Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if I am interested in buying a painting?

I am a permanent artist in The Cove Gallery in Laguna Beach, California at 1492 South Pacific Coast Hwy.  www.covegallerylaguna.com  You may view my work there or I will bring pieces to your home so you can view them on your walls.   ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION! Contact me personally by email: Lawson7@yahoo.com or call: (949) 218-0028

Are you available for commissions?

Yes I am, though it must be understood that each painting evolves through an intuitive process of responses and decisions. I can work with a broad idea and range of colors, but I need latitude to explore my ideas within those parameters. Specific size requirements are easy to accommodate.

What is the price range of your work?

My pieces are priced from $300 (for the smallest, 12" square paintings) to $3600-$8000 for my largest works. These prices are not set in stone. I have always held the belief that art is not just for the "Rich and Famous", so if you see something that speaks to you and your budget does not reach the asking price, please let me know and I will see if we can reach an affordable price for you.

Can you ship a painting to me?

Yes. Shipping and packaging costs will be added to your purchase price. I aim to keep them low. If the painting is purchased through a gallery, they will make shipping arrangements.

What materials do you use in your paintings?

Most of the paintings on this site are all created on board panels cradled on back with 2" birch. The long narrow panels have been painted on hollow core interior door panels and were created to lean against a wall but are light enough to hang. All the multi-panel pieces have been sturdily mounted together with bolts so that they can be moved and hung as a unit. The paint is acrylic and frequently mixed with other mediums. Most of my work is finished with a polymer coating that lends depth and brilliance to the colors.

Is it hard to frame these paintings?

Most people do not feel the need to frame these paintings at all. The wood cradle that backs the panels creates a shallow box that makes the painting project out from the wall. Smaller paintings can be placed on tabletops or shelves as well as hung on the wall, due to this box-like construction. If you do wish to frame a painting, it's perfectly possible; just consult any professional framer for ideas.

How long does it take you to make a painting?

I am asked this question a lot and it does not have an easy answer, because I sometimes work on multiple paintings and each one has its own demands. My best answer is that any painting takes a lifetime--of experience, observation and practice.

Please feel free to contact me with any other questions that you may have!