Here you can find some answers
to general queries about my paintings, prints, greetings cards and commissioned
artwork as well as information about ordering, delivery and packaging. If
you have any other questions please feel free to contact me using the
feedback form, email
or phone (UK 01856 731216).
Original Paintings
are worked on acid free 100% cotton rag Watercolour
paper. My preferred makes are Arches, Saunders Waterford
and most recently Two Rivers handmade paper.
I use watercolours, both transparent and opaque, for all of my paintings.
Some of the paintings shown on this site are currently available for
purchase, or alternatively I accept commissions when time permits.
Miniature paintings are worked on a variety of archival surfaces
using watercolour and a magnifying glass. Original artwork is despatched
either flat packed or carefully rolled in a sturdy postal tube depending on size
and sent insured by Special Delivery in the UK and Airsure
internationally.
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Large Prints
- Limited Editions
are produced in a
strictly limited number, and each is signed and numbered and
approved by the
artist. Once the edition is closed no more will be made.
Open Editions
have no limit on the
number that can be made and each one is signed and approved by the
artist.
All large prints are
reproduced from the original artwork on superb quality archival Somerset Enhanced Watercolour
paper using pigmented inks for the look and feel of the original
painting and I oversee the entire process personally. According to the manufacturers of the papers and inks,
these prints can be expected to last a lifetime or longer. These
prints are usually referred to as 'Giclees'
and for best results should be treated in the same way as an
original painting.
Giclee prints have become very popular because of their longevity and
affordability without compromising on outstanding quality. All of my large prints are supplied with a
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Small
mounted Prints
are open editions produced on archival art paper using lightfast
pigmented inks and ready mounted to fit an 8" x 10" standard sized
frame, with the actual image size being 6.5" x 4.5" and they are
supplied flat packed ready for the frame of your choice.
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Greeting Cards
- 6" x 4". All of our greetings cards are professionally printed on top quality card stock and supplied with an envelope and protective
poly bag.
Blank inside for your own message and suitable for any
occasion. Wholesale orders available.
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Commissions
for paintings are welcomed - please get in touch to discuss your requirements with no obligation.
I can work from your photographs, for example of
a pet, or I can source the reference material, for example a flower painting.
You can have a painting of any size, and once we have discussed what you
are after I will be able to give you a quote for the finished work or offer
advice based on your ideas and budget. A 50%
non-returnable deposit is required when we agree the commission contract to
ensure your place in my worklist and allow for me to begin preparation. I do
not currently accept commissions for miniature paintings and the waiting list
is currently two years. An original painting
makes a wonderful investment or present, and I also offer a Gift Certificate Service.
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Ordering
by post, please send your payment in GB
pounds (cheque, money order or bankers draft), address and details of your
order to Tracy Hall, Rosebank, Burray, Orkney KW17 2ST UK. Your order will be
sent once payment is received and cleared.
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Packaging
In an effort to retain low postage costs worldwide and to ensure that your
print arrives in perfect condition, all prints larger than 8" x 10" are
now shipped in a sturdy postal tube. If you would rather have your print
supplied in a mount or mounted and framed, this is not a problem but there will
be an additional shipping charge depending on the destination - do get in
touch. We try to recycle packaging materials as much as possible when sending
out orders.
Postage charges for
prints and cards (Worldwide) -
Orders up to £5 - 75p; Orders up to £10 = £1.50; Orders up to £30 =
£3.00. Orders over £30 = £5.00. If you purchase online using paypal,
the postage charge will be added on at the checkout.
Original artwork is supplied unframed and shipping is by
Special Delivery (UK) or Airsure (International) insured and
tracked, and you will be advised of the cost when you place
your order.
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Delivery
- We aim to despatch all orders for prints and cards within 48 hours
of payment clearing (excepting weekends and holidays). If there will be any
delay, you will be advised immediately and the option to cancel
offered. Commissioned paintings are delivered according to a
pre-arranged completion date at the time of order.
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Copyright
- All images on this website are Copyright Tracy Hall 1997 - 2009. All rights reserved.
Artwork on this website is protected by international copyright law.
No image on this website may be used or copied for any commercial or non-commercial
purposes without prior written permission from the
artist. I retain full copyright in all my artwork, commissioned or otherwise.
Licensing enquiries are welcome
from the UK and USA, to arrange a licensing contract to use
my artwork please get in touch.
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Order
Online -
We are Paypal Verified and our online payments have been handled
securely through Paypal since 2001. You can use any major credit
card or debit card to pay instantly worldwide. Your order is shipped
the following day and it is a safe, convenient way to send payment.
There is no charge to send a payment through Paypal.