FAQ

For people who don't want their wall to be polite.

If you're looking for something that blends in — soft colors, gentle shapes, decor that doesn't raise its voice — my work isn't it. What I paint is deliberate and structured. Flat color, hard edge, thick black contour. It takes up space. It doesn't match the room — the room adjusts around it.

Most of my buyers look for a single strong object for minimalist, modern spaces: exposed concrete, wood, clear lines. Whether it's a one-of-one original canvas or a limited edition print, they're not buying background decoration. They're buying the anchor point.

If that sounds like your wall — we're aligned.

Depending on your selection, here is exactly what arrives at your door:

If you purchase an Original Painting:

• — Acrylic on stretched canvas with professional-grade lightfast paint, built to hold color intensity for decades.
• — Stretched on solid wooden bars, ready to hang, with clean painted edges (no frame required).
• — Hand-signed, titled, and dated directly on the back.
• — Includes an official Certificate of Authenticity confirming its 1-of-1 original status.

If you purchase a Limited Edition Print:

• — Museum-quality Giclée print on heavy 100% cotton archival paper (35×50 cm) with lightfast pigment inks.
• — Individually hand-signed, titled, and numbered on the front margin (e.g., 1/50).
• — Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity verifying the edition number.
• — Shipped unframed in protective packaging to ensure pristine condition upon arrival.

Yes. Every original painting and limited edition print ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

What is included in the certificate:

• — Title, year, medium, and exact dimensions of the piece.
• — Unique reference number assigned to the artwork (or edition number for prints, e.g., 1/50).
• — Photograph of the artwork for identification.
• — My handwritten signature and official date of issue.

The certificate establishes provenance, verifies the authenticity directly from my studio, and serves as official documentation for insurance or resale.

For Originals — no. For Prints — framing is recommended.

Original Paintings:

• — Ready to hang as is. The canvas is stretched over wooden bars, and the edges are finished with a clean, white offset. Framing is entirely optional depending on your taste.

Limited Edition Prints (35×50 cm):

• — Shipped unframed so you can choose a style that fits your space.
• — Standard frame size: A 35×50 cm frame will fit the sheet directly.
• — Gallery look: A 40×50 cm frame with a custom passe-partout (mat board) creates a high-end gallery finish.

For Original Paintings — yes, custom commissions are open. Limited Edition Prints are strictly fixed in size and colors to maintain edition integrity.

For Custom Original Commissions:

What you can customize:

• — Size (up to 100×80 cm standard, larger upon request).
• — Palette (you can send a mood board or interior color references).
• — Subject within my geometric style — face, figure, animal, object.

What never changes:

• — The core rules. Flat color, hard edge, thick black contour. If you are looking for soft textures, blending, or realistic rendering, I am not the right artist for the project.

How it works:

• — Send your brief via email (room photo, desired size, palette notes).
• — I reply within 48 hours with a proposal, quote, and timeline.
• — Commissions take 4–6 weeks. Terms: 50% deposit upfront, 50% upon completion prior to shipping.

Both original acrylic canvases and fine art prints are built to last for decades with basic, simple care:

For Original Paintings:

• — Avoid direct, harsh sunlight. North-facing walls are ideal; south-facing spaces need slight distance from windows.
• — Keep away from high humidity. Avoid placing in bathrooms or unventilated kitchens.
• — Dust gently with a dry microfiber cloth. Never use water, chemical sprays, or solvents.

For Limited Edition Prints:

• — Frame behind glass or UV-protective acrylic to shield the archival paper from moisture and dust.
• — Handle paper edges with clean, dry hands (preferably cotton gloves) when framing.

If anything happens — a move-related scratch or damage — email me directly and I can advise on the best fix.

Direct and secure online checkout directly on this site.

You can complete your order using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, or PayPal.

All card payments are processed via Stripe — a global, bank-level security system. Your payment information is fully encrypted and handled entirely by their secure gateways. Whether you pay by card or PayPal, I never see, store, or have access to your financial details.

As soon as your transaction is complete, you will receive an immediate order confirmation via email, followed by personal tracking updates from my studio.

Dispatch times depend on the type of artwork you select:

• — Original Paintings: Packed in a protective cardboard box with corner guards and dispatched within 3–5 business days.
• — Limited Edition Prints: Prepared, double-checked for quality, and dispatched in safe packaging (rigid envelope or tube) within 4–7 business days.

Estimated delivery times after dispatch:

• — Portugal: 1–3 business days
• — Europe (EU): 3–7 business days
• — United Kingdom: 4–8 business days
• — USA & Canada: 4–8 business days
• — UAE: 4–8 business days
• — Rest of the world: 7–14 business days (depending on local customs processing)

Once your package is handed to the courier, you will receive an automated email with your tracking code to follow the delivery in real time.

Flat rates, no hidden fees:

Limited Edition Prints:

• — Portugal: €7
• — Europe (EU): €12.99
• — UK: €16
• — USA & Canada: €40
• — Saudi Arabia & UAE: €55
• — Rest of the world: contact for a quote

Standard Formats (Original Paintings — up to 50×50 cm / 40×50 cm / 30×40 cm):

• — Portugal: €15
• — Europe (EU): €25
• — UK: €35
• — USA & Canada: €60
• — UAE (United Arab Emirates): €75

Large Formats (Original Paintings — 50×70 cm and above):

• — Portugal: €25
• — Europe (EU): €35
• — UK: €45
• — USA & Canada: €70
• — UAE (United Arab Emirates): €95

Outside these zones: I ship worldwide, but rates vary by country and customs. Email me with your location and the piece you're looking at — I'll quote you the exact number within 24 hours.

International orders shipped outside the European Union may be subject to local import taxes, VAT, or courier processing fees set by the destination country's customs. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the recipient upon delivery.

USA:

• — 100% Duty-Free (0% import tax) for both Original Paintings and Limited Edition Prints under U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (Chapter 97).

United Kingdom:

• — Customs Duty: 0%.
• — Import VAT: Reduced 5% rate applied to the value of the artwork.
• — Courier Handling: Standard fixed clearance fee (typically £10–£12) collected by the carrier (e.g., UPS).
• — Total estimated fees upon arrival: 5% of the artwork value + fixed courier clearance fee.

Canada:

• — Customs Duty: 0%.
• — Local Tax: Standard regional GST/PST (5%–15% depending on province) may be collected by the courier upon delivery.

UAE & Saudi Arabia:

• — Customs Duty: 0% on fine art.
• — Local VAT (5%–15%) and routine courier administration fees may apply upon clearance.

Every package is prepared individually to match the specific medium and size of the piece:

For Original Paintings:

• — Custom-cut cardboard: Heavy-duty double-walled cardboard measured and hand-cut to exact dimensions.
• — Shock protection: Multiple layers of bubble wrap absorb any impact during transit.
• — Tight fit & seal: Reinforced edges prevent internal movement, protecting corners from dents and surface scratches.

For Limited Edition Prints:

• — Packaged using either rigid sandwich packaging (flat-shipped between protective MDF/backing boards) or heavy-duty mailing tubes, selected depending on the print format and destination to guarantee maximum safety.

It is a careful manual process designed to guarantee every artwork arrives in pristine condition.

For Original Paintings:

14-day return window. If the painting doesn't work in your space, you can return it within 14 days of delivery for a full refund of the artwork price.

Conditions for Originals:

• — The artwork must be returned in its original, undamaged condition, unmounted, and in its original protective packaging.
• — Return shipping costs are covered by the buyer (tracked shipping required).
• — Original shipping fees are non-refundable.

For Limited Edition Prints & Custom Commissions:

• — All sales of Limited Edition Prints and custom commissioned artworks are final and non-refundable, as each piece is printed or created specifically for your order.

If your order arrives damaged, please follow these steps:

1. Contact me via email within 48 hours of receiving the package.
2. Provide clear photos or a short video of both the damaged outer packaging and the affected artwork.

Resolutions:

• — For Original Paintings: Once the damaged artwork is safely returned to the studio using a provided return label, a 100% full refund will be issued.
• — For Limited Edition Prints: I will either immediately print and dispatch a brand-new replacement at no extra charge or issue a full refund for your order.