FAQ

Are the name paintings original paintings?

Yes. Each name or initial is an original piece of artwork, hand painted to order by me using Artists quality watercolour paints on thick watercolour paper.

Can I add a personal message to a name art painting?

I offer as standard to print a personalised plaque which is attached on the reverse of the painting. On that plaque, it states that it is an original painting by me, who it was commissioned by, who it is for and what event it is to celebrate. It is also possible to add a short personal message to the recipient to the plaque.

How are the paintings supplied?

Name paintings can be supplied either framed or unframed. My framing is bespoke and I offer a choice of three different solid wood, white mouldings. Please see the Framing page for the choices.

Where unframed, the name paintings are mounted using an off-white, textured acid free board. The paintings are then supplied carefully wrapped in tissue and bubble wrap, ready for you to frame.

Initial paintings are supplied mounted and unframed only, wrapped in protective cellophane and bubble wrap.

Can I choose different colours for my paintings?

Yes. The colour letters for a name are entirely your choice and do not have to be the colour shown for the design on the relevant Gallery Page. Whilst the displayed names in the gallery pages may show the names in the most popular colourway(s), I have done many designs in many different colourways. The galleries note where particular designs and lettering work well in other colours and provide a little guidance for you. Some of the names also show alternative names for a particular theme in different colourways. If you’re really stuck to decide on a colour lettering, you can always ask me for some advice.

Can I specify certain illustrations within the painting?

Yes. There is some flexibility within the designs. If, for example you particularly like the rabbits or say the hedgehogs in the woodland themed design over the squirrels, it is possible to specify this at order time. Similarly, a particular pirate or colour racing car or particular colour fairies or flowers is entirely possible. I recommend, if you have particular requirements concerning the illustrations that it’s best to chat through the design with me first.

Please be aware that if your chosen name is significantly shorter than the sample illustration, it is likely some of the illustrations may not appear, although even with short names I always ensure there is plenty to see and ensure lots of illustrations are incorporated. The converse is true – the longer name will contain additional figures/illustrations. Also, the illustrations may not follow the same order or placement around the letters as the sample name – they may fit better around the letters of the selected name in an alternative layout.

Most clients are very happy to just give me a steer on colours and one or two “must-have’s” in the picture and leave it to me.

How long do the paintings take from order?

Because the paintings are hand-painted, they generally take between two weeks and six weeks to produce, depending on how many commissions are “ahead” of your order at any given time.

Can I rush an order if I need it more quickly?

If you need your order more quickly than the usual turnaround times please phone or email. I always endeavour to meet an urgent timetable where at all possible.

Can I choose different sizes for my paintings?

No, the name and initial paintings are available in the stated sizes only. In the case of the name paintings the final size will vary according to the length of the name. The shortest name sizes (three, four or five letter names) are approximately 50cm wide by 25cm, as a finished picture, whether framed or unframed. A nine-letter name, however, would be significantly longer. I don’t “size down” longer names and so the letters are no smaller than approximately 6cm high.

Can I return a painting if I change my mind?

No. As the paintings are created specially for you I am afraid that I cannot accept returns if they are supplied correctly according to the commission placed.

Do I have to have my name painting framed?

No. I supply the names both framed or unframed, and pricing is given for both. Where unframed the names are mounted using acid free board to present the painting. There are three choices of framing for the paintings – see my Framing page for further information.