Terms and Conditions for Favorite Places Art Sales

ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS

Original Oils.  All original oil paintings or prints are sold unframed, and pricing reflects this.  The 1 1/2" deep sides are painted solid black for a clean, modern look.  Click the ABOUT link, above, to see how this looks.  If you prefer a frame, you may add what is called a "floating frame," readily available at craft stores or online retailers.

Deposits and Funds.  Completed paintings (or paintings that in the process of drying) will be held for you with a non-refundable $100 deposit for 30 days (or until dry, plus 30 days from notification that the painting is ready to be picked up or shipped), unless mutually agreed upon otherwise.  Your non-refundable deposit will be applied toward the final purchase price.  All deposits and funds used to hold a painting or used toward the purchase of an original artwork must be in U.S. Dollars only -- no NFT sales, cryptocurrency, foreign funds, or instant, retractable transfers.  Further, due the prevalence of scams, only deposits and payments in the correct amount are accepted... and no refunds of any incorrect amounts will be provided.

Shipping.  Prices quoted on this web site are for the original artwork only.  You are responsible for shipping costs if you're unable to pick the painting up in Huron County, Michigan.  Original artworks may only be shipped to locations in the continental United States, Alaska or Hawaii, and preference may be given to local purchasers that do not require shipping.

Artist Rights Surviving a Sale.  The artist retains the rights to any photographs taken of the painting, for prints, and for all derivative works/reproductions.

PRINTS AND PRINTED ITEMS

Prints and printed merchandise are available through Fine Art America.  Use this link for more information and to order:  https://manage.webstarts.com/cadmin/?ship=MTA3ODY3MDk%3D#prints_and_products_from_my_artwork 

COMMISSIONED PAINTINGS

Commissioned Painting Requirements.  Commissioned paintings are painted from reference photographs.  Provide a copy of a photo you have either personally taken or that you have permission for us to use to create a painting from.  To get a price quote, include the size of the painting you'd like to have created, 8" x 10," 11" x 14," 16" x 20" or 18" x 24."  Favorite Places Art specializes in rural landscapes, waterscapes, and old or rural buildings.  The artist does not paint portraits of people or pets, but will include a silhouette in a landscape painting if you provide a good photograph to work from.  Click THE ART tab, at the top, for samples of paintings that include animals or people.

Cost Range for Commissioned Works.  Most commissioned original oil paintings range from $1 to $2 per square inch, depending upon complexity -- the smaller the size, the higher the cost per square inch due to increased difficulty in detailing the work.  A $100 non-refundable deposit is required before ordering supplies or beginning work.

TIMING

Depending upon the complexity, paintings may take a couple weeks to approximately one month to produce, and when finished, may take a month or more to become dry enough to handle for local pick up, and usually a bit longer to ship.  If you are planning to give an original oil painting as a gift, please factor these times into consideration.