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Covid-19: Remote Art Business Update

Dear Customers, Art lovers, Patrons and Friends,

As a creative with my own studio and e-commerce shop, I was already operating a contactless remote art business. In many ways, it’s business as usual with a few new twists. I’ve implemented several preventative COVID-19 government restrictions. For starters, my studio assistants began social distancing in early February and this means I process, package and ship all your orders on my own.

Shipping Supplies

I was over stocked with floor to ceiling rows of packaging supplies that ran out in the first week of March! While I have supplies on order, I’ve begun making my own labels and sturdy parcels. Interestingly enough, I’m quite good at making parcels for fine art.

Every task is taking me four times longer and I’m experiencing high volume orders. I’m working carefully to provide you with the safest, fastest quality service possible at this time. I’m managing to process your orders as scheduled, but please be patient with my email response time and mail carriers. There are significant delivery delays with every carrier. There are no shipping guarantees at this time.

Covid-19 Cleanliness

No worries here. I’m accustomed to painting with gloves, frequently washing art supplies and maintaining a pristine space. Constant cleaning at a “gold star standard” is part and parcel for my art practice. Added necessary precautions include:

  • Surfaces are disinfected each day
  • I wear new gloves each day
  • I wear a proper surgical mask even when dispatching your orders at a completely contactless carrier facility. A bit overkill, I know!

Nothing is as it once was.

Shipping delays and tight fitted face masks are extraordinary changes but I’m making it all work. I’m positively navigating through this pandemic. I’m focused on staying strong while I continue to slowly work on commissions and new original paintings.

I’m thankful for my family and you. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Thank you for reading.

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Covid-19 Art Mail Service Update

Transportation by land, air, sea, and changing border relations have caused overwhelming delays in shipping around the world. As it stands, carriers have removed service guarantees and delivery times are loose estimates. 

This is our mail service list as of April 28th. We check for updates daily before processing orders. For the most current information, please visit country specific websites directly to ensure your country or region has mail service. If you have any questions or live in an area that already had difficulty with mail service, please contact us.

The following countries have
suspended mail services:


Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curacao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Ethopia
Faroe Island
Fiji
French Polynesia
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Rwanda
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland (Eswatini)
Tajikistan
Tansania
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turks & Caicos
Uganda
United Arab Eminates
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
taliane
Japan: Japan Post
Jordan
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands: PostNL
New Zealand
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Slovakia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden: PostNord Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand: Thailand Post
Togo
Turkey
Ukraine
Vatican
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Curacao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Ethopia
Faroe Island
Fiji
French Polynesia
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Iraq
Israel
Jamaica
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
New Caledonia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Rwanda
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland (Eswatini)
Tajikistan
Tansania
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turks & Caicos
Uganda
United Arab Eminates
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Expect lengthy delays for packages destined
to the following countries due to service disruptions:


Australia: Australia Post has advised that
written proof of delivery is suspended,
until further notice, for inbound items.
China
Denmark: PostNord Denmark
France: La Poste delivery standards will
not be guaranteed
Georgia
Germany: Deutsche Post
Great Britain: Royal Mail
Greece
Hong Kong
Iceland
Iran
Ireland: An Post
Italy: Poste Italiane
Japan: Japan Post
Jordan
Latvia
Lithuania
Netherlands: PostNL
New Zealand
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Slovakia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden: PostNord Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand: Thailand Post
Togo
Turkey
Ukraine
Vatican

We’re experiencing high volume of orders and I want to thank you for your support. I’m also grateful to mail service staff around the world who are working through Covid-19 restrictions and shutdowns.

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Young Barrister: Art For Lawyers

A Unique Genre—Barrister Art For Lawyers

“Young Barrister” is not inspired by Maxine Peake’s character, Martha Costello, a barrister on Silk. Nor, is it inspired by the Australian TV series Janet King. I’m often asked if these programs are the source of inspiration behind the barrister art series and the answer is no. Although I very much enjoyed Silk and I continue to watch Marta Dusseldorp’s Janet King. Nevertheless, the Barrister Art For Lawyers series is completely unique and the body of works’ inspiration lies elsewhere.

Barristers In the Spirit of Janet King Martha Costello Young Barrister Archival Giclée Art Print

My Barrister Art For Lawyers and Barrister, Bird and Architecture series are most likely inspired by time spent in the U.K. and strolling around Cambridge. During and throughout University, I was very drawn to these locations. Well...I still am and I have had a life-long interest in law. I find elaborate legal wigs intriguingly beautiful and so I occasionally paint them in historical or vintage styles in ink or graphite.

I have also been asked if creating feminist art is a particular focus. It’s an interesting question, but I just paint the beauty I see in my mind and/or surroundings. I find powerful, independent and educated women interesting and so these ideas may run naturally through some of my work. I suspect if I were to overthink themes, genres or niches such as “Barrister Art For Lawyers,” may never have been painted. Overthinking and analyzing my direction would have probably seriously hindered my creative process. Instead, I find themes that become prominent seem to emerge accidentally.

When I painted the first barrister painting, I had no idea that anyone other than myself would ever appreciate it and I was surprised that it sold almost immediately. I want and aim for all my artwork to engage or resonate and it’s deeply rewarding when a buyer tells me that a painting, not only resonates, but also empowers. These are meaningful, encouraging words that help me continue to push myself creatively.

Outside of the t-shirt or mug idea, collectors have told me that it’s nearly impossible to find unique, high quality “lawyer gifts.” And so I am delighted to have created my own genre, barrister art with birds and other significant motifs, which continues to appeal to legal art minded people.

Since having begun the Barrister Art For Lawyers series many years ago, the subject has not waned in interest and if anything; it’s as strong as ever. However, I plan to explore a little more, evolve and branch out with this theme.

Small Announcement:

I am not so excited to share that I’m moving to a temporary studio, again! I’ve had more studio moves than I want to acknowledge. Unfortunately, I live in a city that has very little to offer in affordable space, natural light and location. The fact is that I keep having to take whatever I can find and although each move is in some way an improvement; my creative business is outgrowing each space too quickly. It’s an incredible challenge to work within such limitations and upheavals, but it is what it is.

Many years of hard work has gone into making these upgrades possible and I count my blessings every day. I am so thankful for all of you. Your positive support keeps me strong and creative. I will see you all after the move.

Thank you for visiting.