For first-time collectors

How it
works.

Buying an original painting online for the first time can feel like a leap. It isn't. Here's exactly what happens from the moment a piece catches your eye to the moment it hangs on your wall.

4 steps · Ships in 5–7 days · Free US shipping
Shiny Happy People, 36×36 in original abstract painting by Marcus Bacher
Currently in the studio Shiny Happy People · 36×36 in · oil sticks & markers on canvas
I.

The four steps.

From browsing to hanging. What to expect at each stage.

  1. Find a painting that stops you.

    Browse the shop. If something pulls you in and you keep coming back to it, that's the one. Every piece is one of a kind. Once it's gone, it's gone. If you have questions or want more photos before deciding, just reach out.

    Browse the shop

  2. Purchase securely online.

    Checkout uses secure payment processing, all major credit cards accepted. For works over $3,000, a two-part payment plan is available. Just contact me before checking out and I'll set it up for you.

    Visa Mastercard Amex Apple Pay 2-part plan over $3k

  3. I pack your painting.

    Each painting is professionally packed in my studio, built to travel safely. Most works are already framed and ship within 5–7 business days. You'll receive a tracking number the moment it leaves.

    Day 0 Purchase confirmed Day 1–3 Packed in studio Day 3–7 Ships with tracking

  4. Ready to hang.

    Your painting ships fully insured at purchase value, free anywhere in the US. International buyers, contact me first and I'll arrange the details. From there, it's yours to live with and enjoy.

    Hanging hardware included. Most works arrive ready to go on the wall.

What's included.

Every painting ships with the same standard. No add-ons, no fine print.

  • Free US shipping
    Complimentary delivery
  • Fully insured
    Protected in transit
  • Ready to hang
    Hardware included
  • Certificate of authenticity
    Signed and numbered
III.

Common questions.

The things people ask before their first purchase.

How do I know it will look right in my space?

Send me a photo of the wall and rough measurements and I'll mock it up to scale so you can see it before you buy. No pressure either way. I'd rather you live with the right piece than the wrong one.

What if I receive it and it's not quite right?

You have 7 days from delivery to let me know. If it isn't working in your space, ship it back in the original packaging and I'll refund the painting in full once it arrives safely. Return shipping is on you, but everything else is on me.

Can I see more photos before I buy?

Always. Email me and I'll send detail shots, edge photos, or a video walk-around. Whatever you need. I'd rather you take an extra day and feel sure.

Is the color accurate in the photos?

I photograph every painting in natural light against a neutral wall and color-correct against the original. That said, screens vary. If color is critical for your space, ask and I'll send a calibrated reference.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. For works over $3,000, I offer a two-part plan: half at purchase, half before the painting ships. No interest, no third party. Just email me before checking out and I'll set it up.

I've never bought original art before. Is this normal?

More normal than you'd think. Most of my collectors are first-time original-art buyers. There's no special protocol. Pick something you love, ask whatever you need to ask, and I'll walk you through the rest.

Still have a question?

Send me a note. I read and answer every email myself. No team, no inbox triage, no automated reply.

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