<B>1) How do I buy a painting?</B><p>  If there is a painting you’d like to purchase in the 'Available" section you can either e-mail me or call (707-324-9022).  If the painting is in my studio I will ship it to you.  If it is in one of the galleries, I will have them ship it to you from there.  If you live in or around Sonoma/San Francisco Bay Area you are more than welcome to pick it up or I can deliver it to you.<p>
<B>2) What types of payment do you accept?</B><p>  Personal checks, cash or credit cards through PayPal.<p>
<B>3) How do commissions work?</B><p>  If you have any specific needs in terms of size, subject matter, color etc. I can create a piece especially for you usually within a month with half down and the balance upon completion.<p>
<B>4) Does/do the individual/s have to sit for portraits?</B><p> Not necessarily. The vast majority of my portraits are executed using exclusively photographs with no sitting required.   You can either mail or e-mail the photos to me.<p>
<B>5) What if I don't like the painting when I receive it?</B><p>  The most important thing to me is that you love your painting/s.  Whether it's an existing piece, a portrait or a commission, if you're not happy, neither am I and I will gladly make any changes that you would like.<p>
<B>6) Is there a discount given for buying multiple paintings?</B><p>  There definitely is - whether you purchase the paintings from either one of the galleries or directly from me.  The actual discount is based upon a number of factors.  Please e-mail or call with specifics of the paintings that you’d like.<p>
<B>7) Can I make payments?</B><p>  Interest free payments are available.  Let me know and we can work out a payment schedule that works for you.<p>
<B>8)  What if I refer someone and they buy a painting?</B><p>  As a thank you (depending on the actual sale) you'll get art.<p>
<B>9) Can I visit your studio?</B><p> Absolutely.  It is located in Sebastopol, CA<p>
<B>10) Can you come to our house for a consultation?</B><p> Yes. Seeing the actual space that the paintings will end up in is ideal.  If you are in or around the Sonoma/San Fracisco Bay Area, I would be more than happy to take a look.<p>
<B>11) Are references available?</B><p>  They are.  Just ask and I’ll gladly give you some.<p>
<B>12) How is shipping handled?</B><p>  The large pieces need to be shipped in a wood crate.  The smaller pieces can be shipped double cardboard boxed via FedEx.  In most cases, I'll pay shipping.<p>
<B>13) How do you set your prices?</B><p>  The galleries establish the baseline pricing.  The basic formula is - length plus width in inches multiplied by $50.  Portraits are considerably more labor intensive and therefore more expensive.<p>
<B>14) Can I try out a painting on approval?</B><p>  Of course.<p>
<B>15) Do the prices include framing?</B><p>  No, most of the paintings are on deeper stretcher bar canvases and don’t require framing.<p> 
<B></B><p>  Third & Wall Art Publishers are the exclusive publishers of my work.  Limited edition prints and fine art posters will be available early 2007<p>
<B>17) Are you open to working in styles other than what's shown on your site?</B><p>  I love challenges.  Let me know what you have in mind.<p>
<B>18) Where can I see actual paintings?</B><p>  Please click on the 'Gallery' link for gallery locations.  You can also visit my studio.<p>
<B>19) Do you offer discounts to interior designers?</B><p> Yes I do.  Please contact me to discuss specifics.<p>
<B>20) What medium do you work in?</B><p> Acrylic and/or oil on either canvas, board or paper.<p>
<B>21) Do you paint full time for a living?</B><p> Yes, I've been making my living as an artist for the last 16 years.<p>
<B>22) Do you paint every day?</B><p> Yes, no, yes.  I used to paint everyday.  Then I went through a period where I didn't and now once again I do.<p>
<B>23) What about the paintings on the blog?</B><p>  The paintings on my blog are typically very small paintings (5" x 7") painted as part of my painting-a-day discipline.  They are an inexpensive way to own one of my originals and are great for smaller spaces like kitchens and bathrooms.<p>
<B>24) Do you ever work on spec?</B><p>  Depending on the piece and pending commitments, sometimes I will paint a piece on spec, particularly if the work is in keeping with what I do and can be sent to one of the galleries in the event it doesn't end up being purchased.<p>
<B>25) What is the price range of your paintings?</B><p>  My paintings range in price from $100 to $15,000.<p>
<B>26) Do you paint murals?</B><p>  No.  Since I can have custom size canvas made I recommend having the painting done on canvas rather than on the wall in the event you move.