Q: What type of canvas are the abstract pieces painted on? |
A: Cotton duck, #12 (11.5 oz per square yard) a heavy duty excellent quality canvas that I usually order from Pearl Paint in New York City. |
Q: Do I have to frame the painting when I receive it? |
A: No, they are painted on canvas stretched around a poplar wood frame. They are ready to hang. |
Q: Are the paintings in the Selected Gallery originals? |
A: All the paintings in the Selected Gallery are original, (one of a kind) abstract pieces painted by Michael Wardle. |
Q: Is the shipping cost included in the price of the painting? |
A: For paintings 30" x 40" or smaller shipping is included in the price. For larger pieces a fee for crating and shipping may be added to the price of the painting. |
Q: How are the paintings shipped? Are they insured? |
A: All paintings are very carefully packed and fully insured. |
Q: How long does it take to receive a painting when I order one? |
A: We guarantee that you will receive the painting in 7-14 days from the date of the online order. |
Q: What type of paint does Michael use during his process of painting? |
A: Artex Nova Color, finest quality artist's acrylic paint; manufactured in Culver City, CA and sold wholesale, primarily to professional artists. |
Q: How long does it take Michael to paint an abstract piece? |
A: Longer than a Rolling Stones concert. Seriously, Michael has been a full time professional artist since 1974. He has spent most of the past 12 years working on the abstracts. He feels that each canvas is another note or passage in the symphony that is his life as a painter. Every original painting is an important part of that symphony |
Q: What differs Michael's abstract work from other abstract artists? |
A: Michael has spent most of his career painting the human figure. He feels that when painting the abstracts with all their sweeping brush strokes and curvaceous passages of form and color, that perhaps he's still a figure painter. In fact most people when looking at them start seeing recognizable imagery; a human form ,an animal, a face. Spend a little time with them; see what you see. |