BUYING ART
South Vienna, OH over my mantle.
- Buying original artwork is rewarding. And not just for me, who is selling her work! It makes your home unique and it creates an instant heirloom for your loved ones. I remember the first time we took the leap beyond posters and prints into something created by an artist or craftsman. We found it in a local gallery and the moment we saw it we knew we wanted to buy it. It was a large-scale graphite (#2 pencil!) drawing that still remains in my family. At the time it was a stretch for our young family but we never regretted it.
- Here are some commonly asked questions.
- WHO BUYS YOUR ART?
- I'm proud to say that my paintings are in homes across the country and in far-flung places across the world. I have sold work through galleries both the brick and mortar type and online. Also, many of my collectors return to buy more. It's quite gratifying.
- PRICES?
- I'm happy to send you a current price list. Generally speaking, the larger the piece the higher the price. Prices are for UNFRAMED work only. Applicable taxes, shipping and handling are additional. You can find my email address on the CONTACT page.
- HOW DO I PAY?
- I accept all major credit cards, PayPal and checks from known entities ONLY. You may also purchase my work through SaatchiArt.com*, my online representative. Visit https://www.saatchiart.com/lissabanks. Please note that since Saatchi Art* displays prices that INCLUDE shipping, their prices will differ from mine.
- DOES THE PAINTING COME FRAMED?
- No, it will come ready to hang but not framed. I'm happy to help you select and will install a frame for you that will complement and protect your painting or drawing for years to come.
- DO YOU OFFER PRINTS OF YOUR WORK?
- Prints of my work are available through Fine Art America, a quality fine art print house that provides matting and framing as well. They will ship to you directly. They also offer notecards. For more information visit my CONTACT page.
- DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?
- People who have purchased my original art from me in the past are entitled to a 10% discount off any future original purchases. (Unfortunately, I cannot offer this discount when purchases are handled through SaatchiArt.com*, my online gallery representative.) I also run the occasional sale. To be in the know when they come up, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my mailing list. You'll also get news about new work and learn a little about my process; notifications regarding blog posts; events and exhibitions. You'll find a contact form on my SUBSCRIBE page or click on the link at the bottom of this page.
- DO YOU ACCEPT COMMISSIONS?
- I do accept commissions. I have a whole page about them under the ABOUT tab! If you are interested, be sure to contact me early as my calendar fills quickly. A signed contract and 50% non-refundable deposit is required.
- WHAT ABOUT SHIPPING?
- Paintings purchased through Saatchi Art* include all shipping and handling charges. They also ship worldwide. Purchases made through me can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Shipping, handling charges and applicable taxes will be added to your order.
- HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?
- There are no silly questions. Just pop me an email: lissa@lissabankspaintings.com