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FAQ
What are your influences? TOP
I am influenced by a lot of things. I find other artists to be a huge inspiration, they allow you to challenge yourself, your skills and come up with new ideas. Mythology and fairytales are a great foundation, which I recommend learning about if you love fantasy art, and is something anyone can find inspiration in. I am inspired by my friends and family to improve and push myself to the next level.
Do you have any art training? TOP
I do have art training. I took AP (Advanced Placement) art in high school which allowed me to build a portfolio and be graded by Princeton. This encouraged me to get my Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Drawing, at the University of Regina. I found this to be very important to my overall education in art. It was very challenging in art history, art criticism and artistic abilities. I was disappointed to find that fantasy art and the magical are not acceptable in this learning environment. This forced me to focus on art history and Post Modern art. It was a challenge to move past the things I loved and learn things at the time I felt weren’t necessary. I was able to find myself as an artist outside of fantasy. I highly recommend taking art schooling, even if it’s something you’re not interested in. It will broaden your horizons and teach you new skills, and help you to be more critical about your own art. This will help your art to Improve and challenge you to new levels.
What programs/tools/materials do you use? TOP
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of digital art, but I started off in traditional art. For digital art I use Photoshop CS3 and occasionally I use Corel Painter X. I use a Wacom Intuos 3 for painting. In my career as a graphic designer I use CorelDraw 11 and 13. For traditional art I’ll use whatever I can get my hands on, but I prefer watercolor and oil paints. How long does it take to do a painting? TOP
It depends on the painting and the materials I use. Digital art takes less time to do, but it allows me to add more details that people won’t notice, which is where I get sucked into spending unnecessary amounts of time. I can spend anywhere from 5 to 30 hours on a painting. I tend to lose interest if the piece takes too long. I work full time, so I only have so much time to paint outside of work. If I’m painting with traditional materials it takes me much longer as I need to paint layers and allow them to dry. I usually extend traditional paintings over a longer period of time, but do more than one painting at a time.
How did you learn digital art and where can I learn it? TOP
I learned digital art on my own and with a lot of help from tutorials made by other artists. I hate to say the cliché, and what sounds like the most useless advice someone can give you. You learn by playing around in the program and learn from your mistakes. However there are some things you can do to make that learning process easier. There are many online communities that have tutorials and advice. I really like DeviantArt for the community aspect. Get involved, go on the forums and ask questions, no matter how dumb they may sound. You can search the site for tutorials; there is an amazing amount of information on there. There is also Elfwood, which has tutorials. Searching Google is also a great way to find help. Do you take commissions? TOP
Yes I do, I am, however, selective on what I take as my time is limited. If you are interested please email me. Be sure to include your name and contact information, as well as your ideas, any specifics or deadlines. If you want to commission me I assume it is because you like my style of artwork, unfortunately due to time constraints I don’t have extra time to research or practice other styles.
Do you have any tutorials? TOP
That is something I am currently working on. I hope to have a tutorial or two in the near future. If you have something you would like to see a tutorial about please email me, it might be the next thing you see. But I can’t make any promises. May I use your art for a tattoo? TOP
Absolutely! I’m very honored if you feel my art is worthy enough to be permanently put on your body. But I ask that you buy a print of the particular art you will use so the tattoo artist has a good copy, this will help the tattoo artist to create a faithful replication and a better tattoo. Plus buying the print will help me to continue making more art for you to enjoy.
Please be sure you get the print and any copies, including the stencil that the artist made, as my art is copyrighted to me and I do not want it to be used for flash art for tattooing. I’d also appreciate it if you can remind the tattoo artist that this is not available for the general public.
And please email me a picture of your finished tattoo; I would love to see it.
Can I put a link or banner on my site to link to Holly Edwards Art? TOP
Absolutely, please feel free to use one of the banners provided in the Extras section. Where can I leave comments about your art? TOP
You can leave comments and feedback in the Guest Book. Or if you're a Deviant Art member you can comment directly on my work at the site. www.ariana-blossom.deviantart.com Are your works available for licensing? TOP
Yes they are, please email me to discuss your ideas. Can I use your artwork for my products or business? TOP
You must contact me to purchase a license; my permission is dependent on the proposed products and terms of use. Using my art for profit without my permission is prohibited by law. Can I purchase wholesale art? TOP
Yes you can, please email me to discuss the options. I emailed you, but haven’t received a response. TOP
I try to respond to all comments and questions, however due to lack of time I may not be able to get back to you. Please don’t take it personally, I just can’t do everything, but I’ll try my best. What is your PSP Tube policy? TOP
Please contact me regarding Tubing and I’ll let you know. Certain groups have permission, but only for non-profit, member’s only groups. But you require my written permission.
If I buy a print or product may I reproduce it? TOP
No you cannot, I own the copyright and reproduction rights at all times. Please email me if you would like to license some of the products. If I buy a print or product do I own rights to it? TOP
No you do not, purchasing a product does not give you any rights or ownership over the copyrighted material, those remain my rights. What if I see someone misusing your art? TOP
Please let me know, I’d really appreciate it. The internet is so huge it’s impossible to keep track of everything, but if you can let me know who’s doing it and where that would be great. Just please do not contact that person yourself, this can create future legal issues. What is your image usage policy? TOP
All images and graphics on this site and my other galleries are copyright to me, Holly Edwards, and are protected under international copyright law. You cannot reproduce or alter my artwork without my permission. You are welcome to email me for licensing permission if you are interested in using my artwork for profit. I can change my policies at any time without notice; this website will have my updated policies. What is your Web Display policy? TOP
Just because something is on the internet does not make it public property, nor does anyone have the right to distribute or use anything they have not created. I allow my art to be displayed in its unaltered state, as long as your site or place of display is non-profit, and you credit me properly by including my name and a working text or banner link to www.hollyedwardsart.com next to the image(s). Please do not remove my copyright watermarks or signatures for any reason.
You cannot use the general design of my website, or any of the graphics that make up the design. Those images were created by me for this site only. You may use the banners on the Banner Page for the purpose of linking back to my website.
I can change my policies at any time without notice; this website will have my updated policies. What are the facts about Copyright? TOP
The artist Amy Brown has a wonderful selection of websites that have information on copyrights, I have listed them below.
U.S. Copyright Office - http://www.copyright.gov/
R.I.G.H.T.S. - http://www.rightsforartists.com/copyright.html
WHATISCOPYWRITE - http://whatiscopyright.org/
David Delamare (good on-topic info) - http://www.daviddelamare.com/law.html
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained - http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
Terry Carroll-Copyright-FAQ - http://www.tjc.com/copyright/FAQ/
AuthorsLawyer.com Resources - http://www.authorslawyer.com/c-pir0.shtml Where do your products crome from? TOP
I do my best to offer variety and the best prices I can manage. Please remember that I am doing this to make a living outside of my regular job, and I love my art and want to share it with you. As a result I have to send my art out for other companies to handle. All prints can be purchased from this website, but are shipped out by a company in the states. By doing this you save lots of money on shipping and get better prices on the prints, if I do it locally and send it from my home, you would be paying double as it's comming from Canada. Limited edition prints, once available, are signed and do come from my home, as I'm sure you would like it signed and numbered. All jewellery found on my site is hand made and is shipped from my home. Any other products on here are through Zazzle and Cafe Press, again by using these companies I cut down on your total price by making production and shipping costs far less. Any questions or concerns with these companies should be directed to them, as they can help you much better. Why do the products have different size photos? TOP
They products I offer come from different places, if you click on the image it will take you to 1 of the 2 stores I have. Cafe Press and Zazzle. What's the difference of Zazzle and Cafe Press? TOP
Zazzle and Cafe Press are 2 stores I have open that carry my products. This is the only way I can offer products at this time as I do not have the time to do all the work myself. The difference between Zazzle and Cafe Press is the products offered, they have very similar products and at the same time have many differences. Zazzle has more clothing options available, as well as different bags and key chains. The best thing about Zazzle is that you can customize and change the products offered at the product page. You can not combine purchases between the two companies, they are two seperate companies. I do my best to keep pricing relatively consistent, however the pricing is mainly set by each company. What's this great new offer? TOP
I don't think it's fair to pay multiple shipping charges. So that is why I have a new offer. If you buy any products from my Zazzle or Cafe Press stores and would also like to buy prints which are only available on my website you will receive free shipping on the prints. Email me (hollys.art@gmail.com), tell me which prints you would like to purchase and what size, along with your shipping address. I will email you a total without the shipping prices and then you can pay through paypal. I'll also need to know what purchase information you used on Zazzle or Cafe Press so I can verify your previous purchase. This does have a time limit, you must order the prints within 30 days of your Zazzle or Cafe Press purchase. Ordering, are there things I should know? TOP
I do my best to show proper representation of the products available, however due to screen discrepancies, because of the calibration of the screen, the colors of the actual products may not be the same as the colors of the products shown on the website.
Only Jewellery is mailed directly from me. If you order jewellery and prints, they will not arrive at the same time, they will be shipped seperately. If you order a large print and a small print, they may be broken up according to size to help get them to you faster. What are the sizes of your prints? TOP
My art often comes in all different shapes and sizes, for prints I will leave the white edges around the art if it does not fit properly on that size print. That way you have more options for framing. The prints typically will be 5” x 7”, 8” x 10”, and 11” x 14”. I can of course make larger prints, please contact me if you are interested. Shipping options and charges TOP
Shipping is calculated based on the weight and size of the order, as well as the method of shipping and destination. Shipping is calculated in the shopping cart at time of purchase. All customs and duty fees are your responsibility and are collected by the post office.
Orders can take 2 – 4 weeks, although I do my best to get them to you much sooner.
The things that are sent from me directly I try to package securely to make sure everything gets to you safely, but I cannot be responsible for items arriving damaged due to rough handling.
All orders made through Café Press or Zazzle will be dealt with by them, including payments and shipping and complaints or problems. What kind of payments do you accept? TOP
I use PayPal, through Mal's Ecommerce shopping carts, which allows for a secure transaction. PayPal Members and non members can make purchases with PayPal accounts and credit cards. Your financial information is secure, as none of it goes through my website, PayPal handles it, and so you know it’s in good hands.
Your credit card statement charge will show up as HOLLY E ART or HOLLY EDWARDS ART Refunds and Exchanges TOP
I do my best to get orders out safely and on time, however mistakes do happen. If I miss something, send the wrong item, or make a mistake in your order please email me know and I will do what I can to fix the problem. I cannot be held responsible for items damaged in shipping due to rough handling. I do not do refunds, only exchanges. We will accept exchanges for new merchandise or site credit. All shipping costs incurred during the exchange will be paid by the customer. Any problems you have with Café Press or Zazzle will need to be taken up with them. How can I contact you? TOP
You can email me at hollys.art@gmail.com |
hollys.art@gmail.com
