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These are some of my questions and answers.

What medium do you paint in?

I actually paint in a variety of mediums, acrylic on canvas being my favorite choice. I also paint mixed media pieces on watercolor paper. My mixed media contain watercolor, colored pencils, and acrylics. I also have started coloring digitally in photoshop 7 and illustrator 10.

What size are your canvas paintings?

The majority of my paintings are 12 x 16 inches. I prefer to purchase my canvas in pads. My canvas is Fredrix! : ) I also paint on Fredrix 9 x 12 inch and 16 x 20 inch canvases as well. The canvas pads make it easier to store my originals and cut down on the cost of shipping originals to buyers.

How do you make your canvas prints?

My canvas prints are made using Fredrix canvas as well. There is a special version made especially for printing. The prints themselves are amazing. All my artwork that is currently in the gallery are canvas prints and many people have mistaken them for the originals. I match the colors as close to the original paintings as I can. The limited edition canvas prints have a bit more time put into them. I hand paint certain areas and then seal them with a clear painted on varnish. Both open edition and limited edtion are printed on canvas.

Do you offer free digital tubes?

If you are a member of the msn AMI forum, there is a link provided with my free to use images. This has been done as a thank you : )
If you would like images, check out the ami site for digital tubing. You can buy packages, custom packs, and single images for a reasonable price.

Where can I find you online?

I can be found in a lot of places online. ( I really need to cut back on my internet time lol, I confess I'm an internet junky!!)

www.myspace.com/lightofsoul
peskypixies.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/valarie79
and
www.etsy.com (in the forums and on the free chat rooms : )

Do you sell on Ebay?

yes I have... and I have been thinking about going back. I will have to think about this. When I do have an auction, I will place an anouncement on my front index page. (my auction profile can be found under the name earth18)
If you want to you can check out my feedback which is 100% with a lot of happy customers. I am very picky when it comes to what I ship and how I ship. I want to make sure you are happy with your purchases.

Can I buy your images for products?

Wow... this one has come up several times. I like to do contracts where I can get some sort of royalty for products sold. I don't believe this is asking to much. If you want to buy my images outright for a product, I will have to think about this and don't be surprised if my answer is no.

How do I contact you for licensing?

Use the contact artist link above and we can talk.

Will you make an image my company can use as a mascot?

This question has come up a few times as well. First off, if you like the images I have created on the site, contact me. I will email you back. I check my email at least twice a day. If you think I'm going to do this for free.... think again. I do not have the time to make free images. At a later date when I'm not so bogged down I may consider free image concepts for non-profit organizations and fund raisers for non-profit organizations with some sort of proof you are actualy non-profit. This isn't going to be considered an option until 2009-2010.

Do you take commissions?

I have done some commissions in the past. This is my take on it. I like to paint what I come up with.... I'm being honest. If you want to work with me on an idea. I can draw a concept sketch and get your approval before painting. At this time commissions are first come first serve. Email me. I have a busy schedule and may only be able to toss in one or two commissions a month.

Cheaper prices if I can have the right to license the paintings image:

9 x 12 inch                   $100
12 x 16 inch                 $150
16 x 20 inch                 $200

Free shipping to anywhere in the world. These are flat canvas pad paintings.