9" x 12"
Original gouache & ink painting of YOUR bookshelf
[The images are of other custom bookshelf paintings I've done for various folks.]
This is an original gouache of a bookshelf full of your books (or whoever's books you want!) on Arches hot press smooth watercolor paper.
It can include up to 22 books of your choice. All you have to do is send me a photo of the full spines of the books together on a shelf, large enough that I should be able to read all the authors, titles and publishers.
If you don't have them all together you can take photos of them separately and I can combine them, no problem, If you don't have the books at all that's okay, too: I might have photos of them already and if not I can get photos of them from the bookstore; it just costs a bit more.
If you are interested in a piece that is smaller, at 8x10", and only includes up to 16 books, please see this listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/35729236
If you are interested in a piece that is larger than 9x12" or includes more than 22 books, that's also no problem; just contact me about the pricing.
Usually the pieces take about 3 weeks to do once I get your photos, but sometimes it can be a bit longer if I have many in progress. Please feel free to ask me how long it will be before you order it, and let me know if you have a specific deadline (birthday, wedding, etc.) you are hoping to meet.
If you plan to give the painting as a gift, I will send you a PDF of a "gift certificate" for the piece, which includes instructions for the recipient on how to photograph their books and where to send them. Just note this and include the recipient's name in the "notes" area when you place the order, or send me a message about it if you have questions.
The piece will be shipped to you flat in a protective cardboard mailer, via Fedex Ground within the US (because I've had too many originals lost by the USPS!) and insured USPS for international orders.
Just let me know if you have any other questions!
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I paint the books on my shelves because the books I've read (or in some cases, bought and not read) have had a lot to do with who I am today, and as other folks feel the same they are a point of connection.
You can see many other Ideal Bookshelves at http://www.idealbookshelf.com.
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
