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Because I have art collections on display in galleries here in Las Vegas, NV, some of my pieces have been framed and wired, ready to hang on gallery walls. Some of these frames are simple with no matting and a black or white frame, while the others are more elaborate, colorful, and richly cut mat boards. A framed piece doesn't mean you're stuck with the frame I used for this gallery piece. You can replace the frame with your own upon receipt of the item, or you can request I remove the frame and ship only the purchased artwork.
First, as with all fine art, you should protect your investment by avoiding displaying your art collection in direct sunlight as well as high-temperature heat sources. Even though your art has been sealed, minimally with Kamar Varnish (this is not a UV protection coating) but may also include an archival museum quality UV protection clear coat, wax protection coating, and be behind museum glass; it is still best practice to avoid over-exposure to harmful rays and heat.
While I source pigments of the highest quality to make the paints I use in my art, not all pigments are "created equal" when it comes to being light-fast (which is how long it can withstand exposure before beginning to fade). I do my best to avoid fugitive (unstable color) pigments in my watercolor paint-making process when at all possible, but I can't guarantee this. When I make paints, I disclose what pigments are used and that pigments light-fast ratings. I do not, however, disclose what paint, pigments, products, etc, have been used within my paintings except to say I use my handcrafted paint for their creation.
In the description, I will try to be as detailed as possible. (See below for examples)
Above, you can see details about the dimensions of the art, what it's sealed with, the dimensions of the art framed, a general description of that frame, the substrate (surface/paper/canvas/) I painted on, the signed and numbered COA (Certificate of Authenticity). If the COA states 1/1, this indicates that there are no reproductions, and it is an original work of art and only one of its kind. If a piece is framed, there will also be a note if it's shelf-ready or wired-ready to hang.
There's a summary description of what the art depicts, and following that description are disclaimers and product usage advisories. When followed, your collected artwork should last 50-100+ and be treated with TLC.
With inconsistencies in various monitors, lighting sources, digital photography, and paint variations, there is no guarantee that the color you see on your screen accurately portrays the product's actual color. Screen images are intended as a guide only and should not be regarded as absolutely correct.
If you decide you love a painting but would like to purchase it without the frame, if you send me an email, text, or social media chat with the item you want to buy, I can make a price adjustment after you checkout. You must also include a note during the checkout process that you wish to purchase the ART ONLY. FORGETTING THIS STEP WILL RESULT IN A FRAMED ART PIECE BEING SHIPPED AND NO ADJUSTMENT GIVEN.
In keeping with the spirit of transparency, I buy and use thrifted or donated frames more often than a newly purchased frame. Our consumer waste can always be mitigated by small actions in the handling of our unwanted consumer goods, and I do try to do my part by upcycling art frames, for instance. All frames are washed, sanitized, and refreshed. There is something to be said about a worn frame and the memories that it must contain because its weathered exterior can tell a grand story on its own.
Thanks for taking the time to read this long post. I hope this helps cover any questions about FRAME-GATE! Haha