ORDERS

The works that have been illustrated in these site are available through making an order and waiting for the work to be executed in line with existing orders. No research or designing time have been included in the stated prices. That means the work is available to someone else; still as a unique work in a limited edition through copying by hand. (hand-held machines versus machine copying)

COMMISSIONS

If you want the only copy, then you give me a commission. The starting point could be an existing work, and wanting a variation. This job also would stand in line of orders received. The extra time (research and carving) involved would be charged.

For a non-personal subject for which you don't want sole rights, commission is possible at a reduced research rate.

When the time comes to start carving your commission a  deposit of 20% will be charged. Should you cancel the order later or not pay the balance when ready, this deposit is returned when the work is sold to someone else. (this could take years)

BIRD SCULPTURES

The photographs of the carved birds illustrate various species shown in characteristic poses. As each order is received I commence carving to produce a work which follows closely the chosen photographic sample. Each work will be unique - there will be some slight variations as in any work of art made by hand and not by machine.

The different surface options which include painting, staining, oiling or sanding can be discussed over the internet at the time of ordering.

It would become a commission if you wanted a different pose or a different bird or a different medium. (say out of wood instead of plywood)

Woodcuts, Black and white or sepia photographs, computer prints.

As the woodcuts on offer are each printed by hand - then they are classified as artist's proofs - each having some slight variation in tone.

Photographs on the website may differ in colour from the original work. There will always be natural variations in the colour of timber and this will effect oiled or stained surfaces. Painted birds will be as close as possible matched by eye in colour to the sample shown.

There is no order form. You send me an e-mail of what you would like, giving the title, page description, and model number if there is one. I then come back to you with the proposed delivery date, overseas exchange and bank fees, packing/ postage charge and any questions that need answering. You answer back if you are still interested. There may be some to and fro but your last answer becomes the order. If there is long wait I inform you when I am about to start, so you can send your cheque in time for clearance before the dispatch date. Delivery will be by courier or post within New Zealand, by post outside NZ.