do I package prints, decks, and originals, and how quickly do they ship?
I pride myself on very durable packaging. For lustre prints, I ship rolled in a hard cardboard tube. For giclees, usually a flat padded box. For mounted canvasses and original paintings, I ship in bubble-wrapped, double-layered, heavy-duty boxes. For card decks, I ship in lux boxes packaged in bubble mailers. Most prints and originals ship within 1-2 days of ordering. For mounted canvasses, these are custom made, and require 3-4 days to build and ship.
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My shop has a ton of different print options available. What exactly are lustre, velvet giclee, and mounted canvas prints?
I wrote up a special article just for this question. It’s right here.
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Do I create/license art for book covers, album covers, t-shirts, and other products? What about tattoos?
I wrote up a special article just to cover these questions. Get all the details here.
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Do I offer custom/commissioned work?
Alas, never. I find great joy in creating whatever my personal dreams (or my cat) inspire. The rigors of painting someone else’s ideas just don’t appeal to me.
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Why don’t my oracle and tarot decks ship with guidebooks included?
Good question. To save myself and buyers a ton of money, I’ve made the guidebooks available as free PDF’s or on Amazon Prime for a low price. If I were to ship the decks with guidebooks firsthand, the price would be much higher, both for book printing and freight. It’s better this way, trust me.
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What else do I do with my time besides make art?
Before I sank my teeth fully into the painting, I published novels, short stories, philosophy books, and more. I was a full-time author, and I loved it! My books are here.
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Where am I located?
Usually, Athens, GA. But sometimes, Chicago. And other times, New York. I like to stay on the move!
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Do I do art shows?
Yes. Sometimes. Mostly local tattoos shops, Pancakes & Booze tours, Art & Chocolate Tours, and DragonCon.
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Where is the best place to see my latest work and get in touch on social media?
Great question. Right here.
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Still have more questions, or maybe there’s something important I need to add here?
I’m listening. The best place to reach out is here.
