I try for the cheapest shipping possible. For large works threw the post office is normally based on distance from me. I live in Michigan meaning places like Ohio and such would be cheaper to ship to, On smaller artworks I have a lot more options.



I use bubble wrap, string cardboard, and other things to keep the artwork safe. On some larger paintings depending on the extra cost in weight I may make a small crate to ship it in. This depends but its something I would like to look into for safety.



If the artwork is damaged in shipping contact me immediately. I then can deal with the shipping. Most likely I will pay for the artwork to be sent back to me. At this point depending on how it is damaged I may be-able to fix it.

For example if the canvas is fine and the wood is damaged then the artwork is fine and I can fix the wood frame that supports the canvas. If however the canvas was damaged depending on the damage there are a couple of things I could do.

One would be to repair the canvas on the back side.

Or I may have to repaint the whole thing but most likely its not going to be the same. I can try to paint it as I painted it before but most likely its going to be different. It may look better but its going to be slightly different,



Also if I do have to redo the painting note its going to be some time before you get. Depending on the painting, the size, complexity it could take a month, 2 or 3 months or it may be quick a week or so, It all depends on the painting.



I will refund the money if you would not like to wait for a new painting. In the fixing the frame example it should be fairly easy to fix

The most important thing is to contact me right as you notice something is wrong and that its from shipping. If you got a camera please take a picture of it right as you notice something is wrong. This will help both of us handle the post office to show it was there doing and not mine or yours.

Also if it never shows up same thing. Contact me Immediately, As if something never came I will contact the post office, or you can fist and then me and we will see whats going on, If it never arrives I will make a new artwork for you and hopefully be payed from the post office.