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How do I buy a painting or print?

Contact the artist directly to place an order or discuss a purchase.   Feel free to contact Sharon by phone or email. Visit website’s contact page for further information.

 

How do I commission a painting?

They key to a successful commissioned work is good communication and Sharon will work closely with you to meet your needs and expectations.

  1. During the initial consultation with the artist you can discuss your ideas and wishes for the painting.
  2. Next, Schafer will collect reference materials and create a series of thumbnail sketches and again consult with you.
  3. The fee for the commissioned painting is related to the size and complexities of the painting but the average price is $10 per square inch.
  4. Upon approval of the painting concept and price, the project due date is set. At that time a deposit of 1/3 of the total price is required.
  5. Balance of payment is due upon delivery

 

 

Why are pigment inks so important?

All Skydance Studio prints are created with high quality UltraChrome™ pigment Inks on archival paper.

These UltraChrome™ pigment inks provide superior resistance to water, fading and smudging. Their wide color gamut allows for truer, more realistic pictures.

Testing on these inks have shown to be have excellent permanence. The prints produced with these inks will retain their vibrant color for 90 years.

 

How do I schedule the artist for a multimedia presentation?

Sharon will be glad to present an hour-long multimedia program for your organization or club.

Contact her to schedule a presentation or for more details on how the presentation can be used as a fundraiser for your group.

 

Currently she has the following programs prepared for presentation:

  1. Artist at the End of the World:
    Wildlife and Landscapes of the Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic Islands
  2. Artist in Antarctica:
    Walking Among the Emperor Penguins
  3. The Art of Nature:
    Images from the Wildlands of Southern Nevada

 

Glossary of Terms

A/P - Artist Proof
An exclusive subset of any given release traditionally reserved for use by the artist and publisher. Collectors give greater value to A/P’s, as they are often difficult to obtain. These are signed and numbered separately from the edition. The letters AP can be found written beside the numbers – for example A/P 12/20.

Edition Size
The edition size is the number of reproductions that total of a given print or canvas release. There are 2 numbers on a limited edition-for example 157/200. The number on the bottom (200) refers to the total number of reproductions in the edition. The number above (157) is the number of the individual print.

Giclée
Giclée (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" means a spray or a spurt of liquid.
The term  "giclée print" refers to images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality pigment inks onto various substrates including canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper.
The giclée printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.

Gouache
Many of Schafer's paintings are painted with Gouache. Gouache (pronounced "gwash") is a type of paint consisting of pigment suspended in water.

Gouache differs from watercolor in that the particles are larger, the ratio of pigment to water is much higher, and an additional, inert, white pigment such as chalk is also present. 

Gouache is a favorite medium of scientific illustrators because of the precise detail that can be achieved with the medium.

L/E - Limited Edition Print
A reproduction of an original work of art that is signed and sequentially numbered by the artist. The total number of prints is fixed or limited by the artist or the publisher.

Offset Lithograph
Offset lithography is a photographic printing technique that uses inks, carried by rubber rollers called printing blankets, to transfer images from metal plates to paper.

O/E - Open Edition Print
A print produced with no predetermined limit to the number of copies that might be made. All SK Schafer open edition prints are signed by the artist.

Poster
A reproduction that is usually printed in unlimited quantities with a lower grade of paper and inks than limited or open edition prints. The artist upon request can sign posters.

Remarque
An original sketch or watercolor, handmade by the artist, which may accompany a special fine art edition.

S/N – Signed and Numbered Print
Each fine art limited edition is signed by the artist, certifying their inspection and approval, then numbered. There are 2 numbers on a limited edition-for example 150/200. The number on the bottom (200) refers to the total number of reproductions in the edition. The number above (150) is the number of the individual print.