FAQs

FAQs

Do you sell prints?
I set out just painting originals but am now starting to sell signed and numbered editions in a few sizes using the giclee process on archival paper. The pigments are expected to last for hundreds of years without fading and to be honest, the results look astounding. This allows me to reproduce the original colors and depth incredibly closely. Obviously, it's more affordable and you can get larger images than the original. You can purchase them framed or unframed 

Do you frame your small paintings?

I sell them unframed. In the UK I recommend you ask a local framer for a Floater Style frame. If you would like any advice please contact me at artbusk1@gmail.com

In the USA, I have copied the following from Carol Marine's blog....

"I can recommend a few framers that are very good, from least to most expensive":

www.frankenframes.com - Franken Frames

www.canvasplace.com - Canvas Place

www.kingofframe.com - King of Frame 

www.metroframe.com - Metro Frame

Do you do commissions?

No. Sorry.

What panels do you use?

I currently use gesso board from Ampersand imported from the USA. They provide a great surface allowing the paint to stay fresh and juicy. The boards are also archivable meaning that over time, the paint will not yellow as a result of acid being released from the board. I also use cotton and linen-covered boards primed with three layers of gesso. I'm always looking for new suppliers based locally

Do you varnish your paintings?

On some paintings, I use a gloss varnish from C.Roberson & Co.  On others, the medium I use leaves an even gloss 

How do you ship your paintings? 

I use Acid-Free Tissue paper, then wrap the tissue covered board in bubble wrap for protection. I then ship it in a cardboard mail box that generally takes 2-3 days to reach the buyer within the UK. For international shipping, there will be a charge of $15 USD.

How long does it take to complete a small painting? 

It takes about 4 hours to paint the initial drawing and large shapes, I then leave it for a day to fine tune and paint in the highlights.  About 8 to 10  hours in all. But it is important to say that each painting is the culmination of several years of training, trying and failing and loads of practice

Where/how did you learn to paint?

My dad painted and taught me anatomy and how the figure worked. The Art Schools just didn't attract me and I settled for science.  Years later I learned from Tim Hall in Cornwall, who is a friend and mentor and has exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery UK. Louis Smith taught me how to use charcoal and the style of the Florence Schools. But then I found and poured over Carol Marines book on Daily Painting..It is wonderful and filled in a lot of the gaps for me .. and although I still paint larger pieces, selling and exhibiting them locally, I love painting small pieces. It's  very rewarding. Thanks Carol!