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“How Is Each ‘Painted Pooch’ Created?”

THE BEGINNING OF CREATIVITY - CHOOSING THE ACCESSORY. The artist insists on personally selecting the items on which to paint because her inspiration begins with a creative canvas. One of Andrea Hamilton’s signature artistic talents is weaving her hand paintings into the printed patterns of material to produce an eloquent and seamless custom look that is fun yet tasteful.

GETTING READY TO CREATE. Before painting, each item must undergo a rigorous process of preparation, including sketching, priming, and sufficient drying time (typically 24 hours).

PAINTING EACH POOCH.   Each painting is applied skillfully by hand using professional grade paints and mediums. For porous surfaces, premium acrylics are used, which are permanent and flexible when dry. For non-porous surfaces, such as jewelry and sunglasses, the artist uses premium acrylic enamels, which are specially formulated to bond to hard surfaces.

HAPPY ENDINGS – SEALING THE ARTWORK. Once all recommended dry times have been met, the finished artwork receives a clear protective topcoat. Items with flexible surfaces are specially treated and sealed with a special flexible surface varnish.

Gentle use is highly recommended for all hand painted items to encourage artwork preservation.

Shipping

Handling & Packaging. All hand painted items are considered one-of-a-kind collectibles and come tastefully packaged and presented in clear cello or poly wrap, accompanied by a company signature care tag.

Domestic Shipping.  We ship via United States Postal Service. Discounts applied when you purchase 2 or more items.

Worldwide Shipping.  We ship worldwide by USPS Priority Mail International for reliability and safe delivery.  Unless otherwise stated in the item description, please use the shipping chart below to figure your shipping costs.  If you do not see your country listed, please contact us for a shipping quote.

International Buyers – Please Note:  Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.  These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.  We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Next Day Shipping.  Your item will ship the next business day Monday - Friday following receipt of cleared payment in most cases. Shipping times vary based on the method:

USPS First Class...2-9 business days*
USPS Parcel Post...3-10 business days*
USPS Priority Mail...3-4 business days*
USPS Priority Mail International...6-10 business days*

*USPS estimate only---times will vary

Combined Shipping.  We do ship items together in a single package when possible.

Terms of Sale

Satisfaction Policy. If you are not satisfied with your purchase you may return it unused within 3 shipping days of the documented delivery date. Refund will be given as exchange or money back, less shipping. We accept returns due to product manufacturer's defects within 3 days of documented delivery, however no warranty on products after 3 days. Buyer pays return shipping for all returns.

Copyright. All artwork and photographs of artwork are copyrighted by Andrea D. Hamilton. "All rights reserved."

Products. We strive to offer the best products possible within the design criteria of the artist while making every effort to maintain highly competitive pricing. In order to offer these must-have designer looks at these amazing prices, some small imperfections may be anticipated.

More from the Artist...

Custom Artwork.  The artist accepts custom orders for sunglasses, handbags and wallets. It is easy to place a custom order online. Please visit our ABOUT ME page for a link to our website.

Upcoming Auctions.  If you would like to know in advance what breeds and items will be featured on eBay, please visit Andrea Hamilton's Art Blog

Gift Packaging.  We offer the perfect wrapping for a distinct, one of a kind gift: plush, heavyweight designer gift bags with grosgrain ribbon handles, luxe tissue paper and dog lover's gift tags. If you would like gift packaging added to your bill, just ask!