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the frequently asked questions What are your paintings/collages made of? I call them paintings and they are made with layers and layers of painted canvas. Do you use Duck Tape? No, it is all made with layers and layers of painted canvas. Do you use leather? No, it is all made with layers and layers of painted canvas. Do you use wood? No, it is all made with layers and layers of painted canvas. What do you call your style of art? Well, as someone who has had no formal training this is definitely a type of folk art. Since, in my humble opinion, all of the pieces are a bit more polished than the average folk art I like to call it "sophisticated folk". But if you have a better name for it please let me know. I want to become a professional artist do you have any recommendations? Yes. I have many please see my artist FAQ page. Do you donate to charities? Yes. As I am becoming a more well-known artist, with an average of two requests a week for donations, I am regrettably unable to support all the causes that make requests. Do you teach classes? No, as a full-time artist there is little time to work and teach classes. And as everyone knows, good teaching takes lots of planning. How can I find out when you will be in my area? You can sign-up to recieve emails or snail mail notifications or check back on the website under the news section. How do you price your work? All pricing is based upon a square inch formula. Please see Pricing What type of payments do you accept? I can accept personal checks, cash, VISA, Master Card, Discover & PayPal. Do you ship your work? Yes, shipping is a flat rate of $15 per painting. I want to give your art as a present but am not sure what to do? I am more than happy to talk to you and help you decide but I also have gift certificates available if you would prefer. Why do you move paintings on the website after they have been sold? I remove paintings that have been sold. Are your paintings framed? No, my paintings are gallery wrapped which means the edges are painted canvas and are ready to hang on the wall. Most people leave them this way but a few choose to have them framed. How do you sign your work? Work is signed "ROBIN ANNE COOPER" in permanent black ink. A few very early paintings are signed in paint RAC with the last two digits of the year. Are all your paintings signed? Yes all paintings should be signed. Hopefully a painting does not get away before it is signed but unfortunately this happens sometimes. If you bought a piece and it is not signed please accept my sincere apologies and I will arrange to sign it for you. Do you accept Lay away ? Yes I can work out a lay away or payment plan if you see a piece you have to have and do not want it to go to another home. How do you find your galleries? I find art galleries to carry my work in a variety of ways. One of the best strategies is to personally visit the gallery to see if my art fits in with the gallery style wise. Another strategy that has been successful is to have friends, family and patrons make recommendations. I am always looking for new venues to display my work so if you have a recommendation I welcome it. What have you done to ensure the quality of the work? All of the materials: canvas, paint, adhesive, and varnish are of the highest archival rating available. However you should protect the paintings from both heat and humidity as these can damage my work if exposed of a prolonged period of time. |
     
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