Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you accept commissioned pieces? If so what subjects?
2. What medium do you use?
3. What size can commissioned original be?
4. Are originals signed by the artist?
5. Can I have my own sand from a vacation spot incorporated into my commissioned original?
6. Can you paint from a photograph?
7. What is your style of painting?
8. Do you have any gallery openings scheduled at this time?
9. How long does it take to receive a print once ordered ?
10. How long does it take to receive a commissioned original?
11. Will other paintings be going to print?
12. Do you accept major credit cards?
13. What is the average cost for a commissioned painting?
14. How did you get interested in painting?
15. Do you ever incorporate other substances into your work?
16. Do you ever paint murals on canvas or directly onto the wall for customer?
17. Do you paint portraits?
18. What is your Return Policy ?

Q: Do you accept commissioned pieces? If so what subjects?
A: Yes, any subject.

Q: What medium do you use?
A: Enamel and Sand on stretched canvas

Q: What size can commissioned original be?
A: Standard frame sizes starting at 18 x 24, custom sizes upon request with additional charge to customer.

Q: Are originals signed by the artist?
A: Yes, signed and dated by Johno.

Q: Can I have my own sand from a vacation spot incorporated into my commissioned original?
A: Yes, usually 1 oz.-1 cup is used.

Q: Can you paint from a photograph?
A: Yes, the quality of the photo will determine the quality of outcome of painting.

Q: What is your style of painting?
A: Impressionistic with texture,lots of color and action!

Q: Do you have any gallery openings scheduled at this time?
A: No, but will post any dates that will occur in the future

Q: How long does it take to receive a print once ordered ?
A: 3-5 days if ordered online shipped priority USPS.OR appointment can be scheduled to pick up at studio.

Q: How long does it take to receive a commissioned original?
A: 6-10 weeks depending on number of other pieces in the works.

Q: Will other paintings be going to print?
A: Yes, but no others are available at this time.

Q: Do you accept major credit cards?
A: Yes, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.

Q: What is the average cost for a commissioned painting?
A: $6000.00 and up.

Q: How did you get interested in painting?
A: I needed to occupy my time while recuperating from life saving surgery at the age of 23.

Q: Do you ever incorporate other substances into your work?
A: Yes, in the past I have painted pet portraits and was asked to incorporate the ashes of the dearly loved pet into the paint.

Q: Do you ever paint murals on canvas or directly onto the wall for customer?
A: I don`t, but my wife does as a profession and can be contacted at:
     Maria`s Ideas
     412-481-6556
     email:  maria@mariasideas.com
...or visit her website at http://MariasIdeas.com for more information.

Q: Do you paint portraits?
A: Yes, in my impressionist style.