Prints
The brush stroke effect along with color enhancement makes this picture take on the appearance of a broad brush painting. This effect does take away any detail that is in the digital photograph. It will look like a painting. We have included some examples of various painted works to try to give you a better idea of what you might expect. We do not actually paint your canvas, rather it is a computer-generated effect that is printed. A local artist will paint over your print to produce a real painted giclee. If you are interested in this print technique, let us know and one of our artists will help you.
Brush stroke effect is possible on special demand
Wall mural paintings 
Our fresco artists are all art school graduates and they have between 15 and 35 years of experience. Have your walls or ceilings painted in any style you prefer, from renaissance to modern.These paintings are usually painted in trompe l'oeil (French for “deceive the eye”), an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that the objects exist in three dimensions.We can reproduce a famous fresco or we can create a mural completely tailored to the style of your home. Our painter will paint on a large canvas in our studio, then we’ll ship you the rolled canvas, which can be adhered to your wall or ceiling. Mural paintings can add depth and dimension to any room in your home!
Frames
We offer ready-to-hang metal wire frames or frame kits for your masterpieces. Your beautiful reproductions will stand out even more on the wall. We always make sure that our frames never crop the painting and are easy to hang on walls.
Frame Stretched canvas
During framing, no part of the image is lost. For all prints and paintings, the front image will remain exactly the same as the one in the original artwork.The printed image is wrapped over the frame and goes all the way around the edges. If you look at the example below, you will see that every part of the picture is saved while it is being reflected, at the same time, on the edges of the frame. This is called the *mirror effect*. *Mirror effect* is a technique created with a special software. For paintings, our artists will stretch the canvas all the way around the edges of the frame to produce a neat painting ready to be hung.
*Mirror effect*
Frame stretched on canvas
A painting stretched on canvas will have white edges. They will not appear printed/painted like the example seen above.Paintings and prints are stretched to fit over a deep wood frame or "stretcher bar".All our frames have four small bars in the corners to reinforce the frame. If the frame is large, we add a double bar in the middle for reinforcement.
Group set oil paintings
Group set oil paintings and prints can be a perfect decoration for your house, office or even restaurant. This technique is very popular today. On ArtsDot.com you are free to choose a painting or poster you like, position and quality of blocks and very important, the ability to see a preview on a wall. Here is possible to choose any size of a goup set and see a price for a chosen dimension. A group set will be sent with a *ready to hang* metal wire so you are not to face any difficulty while hanging it. You do not have to pay any extra expenses for a wire and get it with a group set oil painting for free. You can order any groupset shape for any artwork, ArtsDot allows you to choose from more than 150 different groupset shapes.
Painting from a photo
Painting from a photoWhat kind of photos can be reproduced in paint?
Our artists are professionals and they can paint from any picture, providing all the details in the photo are clear and easily visible. Photos should be well taken, not grainy, over exposed or under exposed. Our artists can change anything on the photo: add a smile, change the background, etc. We can take, for example, individual portrait photos and paint a group. If you have any doubts as to the quality of an image you would like to have reproduced, please feel free to contact ArtsDot.com about it.
What kind of photos can be used to paint?
Please submit your photos as jpeg, bmp or tiff files. Remember that the clearer the image is, the better the painter will be able to render it, with all the nuances and special characteristics of the people and objects in it.
Can I have a painting made from more than one image?
Yes. You can send more than one photograph with different people or objects in each image and we can combine them in one painting. Just be sure to send explicit instructions with your order or talk to one of our customer service agents. It is important that we fully understand your vision. There is no need to send more than two images of the same person or object.
How can I send My Photos to You?
Our online guidelines give step-be-step instructions on how to upload photograph(s). Most importantly, all photos must be of high digital quality.This way the artist can get a very clear image of what the person or object looks like.
How will my painting be shipped?
Once the painting is finished, we roll it in a protective cardboard tube for shipping. If you have purchased framing and stretching from us, the painting and frame will be carefully packaged in cardboard and bubble wrap. Our preferred shipping method is through FEDEX and DHL (framed paintings are always sent by DHL). For all shipments, we will send you a tracking number and a link to verify the status of your delivery.
How much is Shipping?
We want our hand painted items to be truly affordable. That is why we offer complimentary shipping to any location around the world for each order. We use top courier services like DHL, Federal Express, UPS and TNT.
Do you ship internationally?
We ship to more than 70 countries. Our preferred carriers are DHL and FedEx. Once the package reaches your country, it will be processed and handled by customs for appropriate clearance.
How long will it take to receive my print?
All orders usually ship within seven to ten business days with DHL. Expedited shipping is available for most orders. Please contact us for more information. We also offer simple shipping for FREE, but it will take 28 days
Do I have to pay customs or VAT fees to the shipping company?
We will refund you all extra fees charged to you by the shipping company.
How do I track my order?
As soon as your artwork is shipped, we will send you an email with a tracking number. You can also contact us be email or phone to check the status of your order.
Do you ship to Alaska or Hawaii?
