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If you’re interested in any of my originals, want to collaborate with me or have any questions please email at: ginneydeavoll@gmail.com.
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Scroll down for FAQ regarding framing, prints, postage and for how I manage commissions.
Commissions, how does it work?
I do commissions in two different ways. The first option is quite traditional where you as the client come to me with your brief, the size and shape you’d like and any reference material you’d like me to see. It’s also helpful for me to know which of my previous paintings, colour schemes or styles you like most. I’ll give you a price and if you accept you would then pay a non-refundable deposit to book your place. I book in four of these commissions a year, one for each season. I like to give myself plenty of time so I don’t feel under pressure and because I have two young children and there’s always things that come up and take me away from my painting time. My next available slot for one of these commissions is summer.
The other option is much looser. This is for someone that doesn’t quite know what they want, but they know what they like whether that’s colour scheme, subject or style. For this option you would tell me as much as you can about size, shape, or surfboard, preferences in colour, anything that comes to mind, and it can be as vague as you like. I’ll record it all on my list, there’s no obligation from you and I’ll continue painting my own ideas (as I have too many to keep up with) and when your idea fits with mine you’ll get a message out of blue with a photo of a work in progress. Either you love it and will have the first option to buy it when finished or it’s not quite what you’re after and it will go into a gallery or wherever I have planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the prints come on canvas?
Yes, but there are also paper prints. Most of my prints are limited edition prints and are printed on high quality digital canvas. They come with a 10cm white border around them. There are a handful of Coromandel landscapes that are printed on paper.
The Native NZ Alphabet come as stickers.
Will you do more prints once the limited edition finishes?
No. I like that my work is unique. I want everyone that buys a piece of my work to know they are very unlikely to see that same image anywhere else.
How do I frame a print?
You can take your limited edition print to a framer who will give you all the options of mat board, frames and glass or you can have it stretched if it is a canvas print. I stretch all my own originals and can stretch prints as well. If you’d like your print stretched click on the last item on the ‘canvas prints’ page, calculate the size and add it to your order. If you have any problems with this just send me an email and we can work it out from there.
Why can’t I buy an original from your website?
I’ve kept my originals out of my shop so if you are interested you do need to email me. I’ve found with originals there is generally more questions and things that need to be discussed. I also think they deserve a more personal approach.
Can I get your work posted to me?
Yes. I can post paintings or prints almost anywhere. For stretched prints or original paintings I sandwich them between two sheets of MDF then wrap them securely in a box. For loose prints the safest and most economical way is in a tube. If you purchase a piece of my work the postage will be calculated at checkout. If you are wanting to send anything overseas you will need to send me an email and I’ll let you know as each country is different and has their individual rules.
Why are there no prices or sizes on your website?
There is however some screen shapes don’t show it. (My web design skills have improved massively over the years but this is an issue I’m yet to solve. Luckily it doesn’t effect too many devices). You should be able to see everything you need to know next to the image but if not try using a smart phone or a different device. Or send me an email with your query.