FAQ- Leah’s Acrylic Pours

Written By LeahsAcrylicPours .

Thank you for checking out my frequently asked questions. Here I will cover anything you may need to know about purchasing your painting

  • Ready to Hang: Your painting will arrive ready to hang.

    I use a self fastening hanger “Sawtooth Hanger” to hang your art which supports up to 25 pounds. For large pieces over 25 pounds I attach a wire to fully support your painting.

    Orientation: It’s orientation (vertical or horizontal) varies for each piece and will be listed on each individual painting’s listing.

    Boxing: Your painting is firstly covered in a craft paper that is safe to touch the varnish.

    Next it is wrapped with plastic and sealed to avoid moisture damages.

    Bubble wrap is covered around the painting, corners and sides.

    Your painting is then double boxed with high quality double corrugated boxing to ensure your painting is protected during shipment.

    SHIPPING

    Domestic Rates: Free shipping in Canada and USA

    International Rates: At this time there is a 150$ CAD flat rate to shipping.

    *NOTE: For custom ordered commissioned pieces, shipping rates will be discussed while finalizing details and included in your order.

    Import Taxes/ Duties- paid to shipper. Typically there are no additional fees in Canada and USA.

    Processing Time: I will have your painting boxed and shipped in 1-3 business days.

    *NOTE: For custom ordered commissioned pieces, please allow 3-4 weeks for order fulfillment prior to shipment.

    Courier- Depending on size and your location, I will be sending your painting through Canada Post, UPS or Purolator.

    All shipments are sent with updated tracking information and signature confirmation of delivery.

    Customers who do not accept delivery or are not home at time of delivery are responsible for picking up their order at nearest postal office.

    Shipping time- Depending on your location.

    North America Delivery (estimated): 5-14 business days

    International (estimated): 14-24 business days

    *NOTE: I'll do my best to meet these estimates, but can't guarantee them.

    Once your painting arrives I will be reaching out ensuring that your painting has arrived safely and that you love your painting.

    ARRIVING DAMAGED

    If your painting arrives damaged please take photos of damages and it’s packaging and contact me within 48 hours.

    RETURNS

    Customer satisfaction is very important to me. If you are not completely happy with your new painting, please inform me after your delivery has arrived and you can send the artwork back. I will be glad to refund or exchange the full amount of the painting back to you once the painting arrives back to me in it’s original condition. Please note that buyers are responsible for return shipping costs.

    *NOTE: I do not accept returns on custom work after the photo has been approved and the order fulfilled.

    WHO OWNS THE COPYRIGHT

    The artist holds the copyright to the image of sold artwork and may use the image at will for publications. Purchasing the art grants you the right to install and use the painting as décor both privately and corporately. Reproductions cannot be made unless authorized by the artist.

    CARE INSTRUCTIONS

    Varnish: I varnish the artwork twice with two layers of high quality gloss liquitex varnish to ensure the front is protected from fading, yellowing due to sunlight light and protection from scratches.

    Clean: You may carefully wipe the surface with any acid free product to clean.

  • SUPPORT LOCAL

    All products and materials used to create my work is locally sourced from businesses residing in Oxford County, Canada.

  • CAPTURING INSPIRATION

    I'm a Canadian landscape lover. My love for travel and view on the world shows itself in the freedom of my work.

    Every opportunity is an adventure. I love hiking across Canada and using my photography as inspiration for my original artwork.

    I went through school with some art displayed in local galleries. I taught children science and art in Toronto and learned about the vibrancy of life and learning. I brought that same passion and care to my art as I do in my life.

    Painting to me is the ultimate form of self expression. It's my place to play and create. I feel very special to be able to share my art with you.

    PLANNING AND THUMBNAILS

    I plan out my paintings while drawing in sketchbooks to see what size on canvas will work best with my idea.

    Here I play with visual balance and plan which colors, textures, compositions and techniques to use in the creation of my next art piece.

    BUILD MY CANVAS

    I purchase local raw pine wood, canvas and gesso from local art stores which I use to create my canvases and frames for my paintings.

    Each canvas is measured to 90 degrees to ensure straight corners. I sand the painting side of the wood frame (where the canvas will sit) for a smooth finish.

    I stretch the canvas with a customizable stretching bar using linen for it’s strength and durability. This is a high quality grade canvas that I enjoy due to it’s reliability.

    I paint two coats of artistic studio gesso to prime the canvas.

    PAINTING

    I incorporate a fluid abstract expressionist method of painting called "Acrylic Pouring" to each piece I create. I add oils to specific colors to allow the different densities of paints to actually float above heavier pigments which create cells and bubbles in the painting. I build up paintings in multiple layers which give my work a glossy thick textured finish.

    This unpredictable fluid technique creates stunning original patterns. It's difficulty and challenges brings me great joy while creating my works.

    I mix my heavy bodied acrylic paints with a paint conditioner called floetrol and an acrylic liquitex pouring medium. I take great care and planning and pouring in calculated layers. The pouring medium is applied very thick-I torch it with a butane torch to pop air pockets and create cells. After 3 days of drying I will, depending on the artwork, detail over the pour with a fine brush.

    VARNISH

    After the artwork is completed I will varnish the painting twice with high gloss liquitex professional grade quality.

    BUILD IT’S FRAME

    I handmake my own floating frames for most of my paintings and choose a stain color that completes the piece as a whole. I craft it's frame and spend an hour or so sanding and finishing the wood.

    After the stain is dry I will attach the painting and attach the self fastening saw tooth hanger.

    PHOTOGRAPH AND EDIT

    Before I share my new painting with you I will photograph my art using a cannon EOS M200 camera and it’s professional software to properly capture it’s raw high resolution photo, edit the picture to match the painting’s best representation and export it as a jpeg for sharing purposes.

  • At this time I do not make prints of any original paintings.

    If you would like to commission original reproductions made of past or current work, I am able to do so.

    Please reach out with any type of inquiry- I will happily recreate a piece for you. I will add color accents, change dimensions and stain the frame to match your personal vision.

  • Fill out the form below if you have any questions for me or send me an email- I would love to chat!

    Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.


    EMAIL

    leahsacrylicpours@gmail.com

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