Frequently asked questions

Hopefully I thought of all the questions you might need to ask, but in case I haven’t that’s no problem, just drop me a message to gbelford@me.com or message me through the CONTACT button at the top of the page.

 Paintings

 Are all your paintings originals?

Most of the paintings on my website will be originals and if not, they will be stated as prints. I currently only have 2 prints available. My greetings cards are printed but hand finished with glitter.

What medium are your original paintings?
My paintings tend to be a variety of mediums such as but not exclusively: acrylic paint, pencil, oil pastel, gold leaf (gold metal leaf or 23ct gold leaf) and glitter. Further details will usually be listed alongside each piece.

Are your paintings framed?
This will vary depending on the painting. My smaller minis collection are framed with glass, but my smaller paintings will mostly be unframed. Most work on canvas is sold framed but this can vary and will be detailed alongside the painting.

Will my painting be ready to hang?
If you buy a framed painting, yes it will come already fixed and ready to hang. You just need to decide where to hang.

My favourite painting has sold – what can I do?
I know this can be disappointing for you. If you join my mailing list (link to) it will help you find out about new work before it is added to the Shop. But I do show progress photos of new work on my social media pages so if you see one you like the look of, please get in touch. You can also follow my studio progress on Instagram or Facebook to see work in progress.

How will my painting be wrapped?
Your painting will be carefully packaged but it will depend on the size as to exactly how I package it. My small mini collection work will arrive in a white box, with pink tissue paper, usually bubble wrap, although I am currently investigating and trialling more eco alternatives so it could include another type of packaging material. My larger paintings will be carefully packed using protection such as bubble wrap or other alternative and cardboard. I am quite a perfectionist when it comes to packaging so, please be assured great care will be taken. For further details about delivery please see my purchasing and shipping details page.

Can I collect my painting instead?

If you are local to me, I am happy for you to collect from my house at a time mutually convenient to us both. If there is a delivery charge to pay at checkout, please contact me before you buy in case, I can arrange to remove this charge due to collection.

Do you do commissions?

I take on a small number of commissions throughout the year, and you can see recent examples of my commissions here. However, I need to plan in commissions around other work I may be committed to or working on so, please contact me to see if I can take on your commission and within your required timescales.

Can I purchase your work with a different payment plan?
I don’t currently offer any payment plans except in the event of some commission as they tend to be large paintings and therefore higher value.

Prints

What is a print?
A print is a high-quality reproduction of an original artwork; the print is so fine you can’t see the difference with the naked eye. All editions are signed by me on the front and numbered out of the print number range, so for example 5/150 would mean only 150 prints will be sold of this print.

How are the prints made?
A high resolution photograph of the original work is taken and carefully colour adjusted to ensure the optimum colour match. They are giclee prints made by a local printing specialist using archival quality inks on a 100% cotton acid free paper.

Do you make prints of all your paintings?
No, most are available as originals only. I only have 2 prints currently available as this isn’t an avenue I want to explore currently.

Can I order a print?
My prints are available in only one size however please contact me if you would like them larger for example and I can explore this for you with the printers.

Will my print be framed?
No, unless stated my prints are either mounted or unmounted but not framed. This way you can choose the frame which suits your home. If you are local to me, I can recommend the framers I use who would be happy to provide you with a quote for your framing requirements.

How will my prints be wrapped?
These will be carefully packaged flat and in protective wrapping to ensure safe delivery. For further details about delivery please see my purchasing and shipping details page.