FAQ's about P Johnson’s Paintings
Q. Are all the paintings on P Johnson's website for sale?
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A. No, some of the artwork has already been sold, in which case the word "SOLD" will appear in the description of the painting. Penny includes sold work on her website to give clients ideas on the types of works they may wish to order from her; or for her clients to order high quality, limited edition giclee prints of the original if offered.
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Q. How are prices determined for P Johnson's artwork?
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A. The price for any work of art varies according to many factors, one of which is size. Simply put, a larger work requires more time to complete and more materials (paint, wood, paper, varnish, etc.) to execute. For example: Using special materials such as Gold leaf, you will incur a greater cost. A giclee print will vary in price depending on its size. Finally, a gallery can often be the final arbiter of price, determining what costs for marketing and advertising should be added.
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Q. For how many years will Penny's paintings retain their vibrant colors and textures before they chip or crack or fade?
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A. Penny's work will never fade if maintained by the client. She uses only the highest quality materials. Also, all her paintings are "sealed" with varnish to protect the surface from damage and deterioration. They are true "museum-quality." Over many decades, of course, paintings acquire dirt and damage. Paintings kept in attics or cellars may collect moisture, or paintings hung in kitchens, restaurants, and near chimneys may acquire grime. These are exceptional situations, however; and in any case, museum-quality work can easily be cleaned or reframed should the need arise. Do not hang in direct sunlight.
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Q. What sort of "rights" come with the purchase of a painting? Will, I fully own the artwork, and can I do with it what I wish?
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A. You may give it away as a gift or sell it if you wish, although Penny does request that you notify her of such transfers in order for her to keep track of the work's "provenance" or history for archival purposes. (A solid "provenance" to an artwork greatly increases its market value.) Important: You do not own the Rights to alter or reproduce Penny's image just because you have purchased the painting. You may not copy or reproduce the artwork to sell prints, nor license others to do so, nor can you use the artwork for commercial purposes such as advertising your business. Your purchase Rights only include ownership of the original painting or print, Penny alone retains All Rights to reproduce copies of the original in limited edition gicleé prints. Additionally, you may not "paint over," change or otherwise alter what Penny created. Penny retains all of these additional or "subsidiary" Rights, which are protected by International Copyright Law governing intellectual property, and any such use of her creative work must be approved by her in writing.
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Q. What do the dimensions refer to in the description of a painting? How do these dimensions relate to the framing?
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A. The dimensions given are for the original piece of work and framed if applicable. Some clients prefer to purchase and hang certain paintings unframed; known as "gallery wrapped" (see next question) on her website. Penny tries to paint all of her oil paintings "around the edges" to accommodate this preference.
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Q. What does the expression "gallery wrapped" signify in the painting's description?
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A. This means that the particular painting is painted around all four edges and not just the 2-dimensional surface that the viewer sees from the front. "Gallery-wrapped" also means that the canvas is not tacked or stapled on the sides (as is normally the case with paintings intended to be framed); it is tacked in the back where it cannot be seen.
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Q. Can I expect to receive the painting to be exactly as it's shown on Penny's website?
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A. Yes, in most cases. Penny has made every effort to ensure that the color values on her website correspond to those of the actual painting. However, the color balance of your computer or monitor may present color values that are slightly different from the original artwork. This is normal when viewing any graphic images on computers. The background of most paintings is white.
I am working on my photographic skills.
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Q. Can I return a painting if it is damaged in shipment?
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A. Yes. Shipping damage is a cost covered by insurance and Penny takes full responsibility. This is the only reason for which your complete purchase cost will be refunded. Otherwise, all sales are final.
Contact Penny: griffin449@att.net 810 845-8003