Q:What does "Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Canvas Print" mean? How are they different from "Open Edition Prints"? Why do they cost more?
A: I have an FAQ ALL ABOUT my canvas prints HERE! Basically these are fancy photo-quality prints that are printed onto a sheet of real artist's canvas (Fredrix Canvas - the same brand I paint my original paintings on!). After it has been printed, I then go ahead with my usual acrylic paints and paint brushes and "hand embellish" each print individually, adding highlights and details in acrylic paint. I also hand-sign and number the prints in paint. I then paint each piece with a glossy giclee UV varnish which seals in the paint and inks. The print is then "heat set" at a high temperature to keep the ink from fading and making it water-resistant and very glossy! These beautiful and unique works of art truly are the "next best thing" to owning an original painting. Even as the actual artist myself, I find it difficult to tell the difference between one of these gorgeous prints and one of my original paintings!!! For more information, just check out the FAQ ALL ABOUT my canvas prints HERE!
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
Please read it thouroughly, most questions can be answered here. If you do not see your question addressed, just Email me at JasmineToad@aol.com
Q: How much does it cost for shipping & handling?
A: Guess what? It's FREE. Yep, 100% free, anywhere in the world. The ONLY exception to this is with my statues & books, those suckers are heavy and often are shipped separately from prints. When you order them on my website, the shipping is added into the price. Everything else ships FREE.
Q: How can I purchase your prints online?
A: Visit the Gallery section of this website and browse through the print galleries. Click on the small images to enlarge them and click the "Buy This" buttons to purchase. Just follow the payment instructions from there!
Q:I don't have a credit card/I am unable to place an online order. Can I still buy prints from you?
A: Certainly! Simply Email me to let me know which prints you would like to order, and your shipping address. I accept credit cards, checks and money orders in US funds. I will provide you with my address.
Q:I live outside the US. Can I still buy your prints?
A: Yes! Nearly all countries can order through my website. If not, you can still order directly from me by Emailing me with which prints you would like and your shipping address. And yes, even international shipping is also FREE!
Q:How long will it take to receive my order?
A: Please allow one to two weeks for delivery in the US.
Q:What is PayPal? Why am I asked to create a password?
A: PayPal is the service that powers my shopping cart service. All you need to use PayPal is an email address. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, or your checking account. It's easy to use and free! It is a secure ordering system and requires a password (you get to make one up if you have never used PayPal before). If you do not want to order online, simply Email me with the prints you would like to order and your shipping address, and I will provide you with an address to send your credit card number, a personal check or a money order to my studio.
A: At this time, the Open Edition prints sold here on my website in my GALLERY come in two sizes - 8.5"x11" (or 11"x8.5" for horizontally aligned prints) and 13"x19" (or 19"x13" for horizontally aligned prints). These measurements indicate the total size of the print, and include a white mounting border which varies slightly in size. The actual printed image on the smaller prints always exceeds 8"x10" so if you intend on framing or matting the prints you can use the standard 8"x10" size. The actual printed size on the larger prints always exceeds 12"x16" so if you intend on framing or matting the prints you can use the standard 12"x16" size.
Q:What does "Open Edition" mean?
A: All of the prints I sell directly on this website are what are called "Open Edition" prints. "Open Edition" prints are prints that I can reproduce at my discretion and are not limited in number. My Open Edition prints are photo prints in full colour on glossy photo-quality paper. They are vibrant, detailed prints taken directly from my original paintings.
Q:Do you sell framed or matted prints?
A: At this time all of my Open Edition prints are sold unframed and unmatted. They are all suitable for framing and matting, and the printed images can fit standard 8"x10" and 12"x16" with no border showing. The prints measure 8.5"x11" and 13"x19" including the mounting border for easy matting/framing. Only my posters from Art.com are available framed!
Q:Can I use your pictures on my website, journal icon, email stationery, etc.?
A: For my current usage terms, please CLICK HERE! I allow free use in some cases, and in others (such as for tubes & tags) I license images through CILM HERE!
Q:I've seen illegal use or unauthorized copies of your artwork. What should I do?
A:Email Me right away! I have legal representation retained for such matters and I will pass along the info asap. Thank you to all of you who look out for me =) If you have seen illegal or unauthorized use specific to my tubes and images for signature tags through CILM you can contact them at:
Q:Where can I learn more about artists' copyrights?
A:The Visual Artists' Rights Act is a very helpful government document outlining an artist's rights to their intellectual property. Another helpful and informative site can be found HERE.
A: I'm very flattered that you have taken the time to learn more about me and my artwork! Basic info about me can be found on the "About Jasmine"
of this website. I also have an online Journal at Livejournal where I write a lot about my artistic endeavors, personal life, and where I showcase my new paintings! I also have a Facebook page and a MySpace and am Jasmine Becket on Twitter.
Q:Where can I see more of your art online?
A: I have a gallery at Epilogue and a gallery at Elfwood! I also have a portfolio HERE with the artists' group EBSQ. It is a wonderful group of self-representing artists - you can learn more about the group here! Also look at my Books & Merchandise page HERE for tons more
Q:Where can I buy your original paintings?
A: I have a couple on my website HERE. But mostly I sell many original paintings here on eBay - I usually start all of my auctions at just one penny, with no reserve! I also have a small mailing list where I update my customers when I have new artwork available - if you are interested, you can join by entering your email address below:
Q:Will you do a custom painting for me? Can I commission you for a project? Can I hire you for some freelance work?
Q:There is a print of yours I can't find on your website, is it available?
A: It may still be available. Just Email Me with the title or basic description.
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Q:Will you sign my print/book/etc.?
A: I would be happy to! Just Email Me and let me know and I will give you instructions on how to send your item to me to sign or personalize =)
Q:Hey - a lot of your paintings look like you!
A: Indeed, I use myself as a model for many of my paintings. For example:
Q:Do you have any books out?
A: Yes! I am compiling a new section of my website HERE which features a listing (and purchase info) for all of the books featuring my artwork. I now have TWO "solo" art books featuring my art - "Portfolio Volume I" from 2008 and "Fairy: The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith" from 2005. My new "Portfolio Volume II" comes out Fall, 2009 A lot of books are also in bookstores, at Amazon.com, etc. I currently have several other books in the works - I will update as they progress!
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Q:Where can I buy your original paintings?
A: At art shows and conventions HERE, also mostly I sell many original paintings here on eBay - I usually start all of my auctions at just one penny, with no reserve! I also have a small mailing list where I update my customers when I have new artwork available - if you are interested, you can join by entering your email address below.
Q:There is a print of yours I can't find on your website, is it available?
A: It may still be available. Just Email Me with the title or basic description.
Q:Will you do a custom painting for me? Can I commission you for a project? Can I hire you for some freelance work?
Q:Can I buy T-Shirts, stickers, etc. featuring your artwork?
A: Yes! I have contracts with a dozens of merchandising companies that produce lines of many different products (stickers, clothing, posters, candles, air fresheners, etc.) featuring my artwork! Many of them are now at retail stores (like Hot Topic, Target, Hastings, etc.) throughout the country, and you can also buy a lot of the stuff HERE on my Merchandise page! I'm on Zazzle too!
Q:I think we have a lot in common, will you be my pen pal?
A: Awww!!! I absolutely love meeting new friends online, and corresponding with my fans!!!! Unfortunately due to the sheer bulk of email I receive and time spent processing orders, etc. I don't have a lot of free time to write letters, as much as I enjoy it. Otherwise I wouldn't have any time to paint! However, I do have an online diary HERE at LiveJournal which I keep expressly for keeping in touch with my family, online friends, and fans!! You are MORE than welcome to comment on any of my posts whenever you like! You don't even need to be a member - just comment anonymously and simply write your name at the end of your comments (so I know who you are, hehe!). I have made lots of friends through my LiveJournal - I check there every day and write back to just about everybody very quickly!
Q:What other kinds of prints do you sell?
A: On this website I offer both my Open Edition prints and my new "Limited Edition Hand-Embellished Canvas Prints" - visit the GALLERY and click on the thumbnail images to see the different types of prints offered. I also have some 20"x24" GIANT posters from Art.com HERE.
Q:Do you ever have sales or discounts on your prints?
A: Yes! I regularly have big print sales up at eBay!!! You can check if I have anything on sale at a discounted price right now by clicking HERE!
Q:I'm interested in ordering wholesale or licensing your artwork!
A: Wonderful! I license a lot of my art, and I also sell my prints wholesale. Just visit my WHOLESALE PAGE HERE for more information!!!
Q:Do you have big posters to decorate my room?
A: Yes! Several of my paintings are in giant poster format up at art.com - you can see them HERE. You can even have them framed or mounted there!
Q:Hey, I saw your name written Jasmine Beckett-Griffith with two "t"s!
A: That means that you saw it mis-spelled. Despite my best efforts, many people cannot seem to spell my name correctly. It should be Jasmine Becket-Griffith, with ONE T in "Becket". NOT Jasmine Beckett-Griffith with TWO TS in "Beckett". Not right. One T. I know that even books and merchandise of mine have printed my name incorrectly. It is wrong. One "t" in Becket. Jasmine Becket-Griffith, NOT Jasmine Beckett-Griffith. Thank you for listening to my rant.
Q:Hey, I want your art but I have no money, Can I have something for free?
A: Since my artwork is my full-time job and the only source of income for my family, I really can't give you much for free. The mortgage must be paid, the car, the bills, our food, etc. HOWEVER I do have a monthly contest where the winner gets to choose a FREE print - you can enter that contest up to once a motnth, right here: JASMINE'S CONTEST!
Q: I live in Florida too, can I come to your house and pick up my order?
A: Sorry folks, due to security and privacy issues, and the sheer number of people who want to do this, I do not allow this at this time.
Q: Can I come visit your studio?
A: Sorry folks, due to security and privacy issues, and the sheer number of people who want to do this, I do not allow this at this time. My "studio" is
in my house, where my dining room should be, and I don't let people in my
house if I don't know them. Please do not be offended - would you let a stranger into your home just because they asked politely?
Q: Can I take you out to dinner or meet you somewhere?
A: I'm surprised how many people ask me this, but no. Flattering as it may be. Seriously - I'll get emails asking this and I don't even know the person's
name or if they are a male or female, child or adult, good person or bad
person. You have to remember, just because you enjoy somebody's artwork
and you may feel as if you know them, keep in mind that the artist might not
know you, or anything about you, and it might be a scary thing to go
meet a stranger just because they like your artwork! Please do not take offense. I'm very very shy, and I have to be very careful for various reasons about meeting people online - stalker issues, unsavoury people, etc. Also - I am NOT exaggerating when I say that I paint almost all the time. Seriously - any
free time I have, I typically want to spend with my family, or, um, go grocery
shopping or something like that. And for heaven's sake, please don't ask me on a date - I AM MARRIED.
Q:But I want to meet you! And have you sign something! How can I do that?
A: Please don't get me wrong - I like to meet my fans! I love it! I just don't want my privacy and security compromised, lol. SO - I'm going to make a concerted effort to make a few "public appearances" each year where you can come and see me at fairs, festivals, conventions, etc. in a fun setting where we can chat and I can sign your books, prints, etc. and you can see my artwork in person, etc. I love that type of thing! (I just don't like people skulking in the bushes outside my house, I hope that makes sense!). To see a list of my upcoming appearances, click HERE!
Q:Will you be at such-and-such festival? Or such-and-such convention?
A: Maybe so! I love that type of thing, and I am making an effort this year to try to "get out" away from the computer and do some "real life" shows, fairs, festivals and conventions. To see a list of my upcoming appearances, click HERE!
Q:We run a convention/fair/festival. Will you be our guest?
A: Yes, yes yes! I am incredibly flattered that you want one! And if you Email Me a photo, I'll even put it up on my tattoo page HERE. For additional info CLICK HERE to read my usage terms and for links where you can get my tattoo flash sheets to use!
Q:Do you have your Usage Terms posted online?
A: Yes, I sure do: CLICK HERE to read my usage terms.
