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So You Want to Buy Art?
Buying art is not easy. First we must search for the perfect image, then we wonder how it will look on our wall, and finally we must frame it without breaking the bank (framing is expensive, but luckily certain oil canvases can be hung and look just as good unframed).

Finding Perfect Image
The notion goes that most 'personal' art is bought on impulse, while decorative art is usually sought out based on size and color. For your convenience I have arranged my art by subject providing huge preview images with accurate color, size and media information.

What are Prints?
Prints (also called giclees) are posters, professionally made reproductions of the original paintings, and a cheaper alternative to owning the original art. All my prints are limited edition and therefore are numbered and signed.

Framing
Most artworks look more attractive and complete when framed. In fact, you cannot hang a watercolor or a paper drawing without a frame (unless you tape it to the wall of course). In the same time larger-than-life canvases are typically hung without frame, although smaller oil paintings tend to look better if framed.

If you want your artwork framed - let me know! I will be glad to recommend you various options and frame the painting or drawing for you. AmericanFrame.com is an excellent source of frames. Inexpensive but elegant metal frames are the most practical choice for most purposes and the cost for an average-size painting is about $40. Alternatively, you can frame the art yourself at your local framing center such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels. Such custom framing is usually more expensive and you must be prepared to spend between $100-$150 depending on the size of the painting and type of frame.

Mat Cutting
Framing watercolors and drawings (i.e. art on paper) usually involves cutting a mat that serves decorative purposes as well as enhances the size of the painting and makes non-standard image size fit standard frames that can be purchased at department stores. I will cut a mat for all framed art that requires one free of charge. If you have a specific type or size of mat in mind - let me know and I will be glad to accommodate your needs.

Framed Art
Some artworks in this gallery are already framed. When the artwork is framed there are usually two images: one with and another without frame. Ready-made frames are provided for your convenience and can be removed if you desire the art unframed or wish to replace them.

Shipping
There are several ways to ship artwork. The most economical shipping method can be used for unframed artwork on paper (e.g. prints, watercolors or drawings) that can be rolled into a tube. The cost of tube shipping via US Postal service is $10 including the tube.

Framed art and all oil canvases must be shipped in a box and the cost varies between $20 and $50.

Very large canvases (e.g. more than 4' on each side) cannot be shipped via standard methods and would require freight arrangements.

I will be glad to used expedited shipping any other shipping arrangements to suit your needs. Please feel free to email me with questions or requests.

Payment Options
I accept all major credit cards through PayPal as well as personal checks and money orders. Make your checks payable to Veronica Grigorashvily, 861 Willard St, State College, PA 16803. Alternate payment arrangements (such as bank or wire transfers) can be made upon request.

Questions? Call (814) 235-9785 and ask for Veronica. As shy as I am I always try to answer my phone calls. Or you can email me at nika@veronicasart.com.

Lake Yellowstone, watercolors, 8" x 10", Framed Original: Original: Inquire
 
Harry Potter, colored pencil, 18" x 24", Original: Inquire
 
Winter Landscape, oil on canvas, 26" x 36", Original: Buy
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