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We charge a flat rate of $50 per shipment on each order. Orders containing more than one piece of art will remain at $50. We only ship to street addresses, no PO Boxes please. All items are shipped out within 48 hours of payment. All purchases are shipped insured. We will send you an email message with the shipping link as soon as the information is available. Items are shipped through FedEx , UPS ground, or USPS. We use a professional packing service to make sure each piece of art arrives safely. Paintings are shipped on stretched canvas and arrive ready to hang.

All art work listed is original one of a kind artwork signed by the artist. Authentication is guaranteed by the artist’s signature and each piece also comes with a certificate of authenticity. No prints are sold at this site, however if you are interested in a print, greeting card, or other options, they can be purchased at Michael Arnold's Image Kind Gallery or at Michael Arnold's RedBubble

We use only top quality paints, canvases and art supplies to create each artwork Each art piece is created entirely by the artist. The artist has spent weeks and sometimes months working on every piece of art displayed on our site. If you are interested in commissioning the artist to do an original artwork please email him your ideas. Price quotes will be based on the size of the work, the design of the piece and time allotment.

Most of our paintings are done using acrylic paint. Acrylic paint was developed in the 1940s for exterior use but quickly made its way into the art world because of its versatility and durability. Acrylic paint works very well on stretched canvas. When purchasing artwork many people aren't sure what the difference is between acrylic and oil paintings. The main difference between acrylics and oil paints is the inherent drying time. Oils allow for more time to blend colors and apply even glazes over underpaintings. This slow drying aspect of oil can be seen as an advantage for certain techniques, but in other regards it impedes the artist trying to work quickly. The fast evaporation of water from the acrylic paint film can be slowed with the use of acrylic retarders. Retarders are generally glycol or glycerin-based additives. Oil paints tend to require the addition of a toxic solvent, such as mineral spirits or turpentine to thin the paints and clean up tools, though relatively recently water soluble oil paints have been developed for artist use. Secondly, oil paint films become increasing yellow and brittle, and will lose their flexibility in a few decades. Oil paint is able to absorb more pigment than acrylic because linseed oil has a smaller molecule than does acrylic. Oil has a different refractive index than do acrylic dispersions. This changes how light interacts with the paint films. Due to acrylic's more flexible nature and more consistent drying time between colors, the painter does not have to follow the "fat over lean" rule of oil painting, where more medium must be applied to each layer to avoid cracking. Many artists prefer the sharper and more dominant effect of acrylic colors. Acrylics can be used on many surfaces without a medium- layer. They allow sharp brush-strokes but also a more delicate shading, although it is more difficult to create a smooth change between different shades. They are usually very bright. Although the permanency of acrylics is sometimes debated by conservators, they appear more stable than oil paints. Whereas oil paints normally turn yellow as they age/dry(oxidize)—and require a removable protective layer of varnish—acrylic paints, at least in the 50 years since their invention, have not yellowed, cracked, or altered.

All Paintings are on stretched canvas. Gallery wrapped canvas refers to the quality of the canvas. Gallery wrapped canvases have no staples on the sides and all sides are painted. These canvases are ready to be hung with no need for a frame. Measurements are listed in inches. All measurement are width x height. Use our easy converter to convert measurements into centimeters. All artwork on this site is copyrighted and it is not to be reproduced or edited without the express consent of the artist.

If you have any questions concerning the quality, design or colors please contact us and we will be glad to answer all your questions, supply additional photos, or provide references. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we will do everything possible to make sure you are pleased with your purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase , we will gladly refund your money or provide store credit less the cost we incurred for shipping and restocking. All returns must be made within five days from the date you receive it. Buyer will be responsible for return shipping costs and must insure package. Email or call us before shipping the item. Items must be returned in like new condition to receive credit. Contact us immediately if any items are damaged on arrival. We insure all packages to make sure your artwork is shipped safely. Before you purchase any art work you should read " How to Select Art for Your Home".

The artist’s workshop is located in Citrus County Florida. Please email us if you are interested in receiving updates. We will provide information on upcoming shows and gallery displays. New artwork will be added to the gallery as completed and available. To see where our art is currently displayed and for details on new work, please view our current Newsletter.

2005 Leadership Citrus Graduate
2007 Visual arts award Central Florida Community College
Member of Citrus County Chronicle Editorial Board
Member of the Citrus Art Center