Jane Considine : FAQ

FAQs

If you have additional questions please feel free to call us at: 207-329-5135.

GENERAL INQUIRIES

What is a signature painting?
What kind of signature paintings do you offer?
What events should they be used for?
Will a painting last for many years?
How much input do we have in the design of our painting?
What is your return policy?
Can a copy of the signed signature painting be ordered after the event?
Is framing available?
How long has Jane Considine Studio been in business?

COMMISSIONING A SIGNATURE PAINTING

How do I commission a signature painting?
How much time do we need to order one?
What is the cost?
What are the payment options?
Do we approve a sample first?
What is a ‘color study’?
What information do you need?
How do we exchange information?
Can you match colors?
What comes with the signature painting?
How should it be displayed at the event?
How will my order be shipped?
What are the shipping fees?
Other questions?

WHAT IS A "SIGNATURE PAINTING"?

It's an original, handpainted work of art that:

Visualizes who you are

Is a record of your event

Includes space for guests' signatures and sentiments

Becomes an heirloom, framed and hung in a place of honor in your home.

1. 100% custom - A completely original, hand painted commission on illustration board. Please see examples in the gallery. Size can vary.

2. Semi-custom – A lower cost option. You choose from the selection of theme templates, and I hand-paint the text for your occasion. Please see the gallery. New templates are being designed all the time. Size: 20” x 26”.

WHAT EVENTS SHOULD THEY BE USED FOR?

Any occasion of importance where friends and family gather. Weddings, anniversaries, civil unions, renewal of vows, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, retirement, births, birthdays, graduations, showers, christenings, a Brit Miliahs, any occassion.

WILL A SIGNATURE PAINTING LAST FOR MANY YEARS?

Yes. All materials are achival and eco-friendly.

HOW MUCH INPUT DO WE HAVE IN THE DESIGN OF OUR PAINTING?

It’s a collaboration. What expresses you? What is meaningful to you? - a location, quote, family crest, favorite memory, hobby, flowers - anything. What color scheme would you like? General style of lettering? You will feel as though we designed it together – you provide the inspiration, and I will provide the artistry and expertise.

RETURN POLICY

Due to the custom nature of the work, returns are not possible. If a mistake is made, of course it will corrected at no cost.

CAN A COPY OF THE SIGNED PAINTING BE ORDERED AFTER THE EVENT?

Yes. A specialty printing firm will make a perfect duplicate on canvas or paper, in any size, and send it back to you. Ask about pricing.

IS FRAMING AVAILABLE?

Yes. Mail the signed painting back in the original box, and framing will be handled per your instructions. Framing is quoted separately. It is more economical for you to have it done by your local frame shop.

HOW LONG HAS JANE CONSIDINE STUDIO BEEN IN BUSINESS?

Jane Considine Studio was started in 1993 creating murals and decorative painting, and has expanded to other products and services since then.

COMMISSIONING A SIGNATURE PAINTING

HOW DO I COMMISSION A SIGNATURE PAINTING?

You can go to the contact page and send an e-mail or just call us to discuss your event, 207-329-5135.

HOW MUCH TIME DO WE NEED TO ORDER ONE?

Ideally, it is best to leave 6-8 weeks from the order date to completion. Rush orders will be accommodated whenever possible, but there could be an additional charge.

WHAT IS THE COST?

Signature Paintings range from $250-$650, depending on level of customization and size.

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS?

After the initial discussion and agreement, you will be asked to send a non-refundable deposit in the form of a check. Once it clears, the design process begins.

DO WE APPROVE A SAMPLE FIRST?

Of course. After payment is received, a color study will be drawn. An image of it will be e-mailed to you for approval. We discuss any changes at that time. The original is not started until you are happy with the color study.

WHAT IS A ‘COLOR STUDY’?

For a custom signature painting, it is a full-color original sketch of the overall design. I e-mail a digital image of it to you and we discuss the details, changes, etc., by phone. For the semi-custom signature painting, I insert your text information using the style of typeface decided upon, and e-mail that image to you.

WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU NEED?

The following information is required to include in your Signature Painting:

Full names of participant(s), in any language
Date of ceremony
Location of ceremony
Town/city of ceremony
Estimated number of guests

Special requests are welcomed.

HOW DO WE EXCHANGE INFORMATION?

Information can be e-mailed or sent by mail. All text and names must be clear and legible. Please proof your spelling carefully.

CAN YOU MATCH COLORS?

On custom orders, yes, if you send a color sample by mail.

WHAT COMES WITH A SIGNATURE PAINTING?

The painting is shipped in a sturdy flat box, along with two special pens for signing, a heavy poster board to put on the table under the painting, and a sheet of tissue paper for people to rest their hand on. It should lay flat on the table. Signing should be closely monitored by an event staff person or reliable relative.

HOW SHOULD IT BE DISPLAYED AT THE EVENT?

A separate table for signing should be set up away from high traffic. The painting should lay flat on the board provided for signing, and only the pens provided should be used. Signing should be closely monitored by an event staff person or reliable relative at all times. If it is an outdoor event and the weather is damp, it should not be left outside for long periods of time. A few hours is fine. In any circumstance, you should take care to protect it from the elements. Afterward, place it carefully back in the box it was shipped in for safe keeping.

HOW WILL MY ORDER BE SHIPPED?

The standard means of delivery is via the US Postal Service. Orders will be shipped well in advance of the event. A signature is required for all deliveries to safeguard that the signature painting gets directly to you. No P.O. boxes, please. These are large parcels.

WHAT ARE THE SHIPPING FEES?

In the USA, the fee is $20. Out of the USA, rates vary by location and will be quoted during the order process.