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Announcement
I am primarily a writer as well as an artist and this month I am featuring signed paperback copies of my books. One of these could make a unique gift for the reader on your list. North of Hollywood is a memoir of my life as an actor in New York and Hollywood. The Alexandrite is a "Hollywood time travel noir", Impersonators Anonymous is about an unfinished movie starring John Wayne and James Dean, and my newest release, Hello, Rest Of My Life, features a long term marriage and a talking, time-traveling dog. Scroll down and click on each book to read more details.
If you have any questions at all, I would be more than happy to answer them. Just click on contact under my photo at the top.
You can also find me on my website at www.ricklenz.com
Announcement
I am primarily a writer as well as an artist and this month I am featuring signed paperback copies of my books. One of these could make a unique gift for the reader on your list. North of Hollywood is a memoir of my life as an actor in New York and Hollywood. The Alexandrite is a "Hollywood time travel noir", Impersonators Anonymous is about an unfinished movie starring John Wayne and James Dean, and my newest release, Hello, Rest Of My Life, features a long term marriage and a talking, time-traveling dog. Scroll down and click on each book to read more details.
If you have any questions at all, I would be more than happy to answer them. Just click on contact under my photo at the top.
You can also find me on my website at www.ricklenz.com
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rj on Jan 1, 2016
5 out of 5 starsI bought this mug as a gift. Although I wanted to keep it for myself, the mug is a huge hit with it's new owner. Also Rick was very responsive to my messages and managed to get the mug to me in time for the holidays even though I was def. late to place the order. Excellent experience on all fronts.
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bluejai7 on Jan 12, 2015
5 out of 5 starsMagnificent! I am more than happy. I just love this work of art! Thanks for everything and allowing me to order from Canada! :-))
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bluejai7 on Jan 12, 2015
5 out of 5 starsIt's a pleasure to discover this great artist. His work is fantastic. Wonderful colors. Priceless. A pleasure to do business with Mr Lenz.
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bluejai7 on Jan 12, 2015
5 out of 5 starsI am very glad. Good communication with the artist. Excellent transaction. it's absolutely great to do business with Mr Lenz. His work is exquisite.
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steve on Jan 7, 2015
5 out of 5 starsjust got my mug from rick outstanding artwork and quality rick shipped immediately and i already had a cup of coffee in it i think the coffee even tasted better in the new mug thanks rick this was a very smooth transaction
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Martha on Nov 17, 2014
5 out of 5 starsI adore this joyous and unique mug with its wonderful, one- of- a -kind, colorful illustration by one of my favorite artists! I start my mornings with a smile whenever I pour my coffee in this cup. I plan to keep adding to my Rick Lenz art collection, and this was a perfect start! Thanks Rick! Keep painting!
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Anna on Nov 16, 2014
5 out of 5 starsLove, love, love the mugs! Bought 5 sets as gifts for my friends celebrating the simple gift of gratitude! They all loved them! Thank you again!
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eghilburn on Nov 13, 2014
5 out of 5 starsBought this for my sister's big 5-0! She LOVES it!!!!!!!! She raved about it. She said it came perfectly packaged and was such a surprise to receive. She is selecting the perfect spot for the perfect picture.
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pbhill717 on Oct 24, 2014
5 out of 5 starsSuch a fun mug - I can relate to Platty - so when I do wake up it'll be lovely to enjoy my coffee in this big lovely mug - and smile.
About RickLenzArt
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Preparing for an exhibit
Humor, Love, Kindness, Gratitude, Compassion.
These are the things I try to incorporate into my life and my art. I’ve spent most of my adult life, first as an actor (rent “Cactus Flower” and check out the young me), and then as a writer. Even though I’ve only been drawing and painting for about seven years, the art was growing inside me and waiting to come out. Now it is my passion and I feel so lucky, and yes, blessed, to be able to do what I love!
I work in watercolors—I love color (my paints are like candy to me). I do the initial sketches in black ink, then dive into the colors. I usually work on the dining room table, or on the bed with newspapers spread all over it. These are my “studios.” If you pass by my house at 4 a.m. and see the lights on, I’m probably painting.
My drawings and paintings are almost entirely products of my imagination. This is not bragging; if you promised to pay me a fortune if I painted the landscape right in front of us, I’d never collect a penny from you. I can’t paint what’s in front of my nose. What I can do—and I’ve never understood why—is to recreate the images and creatures that populate my imagination. These “pictures in my head” are erratic, impulsive, and almost always very colorful. They’re also unpredictable. I never know what’s going to be on the paper when a painting is finished. The odd thing is, I always have a sense of déjà vu when it’s complete—like this is an image, a being, that’s been hanging around inside me all my life.
The original paintings are for sale (please inquire if you’re interested, as prices vary). Most of them are done on heavy, smooth-surfaced white paper, 11 x 17 inches. I use inks and papers of the best museum quality. The giclees I produce are guaranteed to last for generations.
I think most of my giclee prints are well set off (and into easily framable sizes) by the museum-quality white mats I use.
I hope you enjoy looking at my pictures as much as I love painting them.
Thanks for visiting my shop!
Shop members
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RICK LENZ
Owner
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Katz Pajamas, San Diego, California
T-shirt And Tote-bag Printing
Production partners
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Jim Winstead (Raw Materials)
LA, CA
Jim does some of my scans and larger prints, as with all my prints he does them on museum grade art paper with archival inks.
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Melanie Green (Katz Pajamas)
San Diego, CA
Melanie has been printing on fabric for many years. She does the printing on all the t-shirts and tote bags. Her high standards of quality workmanship meet my exacting criteria.
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Shandra Crawford (Artisan's Editions)
Boyd, TX
Shandra, a gifted craftsperson with 15 years experience, scans & prints fine art. Her color eye is phenomenal & she never fails to capture exactly what I see. She does most of my scans and prints some of my larger size giclees in her studio.
Shop policies
* I call special attention to SELLER INFORMATION at the bottom of this page.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
*** As a small business owner FEEDBACK is important and I encourage you to message me with any concerns or problems regarding your order before leaving feedback so we can resolve everything ASAP. I welcome the chance to make shopping with Rick Lenz Art a positive experience. Thanks.
Payment
You do not need a PayPal account to pay for your items through PayPal: You can choose the PayPal Option during checkout period. After you submit your order, click the "Pay Now" button. Scroll Down and you will see the option to pay with a Credit or Debit Card WITHOUT having to sign up for a PayPal account." When your payment has cleared, I will send the package. PayPal is the fastest and easiest means of payment.
Please contact me if you are having any problems with payment.
Shipping
A: Usually 1-2 Business days--always as fast as possible
Q: How will it ship?
A: Your item(s) will be carefully packed, in sturdy waterproof packaging, and shipped the safest, most expedient way possible. Usually, I prefer USPS Priority Mail with tracking. (Contact me if you want faster shipping). I automatically ship to your Etsy check-out address unless instructed by you to send it elsewhere.
Smaller prints are shipped directly from my studio.
Q When will I receive it if I live in the US?
A: Typically within 3-5 days.
Q: When will I receive it if I live outside the US?
A: As of this writing I am not shipping outside of the United States
If your item is damaged during shipping, please send me a photograph of the damage and I will make replacement arrangements.
Additional policies and FAQs
More information
Frequently asked questions
Can I order any of your designs in a different size than the ones you show ?
At the present time, due to Covid-19, I do not have access to my printer of choice so I am unable to do special orders, however, I have a large selection of finished prints, both framed and matted, in many sizes, that are available now.
If you don't see what you are looking for just send me a message and I will check my inventory and get back to you.