Frequently asked questions
If you have never purchased any of my work or just want to know more, I've answered some questions that you may have about collecting my work.
How I work
Firstly, I have a deep love for colors. My oldest memory of that is, when I was bored in school I would organize my colored pencils by the colors of the rainbow. Since colors and their relationship play such a big part for me, painting is very much problem-solving from the first brush stroke. Achieving harmony is my biggest goal with each new piece I start. I pour all my emotions, hopes, and dreams into it, and the painting becomes a snapshot of my state in that very moment. I sometimes joke that my paintings look like what the inside of my head is like. I also never, ever use black paint.
For me, a painting is finished when I can't stop looking at it. When my eyes wander over the surface and detect one captivating part after the other.
What materials do I use?
I use high-quality acrylics from Golden, Liquitex, and other brands I've tested over the years. With the highly saturated, vibrant colors I prefer, it is essential to invest in professional quality paints to ensure the longevity of the art.
I paint on thick paper made especially for acrylics which has a heavy feel to it. Its dimensions are 30x40cm or 12"x16" (A3) or 50x70cm (bigger than A1) and canvases in all sizes up to 120x160cm.
All of the materials I use are as archival as possible.
You can find more about specific brands and other equipment I use here.
How to Purchase?
Every painting available on my website can be purchased directly through it. Please either click the "add to cart" button and check out yourself or email me at magic[at]juliabadow.com to request more information or express interest in purchasing.
You can either pay by credit card, Apple Pay or PayPal.
I also offer payment plans.
What Happens After I Purchase?
After your final payment has been received your painting will be carefully packaged and shipped via DHL. Please give me 1-3 business days to ship smaller pieces and 1-2 weeks to ship bigger pieces on canvas.
estimated shipping time
Germany about 3 days
EU about 4-14 days
Everywhere else about 14-21 days
The paintings are insured during shipping (that’s why it’s so expensive and because the postal system was changed recently). Carrying insurance on the painting after it arrives in your possession is your responsibility.
How does my painting come shipped?
Does my painting come framed?
All Canvas pieces will be packaged safely with Glassine (archival paper), several protective layers suche as bubble wrap and foam board in a box, if they are shipped strechted. Or if the size doesn't permit that, I unstretch the piece and ship it rolled in a tube. Each will be signed with title and year on the back.
All originals on paper will be shipped in a plastic sleeve, inside a cardboard envelope, signed with title and year on the back.
Plus a little personal note from me.
No, frames are not included. You can either let frames get made specifically for your artwork or have a look at IKEA where I happen to have found the perfect size frames for my paper pieces in A3. You'll want to buy the 16x20" frame (RIBBA) to fit my 12x16" pieces.
Do you do commissions?
Yes. Find out more about those here.
How to care for your painting over time?
Do you offer payment plans?
To dust your painting over time you can use a lint-free cloth or a dry soft hair paintbrush and run it back and forth from the top to the bottom allowing all the dust to fall off. Never use anything liquid to clean it with.
*note never put a painting in full sun or in a dark damp place. Both will cause damage. Too much sun will bleach out the colors over time. Store it in a dark humid place and it will darken the painting and mold damage and warping is possible.
Yes I do! If you would like to take advantage of this, please write me a message using my contact form here with the subject „payment plan“ and your desired time span and the title of the piece(s) you‘d like to purchase.
