| General Information for Fine Art Gourd Artists Hellen Martin |
Product Line:
I develop my designs by combining leather dyes/stains, painting, carving, pine needle coiling, closed coiling, western leather tooling & wood
burning. The themes are Western, Southwest, American Indian inspired, Wildlife, and Santa Claus (Old World, Victoria, & Traditional). My
pieces are sold in galleries, fine art/craft shows, and through this web site. My Comanche and Blackfoot Indian heritage is strong enough to
be able to claim my work is Indian Art pieces, but since I don't belong to any tribe or have a card, I can't legally claim they are. Therefore, I
say, "American Indian inspired." This is also to respect all our American Indian artists.
Purchases:
PayPal has been offered on each Shopping Cart Page. Therefore, you have all the same security and benefits that PayPal offers. I do have
another credit card service that takes Visa, Master Card, and Debit Cards I use at shows and when individuals purchase pieces from her
studio. Just send me an e-mail stating you would like to make a purchase in the subject line. Within the body, let me know the piece you are
interested in and your phone number. I will call you as soon as possible. It usually only takes one minute to process. I actually get the
information I need and process the payment after we hang up. If I have any problems, I will call you right back. If you don't hear from me,
you will know that your order has been processed and will be mailed on the upcoming Tuesday.
Of course, you can always call me at 817-907-3320.
You may also use the order form (click here) to purchase by credit card or checks.
If you prefer to pay by personal check, cashier's check, or money order, an order form as been provided. Print two copies of the form and
complete them. Keep one copy for yourself, and send one to me along with your check. I will acknowledge receiving your order by e-mail so
make sure you include that on the form. Pieces paid with a personal check will be shipped in seven business days.
The prices listed do not include postage, insurance, and very small packing fee, but it is shown under the price. The final price is the cost of
the piece plus the postage, insurance (items over $50) and the small packing fee.
If you have interested in a piece that is sold, please send her an e-mail, and I will quote you the price. Your piece will still be one of a kind
since gourds are different and you can never paint, coil, burn, etc. a piece the same.
Please keep in mind that gourds and boards are bulky and heavy. That is the reason some of the shipping prices are higher than you might
expect. All shipments will be made by ground and usually with Federal Express. If you request the piece faster, you will be charged the
additional cost. I have an account with FedEx, therefore, I can get the shipment a little cheaper.
Special Orders:
Special orders are welcomed. Please e-mail me with your request and phone number, and I will call you. I do require money down (half of the
cost of the piece) for each special order as good faith. This can be paid with checks or credit cards.
Gallery & Unique Stores: Some of my pieces are for sale at ...
Kiva Fine Art ... in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This has always been my favorite gallery in Santa Fe. I was so excited when they accepted me
as one of their artists. They have many of the top artists in America. Their gallery contains so much that I hope you will visit their web site at
http://www.kivafineart.com Their address is 102 E. Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501-2145, and the phone number is 505-820-7413.
Supplies:
Instructions, Gourds, Pine Needles, Thread, etc:
Click on favorite links icon at the bottom of this page or just click here ..... Favorite Links
I develop my designs by combining leather dyes/stains, painting, carving, pine needle coiling, closed coiling, western leather tooling & wood
burning. The themes are Western, Southwest, American Indian inspired, Wildlife, and Santa Claus (Old World, Victoria, & Traditional). My
pieces are sold in galleries, fine art/craft shows, and through this web site. My Comanche and Blackfoot Indian heritage is strong enough to
be able to claim my work is Indian Art pieces, but since I don't belong to any tribe or have a card, I can't legally claim they are. Therefore, I
say, "American Indian inspired." This is also to respect all our American Indian artists.
Purchases:
PayPal has been offered on each Shopping Cart Page. Therefore, you have all the same security and benefits that PayPal offers. I do have
another credit card service that takes Visa, Master Card, and Debit Cards I use at shows and when individuals purchase pieces from her
studio. Just send me an e-mail stating you would like to make a purchase in the subject line. Within the body, let me know the piece you are
interested in and your phone number. I will call you as soon as possible. It usually only takes one minute to process. I actually get the
information I need and process the payment after we hang up. If I have any problems, I will call you right back. If you don't hear from me,
you will know that your order has been processed and will be mailed on the upcoming Tuesday.
Of course, you can always call me at 817-907-3320.
You may also use the order form (click here) to purchase by credit card or checks.
If you prefer to pay by personal check, cashier's check, or money order, an order form as been provided. Print two copies of the form and
complete them. Keep one copy for yourself, and send one to me along with your check. I will acknowledge receiving your order by e-mail so
make sure you include that on the form. Pieces paid with a personal check will be shipped in seven business days.
The prices listed do not include postage, insurance, and very small packing fee, but it is shown under the price. The final price is the cost of
the piece plus the postage, insurance (items over $50) and the small packing fee.
If you have interested in a piece that is sold, please send her an e-mail, and I will quote you the price. Your piece will still be one of a kind
since gourds are different and you can never paint, coil, burn, etc. a piece the same.
Please keep in mind that gourds and boards are bulky and heavy. That is the reason some of the shipping prices are higher than you might
expect. All shipments will be made by ground and usually with Federal Express. If you request the piece faster, you will be charged the
additional cost. I have an account with FedEx, therefore, I can get the shipment a little cheaper.
Special Orders:
Special orders are welcomed. Please e-mail me with your request and phone number, and I will call you. I do require money down (half of the
cost of the piece) for each special order as good faith. This can be paid with checks or credit cards.
Gallery & Unique Stores: Some of my pieces are for sale at ...
Kiva Fine Art ... in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This has always been my favorite gallery in Santa Fe. I was so excited when they accepted me
as one of their artists. They have many of the top artists in America. Their gallery contains so much that I hope you will visit their web site at
http://www.kivafineart.com Their address is 102 E. Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501-2145, and the phone number is 505-820-7413.
Supplies:
Instructions, Gourds, Pine Needles, Thread, etc:
Click on favorite links icon at the bottom of this page or just click here ..... Favorite Links
| Most of the designs within this web site are originals of Hellen Martin. Under no circumstances may they be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission. |
| Galleries of Pieces for Sale: Additional Pages: Carving, Wildlife, pyrography (woodburning) & Leather Tooling About the Artist Southwest & American Indian Inspired Favorite Links Christmas & Santa Order Form & Order Information Pine Needle Coiling Why Pine Needle Coiling Cost So Much? Instructional Gourd Books and Patterns: Galleries: Pine Needle Coiling Faux Western Leather Tooling Award Winners Closed Coiling Let's Add Texture My Favorite Sold Pieces Acrylic Painting Copper & Bronze Metal Coating Santa Pattern & Various Patinas Galleries Representing Hellen Martin: Photos and Information about the galleries Class Descriptions and Schedules Pieces located in each gallery Texas Indian Market & Southwest Showcase Home Photos of the Show I Attended in 2009. Contact the Artist: to discuss a special request, questions about an item, ask about teaching a class, &/or comments. You can also call the artist @ 817-907-3320. E-Mail Me .... or use hellenmmartin@gmail.com |
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