What is the shipping method and cost?

For orders within the US, prints will generally be shipped via USPS Ground Advantage. The shipping cost is about $7, includes tracking, and should take about a week to arrive.

For international orders, prints will generally ship via USPS’s First-Class Package International service. The shipping cost varies based on the destination country, but is generally about $20-25. Delivery time varies by country, but in general, I’d estimate about two weeks or so. Tracking is available for for most major countries; see the USPS website for details.

On the PayPal checkout page, you can enter your address information to see the shipping options and cost.

How are the prints packaged?

In general, prints will be presented in a paper folder, slipped inside a plastic bag to help protect against the elements, and shipped in a rigid cardboard mailer.

Smaller/inexpensive prints may be shipped in envelopes, rather than cardboard mailers.

What if my print was damaged during shipment?

If a print has been damaged during shipment, then contact me as soon as possible after you receive it. If you can send proof that the print was damaged (such as a photo of the damaged print, or by returning it to me), then I will send a replacement copy. If a replacement is unavailable/out-of-stock, then I can refund the purchase price.

What is the edition size/policy?

In principle, all of my prints are “open editions” (except where noted); Theoretically allowing an unlimited number of copies to be produced from a block set. In practice, however, the actual number of prints will be limited by the time I have available as a hobbyist printmaker, and will typically be measured in the dozens.

Prints will be signed and dated with the year and month that print was created. The prints are not numbered, in general.

When will more prints become available?

Probably not soon. Making woodblock prints is a labor-intensive process, and I’m doing this as a hobby in my spare time. I try to make a few new prints each year; So when those are ready, a limited quantity will likely be available for purchase. My older prints are a bit lower priority, but I may do re-printings of older designs from time to time if there is demand.

How should I store/display my print?

This is not my area of expertise, so I would advise seeking further information from professionals; But in general, I think there are a few major points to keep in mind when storing or displaying art:

Keep the artwork dry, and avoid humidity, which can cause mold issues. Airtight containers can experience moisture buildup inside the container, so I think allowing the art to “breathe” is beneficial. For example, during shipment, the prints are packaged in a plastic sleeve — this should not be used for permanent storage.

Use acid-free paper. If storing the print in a folder, or matted in a frame, for example, be sure that the materials touching the artwork are acid-free. Acidic paper will gradually turn yellow and become brittle, and any other paper in contact with acidic paper can be affected as well.

Keep the artwork out of direct sunlight. UV light will break down many types of pigment molecules, causing the colors to fade. The pigments that I use in my prints are not particularly susceptible to fading, but nothing is immune. If you display the print in a frame, for example, it might be advisable to place it in a location that does not receive direct sunlight.

What payment methods do you accept?

Checkout is handled by PayPal, which should accept most major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay.

The transaction should appear as “PAYPAL *AJMARX” on your credit card or bank statement.

Any taxes or fees?

For sales within Pennsylvania, I’m required to collect and remit 6% sales tax. For all other jurisdictions, no sales tax will be collected during checkout; however, customers may be liable for paying a use tax when filing their taxes.

For international orders, customers may be required to pay duties/taxes and fees for imported goods. Refer to your country’s customs/import policy for more information.

Is my information secure?

All of your payment and shipping details are handled by PayPal, who are presumably taking adequate measures to keep everything secure. Refer to PayPal’s security policy for more details. From the seller’s side, I can see only the customer name, email address, and shipping information, which will be used solely for creating shipping labels.

None of the payment or shipping details are stored on my servers.