Have your painting framed as soon as possible. Otherwise, store it only in acid-free materials—such as the glassine in which it was shipped—and always flat (not in a tube).

The safest way to display your painting is with quality professional archival framing, using only acid-free materials. Some collectors attach the certificate of authenticity to the back of the frame, others keep it stored with important papers.

If possible, select museum glass or another UV-protective barrier, to help keep the painting from fading. Sunlight and strong lighting (fluorescent bulbs in particular) can damage artwork over time.

Use either a mat or spacers to hold the glass away from the print’s surface. If you decide on a mat, I suggest that the bevel be reverse cut.

Be aware that cutting the painting to a different size devalues it.

The painting should be hinge-mounted (only from the top, to reduce the chance of wavy paper). It’s best to avoid full adhesive mounts, as they can devalue the painting.

Please avoid long-term exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, and very high humidity.

Here’s an excellent article on lighting artwork.

Orders over €125 receive free shipping, regardless of destination.

I want you to feel confident that your order will arrive as quickly as possible, and in the condition we both expect. I also understand your desire for economical and reliable shipping.

All orders are shipped from Germany, with tracking, using DHL. Your shipping charge is exactly what I pay, with no add-on for my time or materials in packing your order.

When will your order be shipped?

Please understand that I am a one-woman business, and as such I must devote time to creating my art, in addition to making my products, selling, and packing and shipping orders.

Germany and the EU

I endeavor to ship your purchase within 24 hours of receipt of the order. If I expect to be unable to ship your purchase within two days, there will be a notice on every page of my store to that effect.

The rest of the world

I endeavor to ship your purchase within 24 hours of receipt of the order, though it may take 2 days depending on the complexity of customs forms needed for your country. If I expect to be unable to ship your purchase within two days, there will be a notice on every page of my store to that effect.

Packaging

Your order is very carefully packed, to ensure that it is received in the condition in which I expect it to arrive. Smaller unframed orders, such as small paintings, are shipped flat, with extra protection to ensure they remain undamaged. Larger unframed items are mailed in robust tubes. I usually combine orders into the largest package, wherever possible.

Shipping destinations and times

If you would like to order shipment to a country outside the regions below, or require premium expedited shipping, please contact me.

From the day your order is shipped:

• Germany: You should receive your order within 1 to 2 weekdays.
• European Union: Your order should arrive within one week, hopefully considerably less.
• Other European countries: You should receive your order within two weeks.
• The United Kingdom: You should receive your order within two weeks.
• The US: You should receive your order in roughly two weeks, depending on the overburdened US Postal Service.
• Canada: Unfortunately, DHL has limited shipping capacity with Canada presently. Unless premium shipping is hired—upwards of €56 per package—all packages are transported by ship. This means that the transit of orders will take a minimum of 20 days, and quite possibly 30 days. I am monitoring this unfortunate situation.
• Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, US Minor Outlying Islands): 3 weeks or longer.

Copyright

As is usual in the art world, all copyright remains with the artist, except in cases where a signed contract states otherwise. Please note that some paintings may be reproduced as greeting cards, in books, and in other products. If you have a special case where you wish to purchase an artwork plus the copyright, please contact me.